MARIE'S BAKERY.

Chicago Health Dept

3847 W FULLERTON AVE · LOGAN SQUARE, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2023.

12 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Jul 2023.

Last inspected Jul 2023. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
12
VIOLATIONS
56
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
JUL 2023

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUL 11
2023
PASS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR SWEEP. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP ON WALK IN FREEZER FLOOR. MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM WALK IN FREEZER FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 23
2022
PASS 1 violation 1 CRITICAL
Critical Plumbing & Waste
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

OBSERVED THE CONDENSATE DRAIN LINE FROM THE WALK-IN FREEZER DRAINING INTO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO ROUTE THE DRAIN LINE INTO A FLOOR DRAIN OR THE MOP SINK.

MAR 16
2022
FAIL 3 violations 2 CRITICAL
Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 RAT AND MOUSE DROPPINGS INSIDE OF THE PROOFER BOX, ON THE FLOOR IN THE CORNER AND AROUND THE WALLS OF THE BAKERY PREP AREA, AND ON THE SHELF BENEATH THE WOODEN PREP TABLE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

REMOVE THE DEAD MOUSE INSIDE OF THE PROOFER.

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

OBSERVED BREAD STORED IN CARDBOARD BOXES IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE CONTAINERS OR BAGS.

MAY 20
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 9 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Sanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

Violation Codes: 2-501.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

Serious Other
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

Violation Codes: 3-603.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER POSTED FOR THE RISK OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS ON MENU.MUST PORVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED

Minor Food Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

Violation Codes: 3-307.11 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN REAR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND MOP SINK.

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM LOWER SHELF AT GRILL TABLE ,FLOOR MIXER,DOUGH MACHINE

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-201.11 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS IN REAR BAKERY AREA.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-201.16 Inspector Comments: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON OVERHEAD PIPES,CEILING AND WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA AND DISH WASHING AREA.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE CAULKING AND MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE IN WALK IN FREEZER,ALONG WALLS AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES

Minor Facility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Violation Codes: 6-202.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREAS

Minor Other
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

MAY 10
2019
FAIL 14 violations 4 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

Critical Sanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

Serious Other
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER POSTED FOR THE RISK OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS ON MENU.MUST PORVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 100 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR NEAR FRONT WINDOW,ON FLOOR IN CORNER OF 2- DOOR REACH IN GLASS COOLER,NEXT TO WALL SHELVING UNIT,UNDER DISH STORAGE TABLE,ON LEDGE OF DOUGH MACHINE,STORAGE CABINET IN REAR AREA,LARGE MIXER MOTOR,BEHIND IGLOO COOLER AND SHELVES NEXT TO HOT WATER TANK,LOWER SHELF OF REAR DISH RACK,ON FLOOR IN CORNER NEXT TO PREP TABLE AND REAR DOOR.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 5/10/19.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)

Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

Minor Food Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN REAR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND MOP SINK.

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

MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN FRONT PREP AREA AND RUSTY PREP TABLE REAR BAKERY AREA.

Serious Sanitation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT USED FOR CHECKING SANITIZING SOLUTION PPM'S AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM LOWER SHELF AT GRILL TABLE ,FLOOR MIXER,DOUGH MACHINE.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS IN REAR BAKERY AREA.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON OVERHEAD PIPES,CEILING AND WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA AND DISH WASHING AREA.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE CAULKING AND MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE IN WALK IN FREEZER,ALONG WALLS AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

Minor Facility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS.

Minor Other
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

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JUN 6
2017
PASS 6 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

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

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

Cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). prep table lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Kitchen storage shelving not clean, had excess grease build up, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

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

Floors in rear prep areas had peeling paint/exposed concrete, shall be repaired/sealed. Floors under heavy equipment, prep tables not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

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

Wall that had peeling paint by 3 compartment sink in front prep area, shall be repaired/replaced.

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

Missing/damaged light shields in prep areas, shall be repaired/replaced.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Rear prep area 3 compartment sink drain pipe leaking. shall be repaired/replaced.

MAR 8
2016
PASS 2 violations
Minor Pest Activity
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED SHELVES INSIDE PANTRY LINED WITH CARD BOARD BOXES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARD BOARD BOXES, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT HIDING PLACE FOR PEST.

Minor Employee Hygiene
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED LEAKING FAUCETS AT THE FRONT AND REAR 3 COMPARTMENT . INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN....MUST ALSO INCREASE WATER PRESSURE AT THE REAR HAND WASH SINK.

JAN 13
2015
PASS 4 violations
Minor Chemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

OBSERVED ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS UNLABELED IN BAKERY REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST LABEL/MAINTAIN.

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

RUSTY STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST RE-PAINT OR REPLACE.

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

OBSERVED OPENING INTO WALL AT FRONT SELLING AREA BEHIND FOOD STORAGE SHELVING. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN.

Minor Employee Hygiene
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN. LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN. MOP SINK HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM PREMISES. MUST INSTALL A MOP SINK WITH A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE.

SEP 3
2014
PASS 1 violation
Minor Sanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

FOUND CARDBOARD BEING USED AS SHELVING LINERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 26
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

FOUND A LARGE HOLE IN THE EAST FACING BASEMENT WALL THAT WAS PARTIALLY REPAIRED. NOTED VARIOUS HOLES THAT RANGED FROM HALF AN INCH TO 3 INCHES APPROXIMATE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR SO ALL OUTER OPENINGS ARE PROTECTED AND TIGHT FITTING. ALSO FOUND 25 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE REAR PREP AREA BEHIND THE EXPOSED HANDSINK AND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL PESTS AND PEST EVIDENCE AND RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT A LICENSED PEST CONTROL SERVICE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.

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

FOUND MULTIPLE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS UNLABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

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

FOUND CARDBOARD BEING USED AS SHELVING LINERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

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

FOUND CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS ON THE BASEMENT FLOOR (DIRT, CONCRETE, AND WATER). INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN SO FLOOR IS EASILY ACCESSIBLE AND SMOOTH TO ALLOW EASY CLEANING.

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

INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO SHIELD THE LIGHT BULBS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AND TO MAINTAIN.

JUN 26
2012
PASS 6 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT EXPOSED HAND SINK REAR KITCHEN AREA

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

MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL MIXING EQUIPMENT IN REAR KITCHEN AREA

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

MUST CLEAN FLOORS FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREAS, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT

Minor Food Storage & Handling
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

MUST PROVIDE SELF-CLOSING DEVICE AT BATHROOM DOOR IN BASEMENT AREA

Minor Plumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST PROVIDE THREE SINK STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK

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

MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER IN STORAGE AREAS, CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE

JUL 7
2010
PASS 3 violations
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. MOP SINK AND TOILET BOWL AND SEAT IN BASEMENT,VENT IN TOILET,SHELF UNDER COUNTER BY KITCHEN HALL AND DRY STORAGE SHELVES AT BAKERY,WITH DEBRIS AND STAINS NEEDS CLEANING.

Minor Sanitation
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. FLOORS IN BASEMENT WITH WATER NEEDS TO CLEANED AND MAITAIN DRY AT ALL TIMES.

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. MUST REMOVE AND OR ORGANIZE UNNECESSARY CLUTTERS ON TABALE BY REAR EXIT DOOR TO ALLEY.

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