M & A BAKERY.

Chicago Health Dept

1527 W LAWRENCE AVE · UPTOWN, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Mar 2025).

17 inspections on record since 2012 · Last inspected Mar 2025.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

MAR 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 18

2025

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

4-201.11 INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AROUND WALK-IN FREEZER DOOR.

Minor Sanitation

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

4-202.16 INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOIL LINER ON STORAGE RACKS IN THE KITCHEN.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Documentation & Training

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.

Minor Documentation & Training

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 11

2025

FAIL 18 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

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

Critical Employee Hygiene

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

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (FLOUR, SUGAR, DRIED MILK ETC).

Critical Pest Activity

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

Minor Sanitation

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)

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AROUND WALK-IN FREEZER DOOR.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOIL LINER ON STORAGE RACKS IN THE KITCHEN.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Pest Activity

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE AROUND REAR KITCHEN/DISHWASHING AREA.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLES ON WALL AROUND REAR KITCHEN/DISHWASHING AREA/STORAGE AREA.

Minor Documentation & Training

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.

Minor Documentation & Training

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.

Minor Pest Activity

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 6

2024

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.13 INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR BASEBOARD NEXT TO GREASE BOX (UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK).

Minor Pest Activity

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 30

2024

FAIL 17 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

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

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS INCLUDING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (FLOUR, COCOA, SUGAR SALT ETC)

Critical Pest Activity

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

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN DOOR SWEEP UNDERNEATH REAR EXIT DOOR.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Serious Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY (RIGHT) FAUCET NECK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR BASEBOARD NEXT TO GREASE BOX (UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK).

Minor Pest Activity

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.

Minor Pest Activity

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 20

2023

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Documentation & Training

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.

Minor Documentation & Training

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 28

2022

PASS 1 violation

Serious Employee Hygiene

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 29

2021

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 10 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

LEAKING AT BASE OF FAUCET OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ISSUE

Critical Pest Activity

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Documentation & Training

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 17

2020

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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.

Critical Sanitation

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.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

FOUND BULK FOOD WITH NO LABELS(FLOUR, SUGAR,ETC.)MUST LABEL.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND CLUTTER STORED AT FRONT COFFEE PREPARATION AREAS.(UNUSED ESPRESSO MACHINE)MUST REMOVE.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOUND SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING/ONLINE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE.

JAN 10

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

Critical Other

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.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED FAN GUARDS IN WALK IN COOLER NEED TO BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED BACK FLOW DEVICE NEEDED ON WATER LINE OF ESPRESSO MACHINE. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

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 3

2018

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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 4

2017

PASS 4 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 6

2016

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Facility Condition

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.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.

NOV 18

2015

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 16

2015

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

JUL 1

2014

PASS · 0 violations

JUN 24

2014

FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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

Serious Plumbing & Waste

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

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Facility Condition

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

Minor Employee Hygiene

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 12

2012

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

Minor Chemical 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 LABEL BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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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