SIX CORNER BAKERY.
4022 N MILWAUKEE AVE · AVONDALE, CHICAGO
Failed 5 of 17 inspections. 10 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
FEB 82022PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS (PREP AREA AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK DISHWASHING AREA).
OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS/BINS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC).
OBSERVED MISSING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE KITCHEN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN 3 ADEQUATE WORKING SINK STOPPERS.
OBSSERVED WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE DIRECTLY UNDERNEATH THE DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS SPILLAGE.
OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AND END-CAPS FOR LIGHT BULBS ABOVE THE DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS/ENDCAPS OR SHATTER-PROOF LIGHT BULBS.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN LARGE OVEN EXHAUST HOOD TO REMOVE HANGING DUST BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO MASK SIGNAGE POSTED ON THE PREMISES.MASKS SIGNAGE MUST BE POSTED ON THE PREMISES ONE AT THE ENTRANCE AND ONE INSIDE AS REQUIRED.
MAY 12020FAILED6 violationsDETAILS
INTERIOR PLASTIC TUBE OF THE ICE MAKER, WHERE THE WATER IS COMING FROM WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE THE ICE MAKER UNTIL IT IS CLEANED AND SANITIZED. ICE ARE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. (No Citation at this time)
SPLASH GUARD NEXT TO HAND WASHING SINK MUST BE OF MATERIAL THAT IS SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES,CHOPPING BOARD MUST BE STORED ON BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES.
MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE INSIDE THE CABINET UNDER THE WASHBOWL SINK IN THE WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.
MUST REPLACE GROCEERY BAG BEING USED TO STORED FROZEN TAMALES WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAG.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE BOTTOM INTERIOR OF THE CHEST FREEZER (ONE OUT OF THREE CHEST FREEZER)IN THE BASEMENT, WITH TAMALES AND MAINTAIN.
APR 202020FAILED6 violationsDETAILS
INTERIOR PLASTIC TUBE OF THE ICE MAKER, WHERE THE WATER IS COMING FROM WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE THE ICE MAKER UNTIL IT IS CLEANED AND SANITIZED. ICE ARE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. (No Citation at this time)
SPLASH GUARD NEXT TO HAND WASHING SINK MUST BE OF MATERIAL THAT IS SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES,CHOPPING BOARD MUST BE STORED ON BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES.
MUST REPLACE GROCEERY BAG BEING USED TO STORED FROZEN TAMALES WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAG.
MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE INSIDE THE CABINET UNDER THE WASHBOWL SINK IN THE WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE BOTTOM INTERIOR OF THE CHEST FREEZER (ONE OUT OF THREE CHEST FREEZER)IN THE BASEMENT, WITH TAMALES AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 202019PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
SPLASH GUARD NEXT TO HAND WASHING SINK MUST BE OF MATERIAL THAT IS SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
SOME LIGHT BULBS BURNT OUT IN FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
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SEP 102019FAILED8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE BUT IN-COMPLETE CLEAN-UP ITEMS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE/INSTALL A HAND SINK ADJACENT TO FOOD PREP AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (c),CITATION ISSUED.
NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
SPLASH GUARD NEXT TO HAND WASHING SINK MUST BE OF MATERIAL THAT IS SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
EXTERIOR SIDES OF COOKING STOVE WITH DRIED UP FOOD DEBRIS MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREP/DISH WASHING AREA IN NEED FOR FURTHER CLEANING TO REMOVE DRIED UP FOOD DEBRIS AND TO MAINTAIN.
SOME LIGHT BULBS BURNT OUT IN FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS NOT DISPLAYED. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS AND TO MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010 (B),CITATION ISSUED.
AUG 32018PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 (a) NO CITATION ISSUED
FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE/INSTALL A HAND SINK ADJACENT TO FOOD PREP AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (c) NO CITATION ISSUED
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT METAL RACKS WITH RUST BUILD-UP INSIDE PROOFER IN REAR PREP AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DRAINPIPE LEAK UNDERNEATH HAND SINK IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED IN PREP AREA AND IN BASEMENT. MUST REORGANIZE. USABLE ITEMS (FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS) MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS WITH DEAD INSECTS ABOVE FRONT AND ABOVE REAR PREP/BAKING AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACED INOPERABLE LIGHT BULBS IN BASEMENT STORAGE FOR MORE LIGHTING.
OCT 312017PASSED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
Must provide label/date all food containers with ready to eat potentially hazardous foods inside the reach in cooler and maintain. Also all dry bulk food containers and spices containers needs label(name of the product).
Must clean and sanitize the following: all wire rack shelves, prep table with dough maker machine, exterior top and door of the stove, interior bottom shelve of the reach in cooler in the basement and maintain.
Provide missing thermometer inside the reach in cooler in the basement.
Clutter, unnecessary items, articles not being used in the basement. Instructed to organize, discard items/articles not being used to prevent rodent/insects harborage.
ONE EMPLOYEE WHO HELPS IN THE PREPARING FOODS NEEDS TO HAVE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE.
JAN 122017PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1583563 DATED , 10/28/15, #45-NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ANY EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
CRACKED BROKEN FLOOR TILES THRU-OUT THE PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE FLOOR TILES. MAKE THE FLOOR SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE. FLOOR THRU-OUT BASEMENT STORAGE AREA NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH THE WIRE RACK SHELVINGS AND MAINTAIN.
SEAL GAP AROUND PIPE CLOSE TO THE CEILING THRU-OUT THE PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
MUST RE ADJUST THE SELF CLOSER DEVICE OF THE WASHROOM DOOR. DOOR NOT CLOSING ALL THE WAY.
APR 12016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
Observed tamales and other items store in grocery bags in freezer. Instructed must provide restaurant grade storage containers for all food stored.
Observed small amount of calcium buildup on interior of ice machine. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.
NOV 42015PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
INTERIOR BASEMENT ICE MACHINE DIRTY INSIDE ICE BIN AND AT WATER RESERVOIR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
THERE MUST BE A COMPLETE SEPARATION BETWEEN LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS AND THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD/FREEZER UNITS IN THE BASEMENT. OR LIVING QUARTERS AND ALL PERSONAL ITEMS MUST BE REMOVED.
MUST PROVIDE AN ATTACHED DRAIN BOARD TO THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ANY EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
OCT 282015FAILED8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES DURING INSPECTION. EMPLOYEE FOUND RE-STOCKING READY TO EAT PASTRY IN THE CUSTOMER SELF-SERVE DISPLAY CASE WITH BARE HANDS. NO UTENSILS OR GLOVES BEING WORN. PASTRIES DISCARDED AND REVIEWED AGAIN THE CDPH RULE OF NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A).
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM 10-21-15 NOT CORRECTED. #29- #33-INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS, PREP AND STORAGE SHELVES THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT.#34-INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND IN BASEMENT AREA.#38-MUST PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGEMENT HAD EMPLOYEES CLEAN ALL OF THE ABOVE DURING THE RE-INSPECTION AND EMPLOYEE WENT TO THE STORE TO PURCHASE STOPPERS FOR SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090.
REAR EXIT DOOR'S RODENT PROOF STRIP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR HAS BEEN REMOVED SINCE INITIAL INSPECTION ON 10-21-15 REVELING TWO LARGE 2 INCH HOLES ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR THROUGH THE METAL TO THE ALLEY. MUST SEAL HOLES, MAKE BOTTOM OF DOOR TIGHT FITTING WITH NO OPEN GAPS OR HOLES. SERIOUS CITATION 7-38-020.
SEE VIOLATION #14
ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IE: FLOUR, SUGAR ETC. FOUND DIRTY. INTERIOR BASEMENT ICE MACHINE DIRTY INSIDE ICE BIN AND AT WATER RESERVOIR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL
THERE MUST BE A COMPLETE SEPARATION BETWEEN LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS AND THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD/FREEZER UNITS IN THE BASEMENT. OR LIVING QUARTERS AND ALL PERSONAL ITEMS MUST BE REMOVED.
MUST PROVIDE AN ATTACHED DRAIN BOARD TO THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. VENTILATION IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST PROVIDE/REPAIR.
NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ANY EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
OCT 212015FAILED8 violationsDETAILS
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 7-21-14 NOT CORRECTED. #33-INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS, PREP AND STORAGE SHELVES THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT.#34-INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND IN BASEMENT AREA.#38-MUST PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.#41- INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN REAR AND IN BASEMENT AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING. MUST REORGANIZE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IE: FLOUR, SUGAR ETC. FOUND DIRTY. INTERIOR BASEMENT ICE MACHINE DIRTY INSIDE ICE BIN AND AT WATER RESERVOIR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL
WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA MUST BE REPLACED.
MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL DEAD INSECTS FROM THE FOOD PREP LIGHT SHIELDS. MISSING END CAPS ON THE BASEMENT LIGHT SHIELDS. MUST PROVIDE.
THERE MUST BE A COMPLETE SEPARATION BETWEEN LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS AND THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD/FREEZER UNITS IN THE BASEMENT. OR LIVING QUARTERS AND ALL PERSONAL ITEMS MUST BE REMOVED.
MUST PROVIDE AN ATTACHED DRAIN BOARD TO THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. VENTILATION IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST PROVIDE/REPAIR.
DIRTY LINENS MUST NOT BE HANGING TO DRY ON ANY SINKS. MUST PROVIDE PROPER CONTAINER FOR SOILED LINENS AND ALL PREP WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ANY EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
JUL 212014PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, EXPOSED HAND SINK, PREP AND STORAGE SHELVES.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND IN BASEMENT AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH SPILLAGE BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET NECK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR.------------MUST PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN REAR AND IN BASEMENT AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST REORGANIZE.
JUL 302013PASSED1 violationDETAILS
NEED TO PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE TO ICE MAKER AND MOP SINK.
OCT 172011PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. WORN OUT RUBBER GASKET AND DAMAGED COVER OF 1 FREEZER IN BASEMENT MUST BE REPLACED; UNCLEAN VENT COVER IN TOILET MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. EXTERIOR BREAD SHELVES IN FRONT AREA UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA MUST BE REPLACED
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. DAMAGED SIDE WALLS LEADING TO BASEMENT MUST BE SEALED AND OR REPLACED; LOOSE CEILING TILES IN PREP AND FRONT AREA MUST BE FIXED
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA MUST BE REPLACED; MISSIMG LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE FREEZER IN BASEMENT MUST BE PROVIDED
JUL 122010PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
Storage shelves, sinks and equipment in basement not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
Floor in corners and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean. Floor tile missing near front door. Instructed to replace any missing floor tile.
Light and ventilation covers not clean. Instructed to detail clean. Ceiling tile in prep area not maintained. Instructed to replace any damaged ceiling tile.
Faucet not maintianed on three compartment sink. Instructed to repair leaking faucet. Water pressure low in toilet room. Instructed to repair sink to provide adequate water pressure.
Unnecessary articles stored in basement. Instructed to remove all unused articles and organize area.
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