APR 22
2014
PASS · 0 violations
LA FAMA BAKERY.
Chicago Health Dept
1751 W CHICAGO AVE · WICKER PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected 2014.
5 inspections on record since 2011 · Last inspected Apr 2014.
Last inspected Apr 2014. Records may not reflect current conditions.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
5
VIOLATIONS
21
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
APR 2014
INSPECTION HISTORY
APR 8
2014
FAIL 8 violations
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.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
LABEL ALL PACKAGED DESSERTS IN DISPLAY COOLER.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR DAMAGED HANDLE ON REACH-IN FREEZER.
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).
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
SEPARATE BREAD FROM EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS.
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.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
OCT 24
2013
PASS 2 violations
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.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED CLUTTER UNDER HAND SINK AND ORGANIZE AREA.
OCT 17
2013
FAIL 5 violations
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
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.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED FAUCET AT 3-COMP LEAKY.MUST REPAIR.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
SEE VIOLATION #29
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED CLUTTER UNDER HAND SINK AND ORGANIZE AREA.
NOV 14
2011
PASS 6 violations
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
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
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
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
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
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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