APR 8
2024
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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SALAZAR BAKERY.
BEAT. 18/100
4434 W DIVERSEY AVE · BELMONT CRAGIN, CHICAGO
Last inspected April 8, 2024 · passed
Failed 4 of 10 inspections. 17 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
10
3 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
41
includes 17 critical
RECORDS COVER
5 YEARS
since May 2018
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN UTILITY AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 292024FAILED7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 29
2024
FAILED
7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE REAR PREP/DISH AREA AND FRONT SERVING LINE AREA. ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH A HAND DRYING PROVISION AT ALL TIMES; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN DISH/PREP AREA RENDERED INACCESSIBLE BY BUCKET AND WIPING CLOTH BEING PLACED INSIDE IT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS OPEN AND ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND STORAGE CLOSET. ALSO, OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20-30 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE STORAGE CLOSET UNDER THE MOP SINK AND IN THE CORNER OF THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA BEHIND THE HOT WATER HEATER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM THE PREMISES. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
FOUND THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED; THE SINK HAS A MINOR BACKUP WHEN WATER FROM ONE COMPARTMENT IS DRAINED. ALSO FOUND LEAK AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT WHEN WATER WAS DRAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET THE DRAINAGE SYSTEM SERVICED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN UTILITY AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 22023PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAR 2
2023
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-602.11(A; B:1-4,6,7; C; D)--OBSERVED NO FOOD LABELS ON PACKAGED ITEMS FOR CUSTOMER SELF SERVICE. ITEMS INCLUDE PACKAGED COOKIES, BREAD CRUMBS AND JELLO CUPS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LABEL WITH THE FOOD ITEM NAME, BUSINESS NAME, ADDRESS, NET QUANTITY, LIST OF INGREDIENTS (IF 2 OR MORE), ALLERGENS IF APPLICABLE.
FEB 282023FAILED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 28
2023
FAILED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED IMPROPER WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINK IN TOILET ROOM AT 67.1F. MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT 100.0F OR ABOVE THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-602.11(A; B:1-4,6,7; C; D)--OBSERVED NO FOOD LABELS ON PACKAGED ITEMS FOR CUSTOMER SELF SERVICE. ITEMS INCLUDE PACKAGED COOKIES, BREAD CRUMBS AND JELLO CUPS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LABEL WITH THE FOOD ITEM NAME, BUSINESS NAME, ADDRESS, NET QUANTITY, LIST OF INGREDIENTS (IF 2 OR MORE), ALLERGENS IF APPLICABLE.
FEB 242023FAILED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 24
2023
FAILED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED IMPROPER WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINK IN TOILET ROOM AT 51.6F. MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT 100.0F OR ABOVE THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED NO FOOD LABELS ON PACKAGED ITEMS FOR CUSTOMER SELF SERVICE. ITEMS INCLUDE PACKAGED COOKIES, BREAD CRUMBS AND JELLO CUPS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LABEL WITH THE FOOD ITEM NAME, BUSINESS NAME, ADDRESS, NET QUANTITY, LIST OF INGREDIENTS (IF 2 OR MORE), ALLERGENS IF APPLICABLE.
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MAR 92022PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 9
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE REAR PREP/DISH AREA. ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH A HAND DRYING PROVISION AT ALL TIMES; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
FOUND MISSING HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE FRONT REGISTER AREA HANDWASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE THE FRONT AREA CAKE DISPLAY COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED A 1/4 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE STORE FRONT DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO RODENT PROOF DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
FOUND HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON THE CEILING VENT COVER INSIDE THE RESTROOM. MUST CLEAN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
FOUND NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
FEB 232021PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 23
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN OT IN USE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN REAR STORAGE ROOMS. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AREAS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
APR 92019PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 9
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-602.13 CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE OVEN, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS AND FREEZERS, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND FLOOR MIXERS.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-501.14 CLEAN THE DUST FROM THE VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS.
APR 22019FAILED9 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 2
2019
FAILED
9 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
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 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA WHERE COFFEE IS SERVED. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED HAND SOAP AT THE SINK AT MY REQUEST. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED LIVE INSECTS AND EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND STORAGE CLOSET. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 LIVE ANTS CRAWLING ON THE FLOOR IN THE STORAGE CLOSET AND UNDER THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. ALSO, OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE STORAGE CLOSET UNDER THE MOP SINK AND IN THE CORNER OF THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA BEHIND THE HOT WATER HEATER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM THE PREMISES. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
REMOVE THE DEAD RODENT FROM THE GLUE BOARD IN THE STORAGE CLOSET.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE OVEN, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS AND FREEZERS, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND FLOOR MIXERS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE FOOD PREP AND STORAGE AREAS ESPECIALLY UNDER STORAGE SHELVES AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
CLEAN THE DUST FROM THE VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
MAY 102018PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAY 10
2018
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED SMALL HOT WATER TANK SUPPLYING ONLY MOPSINK NOT PROPERLY SUPPLYING HOT WATER TO THE MOPSINK(.PREMISIS HAS A LARGER HOT WATER TANK SUPPLYING HOT WATER TOALL OTHER AREAS OF THIS ESTABLISHMENT) INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR SMALL HOT WATER TANK. NOTED NO SPLASH GUARDS AT EXPOSED HANDSINK AND NO BACFLOW DEVICE ON MOPSINK.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE SPASHGUARDS AND BACKFLOW DEVICES.
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