SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

PASTELITO BAKERY.

BEAT. 46/100

7137 N CLARK ST · ROGERS PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected May 22, 2017 · passed with conditions

Failed 2 of 6 inspections. 3 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
6
2 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
21
includes 3 critical
RECORDS COVER
2 YEARS
since Dec 2014

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAY 22
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NOTED NO CERTIFIEDMANAGER ON PREMIISIS WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS CUSTARDS SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

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

NOTED BULK FOODS STORED PAPER BAGS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO STORE BULK FOODS (FLOUR,SALT AND ECT)IN PLASTIC FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.

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

NOTED INTERIOR OF TWO DOOR GLASS DOOR REFRIGERATOR WITH EGG SLASHED INSIDE ALSO REFRIGERATOR GLASS DOORS SMUGGED WITH FOOD.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN.

NOV 8
2016
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 17
2016
FAILED
9 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSChemical Safety
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION 1483070, DATED 12/4/2015. VIOLATION #30;FOUND PREPACKAGED FOOD ON SHELF AND DISPLAY COOLER FOR SALE NOT LABELED.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABEL AT INDIVIDUAL PREPACKAGED SLICE CAKES,BREAD CRUMBS ETC.LABEL MUST HAVE:BUSINESS NAME,ADDRESS,AND FOOD INGREDIENTS. FOUND ABOVE-MENTIONED ITEMS STILL BEING STORED WITHOUT LABELS IN THE COOLER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

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

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE HARDENED FOOD DEBRIS; PREP TABLES, STOVE, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF OVEN, INTERIOR OF TALL WARMER ON NORTH WALL, INTERIOR OF 1-DOOR FREEZER, INTERIOR OF 2-DOOR COOLER ON NORTH WALL. DIPPER WELL AND PREP TABLE IN FRONT PREP. FRONT WINDOW SILLS, AND THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE MOP SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN FRONT OF STORE. HOOD AND FILTERS HAVE GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION. NORTH WALL BY MIXER IS NOT CLEAN. ALSO, WALL BY REAR EXIT DOOR NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

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

MISSING LIGHTS IN FRONT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WORKING LIGHTS AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED VENTILATION IN TOILET ROOM NOT WORKING PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED STAFF NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE PREPARING FOOD IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES, AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.

DEC 4
2015
FAILED
4 violations2 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 30 MICE DROPPING THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES UNDER SHELVES,COOLERS,ALONG THE BASEBOARD WALLS AND INSIDE THE FURNACE AREA.OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED,OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR WITH 1/2" TO 1" GAP.RUBBER STRIP UNDER THE DOOR IS BROKEN.OBSERVED OPENED PESTICIDE ON FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN BETWEEN THE WHITE AND BLACK REACH-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE MICE DROPPINGS,RODENT/INSECT PROOF REAR DOOR AND REMOVE OPENED PESTICIDE.OPENED PESTICED MUST BE INSIDE A BAIT BOX. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020

CRITICALPest Activity
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED.OBSERVED BOTH GARBAGE CONTAINERS FILLED WITH BROKEN WALLS,CEMENT AND OTHER CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS,ON TOP THE MATERIALS GARBAGE BAGS.GARBAGE OVERFLOWING UNABLE TO CLOSE LIDS.TWO GARBAGE CONTAINERS ARE USED BY THE BAKERY,RESIDENTS FROM APARTMENTS AND CONSTRUCTION WORKERS.BEHIND THE GARBAGE CONTAINERS EXCESS DEBRIS:PLASTIC,BOTTLES,CONTAINERS,DRY LEAF ETC.GARBAGE LIDS MUST BE CLOSED AT ALL TIMES AND GROUNDS MUST BE KEPT CLEAN TO MINIMIZE RODENTS AND INSECTS ACTIVITIES. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020

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

FOUND PREPACKAGED FOOD ON SHELF AND DISPLAY COOLER FOR SALE NOT LABELED.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABEL AT INDIVIDUAL PREPACKAGED SLICE CAKES,BREAD CRUMBS ETC.LABEL MUST HAVE:BUSINESS NAME,ADDRESS,AND FOOD INGREDIENTS

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

PREMISES SERVES SCOOPED ICE CREAM,HOWEVER OBSERVED NO DIPPER WELLS PROVIDED ON PREMISES.SCOOPS ARE INSIDE A PLASTIC CONTAINER WITH MERCURY WATER.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL DIPPER WELLS UNDER CITY CODE. MIDDLE WATER PIPES UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS HEAVILY LEAKING.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

DEC 30
2014
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

FOUND NO GREASE TRAP ATTACHED TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

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DEC 29
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FOUND DISPLAY REACH IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES. COLD HOLDING AT 47.0F. TAGGED REACH IN COOLER.

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

FOUND NO GREASE TRAP ATTACHED TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

FOUND NO STEM THERMOMETERS AT PREMISES.

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