NOV 16
2022
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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LA BAGUETTE NORTH BAKERY.
YOUR CALL. 59/100
3313 N MILWAUKEE AVE · AVONDALE, CHICAGO
Last inspected November 16, 2022 · passed
6 of 11 inspections passed, 3 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 5 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
11
6 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
48
includes 5 critical
RECORDS COVER
9 YEARS
since Jan 2013
INSPECTION HISTORY
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE FOR EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BAKING FLOUR ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED UNUSED BAKING EQUIPMENT BEING STORED IN THE HALLWAY ACR0SS FROM THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ANY ITEMS NOT BEING USED TO PREVENT POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED GAPS IN THE CEILING ABOVE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND ABOVE THE OVEN LOCATED NEAR THE PALLETS OF POWDER SUGAR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO SEAL GAPS AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED VENT COVER IN TOILET ROOM AND ABOVE PALLETS OF POWDER SUGAR IN REAR PREPARATION AREA WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 162020PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 16
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE SERVING TCS FOOD SUCH AS BAKED CUSTARD,BREAD PUDDING, MILK CAKE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHILE SERVING TCS FOOD ALL THE TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED AT THIS TIME. ALBERTINA POCHA ARRIVED ON SITE AT 10:35 AM DURING INSPECTION. COS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
PREPARED PREPACKAGED PASTRIES IN FRONT DISPLAY COOLER AND JELLO AND BAKED CUSTARD TO GO ON THE DISPLAY COOLER MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED I.E.NAME OF FOOD,NET QUANTITY OF CONTENTS,INGREDIENT LIST,MAJOR FOOD "ALLERGENS",BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS,SAFE HANDLING INSTRUCTIONS AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
TORN RUBBER GASKET OF THE MIDDLE DOOR OF THE 3 DOOR REACH IN COOLER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILE ABOVE REAR AREA AND TO MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND RE-ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREAS AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND TO MAINTAIN
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
DAMAGED CONCRETE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST REPAIR, MAKE THE FLOOR SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
FOUND NO SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED ON SITE FROM REPORT # 2285721 DATED 4/24/19. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE POSTED /DISPLAYED ON SITE VISIBLE TO CUSTOMER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B).NO CITATION ISSUED. NEW SUMMARY REPORT ISSUED TO POST ON SITE.COS.
APR 242019PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violationsDETAILS
APR 24
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
PREPARED PREPACKAGED PASTRIES IN FRONT DISPLAY COOLER MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED I.E.NAME OF FOOD,NET QUANTITY OF CONTENTS,INGREDIENT LIST,MAJOR FOOD "ALLERGENS",BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS,SAFE HANDLING INSTRUCTIONS AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
ROLLING CARTS WITH FOOD PASTRIES MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN DRY LOCATION,PROTECT AGAINST SPLASH,DUST,OR OTHER CONTAMINATION.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF BAKING PROOFER EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF FOOOD DEBRIS/GREASE BUILD-UP AND TO MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED NO VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE INSTALLED ON WATER LINE TO COFFEE (NESCAFE) EQUIPMENT.MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILE ABOVE REAR AREA AND TO MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND RE-ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREAS AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND TO MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE(S)ON THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN CURRENT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES.
JUN 12017PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JUN 1
2017
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL ALL INDIVIDUAL CAKE, JELLO, FLAN AND PUDDING PACKED IN PLASTIC CUP AND CONTAINERS FOR SALE, WITH NAME OF THE COMPANY, ADDRESS, INGREDIENTS, NAME OF THE PRODUCT, WEIGHT AND FOOD ALLERGEN NOTED.
MAY 242017FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 24
2017
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW
WASTE WATER BACKING UP ON THE FLOOR DRAIN WHEN I PULLED OUT THE DRAIN STOPPER FROM THE MIDDLE COMPT SINK OF THE 3 COMPT SINK. WASTE WATER GOES ALL THE WAY TO THE REAR PREP AREA. CRITICAL VIOLATION. 7-38-030. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO HAVE A WELL DRAINING FLOOR DRAIN. OWNER CALLED THE PLUMBER FROM HERNANDEZ PLUMBING COMPANY, EDGAR TREJO, THE PLUMBER WAS ABLE TO FIXED THE PROBLEM DURING INSPECTION AND FLOOR DRAIN IS NOW DRAINING WELL
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1932478 DATED 6/10/16. #32-Found cracked/damaged plastic door near front display case. Must repair/replace. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL ALL INDIVIDUAL CAKE, JELLO, FLAN AND PUDDING PACKED IN PLASTIC CUP AND CONTAINERS FOR SALE, WITH NAME OF THE COMPANY, ADDRESS, INGREDIENTS, NAME OF THE PRODUCT, WEIGHT AND FOOD ALLERGEN NOTED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A PHYSICAL BARRIER SUCH AS A DOOR OR ROPE IN THE FRONT ENTRANCE TO THE PREP AREA TO PREVENT ANY CUSTOMER TO ENTER THE PREP AREA.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN,SANITIZE THE 3 COMPT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN THE FLOOR IN DRY THE STORAGE AREA,ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER AND MAINTAIN. ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FLOOR IN THE DISH WASHING AND REAR PREA DUE TO WASTE WATER BACK UP.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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JUN 102016PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JUN 10
2016
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Found cracked/damaged plastic door near front display case. Must repair/replace.
DEC 112015PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
DEC 11
2015
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MISSING PLASTIC DOOR ON A PORTION OF THE PASTRY DISPLAY CASE ON THE SOUTH SIDE DISPLAY. MUST REPLACE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE ABOVE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND MISSING CEILING TILE IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
NO LIGHTING IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
LEAK ON THE LEFT SIDE NOZZLE OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES FOR REVIEW.
JUL 112014FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 11
2014
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
FOUND NO SOAP AND NO HAND DRYING DEVICE (PAPER TOWELS) AVAILABLE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, ALL HAND WASHING FACILITIES MUST HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE. (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION - MANAGER PROVIDED SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS). CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-030
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT # 1326403 ISSUED ON 03-18-2013. SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-42-090 #32 - Doors on bulk customer self-service display cases are not self-closing. Must install self-closing devices on doors. #35 - Missing ceiling tiles in washroom and prep area. Must install and maintain ceiling tiles. #38 - No visible back flow prevention device installed on water supply to coffee equipment. Must install same. #40 -. No metal stem thermometer. Must provide same.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE REAR AREA.
MAR 182013PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MAR 18
2013
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Doors on bulk customer self-service display cases are not self-closing. Must install self-closing devices on doors.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Missing ceiling tiles in washroom and prep area. Must install and maintain ceiling tiles.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
No visible backflow prevention device installed on water supply to coffee equipment. Must install same.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
No metal stem thermometer. Must provide same.
JAN 72013FAILED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 7
2013
FAILED
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
FRONT COUNTER COLD HOLDING UNITS NOT CONNECTED. NEED TO BE SET UP AND RUNNING.
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT 2 EXPOSE SINKS AND HAND WASH SINK.
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
TWO LARGE OPENING IN THE PREP AREA LEADING TO CUSTOMER AREA NEED TO BE SHIELD OR CLOSED.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
4 IN COVE NOT INSTALLED IN PREP AREA.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT COFFEE MACHINE.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
NO THERMOMETER IN WALK IN COOLER OR METAL STEM THERMOTER .
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