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Reuter'S Bakery, Llc.

7177 W Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60707 · Elmwood Park · Bakery · Medium risk
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72/100

Clean record — passed all 12 inspections

Inspections
12
8 passed
Last Inspected
2024-12-17
Pass Rate
67%
0 failures
Score
72/100
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12 consecutive passes, most recently 2024-12-17
No failures across all 12 inspections on record
Sanitation issues found across 24 inspections
Employee Hygiene issues found across 5 inspections
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Sanitation critical 24×
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Documentation & Training critical
Chemical Safety serious
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Food Temperature serious
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Pest Activity critical
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Food Storage & Handling minor
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Other minor
2024-12-17 Pass Canvass
1
minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT (MIXING BOWLS, DISHWASHER, COLD- HOLD UNITS) WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND HEAVY EQUIPTMENT AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND MAINTAIN.

2023-11-30 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
4
minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT IN THE CAKE DECORATING PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE TRUE 3 DOOR STAND-UP-COOLER IN THE MAIN BAKING PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DRY BULK FOOD STORAGE RACKS WITH FOOD DEBRIS SPILLAGE LOCATED IN THE CAKE DECORATING AREA AND MAINTAIN.

minor Documentation & Training

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2565539 DATED:10/18/2022 #57--OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES EXPIRED. MUST PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY WITH NOTED VIOLATION AND M...

2022-10-18 Pass Canvass
5
minor Sanitation

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

NOTED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING AND FOR STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE FROM PREMISES AND PROVIDE SHELVING AND STORAGE CONTAINERS THAT ARE FREE OF UNNECESSARY CREVICES AND DESIGNED/CONSTRUCTED TO BE EASILY CLEAN...

serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

THE HOT WATER HANDLE ON THE HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED NEXT TO REAR GARAGE ENTRANCE DOOR IS BROKEN. MUST REPAIR.

serious Employee Hygiene

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REATTACH BASE COVING THAT IS PEELING OFF THE WALL NEXT TO THE CAKE DECORATING ROOM HANDWASHING SINK AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED STANDING WATER ON THE BASEMENT FLOOR IN THE PAPER PRODUCT/TO-GO STORAGE AREA. FOUND HEAVY DIRT AND DEBRIS BUILD UP ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE BOILER NEXT TO THE OVENS IN THE MAIN KITCHEN. MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM BASEMENT AND DETAIL CLEAN F...

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES EXPIRED. MUST PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

2020-06-18 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 3
critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT/PROCEDURE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, AND CORRESPONDING EQUIPMENT OUTLINE IN PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED...

serious Food Temperature

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY FUNCTIONING. OBSERVED RINSE TEMPERATURE OF 171.9F. INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE OF 180F. OPERATOR CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION. DISH MACHINE FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE @ 190F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005...

serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED SEVERAL LARGE PIECES OF EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW CLEAN-IN-PLACE EQUIPMENT IS WASHED, RINSE AND SANITIZED.

2018-08-14 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 10
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14(A): NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-012(a) NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11: NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

5-204.11: MUST INSTALL HANDWASH SINK DIRECTLY ADJACENT TO THE DISH WASH AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

serious Chemical Safety

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

3-501.17(C): MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION OF REFRIDGERATED TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

4-203.12(A): MUST PROVIDE TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICES INSIDE ALL COOLERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12: MUST LABEL ALL ITEMS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-602.11(A)(B): MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELING FOR FOOD PACKAGED IN A FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. MUST INCLUDE; COMMON NAME, ALL INGREDIENTS, SUB-INGREDIENTS, ADDITIVES, THE WEIGHT, NAME AND ADDRESS OF MANUFACTURER, ANY ALLERGENS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIO...

minor Plumbing & Waste

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

4-903.12(A): OBSERVED BOXES OF PAPER GOODS STORED DIRECTLY UNDER WASTE WATER LINES IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE.

minor Plumbing & Waste

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-304.11: MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION FOR THE TOILET ROOM ADJACENT TO THE OFFICE AREA.

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES EXPIRED. MUST PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

2017-10-04 Pass Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

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

Walk in cooler shelving racks in rear prep area that had peeling paint, shall be repaired/replaced.

minor Sanitation

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

Prep tables lower shelving in 2nd rear prep areas not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

minor Sanitation

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

Floors in 2nd walk in cooler under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

minor Pest Activity

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

Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.

2017-03-10 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

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

Walk in cooler shelving in 2nd walk in cooler not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

minor Sanitation

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

Floors in bsmt storage room not clean, needs detailed cleaning(corners).

minor Sanitation

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

Damaged/stained ceiling tile in 2nd rear prep area shall be repaired/replaced.

2016-08-16 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
2
serious Documentation & Training

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

NO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE, POSTED OR AVAILABLE, AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, INSTRUCTED TO ENROLL IN A CLASS WITH PROOF OF ENROLLMENT OR ACTUAL CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED AND AVAILABLE, ...

minor Sanitation

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

EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,

2015-03-26 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP/BAKING AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN BOILER ROOM. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

2014-09-24 Pass Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

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

Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint(1st floor), shall be repaired/replaced. Bsmt storage shelving/racks that had exposed raw wood, shall be repaired/sealed.

minor Sanitation

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 cleaning(detailed), bsmt storage shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Prep table lower shelving not clean, need cleaning(crevices).

minor Sanitation

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

Floors in first floor prep area had peeling paint, shall be repaired/sealed, floors in bsmt storage areas under shelving not clean, need cleaning(corners).

minor Sanitation

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

Walls that had peeling paint/exposed wood, exposed cinder blocks, in prep area by prep table in 1st floor, shall be repaired/sealed, walls that had exposed concrete in bsmt storage area, shall be repaired/sealed.

2011-08-20 Pass Suspected Food Poisoning
5
minor Chemical Safety

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. ALL FOOD CONTAINER NEEDS TO BE LABLE AND DATED FOR ALL THE FOOD SPICES

minor Sanitation

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. ALL CLEAN CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT AND PREP AREA, NE...

minor Sanitation

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. PREMISES NEEDS STOPPER FOR 2 COMPARTMENT SINK.

minor Food Storage & Handling

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.LIGHT SHIELD ARE NEEDED IN BASEMENT, THIS IS WERE DRY STORAGE IS KEEPED.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. ALL EMPLOYEES IN FOOD AND PREP AREA AND FRONT SERVING AREA NEEDS TO HAVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.

2010-11-02 Pass Canvass
CRITICAL 3
minor Sanitation

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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA AND IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.

minor Other

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. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL ...

critical Pest Activity

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. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STO...

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