NAZARETH BAKERY.

Chicago Health Dept

4806-4808 N KEDZIE AVE · LINCOLN SQUARE, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2016.

12 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Aug 2016.

Last inspected Aug 2016. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

AUG 2016

INSPECTION HISTORY

AUG 15

2016

PASS 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Chemical Safety

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

Observed prepackaged items and prepared items not labeled. Instructed facility to label all prepackaged items and any prepared items and to maintain.

Minor Sanitation

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

Observed the 2 door freezer to rest on top of a piece of unsealed wood. Instructed facility to seal and maintain.

Minor Sanitation

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

Observed food debris on the bottom of the ovens. Also observed dirt/debris on the baker's racks. Instructed facility to clean and maintain all.

Minor Sanitation

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

Observed the floor along the walls throughout facility to have dirt, debris, and/or grease accumulation. Instructed facility to clean and maintain all.

Minor Sanitation

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

Observed dirt on the wall by the prep table and nut grinder. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed grease accumulation on the exhaust hood filters. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed dust on the bathroom ventilation cover. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

Minor Facility Condition

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

Observed lights not functioning in the 2 door freezer and in the exhaust hood near the back door. Instructed facility to correct and maintain.

Critical Sanitation

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Observed a sewage like smell coming from the grease trap when the three compartment sink water is released. Instructed facility to clean/correct issue and maintain. Observed the exposed handsink to be slow draining. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.

JAN 7

2015

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST RESTRICT STORING FOODS IN CARRY OUT BAGS, MUST INVEST IN FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS OR FOOD GRADE BAGS TO STORE FOOD,

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA,

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE,

JUL 21

2014

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

CAN OPENER ATTACHED TO PREP TABLE, STORAGE RACKS AND STORAGE SHELVES NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE AND UNDER EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.

Minor Sanitation

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

LIGHT COVERS IN PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL LIGHT COVERS. SEVERAL OPENINGS NOTED AROUND PIPES IN CEILING. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OPENING AND REPAINT SURFACES.

Minor Facility Condition

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

SEVERAL LIGHT BULBS NOT WORKING IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE NON-WORKING BULBS.

Minor Facility Condition

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

THERMOMETER NOT PROVIDED INSIDE 2 DOOR COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER CONSPICUOUSLY INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

STOCK NOT PROPERLY STORED IN REAR STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE STOCK 6 INCHES OR HIGHER AND AWAY FROM WALL.

JUN 12

2013

PASS · 0 violations

JUN 5

2013

FAIL 8 violations

Serious Other

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY NOT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED, INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY MUST BE POSTED AND VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED, 7-42-010(B).

Serious Sanitation

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1300389, DATED 11-08-12, VIOLATIONS #30, MUST LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH DIFFERENT KIND OF NUTS UNDER THE PREP TABLE. #32,RUBBER GASKET ALONG THE DOOR OF THE 3 DOOR REACH IN COOLER,NOT IN GOOD REPAIR(LOOSE). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. #33 MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND ORGANIZE THE BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE PREP TABLES AND MAINTAIN. #35, MUST REPLACE MISSING PART OF THE FILTER IN THE HOOD, MISSING CEILING TILES THRU-OUT THE PREP AREA AND INSIDE THE WASHROOM. MUST SEAL THE GAP ON THE CEILING AROUND THE HEATING DUCT ABOVE THE OVEN. MUST CLEAN THE FILTER ON THE HOOD AND VENT INSIDE THE WASHROOMS (WITH DUST BUILD UP). MUST CLEAN THE WALLS BEHIND THE COOKING AREA AND MAINTAIN. #36, BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS ON THE HOOD(X2), MUST REPLACE. #37, MUST INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE DOOR OF THE WASHROOM. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED, 7-42-090.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED; INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORED/INVERT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP ON EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZERS, GRINDER, COOKING EQUIPMENT, MOP SINK, MICROWAVE OVENS AND BAKERY CARTS.

Minor Sanitation

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

DEBRIS/FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS; MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT PREMISES.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED LEAKY PIPES UNDER EXPOSED SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA AND THE 2PART SINK FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.

Minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

NO HAIR RESTRAINTS; INSTRUCTED FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

CLEANING TOWELS IMPROPERLY STORED; INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORED IN AN APPROVED SANITIZER.

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NOV 8

2012

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

NO HAND SOAP ON THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND INSIDE ONE OF THE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL HAND WASHING FACILITIES MUST BE PROVIDED WITH HAND SOAP ALL THE TIMES. MANAGER ASKED ONE OF HIS EMPLOYEE TO BUY THE HAND SOAP AND PUT IT ON THE SINKS WHILE I WAS STILL DOING THE INSPECTION. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL 7-38-030.

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR WITH OVER 1/4 OF AN INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-020. MANAGER ASKED ONE OF HIS EMPLOYEE TO PUT THE DOOR SWEEP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR WHILE WE WERE STILL TYPING THE REPORT. DOOR IS NOW RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED.

Minor Chemical Safety

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

MUST LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH DIFFERENT KIND OF NUTS UNDER THE PREP TABLE.

Minor Sanitation

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

RUBBER GASKET ALONG THE DOOR OF THE 3 DOOR REACH IN COOLER,NOT IN GOOD REAPIR(LOOSE). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND ORGANIZE THE BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE PREP TABLES AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPLACE MISSING PART OF THE FILTER IN THE HOOD, MISSING CEILING TILES THRU-OUT THE PREP AREA AND INSIDE THE WASHROOM. MUST SEAL THE GAP ON THE CEILING AROUND THE HEATING DUCT ABOVE THE OVEN. MUST CLEAN THE FILTER ON THE HOOD AND VENT INSIDE THE WASHROOMS (WITH DUST BUILD UP). MUST CLEAN THE WALLS BEHIND THE COOKING AREA AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

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

BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS ON THE HOOD(X2), MUST REPLACE.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

MUST INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE DOOR OF THE WASHROOM.

APR 25

2011

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED ON STORAGE SHELVES.

Minor Sanitation

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

All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZERS, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES, LARGE PRODUCTION EQUIPMENT, MICROWAVE OVEN, CARTS, AND STORAGE SHELVES.

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. MUST CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT PREMISES, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS.

Minor Sanitation

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST CLEAN WALLS THRU-OUT PRODUCTION/PREP AREAS, SEAL OPENING ON CEILING IN WASHROOM, AND REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILES THRU-OUT.

Minor Pest Activity

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

MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THRU-OUT PREMISES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.

MAY 5

2010

PASS · 0 violations

MAY 3

2010

FAIL 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REPAIR DRIPPING COMPRESSOR IN REACH IN COOLER IN FRONT. REMOVE WATER AT BOTTOM OF UNIT.

APR 30

2010

FAIL 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST COMPLY WITH VIOLATIONS NOTED ON 4.22.10 REPORT #233317.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST COMPLY WITH VIOLATIONS NOTED ON 4.22.10 REPORT #233317.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST COMPLY WITH VIOLATIONS NOTED ON 4.22.10 REPORT #233317.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST COMPLY WITH VIOLATIONS NOTED ON 4.22.10 REPORT #233317.

Minor Facility Condition

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

MUST COMPLY WITH VIOLATIONS NOTED ON 4.22.10 REPORT #233317.

APR 23

2010

FAIL 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST COMPLY WITH VIOLATIONS NOTED ON 4.22.10 REPORT # 233317.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST COMPLY WITH VIOLATIONS NOTED ON 4.22.10 REPORT #233317.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST COMPLY WITH VIOLATIONS NOTED ON 4.22.10 REPORT #233317.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST COMPLY WITH VIOLATIONS NOTED ON 4.22.10 REPORT #233317.

Minor Facility Condition

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

MUST COMPLY WITH VIOLATIONS NOTED ON 4.22.10 REPORT #233317.

APR 22

2010

FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST PROVIDE KNIFE RACK FOR IMPROPERLY STORED KNIVES. MUST PROVIDE PROPER CONTAINER WITH COVERS FOR OPEN BAGS OF SEED AND FLOUR. MUST REPAIR DRIPPING COMPRESSOR OF DISPLAY COOLER, REMOVE WATER AND DEAD ROACH FROM BOTTOM OF UNIT.

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. DETAIL CLEAN DOUGH MIXER IN REAR PREP AREA TO REMOVE ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND ALL EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

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. REPLACE ALL MISSING TILES ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREMISES TO ENSURE PROPER CLEANING.

Minor Sanitation

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPAIR HOLES IN WALLS OF FRONT SERVICE AREA AND REMOVE GLUE IN SAME AREA TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. SEAL ALL HOLES IN WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN FRONT SERVICE AREA AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

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. PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD FOR REACH IN COOLER IN FRONT SERVICE AREA.

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