SALAZAR BAKERY.

Chicago Health Dept

4434 W DIVERSEY AVE · BELMONT CRAGIN, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2024.

10 inspections on record since 2018 · Last inspected Apr 2024.

Last inspected Apr 2024. Records may not reflect current conditions.

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INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

APR 2024

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 8

2024

PASS 3 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

Minor Sanitation

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 29

2024

FAIL 7 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

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.

Critical Employee Hygiene

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

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.

Critical Pest Activity

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

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

Minor Other

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 2

2023

PASS 1 violation

Minor Chemical Safety

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 28

2023

FAIL 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

FEB 24

2023

FAIL 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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.

Minor Chemical Safety

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 9

2022

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

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.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

FOUND MISSING HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE FRONT REGISTER AREA HANDWASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Food Temperature

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.

Critical Pest Activity

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.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

FOUND HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON THE CEILING VENT COVER INSIDE THE RESTROOM. MUST CLEAN.

Minor Documentation & Training

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 23

2021

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA.

Critical Pest Activity

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.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

APR 9

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

Critical Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-501.14 CLEAN THE DUST FROM THE VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS.

APR 2

2019

FAIL 9 violations 5 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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.

Critical Sanitation

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.

Critical Employee Hygiene

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.

Critical Pest Activity

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.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

REMOVE THE DEAD RODENT FROM THE GLUE BOARD IN THE STORAGE CLOSET.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE FOOD PREP AND STORAGE AREAS ESPECIALLY UNDER STORAGE SHELVES AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

CLEAN THE DUST FROM THE VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS.

Minor Documentation & Training

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 10

2018

PASS 1 violation

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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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