AUG 22
2014
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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PALERMO BAKERY.
EAT. 100/100
3317 N HARLEM AVE · PORTAGE PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected August 22, 2014 · passed
Clean record across 5 inspections. No failures, no critical violations.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
5
5 passed
VIOLATIONS
27
none critical
RECORDS COVER
4 YEARS
since Jul 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
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.
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.
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 detailed cleaning(crevices).
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.
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.
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.
DEC 32013PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
DEC 3
2013
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
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).
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).
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Missing light shields in display cooler in prep area, shall be provided.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Exhaust vents(ventilation) in reach in cooler not clean, need detailed cleaning.
NOV 282012PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
NOV 28
2012
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
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.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHTSHIELDS AND ENDCAPS ABOVE (2) PREP AREA.
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).
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.
APR 52011PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
APR 5
2011
PASSED
7 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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.
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. Instructed to seal hole or cover.
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.
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.
JUL 202010PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
JUL 20
2010
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
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; DAMAGED RUBBER STRIP ON EXIT DOOR REAR SIDE MUST BE REPLACED TO PROPERLY SEAL BOTOM DOOR
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
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 MUST BE ELEVATED 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR
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
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
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 UNNECESSARY MATERIALS INSIDE THE FURNACE ROOM;ALL TOOLS IN THE REAR AREA NOT NEEDED IN THE BAKERY MUST BE REMOVED
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