RACINE BAKERY INC.
6216 S ARCHER AVE · GARFIELD RIDGE, CHICAGO
20 of 26 inspections passed, 3 failed, 3 passed with conditions. 10 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
DEC 262025PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN SANITZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE
DUST ACCUMULATION ON FAN COVERS IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
JUL 92024PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED TO COVER TABLES AND EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN THE SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
OBSERVED RUST BUILD-UP ON SHELVING IN WALK-IN COOLERS, STORAGE AREAS, AND BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
OBSERVED MISSING WALL TILES UNDER THE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FRONT PRODUCTION KITCHEN AND NEAR THE FRONT WALK-IN COOLER ON THE WALL COLUMN. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AREAS SMOOTHLY AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
OBSERVED LIGHT OUT IN FRONT PRODUCTION KITCHEN CEILING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 162023PASSED8 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN REAR BAKERY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP, WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR IN SERVING AREAS.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
OBSERVED RUST DEPOSITS ON SHELVING UNITS IN WALK-IN COOLER, FREEZER, STORAGE AREAS AND PREP TABLES IN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, DUST BUILDUP ON FAN GUARDS IN WALK-IN COOLERS, FOOD DEBRIS ON PREP TABLES AND SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER YTO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR BAKERY PREP AREA AND FRONT SERVING AREA, MISSING WALL TILES IN LOCKER ROOM, OPENINGS AROUND ELECTRICAL OUTLET NEAR DAIRY COOLER IN SALES AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED MISSING AND EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
AUG 32023FAILED11 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN REAR BAKERY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
OBSERVED OVER 100 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVING UNITS, ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN SINGLE SERVICE AND DRY FOOD STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP, WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR IN SERVING AREAS.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
OBSERVED RUST DEPOSITS ON SHELVING UNITS IN WALK-IN COOLER, FREEZER, STORAGE AREAS AND PREP TABLES IN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, DUST BUILDUP ON FAN GUARDS IN WALK-IN COOLERS, FOOD DEBRIS ON PREP TABLES AND SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER YTO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES IN STAFF WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR BAKERY PREP AREA AND FRONT SERVING AREA, MISSING WALL TILES IN LOCKER ROOM, OPENINGS AROUND ELECTRICAL OUTLET NEAR DAIRY COOLER IN SALES AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED VENTILATION FAN NOT OPERABLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
OBSERVED MISSING AND EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
OCT 182022PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD STORAGE ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTD TO ELEVATE 6 INCHES AND MAINTAIN.
CARDBOARD LINING ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES. INSTD TO REMOVE SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
EXTERIOR SIDES AND INTERIOR CABINETS OF FRYERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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FEB 242021PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
ALL PREP TABLES IN NEED. OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
SHELVES THAT HOLD BREAD PANS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF FLOUR AND FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
GARBAGE CANS IN TOILET ROOMS IN NEED OF LIDS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. FLOORS BY PROOF BOX IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 282019PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
2-102.14(O) : NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SAME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-39-010.
2-501.11: NO PROCEDURE IN PLACE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE AND NOTED/NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
3-501.17: VARIETY OF FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED OR DATED ( DELI MEATS). REFRIGERATED, READY TO EAT TCS FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE BY WHICH FOOD SHALL BE SOLD OR DISCARDED FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS OR AN APPROVED PROCEDURE IN PLACE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
4-501.11: WORN DOOR GASKETS ON HOT HOLDING UNIT. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
4-601.11(C): FAN COVERS OF WALK IN COOLER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
6-501.12 TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT CLEAN. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 262019PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SAME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-39-010.
NO PROCEDURE IN PLACE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE AND NOTED/NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
VARIETY OF FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED OR DATED (BEET SOUP, DELI MEATS). REFRIGERATED, READY TO EAT TCS FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE BY WHICH FOOD SHALL BE SOLD OR DISCARDED FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS OR AN APPROVED PROCEDURE IN PLACE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
WORN DOOR GASKETS ON HOT HOLDING UNIT. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
FAN COVERS OF WALK IN COOLER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT CLEAN. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 262018PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED RUSTY WALK-IN COLER STORAGE RACKS IN THE FRONT AND REAR WALK-IN, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST. ALSO OBSERVED WORN FRONT COUNTER TOPS(2) IN BREAD AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES THRU OUT PREMISES, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
OBSERVED THE LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN IN REAR BAKERY, MIDDLE PREP/BAKING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
DEC 192017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
DOOR HANDLES OF ALL COOLERS WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOOR THROUGH OUT BAKERY AREA NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
LIGHTSHIELD IN FRONT WALK IN COOLER MISSING. INSTD TO PROVIDE.
APR 102017PASSED1 violationDETAILS
STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR BAKERY PREP AREA. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT HOT FOOD COOKING AREA NOT CLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 212017PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
UNDERNEATH DOOR HANDLES OF ALL COOLERS WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
STAINED CEILING TILES AT FRONT DELI AREA. INSTD TO REPLACE
STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR BAKERY PREP AREA. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. LIGHTSHIELDS IN FRONT HOT FOOD COOKING AREA NOT CLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
LEAK AT REAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.
JAN 42017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
UNDERNEATH DOOR HANDLES OF ALL COOLERS WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FAN COVERS AND CEILING IN WALK-IN COOLER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. STAINED CEILING TILES AT FRONT DELI AREA. INSTD TO REPLACE.
LEAK AT REAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.
JAN 292016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
RUBBER GASKETS IN NEED OF REPLACING AND OTHERS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, STEAM TABLE, INTERIOR OF DELI CASE, STORAGE SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER. ALL IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP.
FLOORS IN BAKE SHOP IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
JUL 102015PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, FLOOR MIXERS,#10 CAN OPENERS, PREP TABLES, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF THE 3 DOOR COOLER AND BULK/ICING CONTAINERS.
OBSERVED THE REAR PREP AREA FLOOR NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT.
OBSERVED CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. GIVEN COPY OF IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER INFO. AT THIS TIME.
OCT 312014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED RUSTY RACKS IN THE WALK IN COOLERS IN THE FRONT MAIN BAKERY AND HOT COOKING PREP AREA . INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST FROM RACKS AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES OUTSIDE THE CAKE PREPARATION ROOM IN FRONT OF REAR DOOR. ALSO, IN SAME SECTION OF AREA FOUND UNEVEN FLOOR WITH STANDING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE FLOOR TILES, MAKE FLOORS SMOOTH/EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 302014FAILED14 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1412214 DATED 10/23/14 NOT CORRECTED/MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN: #18-STILL OBSERVED LIVE FLY ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. FOUND LARGE FLIES IN THE REAR PREP AREA ON THE PIPES/CONDUITS, PREP TABLES, COOLER WALLS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. SMALL FLIES IN THE FRONT/REAR PREP/STORAGE AREAS AND ON THE BAKED GOODS STORAGE RACKS, WALLS AND CEILING. 32-OBSERVED RACKS OF ALL REFRIGERATION IN PREP AREAS AND GARAGE WITH RUST. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST FROM RACKS AND MAINTAIN. 33-DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING:INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVING, PREP TABLE AND STORAGE RACKS THROUGHOUT. MUST REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE, DIRT/DUST BUILD UP. 34-MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN: HEAVY BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS UNDER/BEHIND ALL FOOD EQUIPMENT, IN STORAGE AREAS, FLOOR DRAINS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT. 34-MUST KEEP ALL FOOD ELEVATED (AT LEAST 6") IN THE WALK IN COOLERS AND WALK IN FREEZERS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. 34-MUST REPLACE/REPAIR ALL MISSING/BROKEN FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS. 35-MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN: WALLS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS, HOOD VENTS IN PREP AREAS, FAN COVERS OF FRONT WALK IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA, 35-MUST REMOVE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT REAR AND FRONT PREP AREAS. 41-OBSERVED EXCESS CLUTTER THROUGHOUT. ELIMINATE EXCESS CLUTTER AND BETTER ORGANIZE. 41-OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE RACKS STORED OUTSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE THE FOOD STORAGE RACKS INSIDE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090
UPGRADED TO CRITICAL VIOLATION #14.
UPGRADED TO CRITICAL VIOLATION #14.
MUST RECAULK AROUND THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA.
FOUND RAW WOOD SHELVING IN THE REAR PREP AREA, OUTSIDE THE CAKE PREP AREA BY THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL RAW WOOD, MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE THE LOWER DAMAGED SHELF ON THE PREP TABLE IN THE REAR CAKE ROOM.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE THE DAMAGED DOOR ON THE PROOFER IN THE REAR PREP AREA.
MUST REPAINT THE LARGE MIXER IN THE REAR PREP AREA.
FOUND LARGE ICE BUILD UP IN THE WALK IN FREEZER BY THE FAN COVERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK, THE EXTERIOR AND TOP OF THE DISHMACHINE AND BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS. ALSO CLEAN THE FAN COVERS IN ALL WALK IN COOLERS. MUST REMOVE EXCESS DIRT/DUST BUILD UP.
FOUND FLOORS IN THE REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF REGROUTING. MUST REGROUT FLOORS.
MUST GET EXCESS AMOUNT OF SPIDER WEBS DOWN FROM WALL AND WALL ATTACHMENTS IN THE REAR PREP AREAS. MUST MAINTAIN.
MUST FIX THE LEAK UNDERNEATH THE DISHWASHING MACHINE IN THE REAR PREP AREA.
FOUND NUMEROUS EMPTY CARDBOARD BANANA BOXES STORED ON THE SHELVES IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/DISCARD BOXES TO PREVENT FLY HARBORAGE/FOOD SOURCE.
OCT 232014FAILED8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES: OBSERVE A FEMALE EMPLOYEE PUT ON A HAIR NET, AND DIG IN HER EAR AND NOT WASH HER HANDS. OBSERVED ANOTHER FEMALE EMPLOYEE TOUCH HER HEAD/EAR WHILE WEARING GLOVES. WHEN TOLD TO WASH HER HANDS SHE WASHED THEM WITH THE GLOVES ON. INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS BEFORE/AFTER WEARING GLOVES, WHEN TOUCHING BODY, MULTI-TASKING, ETC. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A)
FOUND TWO FLY STRIPS COMPLETELY COVERED WITH LARGE FLIES HANGING IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLY STRIPS AND TO NOT HANG IN PREP AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
FOUND 50 LARGE FLIES AND 5 SMALL FLIES ON THE CEILING, WALLS, PIPES AND EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL FLIES, CLEAN THE AFFECTED AREA AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1115232 DATED MARCH 27, 2014 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN: 30-UNLABELED BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA AND DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS. 32-OBSERVED GASKETS OF 3 DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN GARAGE WITH TORN GASKETS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GASKETS. 32-OBSERVED RACKS OF ALL REFRIGERATION IN PREP AREAS AND GARAGE WITH RUST. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST FROM RACKS AND MAINTAIN. 33-DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING:INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVING, PREP TABLE AND STORAGE RACKS THROUGHOUT. MUST REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE, DIRT/DUST BUILD UP. 34-MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN: HEAVY BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS UNDER/BEHIND ALL FOOD EQUIPMENT, IN STORAGE AREAS, FLOOR DRAINS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT. 34-MUST KEEP ALL FOOD ELEVATED (AT LEAST 6") IN THE WALK IN COOLERS AND WALK IN FREEZERS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. 34-MUST REPLACE/REPAIR ALL MISSING/BROKEN FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS. 35-MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN: WALLS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS, HOOD VENTS IN PREP AREAS, FAN COVERS OF FRONT WALK IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA, 35-MUST REMOVE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT REAR AND FRONT PREP AREAS. 36-PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS AND MAINTAIN IN DRY STORAGE AREA, GARAGE STORAGE AND IN THE DESSERT COOLER IN THE FRONT CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA. 38-FIX AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING LEAKS: 3 COMPARTMENT SINK PLUMBING UNDERNEATH THE 2ND BASIN, KITCHEN HANDSINK PLUMBING UNDERNEATH AND CAKE PREP ROOM HANDSINK FAUCET BASE. 38-MUST HAVE ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE HOOD IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. 41-OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS STORED OVER FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS AND STORE SEPARATELY. 41-OBSERVED EXCESS CLUTTER THROUGHOUT. ELIMINATE EXCESS CLUTTER AND BETTER ORGANIZE. 41-OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE RACKS STORED OUTSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE THE FOOD STORAGE RACKS INSIDE. 42-OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS IN PREP AREA WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE HANDLING FOOD AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010
FOUND RAW WOOD SHELVING IN THE REAR PREP AREA, OUTSIDE THE CAKE PREP AREA BY THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL RAW WOOD, MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK AND THE FAN COVERS IN ALL WALK IN COOLERS. MUST REMOVE EXCESS DIRT/DUST BUILD UP.
MUST GET EXCESS AMOUNT OF SPIDER WEBS DOWN FROM WALL AND WALL ATTACHMENTS IN THE REAR PREP AREAS. MUST MAINTAIN.
MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD TO THE LIGHT INSIDE THE REAR WALK IN COOLER IN THE GARAGE AREA AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 272014PASS W/ CONDITIONS23 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES: OBSERVED A FEMALE FOOD HANDLER WEARING GLOVES, GO OUTSIDE AND DISCARD GARBAGE THEN RETURN TO PREP AREA AND BEGAN HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS (PASTRIES). SHE DID NOT WASH HER HANDS NOR DID SHE REMOVE THE GLOVES. INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS BEFORE/AFTER WEARING GLOVES, LEAVING/RETURNING TO PREP AREA, MULTI-TASKING, ETC. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A)
FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE: OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN STORED OVER READY TO EAT FOODS(COOKED CHICKEN), AND SHELLED EGGS OVER VEGETABLES. INSTRUCTED TO STORE RAW MEAT AND SHELLED EGGS UNDER READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS AND VEGETABLES.
UNLABELED BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA AND DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.
OBSERVED GASKETS OF 3 DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN GARAGE WITH TORN GASKETS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GASKETS.
OBSERVED RACKS OF ALL REFRIGERATION IN PREP AREAS AND GARAGE WITH RUST. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST FROM RACKS AND MAINTAIN.
MUST PROVIDE EFFECTIVE SHIELD AT THE TOP OF BAKED GOODS IN THE FRONT CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA.
DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING:INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVING, PREP TABLE AND STORAGE RACKS THROUGHOUT. MUST REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE, DIRT/DUST BUILD UP.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN: HEAVY BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS UNDER/BEHIND ALL FOOD EQUIPMENT, IN STORAGE AREAS, FLOOR DRAINS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT.
MUST KEEP ALL FOOD ELEVATED (AT LEAST 6") IN THE WALK IN COOLERS AND WALK IN FREEZERS IN THE REAR PREP AREA.
MUST REPLACE/REPAIR ALL MISSING/BROKEN FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN: WALLS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS, HOOD VENTS IN PREP AREAS, FAN COVERS OF FRONT WALK IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA,
MUST REMOVE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT REAR AND FRONT PREP AREAS.
PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS AND MAINTAIN IN DRY STORAGE AREA, GARAGE STORAGE AND IN THE DESSERT COOLER IN THE FRONT CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA.
REPLACE BLOWN LIGHT BULBS IN WALK IN COOLER #4 AND IN THE PREP AREAS.
FIX AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING LEAKS: 3 COMPARTMENT SINK PLUMBING UNDERNEATH THE 2ND BASIN, KITCHEN HANDSINK PLUMBING UNDERNEATH AND CAKE PREP ROOM HANDSINK FAUCET BASE.
REAR EMPLOYEE RESTROOM WITH NO VENTILATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER VENTILATION.
MUST HAVE ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE HOOD IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS STORED OVER FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS AND STORE SEPARATELY.
OBSERVED EXCESS CLUTTER THROUGHOUT. ELIMINATE EXCESS CLUTTER AND BETTER ORGANIZE.
OBSERVED DUMPSTER AREA WITH EXCESS LEAVES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE EXCESS LEAVES AND MAINTAIN DUMPSTER AREA.
OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE RACKS STORED OUTSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE THE FOOD STORAGE RACKS INSIDE.
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS IN PREP AREA WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE HANDLING FOOD AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED SERVING UTENSILS IN A BOWL OF WATER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE SERVING UTENSILS ON A CLEAN SURFACE.
JUN 202013PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
COOKED FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED OR DATED. INSTD TO PROPERLY DO SO.
WALK-IN FREEZER DOOR GASKET IN POOR REPAIR, CAUSING EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP. REPLACE MISSING GASKET AND ELIMINATE ICE.
INTERIOR OF OVENS, DOOR HANDLES OF ALL REACH-IN COOLERS, DEBRIS BUILD-UP. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALLBASE AND IN CORNERS NEED DETAILED CLEANING, FREE OF BUILD-UP.
CRACKED LIGHTSHIELDS IN BAKERY AREA. REPLACE SAME. INTERIOR OF HOOD WITH EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD-UP. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN. FRONT PREP AREA WALLS WITH WORN SURFACES. INSTD TO PAINT SAME.
JUN 132012PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
BREAD RACKS IN NEED OF REPAIRING WHERE NEEDED. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: ALL BREAD TABLES, ALL PREP TABLES, ALL DECORATING EQUIPMENT, ALL STORAGE SHELVES, STORAGE RACKS, INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLERS, AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS THROUGH OUT ALL AREAS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
WALLS AND CEILINGS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
LIGHTS IN NEED OF PROPER SHIELDING IN FLOUR ROOM. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
LEAK AT HANDSINK IN DECORATING ROOM. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER MUST BE REMOVED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
AUG 232011PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. ALL DOOR HANDLES FOR REACH-IN AND WALK-IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. LARGE CAN OPENERS IN NEED OF LEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FLOORS IN BAKE HOUSE SECTION IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods. CEILING IN BAKE HOUSDE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP, DISCOLORED. STAINED CEILING TILES IN NEED OF REMOVAL.
The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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. FANS IN WALK IN DELI COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST BUILD UP. VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE STOVE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
MAR 282011PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN EQUIPMENT IMPROPERLY STORED ON FLOOR. INSTD TO ELEVATE SAME.
WALK-IN COOLER FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE AND IN CORNERS NEED DETAILED CLEANING.
FAN COVERS MISSING IN WALK-IN COOLER. PROVIDE SAME. CEILING OF WALK-IN COOLER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN SAME.
CRACKED LIGHTSHIELD IN PREP AREA. REPLACE SAME.
SMALL LEAK UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR SAME.
APR 92010PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ON WIRE RACKS IN WALK-IN COOLER. DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. EXCESSIVE GREASE INSIDE BOTTOM OF FRYERS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME. DETAIL CLEAN EXTERIOR OF DRY STORAGE BINS. DOOR HANDLES (INCLUDING UNDERNEATH) OF ALL COOLERS NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. CLEAN SAME.
STOCK ON FLOOR. ELEVATE SAME.
STAINED CEILING TILES THRU-OUT MAIN PRODUCTION AREA. REPLACE SAME. DETAIL CLEAN ALL ATTACHED PIPING THR-OUT, FREE OF DUST/DEBRIS BUILD-UP.
JAN 282010PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ON WIRE RACKS IN WALK-IN COOLER. DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. EXCESSIVE GREASE INSIDE BOTTOM OF FRYERS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILD-UP IN CORNERS OF WALK-IN COOLER FLOOR. CLEAN SAME.
ALL ATTACHED PIPING, WALLS, CEILING IN MAIN PRODUCTION AREA NOT CLEAN, DUST, DEBRIS, STAINED TILES. CLEAN SAME. VENTS, HOODS ABOVE OVENS NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN SAME. LIGHTSHIELDS THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
CRACKED LIGHTSHIELDS IN REAR. REPLACE SAME.
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