MAR 18
2025
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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M & A BAKERY.
BEAT. 28/100
1527 W LAWRENCE AVE · UPTOWN, CHICAGO
Last inspected March 18, 2025 · passed
Failed 3 of 17 inspections. 13 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
17
10 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
95
includes 13 critical
RECORDS COVER
13 YEARS
since Mar 2012
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-201.11 INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AROUND WALK-IN FREEZER DOOR.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-202.16 INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOIL LINER ON STORAGE RACKS IN THE KITCHEN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-602.13 ADDITIONAL CLEANING AND MAINTAINING STORAGE AND PREP SHELVES THROUGHOUT REAR KITCHEN, METAL STORAGE RACK INSIDE THE WALK-N COOLER AND INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13 FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, ALL FOOD HANDLERS THAT DO NOT HAVE CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE SHALL COMPLETE AN APPROVED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING PROGRAM.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13 CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
MAR 112025FAILED18 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 11
2025
FAILED
18 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP PROVIDED AT ALL HAND SINK (FRONT/REAR PREP/WASHROOMS). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND SOAP AT ALL HAND SINK AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICE OR PAPER TOWEL AVAILABLE AT ATT HAND SINK (FRONT, REAR PREP, WASHROOMS).INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAND DRYING DEVICE OR PAPER TOWEL ALL HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. (CORRECTED ON SITE) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) VIOLATION CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (FLOUR, SUGAR, DRIED MILK ETC).
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED OVER 30 SMALL LIVE FLIES ON WALLS IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO CONTACT LICENSED PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (A) CITATION ISSUED
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT (REACH-IN COOLER, PREP COOLER, WALK-IN COOLER, WALK-IN FREEZER, STOVE, OVEN, FRYER, GRILL ETC)
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN CONTAINER CARAMEL MILK) INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AROUND WALK-IN FREEZER DOOR.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP ON THE FLOOR FROM THE CONDENSING UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOIL LINER ON STORAGE RACKS IN THE KITCHEN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE AND PREP SHELVES THROUGHOUT REAR KITCHEN, METAL STORAGE RACK INSIDE THE WALK-N COOLER AND INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT REAR KITCHEN/DISHWASHING AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOOR DRAINS ON PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE AROUND REAR KITCHEN/DISHWASHING AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER IN REAR KITCHEN/DISHWASHING AREA/STORAGE AREA AND INFRONT PREP/SERVICE AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLES ON WALL AROUND REAR KITCHEN/DISHWASHING AREA/STORAGE AREA.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, ALL FOOD HANDLERS THAT DO NOT HAVE CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE SHALL COMPLETE AN APPROVED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING PROGRAM.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2605993 ISSUED ON 11/06/2024. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED #54 - ADDITIONAL CLEANING IN REAR OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER AREA. NOTED SOME DEBRIS ON GROUND, MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #55 - INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR BASEBOARD NEXT TO GREASE BOX (UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK). #55 - INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED ON TOP OF WALK-IN FREEZER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
NOV 62024PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
NOV 6
2024
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
5-501.115 ADDITIONAL CLEANING IN REAR OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER AREA. NOTED SOME DEBRIS ON GROUND, MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.13 INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR BASEBOARD NEXT TO GREASE BOX (UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK).
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.114 INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED ON TOP OF WALK-IN FREEZER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
OCT 302024FAILED17 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 30
2024
FAILED
17 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE 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 CITATION ISSUED
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS INCLUDING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (FLOUR, COCOA, SUGAR SALT ETC)
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED OVER 40 SMALL LIVE FLIES IN REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA AND OVER 5 SMALL LIVE FLIES INSIDE CUSTOMER WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO CONTACT LICENSED PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (A) CITATION ISSUED
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN DOOR SWEEP UNDERNEATH REAR EXIT DOOR.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER AND IN WALK-IN COOLER.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, PREP SHELVES, SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE RACKS IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT OR REPLACE STORAGE METAL RACKS WITH EXCESSIVE RUST AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE RUST ACCUMULATION ON WALL AND FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND IN WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST/REPAINT.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
FOUND NO SANITIZING TEST STRIPS (FOR CHLORINE AND QUATS) AVAILABLE FOR DETERMINING SANITIZING CONCENTRATION AT 3 COMPARTMENT SANITIZING SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY (RIGHT) FAUCET NECK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON GROUND UNDER AND AROUND GARBAGE DUMPSTER IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA, MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES (FURNITURE). INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR BASEBOARD NEXT TO GREASE BOX (UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK).
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHTSHIELDS WITH DEAD INSECTS ABOVE KITCHEN PREP AREA. --------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE (2) WASHROOMS. --------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION ABOVE KITCHEN PREP AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER AND ON TOP OF WAL-IN FREEZER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2577489 ISSUED ON 06-20-2023. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED #47 - OBSERVED MULTIPLE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP SCRATCHES AND STAINS ON PREP STATIONS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RESURFACE/REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN. #55 - OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN. #57 - OBSERVED MULTIPLE EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES RECEIVE FOOD HANDLING TRAINING TO COMPLY WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS. #58 - OBSERVED ONE CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE THAT ANY INDIVIDUAL THAT HAS A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATE RECEIVES ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE AND KEEPS CERTIFCATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
JUN 202023PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
JUN 20
2023
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED MULTIPLE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP SCRATCHES AND STAINS ON PREP STATIONS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RESURFACE/REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MISSING CEILING PANELS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR MISSING CEILING PANELS AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED MULTIPLE EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES RECEIVE FOOD HANDLING TRAINING TO COMPLY WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED ONE CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE THAT ANY INDIVIDUAL THAT HAS A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATE RECEIVES ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE AND KEEPS CERTIFCATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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JUN 282022PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JUN 28
2022
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
FRONT AREA HANDWASH SINK PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY ALSO PREP AREA HANDWASH SINK COLD WATER PEDAL LEAKING AT BASE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER FRONT AREA HANDWASH SINK PIPE MUST DRAIN QUICKLY AND PREP AREA HANDWASH SINK COLD WATER PEDAL MUST BE REPAIRED/NOT LEAKING.
APR 292021PASS W/ CONDITIONS10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 29
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS FOOD CONTAINERS AND FOR SHELVES LINER. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. ALSO REPLACE CRACKED PLASTIC LID ON THE BULK FLOUR CONTAINER UNDER PREP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER HAS A BUILD-UP OF ICE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
HOOD ABOVE THE OVEN AND DUCT PIPE, ALSO SAID PIPE IS COVERED WITH DIRTY GREASED ALUMINUM FOIL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALSO REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL OBSERVED FAN GUARDS IN WALK-IN COOLER WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE, NEED TO BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
LEAKING AT BASE OF FAUCET OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ISSUE
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OUTSIDE GROUND UNDER AND AROUND WASTE OIL CONTAINER WITH GRAESE. ALSO SOLID GREASE ON TOP LID OF MENTIONED UNIT. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BOTH MENTIONED AREA TO MINIMIZE RODENT AND INSECT ACTIVITY.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
WALL CAULKING ALONG THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS BROKEN/MISSING AND BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE ON WALL.REPAIR CAUSE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE BROKEN WALL BY THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, REPAIR. BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF PROOF UNITS AND BY THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,REPLACE.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 6-17-2020,REPORT #2373865 #58) 2-102.13 FOUND SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING/ONLINE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-42-090, NO CITATION ISSUED
JUN 172020PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 17
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITTATION ISSUED. 7-38-010 . MUST PROVIDE.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE WITH SPILL KIT.(SANITIZER RATED FOR NOROVIRUS) PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
FOUND BULK FOOD WITH NO LABELS(FLOUR, SUGAR,ETC.)MUST LABEL.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND CLUTTER STORED AT FRONT COFFEE PREPARATION AREAS.(UNUSED ESPRESSO MACHINE)MUST REMOVE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
FOUND SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING/ONLINE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE.
JAN 102019PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 10
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILTY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE /PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED FAN GUARDS IN WALK IN COOLER NEED TO BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED BACK FLOW DEVICE NEEDED ON WATER LINE OF ESPRESSO MACHINE. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY FO CHICAGO FOOD SANITIATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN
JAN 32018PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JAN 3
2018
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKETS AT DOOR OF 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNITS AT THE DISPLAY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE....NOTED RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAIN AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED SLOW WATER DRAIN AT THE HAND WASH SINK OF THE FRONT PREP AREA AND LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN....NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY FANS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND AT THE FRONT BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 42017PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JAN 4
2017
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
ALL PRE-PACKAGED FOODS IN THE DISPLAY COOLER FOR PURCHASE SUCH AS SOUR CREAM, MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH BUSINESS NAME, ADDRESS AND LIST OF INGREDIENTS. ALL BULK FOODS SUCH AS FLOUR, NOT IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING. MUST BE A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
EXCESSIVE GREASE ON THE CEILING VENT ABOVE THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN/REMOVE GREASE AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ALL ITEMS STORED BETWEEN THE PROOF BOX AND WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR TO ENABLE ADEQUATE CLEANING/MONITORING.
MAY 62016PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
MAY 6
2016
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
CAULK ALONG THE SPLASH GUARD OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WORN OUT WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE. MUST RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
REACH IN COOLER WITH SODA AND REACH IN 4 DOOR COOLER WITH DUST ACCUMULATED ON THE FAN GUARD. MUST CLEAN, REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND THE ROTISSERIE, DEEP FRYER, AND GRILL WITH GREASE BUILD -UP. MUST CLEAN, REMOVE GREASE AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CEILING VENT COVER WITH DUST BUILD-UP INSIDE THE CUSTOMER'S WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN, REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
ALL LIGHT BULBS MUST BE SHIELDED INSIDE 4 DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND THE LIGHT BULBS ON THE CEILING OF THE DINING AREA AND THE DONUT CASE.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
NOV 182015PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
NOV 18
2015
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILDUP ON THE EXHAUST PIPE FROM THE PIG ROTISSERIE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE BOTTOM SHELF OF THE REFRIGERATED FRONT DISPLAY CASE WITH SWEETS TO REMOVE ICING AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP.
APR 162015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
APR 16
2015
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REPLACE OR RESURFACE THE RUSTED FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED FOOD SPLATTER ON THE SIDES AND BOTTOM OF THE CONDENSER, FAN VENT COVER, AND THE WALL BEHIND THE CONDENSER IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS UNDER THE STORAGE RACKS AND PASTRY CARTS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 242014FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 24
2014
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED OVER TWENTY SMALL FLIES/INSECTS UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ON DISCHARGE WATER HOSES AND FLOOR DRAIN.OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN AND HOSES WITH GRIME AND BLACK SLIME BUILD-UP.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLIES/INSECTS AND CLEAN HOSES AND FLOOR DRAIN.ALSO FOUND 4 GLUE STICKS WITH INSECTS ON HANGING FROM ABOVE THE COMPARTMENT SINK AND CLEAN POTS. GLUE STICKS REMOVED UPON MY REQUEST. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
THEE COMPARTMENT SINKS NOT MAINTAINED. LEFT COMPARTMENT WASTE WATER BACKING UP AND THE OTHER TWO COMPARTMENT SLOWLY DRAINING.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SINKS. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-030
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
BROKEN GASKET INSIDE THE PROOF UNIT AT BOTTOM OF THE DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/ REPLACE.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
BROKEN LIGHT SWITCH AT WALK-IN FREEZER,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.BURNED LIGHT BULBS UNDER THE HOOD AND INSIDE THE PROOF UNIT
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLE NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT IN PREP AREA.EVERYONE MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT IN PREP AREA AT ALL TIMES.
MAR 122012PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 12
2012
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher. FOUND COOKED LAMB HELD IN ROOM TEMPERATURE AT 107.1 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MAINTAIN HOT FOODS AT 140 F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIME. LAMB VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. FOODS DISCARDED WEIGHT- 20 LBS, VALUED AT $100.00
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 LABEL BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. NO CEILING LIGHT COVERS ABOVE PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE COVERS FOR ALL CEILING LIGHTS AND WORKING LIGHT BULBS ABOVE PREP AREA.
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