SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

LA FAMA BAKERY.

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1751 W CHICAGO AVE · WICKER PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected April 22, 2014 · passed

3 of 5 inspections passed, 2 failed.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
5
3 passed · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
21
none critical
RECORDS COVER
2 YEARS
since Nov 2011

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 22
2014
PASSED
0 violations
APR 8
2014
FAILED
8 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED PER MUNICIPAL CODE OF CHICAGO FROM REPORT #1296654 ON 10-24-13. 35-OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON REAR WALL OF PREMISES. MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN, ALSO STAINED/SOILED CEILING TILES IN FRONT CUSTOMER FRONT COUNTER AREA. MUST REPLACE. 41-OBSERVED CLUTTER UNDER HAND SINK AND ORGANIZE AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

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

LABEL ALL PACKAGED DESSERTS IN DISPLAY COOLER.

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

REPAIR DAMAGED HANDLE ON REACH-IN FREEZER.

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

REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES IN FRONT LOBBY AND SERVICE AREA. CLEAN AND PAINT WALLS AND CEILINGS IN REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREAS(SMOKE AND GREASE BUILDUP).

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

SEPARATE BREAD FROM EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER WASHBOWL. PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PROVIDE VENTILATION OVER TWO BURNER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR STORAGE AREA OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES.

MINORSanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

OCT 24
2013
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON REAR WALL OF PREMISES.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAINED.ALSO STAINED/SOLIED CEILING TILES IN FRONT CUSTOMER FRONT COUNTER AREA.MUST REPLACE.

MINORSanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED CLUTTER UNDER HAND SINK AND ORGANIZE AREA.

OCT 17
2013
FAILED
5 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION (# 38- MUST STORE 2 BURNER STOVE UNDER EXHAUST SYSTEM OR KILOWATTS TO STOVE),STILL EXIST,NOT CORRECTED FROM LAST INSPECTION DATED 11/14/2011,REPORT #.659304.SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED

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

OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON REAR WALL OF PREMISES.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAINED.ALSO STAINED/SOLIED CEILING TILES IN FRONT CUSTOMER FRONT COUNTER AREA.MUST REPLACE.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED FAUCET AT 3-COMP LEAKY.MUST REPAIR.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

SEE VIOLATION #29

MINORSanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED CLUTTER UNDER HAND SINK AND ORGANIZE AREA.

NOV 14
2011
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR ALL FOODS BEING OFFERED FOR SALE IN REACH-IN COOLERS

MINORSanitation
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. MUST CLEAN/REPAIR FLOOR SURFACES IN REAR OF KITCHEN AREA

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REPLACE SOME BADLY STAINED CEILING TILES IN SERVICE AREA

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

MUST STORE EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS ONE DESIGNATED AREA NICE AND NEATLY

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST STORE 2 BURNER STORE UNDER EXHAUST SYSTEM OR PROVIDE KILOWATTS TO STOVE

MINORSanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER AND UNUSED ITEMS FROM PREMISES, CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE ALL AREAS

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