NIRACA SWEETS AND BAKERY.

Chicago Health Dept

2301 W DEVON AVE · WEST RIDGE, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2015.

4 inspections on record since 2013 · Last inspected Aug 2015.

Last inspected Aug 2015. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

AUG 2015

INSPECTION HISTORY

AUG 17

2015

PASS 5 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.

Minor Sanitation

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

Cooler shelving/racks not clean, need cleaning(detailed), non food contact surfaces of prep table. prep table lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

Minor Sanitation

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

Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

Minor Sanitation

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

Missing ceiling tile in women's bathroom shall be provided.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

Must provide food handlers list for next routine inspection.

AUG 29

2014

PASS 7 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL PREPARED FOODS WITH NAME OF PRODUCT AND DATE AT ALL TIMES INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATORS AND COOLERS. FOUND VARIOUS PREPARED FOODS IN STAINLESS STEEL PANS NOT DATED AND LABELED.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS SMALL AND LARGE PLATES AND BOWLS LOCATED IN THE LIGHT STAINED WOOD STORAGE RACK UPSIDE DOWN SO AS TO BE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION UNTIL USED.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE ICE/FORST ACCUMULATION AT THE ICE BOX FREEZER AND THE REGULAR FREEZER.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOOR IN THE MEN'S RESTROOM.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST PROVIDE CHEMICAL TESTING STRIPS FOR THE 3-COMP SINK AT ALL TIMES. FOUND NONE ON PREMISES.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

OBSERVED FOOD PREP STAFF MEMBER NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PRERAING FOOD. MUST ALWAYS PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION UNTIL USED.

MAY 23

2013

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ONE BURNER UNIT NOT UNDER THE HOOD/VENTILATION,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VENTILATION OR REMOVE UNIT FROM PREMISES.

Minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE GREASE FROM THE BOTTOM OF DOUGH MIXER.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED SOME FLOOR TILE ON HALLWAY AND UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITHOUTH GROUD INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

Minor Sanitation

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

SEAL WALLS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES IN KITCHEN, INCLUDED AROUND PIPE,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

Minor Facility Condition

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

DEAD LIGHT IN KITCHEN INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

NO FAUCET WITH COLD/ HOT RUNNING WATER IS PROVIDED AT MOP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE IT UNDER A CITY PLUMBING CODE, MUST INSTALL A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT SAID SINK . ADDITIONAL COLD WATER IS NEEDED AT EXPOSED SINK

MAY 22

2013

FAIL 10 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

OBSERVED FRONT DOOR HAVING GAPS OF 1/2" TO 1" BETWEEN DOORS AND BOTTOM,INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECT PROOF DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

NO DRAIN BOARD ATTACHED AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. NO CITATION ISSUED, NOT OPERATING.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ONE BURNER UNIT NOT UNDER THE HOOD/VENTILATION,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VENTILATION OR REMOVE UNIT FROM PREMISES.

Minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE GREASE FROM THE BOTTOM OF DOUGH MIXER.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED SOME FLOOR TILE ON HALLWAY AND UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITHOUTH GROUD INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

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

SEAL WALLS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES IN KITCHEN, INCLUDED AROUND PIPE,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

Minor Facility Condition

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

DEAD LIGHT IN KITCHEN INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

BOTH WASHROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF CLOSING.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

NO FAUCET WITH COLD/ HOT RUNNING WATER IS PROVIDED AT MOP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE IT UNDER A CITY PLUMBING CODE, MUST INSTALL A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT SAID SINK

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

ADDITIONAL COLD WATER IS NEEDED AT EXPOSED SINK

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