Latin American Bakery
Passed most recently but 3 prior failures on record
2020-05-11 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE DRAIN LINES BELOW THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. CLEAN THE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS BELOW THE STOVE.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE AND CUSTOMER WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES IN BOTH WASHROOMS.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED THE CUSTOMER WASHROOM DOOR WITHOUT A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE INSTALLED. MUST INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON THE CUSTOMER WASHROOM DOOR.
2019-10-01 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2019-09-17 Fail Canvass Re-Inspection CRITICAL 10 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Violation Codes: 5-204.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN MIDDLE REPACKAGING / PREP AREA.MUST PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER OR REMOVE AIR CURTAINS FOR ACCESSIBILTY TO ADJACENT HAND SINK.(PRIORITY FO...
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
Violation Codes: 3-501.17 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKINGS ON TCS READY TO EAT FOODS BEING HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE OF COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,ROLLING CARTS,CABINETS,SHELVING UNITS,FLOOR MIXERS,PREP TABLES,DOUGH MACHINE.MUST DEFROST REFRIGERATOR FREEZER.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT AND GREASE BUILD UP AT OVEN .
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Violation Codes: 6-501.114 Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS ,IN BETWEEN EQUIPMENT,OFFICE AND OFFICE TOILET ROOM.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Violation Codes: 6-201.11 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES ON SALES FLOOR.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Violation Codes: 6-202.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT AND LIGHT IN MIDDLE PREP AREA, LIGHTSHEILDS NEEDED IN SAME AREA.
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
Violation Codes: 6-501.111 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 100 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS IN VARIOUS AREAS SUCH AS ON PREP TABLE,ON LEDGE NEXT TO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,INSIDE OF BREAD CABINET IN REAR PREP,MOTOR AND LEDGE OF FRONT UNUSED ...
2019-09-10 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 14 ▾
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DAIRRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN MIDDLE REPACKAGING / PREP AREA.MUST PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION -NO CITATION ISSUED)
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 11-COOKED BREAD PUDDING CAKES AT 45.7F,47.7F,48.9F,50.7F INSIDE OF REAR GLASS COOLER.PRODUCT WAS DOSCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX.45LBS.$99.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED NO DATE MARKINGS ON TCS READY TO EAT FOODS BEING HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE OF COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO PROBE THERMOMETER ON SITE TO TAKE FOOD TEMPERATURES WITH.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG SIDE OF FRONT DOOR AND ALONG BOTTOM OF SOUTH EAST DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 100 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS IN VARIOUS AREAS SUCH AS ON & UNDER PREP TABLE IN MIDDLE PREP AREA,ON WALL LEDGE AND WALL OUTLET UNDER PREP TABLE,INSIDE OF CABINET NEAR SIDE DOOR,ON FLOOR BEHIND GLASS REACH IN COOLER,MOTOR AN...
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,ROLLING CARTS,CABINETS,SHELVING UNITS,FLOOR MIXERS,PREP TABLES,DOUGH MACHINE.MUST DEFROST REFRIGERATOR FREEZER.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA,STAINED CEILING TILES ON SALES FLOOR.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS ,IN BETWEEN EQUIPMENT.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN MIDDLE PREP AREA.
2018-09-14 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 4 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-201.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11 NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-602.13 DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE 4 DOOR PREP COOLER.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13 OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
2017-05-22 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Cooler shelving that had peeling paint/rust shall be repaired/replaced. Prep table lower shelving had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/sealed.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Prep table lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floor tiles that were damaged/broken in kitchen prep area, shall be repaired/replaced.
2016-01-21 Pass Canvass 4 ▾
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE REFRIGERATION UNIT NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME, PREPARED BY DATE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE PLASTIC BAGS IN THE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD ITEMS IN AN APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINER.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SHELVES AND COUNTER TOPS BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH GREASE ON THE SHELVES. MUST ALSO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT THE REAR EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
2015-01-09 Pass Canvass 5 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOIL LININGS ON STOVE BOTTOM IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. RUSTY FOOD STORAGE RACK INSIDE UPRIGH REFRIGERATOR IN FRONT PREP AREA MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN SHELVING COUNTER BOTTOMS AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED DAMAGE AND CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN FRONT SELLING AREA AND IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN. EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA IS DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR/MAINATIN.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
2014-06-17 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND TINFOIL ON SURFACES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN SO ALL SURFACES ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. FOUND THE CONDENSER LEAKING INSIDE THE 3 DOOR COLD DRINKS COOLER BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND M...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
FOUND DIRT BUILDUP INSIDE THE 1 DOOR STAR BRAND COOLER BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
2013-06-14 Pass Complaint 5 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPLACE BROKEN WOODEN SHELVING BOARDS WHERE THE FRENCH BREAD IS STORED AND PROVIDE 3 WORKING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN,SANITIZE INTERIORS/EXTERIORS OF COOLERS,TOPS AND BOTTOMS OF FOOD PREP TABLES AND LEGS OF FOOD EQUIPMENTS,STOVE,LARGE OVEN,SHELVINGS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREAS AND FRONT SERVICE COUNTERS ETC.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
2 LIGHT BULBS IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA MUST BE SHIELDED.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
UNNECESSARY ARTICLES MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
FOOD HANDLER WORKING AROUND OPEN FOODS NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT.
2012-06-22 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST REPAIR MISSING FLOOR TILE REAR KITCHEN AREA, AND CLEAN FLOOR IN UNUSED BASEMENT AREA
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REPAINT WALL REAR KITCHEN AREA BY PREP TABLE
2011-12-16 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 2 ▾
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.DETAIL CLEAN INTERIORS OF COOLERS,ROLLING UTILITY CARTS,TOPS/BOTTOMS OF FOOD PREP TABLES,LEGS OF EQUIPMENTS,STOVE AREAS.
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.REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN KITCHEN AREAS,PROPERLY...
2011-12-07 Fail Canvass 5 ▾
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health.FOUND THE 3 COMP SINK NOT MAINTAINED DRAINING SLOWLY ALLOWING WAST...
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.DETAIL CLEAN INTERIORS OF COOLERS,ROLLING UTILITY CARTS,TOPS/BOTTOMS OF FOOD PREP TABLES,LEGS OF EQUIPMENTS,STOVE AREAS.
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.FLOOR BENEATH THE 3 COMP SINK IS DIRTY,DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL MISSING SHIELDS ON LIGHT BULBS ABOVE FRONT WEST SERVICE AREAS.
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.REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN KITCHEN AREAS,PROPERLY...
2010-11-08 Pass Canvass 7 ▾
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. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABEL WITH ESTABLISHMENT NAME AND ADDRESS AND FOOD NAME ON PREPARED FOOD CONTAINERS(SOFRITO)MADE BY ESTALISHMENT FOR SELL TO PUBLIC...
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. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOIL LININGS ON STOVE TOP,AND REPAIR INSIDE DOUGH MIXER BOWL BADLY WARNED OUT AND RUSTING.ALSO ...
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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVING COUNTER BOTTOMS AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.TOILET BOWL IN ...
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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR WITH DEBRIS IN STAFF TOILET AND UNDER AND AROUND STORAGE & PREP AREAS AT REAR PREPS.MUST REPLACE MISSING FLOOR ...
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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS BEHIND STOVE UNDER HOOD WITH STAINS,AND SEAL OPENING ON WALL AROUND ELECTRIAL OUTLET BEHIND WARMER AT FRONT.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING SHIELD ON LIGHT BULBS AT REAR ABOVE PREP TABLE.
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...
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