Roggenart Baker Bistro & Cafe
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2025-12-22 Fail Complaint Re-Inspection CRITICAL 3 ▾
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
4-602.11(B-E)--OBSERVED MINERAL BUILD UP INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE AT FRONT COFFEE PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-202.13--OBSERVED FLY STRIPS HANGING FROM CEILING THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS. MUST REMOVE.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 3/28/2025, REPORT #2614708. #51-5-204.12 - OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE INSTALLED ON WATER LINES OF ICE MACHINE AND COFFEE MACHINE AT COFFEE PREP/SERVICE NOOK IN FRONT ON WEST WALL. OBSERVED NO BAC...
2025-12-15 Fail Complaint CRITICAL 3 ▾
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED MINERAL BUILD UP INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE AT FRONT COFFEE PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED FLY STRIPS HANGING FROM CEILING THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS. MUST REMOVE.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 3/28/2025, REPORT #2614708. #51-5-204.12 - OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE INSTALLED ON WATER LINES OF ICE MACHINE AND COFFEE MACHINE AT COFFEE PREP/SERVICE NOOK IN FRONT ON WEST WALL. OBSERVED NO BAC...
2025-03-28 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection CRITICAL 8 ▾
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-202.15 - OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR INTO ALLEY/PARKING LOT TO HAVE NO DOOR SWEEP ALONG BOTTOM OF DOOR. GAP GREATER THAN 1/4 INCH PRESENT ALONG THE WHOLE BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DOOR SWEEP TO PROTECT AGAINST PESTS.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
3-305.11 - OBSEREVD BOXES OF FOOD STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER AT TIME INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS AND BOXES OF FOOD AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR OR PROVIDE ADDTIONAL SHELVING.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-101.19 - OBSERVED TORN PROTECTIVE PLASTIC LAYER ON ICE MACHINE IN COFFEE NOOK AT FRONT PREP AREA. OBSERVED UNFINISHED WOODEN SHELF/SUPPORT FOR SHELF IN REAR DOUGH PREP AREA NEXT TO EXIT DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE TORN PROTECTIVE PLASTIC, A...
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-204.12 - OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE INSTALLED ON WATER LINES OF ICE MACHINE AND COFFEE MACHINE AT COFFEE PREP/SERVICE NOOK IN FRONT ON WEST WALL. OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON BOTH COFFEE MACHINES (FETCO) AT PASTRY AREA ON W...
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-303.11 - OBSERVED ONE (1) OF TWO (2) LIGHT BULBS NOT FUNCTIONAL IN OVER HEAD EXHAUST SYSTEM IN MAIN PREP AREA AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR TO PROVIDE APPROPRIATE LIGHTING IN PREP AREA.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
4-202.18 - OBSERVED MISSING FILTER IN THE OVERHEAD EXHAUST UNIT IN MAIN PREP AREA AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE FILTERS PRESENT FOR REGULAR CLEANING.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13 - OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ANY OF THE TWO (2) FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL EMPLOYEES COMPLETE AND MAINTAIN FOOD HANDLER TRAINING, AND ALL NEW EMPLOYEES COMPLETE TRA...
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13 - OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.
2025-03-24 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 13 ▾
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES OR POSTED IN VIEW OF PUBLIC WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED (COFFEE, MILK, EGGS). MANAGER HAS CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETED SERVSAFE MANAGER CLASS, BUT HAS NOT COMPLETED CITY OF CHICGAO C...
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AVAILABLE AT THE HAND SINK IN BOTH BATHROOMS ON SITE (2). ONLY COLD WATER AVAILABLE AT A MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 65.5F FOUND AT BOTH HAND SINKS AFTER RUNNING EACH SINK FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ...
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE WITH A CHEMICAL CONCENTRATION OF 0PPM AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MACHINE PREVIOUSLY TAGGED AND HELD FOR REINSPECTION ON 3/20/2024. MACHINE WAS IN USE AT TIME OF INSPECTION WITHOUT REINSPECTION BY CDPH. INSTRUCTED...
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR INTO ALLEY/PARKING LOT TO HAVE NO DOOR SWEEP ALONG BOTTOM OF DOOR. GAP GREATER THAN 1/4 INCH PRESENT ALONG THE WHOLE BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DOOR SWEEP TO PROTECT AGAINST PESTS.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSEREVD BOXES OF FOOD STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER AT TIME INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS AND BOXES OF FOOD AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR OR PROVIDE ADDTIONAL SHELVING.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
OBSERVED SPOONS AND SCOOPS STORED ON SHELF WITH FOOD CONTACT SURFACES EXPOSED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS TO PROTECT FOOD CONTACT SURFACES FROM POTENTIAL SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED TORN PROTECTIVE PLASTIC LAYER ON ICE MACHINE IN COFFEE NOOK AT FRONT PREP AREA. OBSERVED UNFINISHED WOODEN SHELF/SUPPORT FOR SHELF IN REAR DOUGH PREP AREA NEXT TO EXIT DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE TORN PROTECTIVE PLASTIC, AND SEAL THE...
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF TOASTER OVEN AT PASTRY SERVICE AREA ON EAST WALL TO BE HEAVILY SOILED AND ENCRUSTED WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FREE OF EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE INSTALLED ON WATER LINES OF ICE MACHINE AND COFFEE MACHINE AT COFFEE PREP/SERVICE NOOK IN FRONT ON WEST WALL. OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON BOTH COFFEE MACHINES (FETCO) AT PASTRY AREA ON WEST WALL OF...
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED MISSING FILTER IN THE OVERHEAD EXHAUST UNIT IN MAIN PREP AREA AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE FILTERS PRESENT FOR REGULAR CLEANING.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED ONE (1) OF TWO (2) LIGHT BULBS NOT FUNCTIONAL IN OVER HEAD EXHAUST SYSTEM IN MAIN PREP AREA AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR TO PROVIDE APPROPRIATE LIGHTING IN PREP AREA.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ANY OF THE TWO (2) FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL EMPLOYEES COMPLETE AND MAINTAIN FOOD HANDLER TRAINING, AND ALL NEW EMPLOYEES COMPLETE TRAINING WITHI...
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.
2024-03-20 Pass w/ Conditions License Re-Inspection CRITICAL 3 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
NO SANITIZER WAS DETECTED AT THE FINAL RINSE OF THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE MACHINE WITH THE FINAL RINSE OF 100PPM CHLORINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 NO CITATION ISSUED. PREMISES NOT OPEN OR OPER...
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REGROUT FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE ROOM AND REAR DISHWASING AREA.
2024-03-06 Fail License CRITICAL 18 ▾
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES ON PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS IN FOOD PREP AREAS AND REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND SOAP AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREAS AND DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS IN FOOD PREP AREAS AND REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
MUST INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT COFFEE STATION AREA. WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
NO SANITIZER WAS DETECTED AT THE FINAL RINSE OF THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE MACHINE WITH THE FINAL RINSE OF 100PPM CHLORINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED WALK-IN COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 66.6F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLER WITH INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUD.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED IN REFRIGERATION UNITS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA 2-DOOR PREP COOLER AND PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER ON SITE TO MONITOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN PROPER THERMOMETERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK OON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH A LICENSE PEST CONTROL COMPANY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED FRONT FOOD PREP COFFEE STATION AREA WITHOUT SNEEZE GUARD INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE BARRIER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION FROM CONSUMERS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS AVAILABLE ON PREMISES TO MESURE THE CHEMICAL CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZER AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PTOVIDE TEST TRIPS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITA...
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
PREMISES DOES NOT HAVE A COMMERCIAL GARBAGE DUMPSTER FOR REFUSE REMOVAL. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A COMMERCIAL GARBAGE DUMPSTER FOR REFUSE REMOVAL. PRIORTY FOUNDATIOM VIOLATION. 7-38-020(B) NO CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REGROUT FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE ROOM AND REAR DISHWASING AREA.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN BOTH WASHROOMS NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.
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