NEW DOKIL BAKERY.
3844 W LAWRENCE AVE · LINCOLN SQUARE, CHICAGO
Failed 4 of 8 inspections. 4 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
SEP 112025PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING ON FLOORS IN THE REAR STORAGE CLOSET.
SEP 32025FAILED9 violationsDETAILS
ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
ALL STORED ITEMS UNDER THE WEST SIDE REAR PREP TABLE MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS TO BE ACCESSIBLE TO SWEEP, MOP AND MONITOR.
NOTED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS DIRTY WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS.----NOTED THE INSIDE DOOR HANDLE OF THE REAR SOUTH PREP TWO DOOR TALL REACH-IN COOLER WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK. MUST REPLACE.
WALLS SURROUNDING THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK IN POOR REPAIR WITH PEELING PLASTER/ROTTED WOOD AND MOLD. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING ON FLOORS IN THE REAR STORAGE CLOSET.
SOILED MOP HEADS MUST BE STORED INVERTED IN THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK WHEN NOT IN USE.
EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE A DESIGNATED STORAGE AREA FOR EMPLOYEES ITEMS.
ALL EMPLOYEES MUST HAVE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2595749 ON 6-5-24 NOT CORRECTED. #47--OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE EGG 2 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AND MAINTAIN.#51-BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT UTILITY MOP SINK.MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.#56-OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ON LIGHT FIXTURE IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SAID LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTERPROOF LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
JUN 52024PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
4-501.11--OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE EGG 2 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AND MAINTAIN.
5-204.12--BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT UTILITY MOP SINK.MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
6-202.11--OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ON LIGHT FIXTURE IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SAID LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTER-PROOF LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 292024FAILED8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER OR VALID DOCUMENTATION ON THE PREMISES AND TCS FOODS (EGGS,WHIP CREAM) ARE BEING PREPARED AND HANDLED.INSTRUCTED PERSON-IN-CHARGE THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON THE PREMISES AT ALL TIMES WHEN (TCS FOODS)ARE PREPARED,HANDLED, AND/OR SERVED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012,CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES.APPROXIMATELY 25 RODENT (MICE)DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE OVEN AND COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND INSIDE THE REAR FURNACE CLOSET.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS.ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE EGG 2 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AND MAINTAIN.
BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT UTILITY MOP SINK.MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH THE FAR RIGHT COMPARTMENT AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENING BETWEEN FLOOR/WALL NEAR THE UTILITY CART INSIDE THE WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ON LIGHT FIXTURE IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SAID LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTER-PROOF LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN.
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FEB 62023FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO DISH SANITIZER ON SITE UPON ARRIVAL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ENSURE DISH SANITIZER IN ON SITE AT ALL TIMES SO THAT DISHES MAY BE SANITIZED AFTER WASHING. EMPLOYEE WENT TO STORE TO BUY SANITIZER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED 30 RODENT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT FACILTIY INCLUDING BEHIND COOLER UNITS, NEAR OVEN UNITS, AND IN BOILER ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED HOLES IN FLOOR BEHIND COOLER UNIT IN KITCHEN AREA NEAR STOVE AND IN BOILER ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL HOLES.
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED WITHIN SPECIFIED TIMEFRAME. REPORT#2565810 DATED 10-25-2022 INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS EMPLOYEES. OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
OCT 252022PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
6-501.11 NOTED WALLS AND CEILING IN MOPSINK ROOM IN POOR REPAIR WITH PEELING PAINT AND WATER STAINED CEILING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
2-102.13 FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.
OCT 172022FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO LABEL SOME FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIFED WITH COMMON NAME (BAKING POWDER, FLOUR SALT ETC)
OBSERVED OVER 20 SMALL LIVE FLIES ON WALLS AROUND MOPSINK AREA AND 5 SMALL LIVE FLIES IN PREP 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
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE FOOD ITEMS 6" OFF THE FLOOR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION AND FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
NOTED WALLS AND CEILING IN MOPSINK ROOM IN POOR REPAIR WITH PEELING PAINT AND HEAVY WATER STAINED CEILING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS INSIDE BOILER ROOM. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.
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