FEB 6
2018
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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ROWIE'S BAKERY.
YOUR CALL. 76/100
5664 N LINCOLN AVE · WEST RIDGE, CHICAGO
Last inspected February 6, 2018 · passed
10 of 11 inspections passed, 1 failed. 1 critical violation across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
11
10 passed · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
42
includes 1 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Jul 2011
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
TABLE TOP PREP SURFACE AT THE MIXERS IN POOR REPAIR, PEELING AND BROKEN METAL TRIM. MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
PEELING CHIPPING PAINT AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WALL. MUST REMOVE
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ALL STORED BOXED ITEMS UNDER THE MIXER PREP TABLE MUST BE STORED ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS 6" OR ABOVE.
JAN 302018FAILED6 violationsDETAILS
JAN 30
2018
FAILED
6 violationsDETAILS
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM 5-4-17 #2049766 NOT CORRECTED. #34- INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
BULK FLOUR CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
TABLE TOP PREP SURFACE AT THE MIXERS IN POOR REPAIR, PEELING AND BROKEN METAL TRIM. MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT FOUND DIRTY: EXTERIOR OF THE GAS STOVE, EXHAUST HOOD WITH DRIPPING GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
PEELING CHIPPING PAINT AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WALL. MUST REMOVE. EXCESSIVE FOOD SPLATTER ON THE WALLS AND METAL VENTILATION SURROUNDING THE FLOOR STAND MIXER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ALL CLEANING PRODUCTS UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, ALL STORED BOXED ITEMS UNDER THE MIXER PREP TABLE AND THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES MUST BE STORED ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS 6" OR ABOVE. BBQ GRILL ON OUTDOOR REAR PATIO MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES.
MAY 42017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAY 4
2017
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND BEHIND FRONT COUNTER.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
NOTED DUSTY VENTS AT THE MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED SLOW WATER DRAIN AT THE REAR HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
JUL 152016PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
JUL 15
2016
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED. INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS SO THAT HANDLE IS FACING OUTWARD TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTALL SPLASH GUARD ON EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT SERVICE AREA. IN BETWEEN HAND SINK AND ADJACENT DRYING RACK. RECAULK AROUND FRONT AND REAR HAND SINKS AND MOP SINK. MAKE SURE CAULK IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. ELIMINATE ALL MILDEW.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FLOORS UNCLEAN IN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED LIGHTS ABOVE STOVE UNCLEAN WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL LIGHT SHEILDS.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
OBSERVED REFRIGERATION UNITS WITHOUT THERMOMETERS. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN EASY TO READ THEROMETERS IN ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS.
DEC 82015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
DEC 8
2015
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Caulk around exposed hand sink in kitchen prep area in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Prep table lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), cooler shelving not clean, need cleaning(detailed).
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors under heavy equipment, front exposed hand sink not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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APR 162015PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
APR 16
2015
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Damaged/broken floor tiles in kitchen prep area, shall be repaired/replaced. Floors under cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Walls that had peeling paint in kitchen areas, shall be repaired/sealed.
DEC 32014PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
DEC 3
2014
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST PROPERLY DATE AND LABEL ALL PREPARED FOODS AND ITEMS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS IN THE REAR UPRIGHT REFRIGERATOR AT ALL TIMES. FOUND COOKED CHICKEN MIX NOT PROPERLY DATED AND LABELED INSIDE THE ABOVE STATED FRIDGE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST SEAL OR PAINT LARGE RAW WOODEN STORAGE RACK IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA ACROSS FROM THE OVEN SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALONG ALL EDGES AND BASE OF THE MOP SINK AND THE REAR HAND SINK TO GRIME HEAVY BLACK GRIME BUILD-UP.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOOR UNDER THE 3-COMP SINK AND EXPOSED HAND SINK TO REMOVE GRIME BUILD-UP.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALLS AND CEILINGS AROUND AND ABOVE THE TWO REAR FLOOR MOUNTED MIXERS TO REMOVE FROSTING AND CAKE MIX DEBRI.
APR 152014PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
APR 15
2014
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
MUST PROPERLY STORE MULTI-USE UTENSILS(SPATULAS, FORKS, SAMPLING SPOONS AND MIXES WITH THE HANDLE UP AT ALL TIMES.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN BOTH DOUGH MIXERS LOCATED IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHES AND STAINS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOOR CORNERS IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRI.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR SMALL LEAK UNDER PIPE AT THE REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK LOCATED NEXT TO THE 3-COMP SINK.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETER FOR THE REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN THE MIDDLE ROOM LEADING TO THE REAR KITCHEN.
JUL 262013PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
JUL 26
2013
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Rear prep table in kitchen prep area 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 cooking equipment,rear storage shelving, reach in cooler shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors under heavy equipment, stove not clean, need detailed cleaning, floors under prep tables need cleaning.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Light shield in front kitchen area was missing end cap, shall provide missing end cap.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Exhaust canopy not clean, needs detailed cleaning.
MAY 222012PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 22
2012
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST PROVIDE LABEL ON ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH FLOUR ,SUGAR, SALT ETC UNDER THE PREP TABLE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE FRONT COUNTER AND FLOOR UNDER THE FRONT COUNTER CABINETS AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
CLUTTER IN THE REAR AREA BY THE EXIT DOOR. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND CLEAN THE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT INSECTS HARBORAGE.
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