JUL 11
2023
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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MARIE'S BAKERY.
BEAT. 47/100
3847 W FULLERTON AVE · LOGAN SQUARE, CHICAGO
Last inspected July 11, 2023 · passed
Failed 3 of 12 inspections. 10 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
12
8 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
56
includes 10 critical
RECORDS COVER
13 YEARS
since Jul 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR SWEEP. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR.
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 232022PASSED1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 23
2022
PASSED
1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
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 162022FAILED3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 16
2022
FAILED
3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
REMOVE THE DEAD MOUSE INSIDE OF THE PROOFER.
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.
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 202019PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 20
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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)
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
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.
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
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Violation Codes: 6-201.11 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS IN REAR BAKERY AREA.
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.
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
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Violation Codes: 6-202.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREAS
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 102019FAILED14 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 10
2019
FAILED
14 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
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)
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)
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)
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)
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN REAR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND MOP SINK.
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.
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)
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM LOWER SHELF AT GRILL TABLE ,FLOOR MIXER,DOUGH MACHINE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS IN REAR BAKERY AREA.
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.
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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS.
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 62017PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
JUN 6
2017
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
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.
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).
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).
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.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Missing/damaged light shields in prep areas, shall be repaired/replaced.
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 82016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAR 8
2016
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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.
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 132015PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JAN 13
2015
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
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.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
RUSTY STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST RE-PAINT OR REPLACE.
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.
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 32014PASSED1 violationDETAILS
SEP 3
2014
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
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 262014FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 26
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
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.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
FOUND MULTIPLE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS UNLABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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.
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.
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 262012PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
JUN 26
2012
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT EXPOSED HAND SINK REAR KITCHEN AREA
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL MIXING EQUIPMENT IN REAR KITCHEN AREA
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
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
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE THREE SINK STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER IN STORAGE AREAS, CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE
JUL 72010PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUL 7
2010
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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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