LA PERLA TAPATIA BAKERY.

Chicago Health Dept

4214 W NORTH AVE · BELMONT CRAGIN, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2024.

18 inspections on record since 2011 · Last inspected Aug 2024.

Last inspected Aug 2024. Records may not reflect current conditions.

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INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

AUG 2024

INSPECTION HISTORY

AUG 13

2024

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED DEBRIS AROUND DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR DRAINS IN BAKERY FOOD PREPARATION AREA/DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

AUG 5

2024

FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10-20 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS, CEILING AND STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZED AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Facility Condition

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

FOUND THE FRONT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED; SINK IS LEAKING EXCESSIVELY ON FLOOR WHEN SINK IS DRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET DRAINAGE SYSTEM SERVICED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED DEBRIS AROUND DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR DRAINS IN BAKERY FOOD PREPARATION AREA/DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

NOV 16

2022

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED A HEAVY BUILD UP OF A BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE INSIDE AND ON THE GASKETS OF THE BREAD PROOFER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR AND GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.

NOV 14

2022

FAIL 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED A HEAVY BUILD UP OF A BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE INSIDE AND ON THE GASKETS OF THE BREAD PROOFER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR AND GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Pest Activity

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

NOTED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION CONDUCTED ON 11/4/22 REPORT #2566595: VIOLATION #38 (6-501.111) OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS, CEILING AND STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZED AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICE. APPROXIMATELY 30 LIVE FLIES OBSERVED TODAY IN SAME AREA. MUST CORRECT PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

NOV 4

2022

FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

FOUND COLD TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES INSIDE THE BAKERY WALK-IN COOLER. FOUND 7 CHEESECAKES AT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 52F TO 54F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS AT OR BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. FOOD DISCARDED.

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED EQUIPMENT NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. NOTED TEMPERATURE OF THE BAKERY WALK-IN COOLER TO BE IMPROPER AT 53.0 F. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH AND MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS, CEILING AND STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZED AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED A HEAVY BUILD UP OF A BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE INSIDE AND ON THE GASKETS OF THE BREAD PROOFER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR AND GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.

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OCT 8

2021

PASS 2 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA/DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED IN THE HAND WASHING SINK FRONT COFFEE STATION AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 1

2021

FAIL 9 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON WALLS, CEILING AND STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE FLYING INSECT PROBLEM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED UNNECESSARY EQUIPMENT/ARTICLES/CLUTTER IN THE BAKERY, BASEMENT, AND RECEIVING AREAS. MUST REMOVE, CLEAN, ORGANIZE, AND MAINTAIN AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A FEW WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE REFRIGERATION UNITS IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR DRAINS IN BAKERY FOOD PREPARATION AREA/DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION#2359508 ON 01/28/2020 #36. OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN MILK REFRIGERATOR BEHIND THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN VISIBLE THERMOMETER IN COOLERS. #53. OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE WASH ROOMS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE WASH ROOMS. #55.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND UNDER AND AROUND BAKING COOKING EQUIPMENTS TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS IN CORNERS OF BAKING PREP AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. #55.INSTRUCTED TO RE-GROUT THE FLOOR WHERE NEEDED IN THE BAKERY PREP AREA AND TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 NO CITATION ISSUED.

JAN 28

2020

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 9 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE BUT HAS IN-COMPLETE CLEAN UP ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED -

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN MILK REFRIGERATOR BEHIND THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN VISIBLE THERMOMETER IN COOLERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED MISSING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE BAKERY PREP AREA 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 ADEQUATE WORKING SINK STOPPERS AND TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MILK COOLERS IN THE FRONT SERVICE AND CUSTOMER AREA,BAKERY DRY STORAGE RACKS,DRY STORAGE BINS,ROLLING BAKING CARTS AND PREP TABLE IN THE BAKERY FOOD PREP AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED SMALL WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH THE REAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK SHOWED MANAGER.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE WASH ROOMS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE WASH ROOMS.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED WASH ROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND UNDER AND AROUND BAKING COOKING EQUIPMENTS TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS IN CORNERS OF BAKING PREP AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO RE-GROUT THE FLOOR WHERE NEEDED IN THE BAKERY PREP AREA AND TO MAINTAIN.

AUG 24

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

2-102.14(A)(A): NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-012(a) NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11: NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

AUG 23

2018

FAIL 12 violations 6 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

2-102.14(A)(A): NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-012(a) NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11: NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

5-205.11(A): OBSERVED HAND SINK IN THE BASEMENT BY THE SPICE PACKAGING AREA WITH NO RUNNING WATER. MUST REPAIR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

4-602.11(E): OBSERVED SLIGHT SPECKLES OF PINK SUBSTANCE BUILDUP ON THE INSIDE OF ICE BIN USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST REMOVE SUBSTANCE, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN AREAS.

Serious Chemical Safety

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

3-501.17(C): MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION OF REFRIGERATED TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

Minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

4-203.12(A): MUST PROVIDE TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICES INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND HOT HOLD UNITS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

SEE VIOLATION 59.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15(A): OBSERVED 1" GAPS ALONG SIDES AND BOTTOM OF BACK DOOR IN BAKERY DELIVERY AREA. OBSERVED FAN VENTILATION TO THE OUTSIDE FROM THE DELIVERY AREA WITH NO COVER ALLOWING 4" GAPS INTO THE BUILDING. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL TO PREVENT ENTRY OF RODENTS.

Minor Sanitation

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

4-101.19: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT AND RUST ON THE SHELVING INSIDE THE BEVERAGE COOLERS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE A NON-POROUS, CORROSION-RESISTANT, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15(B): OBSERVED THE GREASE TRAP IN THE BASEMENT BY THE SPICE PREP AREA OVERFLOWING WITH WATER WHEN THE SINK IS DRAINED. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114: OBSERVED BROKEN/UNNECESSARY EQUIPMENT/ARTICLES/CLUTTER IN THE BAKERY, BASEMENT, AND RECEIVING AREAS. MUST REMOVE, CLEAN, ORGANIZE, AND MAINTAIN AREAS. 6-201.16(A): OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. MUST REPLACE. OBSERVED DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP INSIDE ALL OF THE TOILET ROOM'S EXHAUST VENTILATION FAN COVERS. MUST REMOVE DIRT/DEBRIS, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN. 6-501.12(A): MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ALL CREVICES, UNDER/BEHIND EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALL BASES, AND IN THE BEER WALK IN COOLER. OBSERVED RUST COMING OFF OF THE CEILING IN A STORAGE ROOM IN THE BASEMENT AND MOLD COMING FROM THE CEILING IN THE HALLWAY BY THE BASEMENT STAIRS TO THE BAKERY DELIVERY AREA. MUST REMOVE, CLEAN AND REPLACE.

Critical Pest Activity

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #6-501.111(A), NOT CORRECTED FROM LAST INSPECTION ON 8/13/18. OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT INFESTATION AND FLY ACTIVITY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. RODENT DROPPINGS WERE FOUND IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: 5 IN THE BAKERY CAKE COOLING ROOM, 5 IN THE STAIRS LANDING BY BAKERY DELIVERY, 20 ON THE COMPACTER IN THE BAKERY DELIVERY, 50 BEHIND THE PIPE ADJACENT TO THE COMPACTER, 50 BY THE PALLETS OF SODA IN THE BAKERY DELIVERY ROOM, 10 IN THE SPICE PREP ROOM IN THE BASEMENT, 20 IN OLD BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM BY THE LIQUOR STORE AREA. OBSERVED APROX 25 LIVE FLIES IN THE TOILET ROOMS AND 30 LIVE FLIES IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE ALL EVIDENCE OF PEST INFESTATION, DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS. ADVISED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR FURTHER SERVICE. PRIORITY VIOLATION#: 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

AUG 13

2018

FAIL 14 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

2-102.14(A)(A): NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-012(a) NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11: NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

4-602.11(E): OBSERVED SLIGHT SPECKLES OF PINK SUBSTANCE BUILDUP ON THE INSIDE OF ICE BIN USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST REMOVE SUBSTANCE, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN AREAS.

Serious Chemical Safety

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

3-501.17(C): MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION OF REFRIDGERATED TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

Minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

4-203.12(A): MUST PROVIDE TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICES INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND HOT HOLD UNITS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12: MUST PROVIDE LABELS ON BULK FOODS IN THE BAKERY AREA AND IN THE BASEMENT.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501-111(A): OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. OBSERVED RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: 10 IN THE BAKERY BY THE HANDWASH SINK, 5 IN THE BAKERY BY THE EGG COOLER, 5 BY THE PASTRY MACHINE, 5 BEHIND THE BAKERY OVEN, 5 BY THE BAKERY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, 2 BY THE REGISTER IN THE LIQUOR STORE, 5 UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOLERS IN THE LIQUOR STORE, 3 IN THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM. MUST REMOVE ALL EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN AREAS. PEST CONTROL SERVICE PROVIDER WAS ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-305.12(E)(F)(G)(H): OBSERVED STORAGE OF PACKAGED DRY FOODS AND STORAGE OF PACKAGED GOODS, AND FOOD PREP AREAS IN THE BASEMENT UNDER THE STAIRS, AND UNDER WATER LINES. MUST REMOVE.

Minor Sanitation

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-305.11(A): OBSERVED BOXES OF ALCOHOL BOTTLES AND LOOSE BOTTLES STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR IN REGISTER AREA. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS A NON-POROUS, CORROSION-RESISTANT, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

Minor Sanitation

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

4-101.19: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT AND RUST ON THE SHELVING INSIDE THE BEVERAGE COOLERS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE A NON-POROUS, CORROSION-RESISTANT, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

6-501.18: MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS/FLOORS/PLUMBING FIXTURES, INSIDE MEN'S TOILET ROOMS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114: OBSERVED BROKEN/UNNECESSARY EQUIPMENT/ARTICLES/CLUTTER IN THE BAKERY, BASEMENT, AND RECEIVING AREAS. MUST REMOVE, CLEAN, ORGANIZE, AND MAINTAIN AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12(A): MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ALL CREVICES, UNDER/BEHIND EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALL BASES, AND IN THE BEER WALK IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.16(A): OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. MUST REPLACE. OBSERVED DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP INSIDE ALL OF THE TOILET ROOM'S EXHAUST VENTILATION FAN COVERS. MUST REMOVE DIRT/DEBRIS, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.

NOV 28

2017

PASS · 0 violations

NOV 21

2017

FAIL 3 violations

Serious Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOOD NOT PROTECTED. OBSERVED 3 ROLLING RACKS IN MIDDLE OF BAKERY SHOWROOM FLOOR WITH A TOTAL OF 8 DOZEN SHEET PANS OF WALNUT POUND CAKE AND CORN MUFFINS NOT PROTECTION. OBSERVED CUSTOMERS WALKING UP TO ROLLING RACKS AND PULLING ITEMS OFF SHEET PANS WITH NO BARRIER. INFORMED MANAGERS THAT FOODS MUST PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. SERIOUS # 7-38-005 (A)

Serious Chemical Safety

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

OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1735064, DATE 3/30/16, NOT CORRECTED. VIOLATION # 30 OBSERVED PRE-PACKAGED BAKERY ITEMS OFFERED FOR SALE NOT PROPERLY LABELED, CAKES, JELLO, FLAN ETC., INSTRUCTED ON PROPER LABELING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT VIOLATION AND PROVIDE LABELS ON ALL PRE-PACKAGED BAKERY ITEMS OFFERED FOR SALE. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-42-090

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CONDENSATION LEAK IN BRAND NEW FRONT 3 DOOR CAKE JORDAN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

MAR 30

2016

PASS 5 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

OBSERVED PRE-PACKAGED BAKERY ITEMS OFFERED FOR SALE NOT PROPERLY LABELED, CAKES, JELLO, FLAN ETC., INSTRUCTED ON PROPER LABELING.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CONDENSATION LEAK IN FRONT 3 DOOR CAKE COOLER. COOLER NOT MAINTAINED, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/OR REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE BAKERY PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR(MISSING GROUT), INSTRUCTED TO RE-GROUT FLOORS.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF BOTH COOLERS NOT CLEAN, AND CEILING IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAKE CEILING SMOOTH AND EASY CLEANABLE.ALSO CLEAN DUSTY CEILING VENTS, IN BAKERY PREP AREA, AND CLEAN THE CEILING/WALLS IN PREP AREA.

Minor Facility Condition

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

OBSERVED BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN BAKERY COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

AUG 17

2015

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST STORE INVERTED.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND SINKS NOT CLEAN AT DISHWASING AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT ALL KITCHEN AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

MAR 24

2014

PASS 7 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

Found some food items not properly dated in prep area cooler, must properly date food items in prep area cooler.

Minor Sanitation

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

Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust in rear prep area, shall be repaired/replaced. Caulk around exposed hand sink in front prep area,rear prep area exposed hand sink, and 3 compartment sink in rear prep area, in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.

Minor Sanitation

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

Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning, non food contact surfaces of prep table(lower shelving) not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), bsmt storage shelving not clean, need cleaning(crevices),

Minor Sanitation

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

Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in rear kitchen areas not clean, need cleaning(corners), floors in bsmt storage room not clean, needs detailed cleaning(corners).

Minor Sanitation

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

Damaged/stained ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area shall be replaced, damaged/broken wall tiles in rear kitchen area, shall be replaced. Walls/ceiling in kitchen prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning, walls that had peeling paint, gaps in front areas, and rear kitchen area, shall be repaired/sealed. Walls/ceiling in walk in cooler not clean, need cleaning(detailed).

Minor Sanitation

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

Broken light shield in kitchen prep area, shall be replaced, missing light shields in display coolers, in rear storage areas, bsmt storage areas, shall be provided. Light shields in kitchen prep area, rear kitchen area not clean, need detailed cleaning.

Minor Sanitation

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

Exhaust vents(ventilation) in walk in cooler, kitchen prep area, prep areas, and sales floor not clean, need detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation) in rear storage areas, and bathrooms not clean, need detailed cleaning.

FEB 26

2013

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST PROVIDE SELF-CLOSING DEVICE TO BAKE GOODS DOORS, AND A DIPPER WELL TO HAND PACK ICE COOLER

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN FIRST FLOOR BAKERY PREP AREA, AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST BETTER MAINTAIN AND ORGANIZE BAKERY PREP AREA, REMOVE ALL CLUTTER

JAN 13

2011

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. NOTED 1 COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER IN POOR REPAIR WITH WORN OUT CAULKING AROUND. INSTRUCTED TO FIX.

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. FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING AND MAINTAINING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF MIXERS, COOLERS, AND TRAY CARTS .

Minor Sanitation

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

Use dustless cleaning methods. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP ABOVE REAR LIQUOR DISPLAY AREA.

Minor Plumbing & 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. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR STRIPPED COLD FAUCET HANDLE AT EXPOSED HANDSINK IN REAR.--------MUST FIX LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER EXPOSED HANDSINK IN REAR BAKERY PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON TOP OF OVEN.

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