LA CENTRAL BAKERY.

Chicago Health Dept

2702 W CERMAK RD · PILSEN, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2021.

12 inspections on record since 2011 · Last inspected Jan 2021.

Last inspected Jan 2021. Records may not reflect current conditions.

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INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JAN 2021

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 6

2021

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 10 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVEDNO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALONG WITH THE NECESSARY ITEMS AND A DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BAKERY ITEMS BAGGED/PACKAGED FOR RETAIL SALE WITHOUT LABLES, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS AND EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE PREP AREAS TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ALSO CLEAN INSIDE THE FRYER DOOR.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO UTILITY MOP/SERVICE SINK ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

THE TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM HAS NO LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TRASH RECEPTACLE WITH A LID AND MAINTAIN SAME.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FLOOR ON THE 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS NOT CLEAN, ALSO UNDER EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. THE WALL(WEST) IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED TWO EMPLOYEES WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

Minor Other

SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

FOUND THE PREVIOUS INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT DATED 11/24/2019 NOT POSTED. INSTRUCTED TO POST AND MAINTAIN THE MOST RECENT INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT IN PLAIN VIEWING OF THIS ESTABLISHMENT'S CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(b) NO CITATION ISSUED

NOV 25

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BAKERY ITEMS BAGGED/PREPACKAGED FOR RETAIL SALE WITHOUT LABLES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO UTILITY MOP/SERVICE SINK ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FLOOR ON THE 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREA NOT CLEAN.ALSO UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. THE WEST WALL IN FRONT SERVICE AREA IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED TWO FOOD HANDLERS WITH EXPIRED CERTIFICATES, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

NOV 15

2019

FAIL 11 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

Minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING TEMPERATURE OF EGGS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ONSERVED BAKERY ITEMS BAGGED/PACKAGED FOR RETAIL SALE WITHOUT LABLES, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 100 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PEST CONTROL RETURN FOR SERVICE. CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL EFFECTIVE AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ALSO CLEAN INSIDE THE FRYER DOOR.

Serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO TEST STRIPS FOR THE CHLORINE SANITIZER AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE, PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO UTILITY MOP/SERVICE SINK ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FRONT CEILING VENT DUSTY, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE DUST. ALSO CLEAN THE CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT SALES AREA.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FLOOR ON THE 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS NOT CLEAN, ALSO UNDER EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. THE WALL(WEST) IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED TWO EMPLOYEES WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

JUL 21

2016

PASS 4 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

OBSERVED BAKERY PRE-PACKAGED OFFERED FOR SALE WITHOUT LABLES, INSTRUCTED ON PROPER LABELING, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED FLOOR MIXER, TABLE,AND GRINDER PREP AREA IN BASEMENT NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO DEFROST SMALL BOX FREEZER (EXCESSIVE ICE.)

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED THE BASEMENT WALL IN POOR REPAIR BY HAND SINK, INSTRUCTED TOREPAIR. ALSO REPLACE BROKEN WALL TILE BY DOUGH ROLLER.

JUL 14

2016

FAIL 6 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED 60 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS:UNDER AND BEHIND OVENS,IN CORNERS UNDER 3 COMP. SINK, BEHIND SMALL BOX FREEZER, AND IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PEST CONTROL RETURN FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Serious Documentation & Training

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED AT THIS TIME/NOR ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME WHEN BAKERY ITEMS ARE PREPARED ANDSERVED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE, CLASS INFO. PROVIDED AT THIS TIME. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012a.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

OBSERVED BAKERY PRE-PACKAGED OFFERED FOR SALE WITH OUT LABELS, INSTRUCTED ON PROPER LABELING, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED FLOOR MIXER/TABLE/GRINDER PREP AREA IN BASEMENT NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.ALSO DEFROST/ CLEAN SMALL BOX FREEZER(EXESSIVE ICE).

Critical Pest Activity

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED THE FLOOR NOT CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS LISTED ABOVE WHERE MICE DROPPINGS WERE NOTED.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED THE BASEMENT WALL IN POOR REPAIR BY HAND SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. ALSO REPLACE BROKEN WALL TILE BY DOUGH ROLLER.

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OCT 7

2015

PASS 5 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, SHELVING UNITS, ROLLING CARTS, PREP TABLES.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

REMOVE STANDING WATER ON FLOOR NEAR WATER HEATER. CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND BASEMENT AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, ELECTRICAL OUTLETS, ALONG BASEBOARDS, ETC IN ALL AREAS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PROPERLY INSTALL UTILITY SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND BACK FLOW DEVICE.

SEP 30

2015

FAIL 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELF NEAR SHORTENING BOXES IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA, 8 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AND SINK IN BASEMENT WASHROOM, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR NEAR WASTE PIPE AND BEHIND DOOR IN BASEMENT WATER HEATER ROOM, 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS IN BASEMENT REAR PAPER STORAGE AREA, 30 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND INSIDE ROLLING CART IN REAR BASEMENT, 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVES AND PALLETS IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA, 20 MICE DROPPINGS UNDER ALONG STAIRWAY IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

Serious Other

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1493975 ON 8-25-14 38-INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL/MAINTAIN AN EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE BASEMENT PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, SHELVING UNITS, ROLLING CARTS, PREP TABLES.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

REMOVE STANDING WATER ON FLOOR NEAR WATER HEATER. CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND BASEMENT AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, ELECTRICAL OUTLETS, ALONG BASEBOARDS, ETC IN ALL AREAS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PROPERLY INSTALL UTILITY SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND BACK FLOW DEVICE.

AUG 25

2014

PASS 2 violations

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

LIGHTS IN THE BAKING PREP AREA ARE NOT SHIELDED.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SHIELDS AND END CAPS OR PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF LIGHTING.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL/MAINTAIN AN EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE BASEMENT PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.

AUG 14

2014

FAIL 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25-45 RODENT MICE DROPPINGS ON THE PREMISES I.E. BEHIND,AROUND THE CHEST FREEZER,NEAR THE FRONT UNUSED MIXER STORED AT CORNER,INTERIOR FLOOR VENT NEAR THE CUSTOMER BREAD DISPLAY AREAS.ALSO,THE REAR SCREEN DOOR IS IN POOR REPAIR APPROXIMATELY 1/4" MODE OF ENTRY.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND PEST PROOF SAID SCREEN DOOR,PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NOW RECCOMENDED.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR LID AT THE CHEST FREEZER.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE EQUIPMENTS THROUGHOUT THE BAKING PREP AREA,INTERIOR/EXTERIORS OF CABINETS,INTERIORS/EXTERIORS OF COOLERS,DEEP FRYER,OVEN,INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF CUSTOMER BREAD DISPLAY CASES ETC.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES INCLUDING BASEMENT STORAGE/DISHWASHING AREA.

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

LIGHTS IN THE BAKING PREP AREA ARE NOT SHIELDED.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SHIELDS AND END CAPS OR PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF LIGHTING.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

TOILET ROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF CLOSING.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL/MAINTAIN AN EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE BASEMENT PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.

DEC 18

2013

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations

Serious Documentation & Training

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CURRENT/VALID CITY OF SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES 3 LECHES CAKE IN COOLER 39.9*F AT THIS TIME. NEED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ENROLLMENT/AND OR CURRENT VALID SANITATION CERTIVFICATE SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012a.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

NEED TO CONTINUE TO CLEAN EXTERIOR OF REAR 2 DOOR COOLER.

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

CONTINUE TO REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS FRONT AND REAR.

DEC 11

2013

FAIL 8 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE IMPROPERLY WASHING, RINSE, AND SANITIZING BAKERY UTENSILS AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED ON PROPER 3 COMPARTMENT SET UP AND PROPER CHLORINE 100 PPM.CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED 90 MICE DROPPINGS IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE BASEMENT, NEED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL EFFECTED AREAS. REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL RETURN FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Serious Documentation & Training

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE FOR IRMA MENDOZA IT EXPIRED IN 2012 NEED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF REGISTRATION FOR CLASS.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

NEED TO CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS/REAR FREEZER. NEED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL BAKERY UTENSILS, IN PLACE MIXERS ALSO. CLEAN FRYER INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

NEED TO CLEAN BASEMENT FLOOR, AND BAKERY FLOOR ALSO UNDER THE OVEN.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

NEED TO CLEAN WALLS REPAINT WALLS AND FILL ALL HOLES 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT. CLEAN CEILING.

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

NEED TO REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS FRONT AND REAR.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

NEED TO PROVIDE VENTILATION IN THE BASEMENT RESTROOM. NEED SINK STOPPERS FOR 3 COMP SINK.

MAR 17

2011

PASS 4 violations

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

The licensee shall inform the public in writing of the Chicago Department of Public Health?s Consumer Advisory relating to consuming raw and undercooked animal products. THE LARGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED FLOUR, SUGER ECT. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL SAME.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN THE TRAVEL RACKS, MIXERS THE EXTERIOR COOLER AND FREEZER DOORS AND OVENS HAS FLOUR BUILDUP.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA BASEMENT STAIRS GOING INTO THE BASEMENT AND BASEMENT ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS HAS DUST BUILDUP.

Minor Sanitation

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. CLEAN VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES HAS DUST BUILDUP.

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