SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

PANADERIA CORAL.

BEAT. 25/100

3807 W 26TH ST · NORTH LAWNDALE, CHICAGO

Last inspected March 10, 2026 · passed

Failed 9 of 26 inspections. 18 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
26
14 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 9 failed
VIOLATIONS
122
includes 18 critical
RECORDS COVER
15 YEARS
since Jun 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 10
2026
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.112 OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS ON GLUEBOARDS IN PREP AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-305.11 OBSERVED PASTRIES NOT COVERED IN SALES AREA AND FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COVER AND ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-202.16 OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED AS SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE.

MAR 3
2026
FAILED
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HOT WATER (56.2F) AT HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED SOME BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS ON GLUEBOARDS IN PREP AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED PASTRIES NOT COVERED IN SALES AREA AND FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COVER AND ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED AS SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOUR DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SUFACES OF BULK CONTAINERS, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS AND EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD AND EQUIPMENT MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

SEP 23
2025
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT (LIDS, CONTAINERS). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO MAINTAIN ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.

DEC 9
2024
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12 OBSERVED SEVERAL LARGE FOOD CONTAINERS WITH DRY PRODUCTS. (FLOUR, SUGAR) WITHOUT PROPER COMMON FOOD NAME MARKINGS. MUST LABEL BULK AND WORKING FOOD CONTAINERS WITH CONTENTS COMMON NAME. MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVE GERASE ON THE OUTSIDE OF FRYER AND ON THE FLOOR AROUND IT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND FLOORS AROUND IT.

DEC 11
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT HANDWASH SINK IN MAIN PREP AREA. INSTD TO OBTAIN SIGNAGE AND MAINTAIN AT HANDWASH SINKS

SERIOUSPest Activity
TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED

OBSERVED OPEN, EXPOSED TOXIC GRANULAR BAIT SCATTERED ALL OVER FLOOR THROUGH OUT PREMISES. (NIBAN GRANULAR BAIT AS CONFIRMED BY PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECEIPT) EMPLOYEES ARE WALKING AND TRACKING THROUGH OUT PREP AND WAREWASHING AREAS. INSTD TO USE TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY AS NOT TO BE A POSSIBLE CONTAMINANT OR HAZARD TO BOTH FOOD AND PERSONS. ALL EXPOSED BAIT HAS BEEN REMOVED AT THIS TIME AND ALL AFFECTED AREAS CLEAN AND SANITIZED. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-015 PRIORITY.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKETS ON COOLERS IN MAIN PREP AREA. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

SEE 60

MINOROther
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 10/21/22 REPORT 2565741 NOT CORRECTED: 58 NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER(S). INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND RETAIN CERTIFICATION ON SITE FOR REVIEW. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 PRIORITY FOUNDATION

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OCT 21
2022
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS OF INGREDIENTS NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO LABEL ALL CONTAINERS WITH BULK INGREDIENTS WITH COMMON NAME FOR EASE OF IDENTIFICATION.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GRIME ON FLOOR OF WALK-IN FREEZER. OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DEBRIS IN BASEMENT ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND STORED ITEMS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BLOWN OUT LIGHT BULBS IN HOOD IN MIDDLE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BUILD UP ON FILTERS IN MIDDLE PREP AREA OVER COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER(S). INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND RETAIN CERTIFICATION ON SITE FOR REVIEW.

OCT 13
2022
FAILED
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT HANDSINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT HAND DRYING PROVISION MUST BE PROVIDED AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED UNDER 5-205.11 SEE BELOW.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HANDSINK TO BE UNDER REPAIR AT TIME OF INSPECTION AND INACESSIBLE FOR HANDWASHING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FOR USE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS OF INGREDIENTS NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO LABEL ALL CONTAINERS WITH BULK INGREDIENTS WITH COMMON NAME FOR EASE OF IDENTIFICATION.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GRIME ON FLOOR OF WALK-IN FREEZER. OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DEBRIS IN BASEMENT ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND STORED ITEMS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BUILD UP ON FILTERS IN MIDDLE PREP AREA OVER COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BLOWN OUT LIGHT BULBS IN HOOD IN MIDDLE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER(S). INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND RETAIN CERTIFICATION ON SITE FOR REVIEW.

SEP 30
2020
PASSED
7 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Temperature
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

FOUND MISSING HANDLE ON LID OF HOT HOLDING UNIT IN REAR PREP AREA. ALSO, REPLACE BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON 2-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST DETAIL CLEAN BLADE ON MOUNTED CAN OPENER. Cutting or piercing parts of can openers shall be readily removable for cleaning and for replacement. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

FOUND INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF 1-DOOR UPRIGHT FREEZER IN REAR PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MULTIPLE WALL/CEILING VENTS WITH DUST ACCUMULATION, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS AND WATER FROM FLOORS IN REAR BAKERY PREP ROOM, AND DRY STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST DETAIL CLEAN GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST PROVIDE PROTECTIVE SHIELDS ON LIGHT IN REAR BAKERY PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

APR 25
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY, ALONG WITH THE NECESSARY CLEAN-UP KIT ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSOther
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED TCS FOODS (HAM, TURKEY, ETC.) WITHOUT PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL TCS FOODS PREPARED ON PREMISES AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS MUST HAVE PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL BASED FOODS ON MENU. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR ALL RAW/UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL BASED FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED BLACK PLASTIC CRATES USED TO STORE FRUITS AND VEGETABLES IN THE WALK-IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FROM THE CERTIFIED MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MANAGERS WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.

APR 6
2018
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Inspector Comments:MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.MUST ELIMINATE GROCERY STORE BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS.MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WOOD PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA.

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM WALK IN COOLER FANGUARD COVERS,SHELVING UNITS,ROLLING CARTS,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,PREP TABLES,FLOOR MIXERS,OVEN,CAN OPENER BLADE,EXTERIOR OF RECYCLING BINS,DOUGH MACHINE,HOT HOLDING UNITS.

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP AREA.

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING IN REAR STORAGE AREA,HOLE IN LOWER WALL BASE NEAR VENTILATION UNIT,BASEMENT CEILING AND WALLS MOLDED AND LEAKING,TOOL ROOM,OPENING IN WALL IN BASEMENT TOOL STORAGE AREA NEEDS AN ACCESS PANEL.MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE DEBRIS AND SPLATTER FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS AND HALLWAYS.

MAR 30
2018
FAILED
11 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 50 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA NEXT TO HOT HOLDING UNITS,REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA-ON LEG LEDGES AND IN CORNERS OF STORAGE SHELF AND LOCKERS,IN MOTOR OF REFRIGERATOR,IN HALLWAY OUTSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER,ON #10 CAN CART,BASEMENT TOOL STORAGE AREA IN BETWEEN CLUTTER AND GARBAGE CANS IN REAR OF BASEMENT,FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN BASEMENT.ALSO.APPX. 12 OR MORE LIVE ANTS CRAWLING ON FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA.1- LIVE ROACH IN CREVICE OF WOOD BASE NEXT TO REFRIGERATOR IN REAR AREA.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 3/30/18.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

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

OBSERVED DISH WASHING FACILITIES NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED.OBSERVED GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK OVER FLOWING WITH WATER FROM LID WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM SINK.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-38-030)

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

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

MUST INVERT PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING HANDLE ON FRYER CABINET.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.MUST ELIMINATE GROCERY STORE BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS.MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WOOD PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE AMOUNT OF SHELVING UNITS TO ELEVATE FOOD BINS OFF OF FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER.

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

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM WALK IN COOLER FANGUARD COVERS,SHELVING UNITS,ROLLING CARTS,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,PREP TABLES,FLOOR MIXERS,OVEN,CAN OPENER BLADE,EXTERIOR OF RECYCLING BINS,DOUGH MACHINE,HOT HOLDING UNITS.

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST REMOVE WATER FROM FLOOR IN BETWEEN WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER AND KEEP DRY.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER, BASEMENT.

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING IN REAR STORAGE AREA,HOLE IN LOWER WALL BASE NEAR VENTILATION UNIT,BASEMENT CEILING AND WALLS MOLDED AND LEAKING,TOOL ROOM,OPENING IN WALL IN BASEMENT TOOL STORAGE AREA NEEDS AN ACCESS PANEL.MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE DEBRIS AND SPLATTER FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS AND HALLWAYS.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN 1ST FL. STORAGE AREA AND PREP AREA.MUST REPLACE MISSING END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREAS.

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

MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

MAY 10
2017
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

ALL PASTRY/DONUT CASES IN NEED OF SELF CLOSING DOORS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

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

LIGHTS IN NEED OF SHEILDS WITH TUBES AND END CAPS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

THERMOMETERS NEEDED IN ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES NEEDED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WHO DO NOT CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

AUG 3
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#1947188 DATE 07-26-2016 #18-OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF,HAS A 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DOOR,TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY,CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090

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

MUST CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND OENS IN THE REAR P[REP AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS

JUL 26
2016
FAILED
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF,HAS A 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DOOR,TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

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

MUST CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND OENS IN THE REAR P[REP AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS

AUG 13
2015
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

OBSERVED CAKES, BREAD, AND JELLO FOR SALE AT THE FRONT COUNTER WITHOUT PROPER LABELS CONTAINING BUSINESS NAME, ADDRESS AND INGREDIENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS AND MAINTAIN.

NOV 7
2014
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORFacility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

LIGHT OUT IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTD TO REPLACE SAME.

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

TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. CORRECT SAME.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

ONE BURNER STOVE IN REAR WITHOUT VENTILATION. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER VENTILATION.

OCT 30
2014
FAILED
5 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFacility Condition
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FORM 5/21/14 REPORT 1305581: 35 RAW WOOD SURFACE ON DOOR FRAME LEAKING TO PREP AREA. INSTD TO SEAL/PAINT SAME. 38 3-COMPARTMENT SINK HAS LEAK AT PIPE UNDERNEATH. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 SERIOUS.

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

CONDENSOR LINE LEAKING IN SMALL PREP COOLER. REPAIR SAME. PROVIDE PROPER BARRIER AT FRONT COUNTER LINE BY HOT LINE.

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

LIGHT OUT IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTD TO REPLACE SAME.

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

TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INST TO REPAIR SAME.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

ONE BURNER STOVE IN REAR WITHOUT VENTILATION. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER VENTILATION.

MAY 21
2014
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

RAW WOOD SURFACE ON DOORFRAME LEADING TO REAR PREP AREA. SEAL SAME.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING AND ALSO SMALL LEAK AT PIPE UNDERNEATH. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.

JUL 19
2013
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

THE WALL UNDER THE REAR BAKERY EXPOSED HAND SINK IS FOAM SEALANT, RESEAL THE WALL SO IT IS SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN. THE WEST WALL IN THE CENTER KITCHEN IS UNSEALED WOOD, SEAL THE RAW WOOD SO IT CAN BE EASILY CLEANED.

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

THE REAR BAKERY SINK IS OILY, CLEAN THE SINK IN DETAIL.

FEB 8
2012
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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. CLEAN BLADE OF CAN OPENER AT PREP TABLE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
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. CLEAN EXTERIOR OF BAKING EQUIPMENT.

MINORSanitation
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. CLEAN FLOORS IN REAR BAKERY PREP AREA AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT.

JUL 7
2011
PASSED
0 violations
JUL 6
2011
FAILED
1 violation1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin/insect infestations.STILL FINDING EVIDENCE OF NUMEROUS LIVE DRAIN FLY ACTIVITY IN REAR PREP AREA,MOPSINK AREA & BASEMENT.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 7/6/11.

JUN 28
2011
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin/insect infestations.NO EVIDENCE OF ANY RODENT ACTIVITY & DOOR IS NOW RODENT PROOFED. STILL FINDING EVIDENCE OF NUMEROUS LIVE FRUIT FLIES FLYING AROUND PREMISES AND ON CONTAINERS, FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT. LIVE ANTS CRAWLING AROUND ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA. NEEDS TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. ELIMINATE INSECT ACTIVITY.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH CONTENTS NAME & COVER.

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

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLES.

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

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN FLOOR MIXER,DOUGH MACHINE,CONVEYOR UNIT,ALL COOLERS,STORAGE CABINETS,FREEZERS & WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,ROLLING CARTS & CABINETS,PROOFING BOX PREP TABLES,FRYER,FILTERS,VENTS IN TOILET ROOM,OVENS,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

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

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST REMOVE WATER FROM BASEMENT FLOOR & KEEP DRY.MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.OBSERVED 2 GARDEN HOSES CONNECTED TO WATER LINE IN BASEMENT, NEED TO PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE OR DISCONNECT HOSES AND REMOVE FROM PREMISES.

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

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: 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.MUST REMOVE ARTICLES FROM ALONG WALLS & EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT.

JUN 22
2011
FAILED
10 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS

Inspector Comments: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin/insect infestations.OBSERVED A RODENT INFESTATION OF RODENT DROPPINGS MORE THAN 150 SCATTERED ON FLOORS & SHELVING UNITS THROUGHOUT PREMISES BEHIND GRILL TABLE,LOWER BAKERY DISPLAY UNIT,NEXT TO OVEN,BEHIND GREASE TRAP IN MIDDLE PREP AREA,BEHIND PREP TABLE,UNDER POT & PAN SHELVING UNIT,BEHIND UNUSED OVEN,LOWER SHELVES IN REAR PREP AREA,BEHIND DOUGH MACHINE,BAKERY STORAGE CABINET IN REAR PREP AREA,NEXT TO FURNANCE,IN BASEMENT ALONG WALLBASES & ARTICLES STORED ALONG WALLS.ALSO EVIDENCE OF 15 OR MORE LIVE ANTS CRAWLING ON FLOOR NEAR OVEN & AT REAR DOOR ADJACENT TO REAR PREP AREA & BEHIND BAKERY CABINET IN REAR PREP AREA.ALSO LIVE FRUIT FLIES MORE THAN 15 FLYING THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING BASEMENT.REAR DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN & SANITIZE AREAS,RODENT PROOF DOOR.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 6/14/11.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Inspector Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.MUST LABEL DESSERTS PROPERLY.

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

Inspector Comments: 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.MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR PROPERLY & KNIFES .

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

Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON CAKE & MILK COOLER,MISSING DOORS ON BAKED GOODS DISPLAY UNITS,MISSING HANDLE ON DEEP FRYER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLES & GREASE TRAPS AT 3- COMP SINKS.MUST SEAL RAW WOOD SHELVING UNITS IN MIDDLE PREP AREA.

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

Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN FLOOR MIXER,DOUGH MACHINE,CONVEYOR UNIT,ALL COOLERS,STORAGE CABINETS,FREEZERS & WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,ROLLING CARTS & CABINETS,PROOFING BOX PREP TABLES,FRYER,FILTERS,HOOD,CAN OPENER.

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

Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN FLOOR & DRAINS THROUGHOUT.MUST REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES NEAR FURNANCE INSIDE OF CLOSET& WHERE NEEDED & GROUT..MUST REMOVE WATER FROM BUCKET &FLOOR IN BETWEEN WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER & BASEMENT FLOOR & KEEP DRY.MUST SEAL OPENINGS IN FLOORS THROUGOUT.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON STAIRS.

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

Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT.MUST SEAL HOLES IN CEILING IN PREP AREA.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS.MUST REPAIR LEAKING WALLS IN BASEMENT.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON CEILING ABOVE OVEN.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING & DAMAGED WALL TILES & WALLS WHERE NEEDED.MUST REMOVE MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE FROM WALLS WHERE NEEDED.

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

Inspector Comments: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. 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.MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB IN LOCKER AREA.MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK IN COOLER & PREP AREAS.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Inspector Comments: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY COMPRESSOR LINE ON WALK IN COOLER.

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

Inspector Comments: 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.MUST REMOVE ARTICLES FROM ALONG WALLS & EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT.

JUN 14
2011
FAILED
13 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities.OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF REFRIGERATOR AT 50.1F.WITH COOKED FOODS STORED INSIDE. AIR TEMPERATURE IN NOW 39.8F.

CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less.OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF COOKED FOODS STORED INSIDE OF REFRIGERATOR SUCH AS CHICKEN SOUP 44.9F,CHICKEN 45.9F,PORK 45.5F,CHARRON 44.7F,PEPPERS 44.8F.NO TIME & TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE TO VIEW.PRODUCT WAS DUMPED & DENATURED.APPX.15LBS.$40.

CRITICALPlumbing & Waste
SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW

In food establishments, there shall be adequate sewage and waste water disposal facilities that comply with all the requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago.OBSERVED SEWAGE WASTE WATER DRAIN LINE PIPE IN BASEMENT LEAKING HEAVILY ON TO FLOOR WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM SINKS & TOILETS ARE FLUSHED.MUST REPAIR & MAINTAIN.

CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin/insect infestations.OBSERVED A RODENT INFESTATION OF RODENT DROPPINGS MORE THAN 150 SCATTERED ON FLOORS & SHELVING UNITS THROUGHOUT PREMISES BEHIND GRILL TABLE,LOWER BAKERY DISPLAY UNIT,NEXT TO OVEN,BEHIND GREASE TRAP IN MIDDLE PREP AREA,BEHIND PREP TABLE,UNDER POT & PAN SHELVING UNIT,BEHIND UNUSED OVEN,LOWER SHELVES IN REAR PREP AREA,BEHIND DOUGH MACHINE,BAKERY STORAGE CABINET IN REAR PREP AREA,NEXT TO FURNANCE,IN BASEMENT ALONG WALLBASES & ARTICLES STORED ALONG WALLS.ALSO EVIDENCE OF 15 OR MORE LIVE ANTS CRAWLING ON FLOOR NEAR OVEN & AT REAR DOOR ADJACENT TO REAR PREP AREA & BEHIND BAKERY CABINET IN REAR PREP AREA.ALSO LIVE FRUIT FLIES MORE THAN 15 FLYING THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING BASEMENT.REAR DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN & SANITIZE AREAS,RODENT PROOF DOOR.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 6/14/11.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.MUST LABEL DESSERTS PROPERLY.

MINORSanitation
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.MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR PROPERLY & KNIFES .

MINORSanitation
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 REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON CAKE & MILK COOLER,MISSING DOORS ON BAKED GOODS DISPLAY UNITS,MISSING HANDLE ON DEEP FRYER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLES & GREASE TRAPS AT 3- COMP SINKS.MUST SEAL RAW WOOD SHELVING UNITS IN MIDDLE PREP AREA.

MINORSanitation
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.MUST CLEAN FLOOR MIXER,DOUGH MACHINE,CONVEYOR UNIT,ALL COOLERS,STORAGE CABINETS,FREEZERS & WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,ROLLING CARTS & CABINETS,PROOFING BOX PREP TABLES,FRYER,FILTERS,HOOD,CAN OPENER.

MINORSanitation
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 FLOOR & DRAINS THROUGHOUT.MUST REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES NEAR FURNANCE INSIDE OF CLOSET.MUST REMOVE WATER FROM BUCKET &FLOOR IN BETWEEN WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER & BASEMENT FLOOR & KEEP DRY.MUST SEAL OPENINGS IN FLOORS THROUGOUT.

MINORSanitation
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 THROUGHOUT.MUST SEAL HOLES IN CEILING IN PREP AREA.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS.MUST REPAIR LEAKING WALLS IN BASEMENT.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON CEILING ABOVE OVEN.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING & DAMAGED WALL TILES & WALLS WHERE NEEDED.MUST REMOVE MOLD FROM WALLS WHERE NEEDED.

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

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. 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.MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB IN LOCKER AREA.MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK IN COOLER & PREP AREAS.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY COMPRESSOR LINE ON WALK IN COOLER.

MINORSanitation
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.MUST REMOVE ARTICLES FROM ALONG WALLS & EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT.

JUN 9
2010
PASSED
9 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

MINORSanitation
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 AND STEAM TABLE, CAN OPENER, STORAGE SHELVES, HOT BOXES AND CARTS THRU-OUT PREMISES.

MINORSanitation
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, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT, AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT PREMISES, INCLUDING BASEMENT.

MINORPest Activity
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 SEAL OPENINGS ON WALLS AND CEILING, AND AROUND PIPES THRU-OUT PRODUCTION AND STORAGE AREAS, TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. MUST CLEAN FILTERS UNDER HOOD AT FRONT PREP AREA, AND CLEAN CEILING ATTACHMENTS, FANS, LIGHT FIXTURES.

MINORSanitation
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. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT PRODUCTION AREA.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST REPAIR 3PART SINK FAUCET.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR COOLERS.

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

MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THRU-OUT STORAGE ROOM AND BASEMENT, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. CLEANING TOWELS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.

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