DEC 17
2024
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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REUTER'S BAKERY, LLC..
YOUR CALL. 72/100
7177 W GRAND AVE · ELMWOOD PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected December 17, 2024 · passed
8 of 12 inspections passed, 4 passed with conditions. 5 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
12
8 passed · 4 w/ conditions
VIOLATIONS
46
includes 5 critical
RECORDS COVER
14 YEARS
since Nov 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
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.
NOV 302023PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
NOV 30
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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 MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED.
OCT 182022PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
OCT 18
2022
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
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 CLEANABLE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
THE HOT WATER HANDLE ON THE HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED NEXT TO REAR GARAGE ENTRANCE DOOR IS BROKEN. MUST REPAIR.
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.
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 FLOOR BEHIND THE BOILER, AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES EXPIRED. MUST PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
JUN 182020PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 18
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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.
AUG 142018PASS W/ CONDITIONS10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 14
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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
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.
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.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
4-203.12(A): MUST PROVIDE TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICES INSIDE ALL COOLERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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 VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-302.12: MUST LABEL ALL ITEMS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-304.11: MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION FOR THE TOILET ROOM ADJACENT TO THE OFFICE AREA.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES EXPIRED. MUST PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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OCT 42017PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OCT 4
2017
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
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.
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).
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).
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.
MAR 102017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAR 10
2017
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
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).
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).
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.
AUG 162016PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violationsDETAILS
AUG 16
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violationsDETAILS
* 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, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-012
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
MAR 262015PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAR 26
2015
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
SEP 242014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
SEP 24
2014
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
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.
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).
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).
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.
AUG 202011PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
AUG 20
2011
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
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
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, NEEDS TO BE INVERTED COVERED.
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.
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.
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.
NOV 22010PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 2
2010
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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 COOLERS.
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 STORED ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER/WALK-IN FREEZER (REAR AREA) TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE.
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