Markelos Bakery
Troubled record — failed 9 of 16 inspections for sanitation, food storage & handling
2023-05-30 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection 1 ▾
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-204.12: OBSERVED MOP SINK FAUCET IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM WITH NO BACKFLOW DEVICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE BACKFLOW DEVICE
2023-05-23 Fail Complaint 10 ▾
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED TCS FOODS BEING HELD AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 46-51 F SUCH AS EGG WASHED AND EGG CONTAINING RAW DOUGH BEING HELD IN WALK IN COOLER AND SPINACH FETA TURNOVERS BEING HELD IN DISPLAY CABINET IN RETAIL AREA. ALL FOODS VOLUNTARILY...
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED WALK IN COOLER WITH A TEMPERATURE OF 46F. TCS FOODS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. WALK IN COOLER TAGGED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS HOLD A TEMPERATURE OF 41 F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005 C...
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO METAL STEM FOOD THERMOMETERS ON PREMISES TO TAKE TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED RUSTY AND DIRTY SURFACES ON SHELVING UNIT ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AVAILABLE IN KITCHEN. HOT WATER WAS MEASURED AT 68 F. INSTRUCTED TO ENSURE THAT ADEQUATE HOT WATER WITH A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 110 F IS PROVIDED THROUGHOUT FACILITY AT ALL TIMES. HOT WATER WAS RESTORED BY CONCLUSION ...
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAKY LEFT FAUCET AT TOP OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED MOP SINK FAUCET IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM WITH NO BACKFLOW DEVICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE BACKFLOW DEVICE.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED LITTER AND DEBRIS AROUND DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED OPENINGS IN CEILING IN KITCHEN AREA ABOVE PROOFER, OVENS AND AROUND CEILING PIPE NEXT TO OVEN. OBSERVED DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED ALL LIGHTS IN KITCHEN AREA WITHOUT SHIELDS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE PROTECTIVE SHIELDING AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
2020-08-11 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection 4 ▾
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED THAT BAKING EQUIPMENT IS COVERED WITH OLD FOOD CRUST AND NOT CLEANED AS REQUIRED EVERY 24 HOURS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN FOOD BAKING EQUIPMENT AS REQUIRED
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED SEVERAL LARGE FOOD CONTAINERS WITH DRY PRODUCTS.(FLOUR , SUGAR) WITH OUT PROPER COMMON FOOD NAME MARKINGS.ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT ...
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FOOD REFRIGERATOR AND BREAD SHELVING IN FRONT SERVICE AREA
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN PLUMBING FIXTURES IN WASHROOM, ESPECIALLY MOP SINK AND AREA AROUND
2020-08-04 Fail Complaint CRITICAL 9 ▾
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED THAT BAKING EQUIPMENT IS COVERED WITH OLD FOOD CRUST AND NOT CLEANED AS REQUIRED EVERY 24 HOURS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN FOOD BAKING EQUIPMENT AS REQUIRED
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED SEVERAL LARGE FOOD CONTAINERS WITH DRY PRODUCTS.(FLOUR , SUGAR) WITH OUT PROPER COMMON FOOD NAME MARKINGS.ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT ...
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED THAT PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK IS MISSING REQUIRED INFORMATION.MISSING RECORD OF VISITS, MISSING COPY OF SERVICE TICKET THAT SETS FORTH PEST CONTROL IDPH LICENSE NUMBER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED PEST CONTROL RECORDS AND DOCUMENTS. ...
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP, STORAGE AND WALK-IN COOLER.MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FOOD REFRIGERATOR AND BREAD SHELVING IN FRONT SERVICE AREA
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN PLUMBING FIXTURES IN WASHROOM, ESPECIALLY MOP SINK AND AREA AROUND
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REMOVE OR ORGANIZE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER THROUGH OUT THE STORAGE AREA, UNDER OFFICE TABLE MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS, PROPERLY ELEVATE STOCK 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALLS FOR BETTER CLEANING AND PEST MONITORING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINT...
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED THE FOLLOWING:FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISE ESPECIALLY ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDER FOOD STORAGE RACKS, UNDER WORK OFFICE DESK , BEHIND STAND UP COOLER AND ON SIDE OF FIRST OWEN BY FRONT ENTRY DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE . MUST UPGRA...
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REPAIR STAINED CEILING TILES IN WASHROOM AND MUST CLOSE OPENING IN CEILING IN WASHOOM
2020-04-10 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2020-04-08 Fail Canvass Re-Inspection CRITICAL 8 ▾
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED EXPOSED SEWAGE PIPES ABOVE BAKING EQUIPMENT. OVERHEAD EXPOSED DRAINAGE WASTE WATER PIPES COMING FROM THE HAND SINK DRAINS .THE SAID PIPES WHERE NOTED TO MANAGER MUST BE ENCASED SMOOTH SURFACE (SOFFIT) DURABLE MATERIAL AND MAINTAIN
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED BAKING EQUIPMENT(MIXERS) TO BE BIGGER THAN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND CANT BE SUBMERGED IN WASH WATER IN SINK.MUST PROVIDE CLEANING PROCEDURE FOR EACH SEPARATE PIECE OF FOOD-CONTACT EQUIPMENT WITH DESCRIPTION HOW TO BE CLEANED IN PLACE AND/OR .M...
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
FOUND HAND SINK DRAINING SYSTEM USING PUMP TO DRAIN AND ROUTED TO SECOND ROOM. MUST CONNECTED HAND WASHING SINK IN COMPLIANCE WITH PLUMBING CODE AND PROVIDE RECEIPT FROM LICENSED PLUMBER.PRIORITY VIOLATION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ...
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
OBSERVED THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA IN DISREPAIR NOT DRAINING PROPERLY (SLOW DRAINING), WATER RELEASED FROM ONE COMPARTMENT (BASIN) BACKUP INSIDE ANOTHER COMPARTMENT (BASIN) WHEN RELEASED INSIDE SINK.FOR THIS INSPECTION GREASE INTERCE...
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REPAIR BROKEN CEILING TILES IN WASHROOM AREA
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THAT FLOORS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ARE NOT EASY CLEANABLE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN AIR VENTS OVER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM EMPLOYEES AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE'S MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT AC
2020-04-03 Fail Canvass Re-Inspection CRITICAL 8 ▾
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED EXPOSED SEWAGE PIPES ABOVE BAKING EQUIPMENT. OVERHEAD EXPOSED DRAINAGE WASTE WATER PIPES COMING FROM THE HAND SINK DRAINS .THE SAID PIPES WHERE NOTED TO MANAGER MUST BE ENCASED SMOOTH SURFACE (SOFFIT) DURABLE MATERIAL AND MAINTAIN
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED BAKING EQUIPMENT(MIXERS) TO BE BIGGER THAN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND CANT BE SUBMERGED IN WASH WATER IN SINK.MUST PROVIDE CLEANING PROCEDURE FOR EACH SEPARATE PIECE OF FOOD-CONTACT EQUIPMENT WITH DESCRIPTION HOW TO BE CLEANED IN PLACE AND/OR .M...
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
FOUND HAND SINK DRAINING SYSTEM USING PUMP TO DRAIN AND ROUTED TO SECOND ROOM. MUST CONNECTED HAND WASHING SINK IN COMPLIANCE WITH PLUMBING CODE AND PROVIDE RECEIPT FROM LICENSED PLUMBER.PRIORITY VIOLATION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ...
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
OBSERVED THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA IN DISREPAIR NOT DRAINING PROPERLY (SLOW DRAINING), WATER RELEASED FROM ONE COMPARTMENT (BASIN) BACKUP INSIDE ANOTHER COMPARTMENT (BASIN) WHEN RELEASED INSIDE SINK. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE OF REQU...
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REPAIR BROKEN CEILING TILES IN WASHROOM AREA
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THAT FLOORS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ARE NOT EASY CLEANABLE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN AIR VENTS OVER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM EMPLOYEES AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE'S MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT AC
2020-04-02 Fail Canvass Re-Inspection CRITICAL 14 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO CITATION ISSUED)
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
PREPACKAGED FOODS ON DISPLAY NOT PROPERLY LABELED. MUST LABEL PACKAGES WITH FOOD NAME, INGREDIENTS, NET CONTENTS, SOURCE AND LIST OF ALLERGENS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED THAT ALMOST ALL CONTAINERS WITH FOOD STORED IN SIDE ARE NOT COVERED WHEN NOT IN USE . MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
NO SPLASH GUARD ON SIDE OF KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASH GUARD.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED THAT UTENSILS IN USE ARE STORED IN COLD WATER TEMP 75 F ,MUST STORED UTENSILS UNDER RUNNING COLD WATER, UNDER HOT WATER (135 F AND ABOVE),IN FOOD HANDLE NOT TOUCHING FOOD AND IN CLEAN PLACE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
OBSERVED USE OF OLD CUT MILK CONTAINERS AS SCOOPS IN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE PROPER UTENSILS WITH HANDLES TO USE FOR FOOD CONTACT
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED BAKING EQUIPMENT(MIXERS) TO BE BIGGER THAN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND CANT BE SUBMERGED IN WASH WATER IN SINK.MUST PROVIDE CLEANING PROCEDURE FOR EACH SEPARATE PIECE OF FOOD-CONTACT EQUIPMENT WITH DESCRIPTION HOW TO BE CLEANED IN PLACE AND/OR .M...
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN DUST AND FOOD DERBIES FROM UNDER FOOD TABLE AND TOP OF PREP BAKING EQUIPMENT, FROM ELECTRONIC COMPUTER SHELVING, FROM INTERIOR OF COOLING UNITS
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
OBSERVED UNAPPROVED WATER SYSTEM DESIGNED (HAND WASHING SINK INSTALLED IN FRONT SERVICE AREA.OBSERVED THAT DRAIN ORIGINATED IN THAT SINK THROUGH PIPES DRAINS INSIDE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK),MUST CONSTRUCTED AND INSTALLED ACCORDING TO LOW P 7-38.030 NO CIT...
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN UNISEX EMPLOYEE BATHROOM
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REPAIR BROKEN CEILING TILES IN WASHROOM AREA
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST PROVIDE PROPER LIGHT IN WALK IN COOLER
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM EMPLOYEES AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE'S MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT AC
2020-03-30 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 16 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO CITATION ISSUED)
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE
OBSERVED THAT EMPLOYEES ARE EATING AND DRINKING IN REAR PREP AREA WHILE WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD. MUST PROVIDE DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES LUNCH AND BRAKES.
NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED
OBSERVED THAT EMPLOYEES USE BARE HANDS TO TOUCH READY TO EAT FOOD(BAKE PRODUCTS).MUST USE GLOVES OR OTHER ALTERNATIVE APPROVED METHODS WHEN HANDLING READY TO EAT FOOD AND PRODUCTS.PRODUCT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION...
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED THAT ALMOST ALL CONTAINERS WITH FOOD STORED IN SIDE ARE NOT COVERED WHEN NOT IN USE . MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
NO SPLASH GUARD ON SIDE OF KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASH GUARD.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED THAT UTENSILS IN USE ARE STORED IN COLD WATER TEMP 75 F ,MUST STORED UTENSILS UNDER RUNNING COLD WATER, UNDER HOT WATER (135 F AND ABOVE),IN FOOD HANDLE NOT TOUCHING FOOD AND IN CLEAN PLACE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
OBSERVED USE OF OLD CUT MILK CONTAINERS AS SCOOPS IN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE PROPER UTENSILS WITH HANDLES TO USE FOR FOOD CONTACT .
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED BAKING EQUIPMENT(MIXERS) TO BE BIGGER THAN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND CANT BE SUBMERGED IN WASH WATER IN SINK.MUST PROVIDE CLEANING PROCEDURE FOR EACH SEPARATE PIECE OF FOOD-CONTACT EQUIPMENT WITH DESCRIPTION HOW TO BE CLEANED IN PLACE AND/OR .M...
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
NOTED NO SANITIZER TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER . PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN DUST AND FOOD DERBIES FROM UNDER FOOD TABLE AND TOP OF PREP BAKING EQUIPMENT, FROM ELECTRONIC COMPUTER SHELVING, FROM INTERIOR OF COOLING UNITS
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
OBSERVED UNAPPROVED WATER SYSTEM DESIGNED (HAND WASHING SINK INSTALLED IN FRONT SERVICE AREA.OBSERVED THAT DRAIN ORIGINATED IN THAT SINK THROUGH PIPES DRAINS INSIDE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK),MUST CONSTRUCTED AND INSTALLED ACCORDING TO LOW P 7-38.030 NO C...
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN UNISEX EMPLOYEE BATHROOM
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REPAIR BROKEN CEILING TILES IN WASHROOM AREA
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST PROVIDE PROPER LIGHT IN WALK IN COOLER.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM EMPLOYEES AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE'S MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT.
2019-10-02 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection CRITICAL 2 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND SINK IN FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA OF FACILITY. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND INSTALL A HAND SINK UNDER CITY WATER PRESSURE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUES
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED BAKING EQUIPMENT(MIXERS) TO BE BIGGER THAN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND CANT BE SUBMERGED IN WASH WATER IN SINK.MUST PROVIDE CLEANING PROCEDURE FOR EACH SEPARATE PIECE OF FOOD-CONTACT EQUIPMENT WITH DESCRIPTION HOW TO BE CLEANED IN PLACE AND/OR .M...
2019-09-24 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 12 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO CITATION ISSUED)
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED
OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES.FOOD HANDLERS PERFORMING MULTIPLE TASKS.OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE HANDLING MONEY AND USING PLASTIC GLOVE ONLY ON HAND WITHOUT WASHING HANDS .INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROPERLY WASH HANDS AFTER ANY POSSIBLE SOURCE OF CONT...
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP ON EXPOSED AND WASHROOM HAND SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(c) CITATION ISSUED
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND SINK IN FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA OF FACILITY. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND INSTALL A HAND SINK UNDER CITY WATER PRESSURE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUES
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
MUST CLEAN BAKING DISHES AT LEAST ONCE EVERY 24 HOURS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 3-4 LIVE ROACHES IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN AND TREAT AREA FOR POSSIBLE PAST INFESTATION.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a) CITATION ISSUED
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED BAKING EQUIPMENT(MIXERS) TO BE BIGGER THAN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND CANT BE SUBMERGED IN WASH WATER IN SINK.MUST PROVIDE CLEANING PROCEDURE FOR EACH SEPARATE PIECE OF FOOD-CONTACT EQUIPMENT WITH DESCRIPTION HOW TO BE CLEANED IN PLACE AND/OR .M...
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN DUST AND FOOD DERBIES FROM UNDER FOOD TABLE AND TOP OF PREP BAKING EQUIPMENT
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN FLOORS FROM FOOD AND DUST DERBIES IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION FOR EMPLOYEE WASHROOM
2017-09-08 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection CRITICAL 2 ▾
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
AT TIME OF INSPECTION, THE PREP AREA EXPOSED HANDSINK WAS BLOCKED WITH BUCKETS AND FOUND BAKING PAN INSIDE THE EXPOSED HANDSINK WHILE EMPLOYEES WERE ACTIVELY PREPPING PASTRIES. INSTRUCTED TO MOVE THE BUCKETS AND BAKING PAN AND KEEP THE EXPOSED HANDSI...
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
NOT ALL FOOD HANDLERS HAVE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.
2017-08-30 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 11 ▾
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
OBSERVED FOOD NOT PROTECTED,OPEN PASTRY ITEMS ON ROLLING UTILITY CARTS OUT ON FRONT CUSTOMER AREA NEAR THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT PROTECTED FROM PUBLIC CONTAMINATION, NOT WRAPPED AND COVERED, AND NO SNEEZE GUARDS TO PROTECT SAID OPEN PASTRIES, INSTR...
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE PREP/DISHWASH AREA AND THE FLOUR BAG STORAGE AREA. APPROXIMATELY 30 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND EQUIPMENT IN THESE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE...
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER NOT MAINTAINED WITH OVERFLOWING TRASH AND LIDS ARE DAMAGED WITH HOLES.INSTRUCTED TO NOTIFY THE GARBAGE DISPOSAL COMPANY FOR SERVICE AND REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED LIDS TO THE GARBAGE DUMPSTER AND MAINTAIN CONTAINER COVER...
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER/CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES OR VALID DOCUMENTATION WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD.(HANDLES MILK,EGGS, ETC.). SERIOUS VIOLATION.7-38-012.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED MISSING LIDS FOR THE WHITE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIDS FOR BULK FOOD CONTAINERS THAT ARE STORED BENEATH THE BAKING/PREP TABLE AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED BREAD CASE NEAR THE FRONT COUNTER AREA AND M...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIORS OF COOLERS,INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE,TOPS/BOTTOMS OF ROLLING UTILITY CARTS WHEELS ATTACHED,ALL SHELVINGS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA,EXTERIOR TOPS OF PASTRY CASES AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER AREA AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS SPLASHED AT WALLS AND CEILINGS NEAR THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALLS/CEILINGS IN PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN. REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON CEILINGS AND AROUND THE VENTILATION COVERS THRO...
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED SMALL WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE BENEATH THE EXPOSED HANDSINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON CORNERS OF FLOORS NEAR THE BAKING OVEN.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ITEMS KEPT MUST BE PROPERLY STORED AND ELEVATED AT LEAST 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR/WALL FOR EAS...
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
NOT ALL FOOD HANDLERS HAVE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.
2016-07-13 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2016-07-06 Fail Complaint CRITICAL 6 ▾
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
Found food not protected: observed display racks of ready to eat baked items on display floor uncovered/unprotected from potential customer contamination. Instructed facility to protect food at all times, facility moved items during inspection. Serio...
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
Observed 5 small flies near the three compartment sink and 15 small flies in the bathroom. Instructed facility to remove all pests and maintain. Recommend to contact a licensed pest control provider for service. Also observed the rear screen door to ...
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Observed the light shield above the walk in cooler to be hanging. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Observed the left faucet of the three compartment sink to have leaks at the handles and faucet neck. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
Instructed facility to provide a thermometer that is conspicuous in the walk in cooler and to maintain.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
Not all foodhandlers have foodhandler certificates. Instructed facility to comply and maintain.
2015-09-03 Pass License 4 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE RACKS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR IN PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINED OR CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA AND RESEAL SURFACE TO HAVE FLOOR NON-POROUS SURFACE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
ATTACHED LIGHT SHIELD ON CEILING NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
LIGHT SHIELD COVER IN WALK-IN COOLER MISSING, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER,
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