SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

PLEASANT HOUSE BAKERY.

YOUR CALL. 74/100

964 W 31ST ST · PILSEN, CHICAGO

Last inspected March 28, 2016 · passed

7 of 10 inspections passed, 1 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 1 critical violation across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
10
7 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
48
includes 1 critical
RECORDS COVER
4 YEARS
since Apr 2011

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 28
2016
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

OBSERVED MULTI USE UTENSILS BEING STORED BEHIND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL UTENSILS PROPERLY AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED A CUTTING BOARD STAINED WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES, CUTTING BOARD IS ATTACHED TO THE PREP COOLER LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE ON THE VENT LOCATED ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED COOK WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HAIR RESTRAINT AND MAINTAIN.

FEB 25
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS NOT PROTECTED; UNCOVERED BAKED BREAD BEING STORED ON RAW WOOD SHELVES IN THE CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA WITHOUT ANY FORM OF PROTECTED FROM PUBLIC CONTAMINATION. OBSERVED OUTSIDE WALK IN COOLER NOT LOCKED DURING OPERATION HOURS. INSTRUCTED TO PROTECT ALL FOODS FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER REMOVED UNCOVERED BREADS FROM THE CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA INTO THE FOOD PREP AREA AND LOCKED THE WALK IN COOLER DURING INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

SERIOUSOther
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (BEEF, CHICKEN) ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIME FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ARRIVE APPROXIMATELY 35 MINUTES AFTER INSPECTION STARTED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

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

OBSERVED MULTI USE UTENSILS BEING STORED BEHIND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL UTENSILS PROPERLY AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED A CUTTING BOARD STAINED WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES, CUTTING BOARD IS ATTACHED TO THE PREP COOLER LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE ON THE VENT LOCATED ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED COOK WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HAIR RESTRAINT AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 17
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON DUTY WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO APPLY FOR RECIPROCITY CERTIFICATE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012A CITATION ISSUED.

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

SEAL RAW WOOD SURFACES ON WALLS AND DOOR WAY IN OUTSIDE STORAGE AREA.

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

REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA. FLOORS MIST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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

REPLACE MISSING OUTLET COVER ON WALL BEHIND REACH-IN FREEZER. CLEAN CEILING VENT ABOVE ICE MACHINE(DUST BUILDUP).

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

REPLACE MISSING HOT WATER HANDLE ON UTILITY SINK.

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

ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN DRY STORAGE AREA. STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

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

STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

JUL 1
2015
PASSED
7 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

SEAL RAW WOOD SURFACES ON WALLS AND DOOR WAY IN OUTSIDE STORAGE AREA.

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

REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA. FLOORS MIST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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

REPLACE MISSING OUTLET COVER ON WALL BEHIND REACH-IN FREEZER. CLEAN CEILING VENT ABOVE ICE MACHINE(DUST BUILDUP).

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

REPLACE MISSING HOT WATER HANDLE ON UTILITY SINK.

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

ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN DRY STORAGE AREA. STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

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

STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

JUL 1
2014
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR, CORNER, CREVICES, AND COVES.

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

MUST DEGREASE AND DETAIL CLEAN CANOPY OVER GRILL.

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MAR 18
2014
PASSED
7 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Must label cooked foods in all coolers & freezers.

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

Must remove rust from walk in cooler shelving units.Must repair or replace torn window screen in toilet room.

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

Must remove excessive food & debri from all cooking equipment,rolling carts,shelving units,window sills,coolers,filters at hood.

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

Must clean food debris from floors along wallbases,under equipment throughout premises and paper & food storage.Must scrape & paint peeling paint on floor in prep area

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

Must seal all openings around pipes leading into walls & ceilings throughout premises & food & paper storage area.Must repair or replace loose wallbases in prep area & wall panel near cooking equipme

MINORFood Temperature
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Must provide thermometer for hot holding unit.

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

Must remove clutter & organize articles off of floor & away from walls in food & paper storage area & near outside walk in cooler.

MAR 11
2014
FAILED
8 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

Observe evidence of more than 25 rodent droppings scattered on floor and along wallbases in rear adjacent food & paper storage room.Also door of same food & paper storage room,Rear door frame in poor repair & front entry door does not close tightly.Must remove droppings,clean & sanitize areas,rodent proof door & door frame to be tight fitting.Recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 3/11/14.Serious 7-38-020.Citation Issued.

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

Must label cooked foods in all coolers & freezers.

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

Must remove rust from walk in cooler shelving units.Must repair or replace torn window screen in toilet room.

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

Must remove excessive food & debri from all cooking equipment,rolling carts,shelving units,window sills,coolers,filters at hood.

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

Must clean food debri from floors along wallbases,under equipment throughout premises and paper & food storage.Must scrape & paint peeling paint on floor in prep area.

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

Must seal all openings around pipes leading into walls & ceilings throughout premises & food & paper storage area.Must repair or replace loose wallbases in prep area & wall panel near cooking equipment.

MINORFood Temperature
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Must provide thermometer for hot holding unit.

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

Must remove clutter & organize articles off of floor & away from walls in food & paper storage area & near outside walk in cooler.

AUG 16
2013
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

SEAL ALL RAW WOOD FRONT COUNTER.REPAIR REAR INNER DOOR FRAME.

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

CLEAN AND SANITIZE BAR GUN HOLDERS.

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

OBSERVED CLUTTER IN REAR YARD NEED TO REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.

NOV 3
2011
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

REMOVE DUST FROM VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

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

CLEAN FLOORS IN CORNER AREAS OF KITCHEN, AROUND AND UNDER EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.

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. NO UTILITY SINK ON PREMISES FOR DISPOSAL OF WASTE WATER; MUST INSTALL WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND A BACKFLOW DEVICE.

APR 26
2011
PASSED
0 violations

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