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Palermo Bakery

3317 N Harlem Ave, Chicago, IL 60634 · Portage Park · Bakery · Medium risk
EAT
100/100

Clean record — passed all 5 inspections

Inspections
5
5 passed
Last Inspected
2014-08-22
Pass Rate
100%
0 failures
Score
100/100
EAT
5 consecutive passes, most recently 2014-08-22
No failures across all 5 inspections on record
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Sanitation minor 18×
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Food Storage & Handling minor
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Facility Condition minor
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Plumbing & Waste minor
Chemical Safety minor
2014-08-22 Pass Canvass
6
minor Chemical Safety

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

found some food items not properly dated in walk in cooler, walk in freezer, and reach in cooler, must properly date food items in walk in cooler, walk in freezer, and reach in cooler.

minor Sanitation

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

Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Reach in cooler, and reach in freezer 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

Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), prep tables lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), rear kitchen storage shelving, and rear prep area shelving not clean, need...

minor Sanitation

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

Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment in prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in front storage areas not clean, need detailed cleaning.

minor Sanitation

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

Walls, ceilings that had peeling paint, gaps in kitchen prep area, shall be repaired/sealed.

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

Women's bathroom door missing self closing mechanism, must provide self closing mechanism to bathroom door.

2013-12-03 Pass Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

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

Non food contact surfaces of rear storage shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

minor Sanitation

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

Floors in rear prep area, rear storage areas under heavy equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

minor Facility Condition

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

Missing light shields in display cooler in prep area, shall be provided.

minor Sanitation

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

Exhaust vents(ventilation) in reach in cooler not clean, need detailed cleaning.

2012-11-28 Pass Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND HOT WATER TANK AND UNDER AND AROUND HEATER IN REAR AREA.--------MUST FIX OR REPLACE LOOSE FLOOR TILES (NORTH PREP AREA) BY WALK-IN COOLER.

minor Facility Condition

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

MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHTSHIELDS AND ENDCAPS ABOVE (2) PREP AREA.

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 AT TOILET ROOM DOOR (NORTH PREP AREA).

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOOSE FAUCET AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.---------MUST FIX LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

2011-04-05 Pass Canvass
7
minor Food Storage & Handling

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

Bulk storage containers not labeled. Instructed to label all containers with name on exterior.

minor Sanitation

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

Deep freezer covers not mantianed. Instructed to detail clean, remove dirty and apply non-toxic sealant to surface to seal and have non-absorbant.

minor Sanitation

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

Prep tables, sinks, cooking equipment, can opener and storage racks not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

minor Sanitation

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

Floor through-out not maintained. Instructed to detail clean floor along along wallbase and under equipment and replace missing floor tile in walk-in cooler.

minor Sanitation

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

Walls and ceiling through-out not maintained. Instructed to seal all damaged walls around basebaord and install coving. Walls in prep area not maintained. Instructed to repair damaged walls and repaint. Ceiling in toilet room not maintained. I...

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

Adequate light not provide in prep and storage area. Instructed to install more light in side storage room and in prep area. Must install light shields and end caps over bulbs or install shatter proof bulbs.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Ventilation not provided in toilet rooms. Instructed to install exhaust fan or have window open at all times of operation.

2010-07-20 Pass Canvass
6
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. BOTTOM OF DISPLAY COOLER IN FRONT AND REAR AREA UNCLEAN WITH ACCUMULATED DUST,INSTRUCTED TO KEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; D...

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. CAN OPENER UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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. CRACKED,DAMAGED FLOOR IN PREP AREA MUST REGROUT,MUST BE SMOOTH ;MISSING FLOOR TILES IN REAR AREA MUST BE REPLACED;ALL BOXES IN REAR AREA M...

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. PEELING PAINT INSIDE WALK IN COOLER MUST BE REMOVED /REPAINTED

minor Sanitation

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

The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. AIR VENTS IN PREP AREA ABOVE COOLER MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

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. FURNACE AREA MUST BE REORGANIZED,MUST REMOVE UNNECE...

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