SMAKOWSKI BAKERY BY SMAKOWSKI.
6744 W BELMONT AVE · PORTAGE PARK, CHICAGO
Failed 5 of 15 inspections. 6 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
AUG 232017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE HANDLING FOODS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT TO CONFINE THE HAIR.
NO IDPH FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE.
AUG 162017FAILED5 violationsDETAILS
NO PREVIOUS SUMMARY REPORT FROM REPORT #1970322 DATED 10/27/16 POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW FOR THE CUSTOMER TO SEE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW FOR THE CUSTOMER TO SEE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). NEW SUMMARY REPORT ISSUED TO POST.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1970322, DATED 10/27/16. #33-INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE RACKS, BREAD RACKS, STORAGE BINS, PREP SHELVES AND CABINETS. #35-CEILING TILE NOT CLEAN, DARK SMOKE STAINS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE, WITH NEW CEILING TILE, SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. #36-NO LIGHT SHIELDS ON LIGHTS ABOVE PREP TABLE MUST PROVIDE. #41- INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER THROUGHOUT PREMISES (FRONT, REAR PREP AND BASEMENT STORAGE) TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE WIRE RACKS SHELVINGS OF THE CAKE DISPLAY COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE HANDLING FOODS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT TO CONFINE THE HAIR.
NO IDPH FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE.
OCT 272016PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE RACKS, BREAD RACKS, STORAGE BINS, PREP SHELVES AND CABINETS.
CEILING TILE NOT CLEAN, DARK SMOKE STAINS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE, WITH NEW CEILING TILE, SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE,
NO LIGHT SHIELDS ON LIGHTS ABOVE PREP TABLE MUST PROVIDE,
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER THROUGHOUT PREMISES (FRONT, REAR PREP AND BASEMENT STORAGE) TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING,
FEB 162016PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS CORRECTED, 33, 34, 36, AND 41, VIOLATION STILL REMAINING, SEE BELOW, CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS ORDERS ISSUED, DATED 02/08/2016, INSPECTION REPORT #: 1631447, FOR VIOLATIONS LISTED BELOW: 45 FOUND NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INFORMATION GIVEN.
BROKEN/MISSING HANDLE TO FRONT DISPLAY CASE, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE,
CEILING TILE NOT CLEAN, DARK SMOKE STAINS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE, WITH NEW CEILING TILE, SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE,
EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS NOT STORED IN ONE DESIGNATED AREA, INSTRUCTED TO DO SO, MUST RESTRICT STORING ON FOOD PRODUCT,
FEB 82016FAILED8 violationsDETAILS
NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS PROVIDE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, PREVIOUSLY NOTED ON LAST REPORT, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CHEMICAL SANITIZING STRIPS UPON NEXT INSPECTION, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-030
OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. SINK IS IMPROPERLY DRAINING BACKING UP IN ONE OF THE OTHER COMPARTMENT SINKS, WHEN WATER IS FILLED AND RELEASED, WITH FOOD BACKING UP FROM OTHER SINK, MUST REPAIR SO THAT SINK DRAINS PROPERLY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS ORDERS ISSUED, DATED 05/22/2015, INSPECTION REPORT #: 1546323, FOR VIOLATIONS LISTED BELOW: 33 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE RACKS, BREAD RACKS, STORAGE BINS, PREP SHELVES AND CABINETS. 34 FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP, STORAGE AREA AND FLOOR DRAINS INCLUDING FLOOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE AND WASHROOM IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAINING (WITH EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND SOME LITTER). ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS. 36 LIGHT MUST BE SHIELDED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER IN REAR PREP AREA. 41 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER THROUGHOUT PREMISES (FRONT, REAR PREP AND BASEMENT STORAGE) TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING. 45 FOUND NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INFORMATION GIVEN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-42-090
FOODS OFFERED FOR SALE (SOUPS) IN FRONT DISPLAY CASE, WITHOUT PROPER LABEL AND DATE, MUST PROVIDE,
BROKEN/MISSING HANDLE TO FRONT DISPLAY CASE, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE,
CEILING TILE NOT CLEAN, DARK SMOKE STAINS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE, WITH NEW CEILING TILE, SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE,
EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS NOT STORED IN ONE DESIGNATED AREA, INSTRUCTED TO DO SO, MUST RESTRICT STORING ON FOOD PRODUCT,
LEAK AT FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,
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MAY 222015PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CONTAINER INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE RACKS, BREAD RACKS, STORAGE BINS, PREP SHELVES AND CABINETS.
FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP, STORAGE AREA AND FLOOR DRAINS INCLUDING FLOOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE AND WASHROOM IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAINING (WITH EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND SOME LITTER). ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS.
LIGHT MUST BE SHIELDED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER IN REAR PREP AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER THROUGHOUT PREMISES (FRONT, REAR PREP AND BASEMENT STORAGE) TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
FOUND NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INFORMATION GIVEN.
JUL 102014FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
Found/observed live fruit flies 20 (gnats) in rear kitchen area by back door, and in bsmt storage area 15 .Citation issued 7-38-020 serious violation.
Non food contact surfaces of mixers, prep table lower shelving not clean, had excess grease build up, need detailed cleaning(crevices), walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need cleaning(detailed).
Floors in kitchen prep area under prep tables, 3 compartment sink not clean, needs detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in bsmt storage areas not clean, need detailed cleaning.
Broken light shield in bsmt storage area shall be replaced.
Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.
MAY 232013PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
Found some food items not properly dated/labeled in walk in cooler, and walk in freezer, must date and label food items in walk in cooler, walk in freezer.
Display shelving/racks that had peeling paint, shall be repaired/sealed.
Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving, not clean, need detailed cleaning, display shelving/racks not clean, need cleaning(crevices).
Floors in bsmt storage areas under shelving not clean, needs detailed cleaning(corners).
Exhaust vents(ventilation) in walk in cooler, display cooler not clean, need cleaning.
AUG 142012FAILED11 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
Continued non-compliance i.e. observed live roach activity along the wall where the rolling utility carts are stored,and inside the cluttered 2 door unused cooler same area also live fruit flies where observed on interior compartments beneath the large ovens in the food prep area and in cluttered basement storage areas,inside the employee toilet room.Also,the rear door to the food establishment is not rodent-proofed at bottom middle doors.Instructed to remove electric zapper units installed at ceiling over a food prep work table and on the wall outside the walk-in-cooler in the food prep area.Detail clean,sanitize all affected areas,rodent proof said doors,pest control service now reccomended.
Observed the 3 comp Dish washing facility not maintained or operated during this inspection. While running and draining water in right side of three compartment sink, water coming up at top and sides of the grease trap box beneath the said sink. Instructed to detail clean grease trap and drainlines to prevent inadequate disposal of waste water.Serious violation 7-38-030. no citation issued.
Continued non-compliance observed Previous minor violations, from 11/30/11 inspection (report #659519), not corrected: #33- Can opener, sinks, prep tables, cooking equipment, coolers, storage racks not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize. #34- Floor through out premises not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily and remove supplies stored on floor. Must clean and maintain same.
All bulk ingredient containers must be labled with contents name.
Instructed to replace cracked and broken bulk containers (sugar, flour, dry ingredients etc).---------Must clean, repaint or replace storage racks and shelves inside coolers and freezers.
Continued non-compliance--Accumulated food debris on bulk ingrediant containers and shelving in prep areas. Must clean and maintain same.--------storage racks inside walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer, bread racks, all mixing and cooking equipment.
Continued non-compliance--Floor drains through-out not clean. Must clean (inside and under rims and grates) all floor drains. Strong, foul sewer gas smell in bread proofer. Must check trap to ensure proper function and eliminate offensive odors. Repair floors in prep areas where tiles are broken. Make floor smooth and easily cleanable to prevent accumulation of food/debris and prevent pest harborage areas.-----Murky, stagnant water visible at bottom of elevator shaft. Must clean and dry elevator shaft. Provide access to west side of basement where elevator descends.
Continued non-compliance--Caulk hanging down from ducts above prep area. Must remove all excess caulk. Must clean all walls, windows and attached equipment in prep areas. Wash and sanitize surfaces.Also,seal opening around pipe at rear upper north wall and remove soap dispensers on wall above the 3 comp sink.
Continued non-compliance--Some light shields in prep area missing endcaps. Must completely shield all lights. Light inside walk-in freezer is not working. Must replace bulb and/or repair socket.Replace burnt-out light bulbs in the food prep areas.
Continued non-compliance--Instructed to repair leaky faucet handle (cold) at 3 compartment sink (right side).--------Must provide back flow preventer device at the hose bibb next to exposed hand sink in prep area.-------must provide working drain stoppers at 3 compartment sink.
Continued non-compliance--Instructed to remove all unnecessary articles and clutter stored throughout rear prep area, elevator car,inside unused cooler, inside proof box, storage area etc.
AUG 32012FAILED15 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD NOT CLEAN AND FREE FROM CONTAMINATION. SIGHTED LIVE AND DEAD FLOUR BEETLES ON TOP OF FARINA (CEREAL GRAIN) IN PREP AREA. LIVE FLIES ON BREAD/PASTRIES IN DISPLAY SHELVES. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005B. FOODS DISCARDED.
FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE AND DISPLAY INSIDE DELI DISPLAY COOLER. NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING FOOD PRODUCTS: CABBAGE ROLL AT 47.9F, BORSCHT SOUP AT 49.7, SAUSAGE AT 46.9F/47.2F, HEAD CHEESE AT 47.1F, HAM AT 49.9F/48.6F/46.5F/47.6F/48.2F, CHEESE AT 47.9F/46.8F/48.4F/46.5F, BACON SLAB AT 52.7F. DELI DISPLAY COOLER ORIGINAL AIR TEMPERATURE WAS 56.0F AND GOES DOWN TO 42.4F ALSO FOUND WHOLE EGGS STORED OUTSIDE OF COOLER AT 79.2F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 140F OR ABOVE. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PROUCTS. TOTAL VALUE $2,000.00, TOTAL WEIGHT OF 200 LBS. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 (A).
Sighted numerous live small flies through-out establishment. Live flies on utensils (mixing blades), walls, shelving/racks, floors and ceiling in prep area. Live flies on food/drink containers and walls in front display and service area. Flies also in basement hallway and washroom. Numerous flies flying in air also. Over 200 flies. Comments on Anderson pest control service report dated 7/27/12 state "Fruit flies are still heavy". Comments on 7/30/12 service report reads "fruit flies have improved very little...sanitation must improve." Also sighted live roach activity. Two live roaches on wall and one on container by prep area exposed hand sink. Must screen vent to outside at rear wall of prep area. Critical violation: 7-38-020. Must eliminate fly and roach activity. Have premises serviced by pest control company and comply with all following instructions regarding sanitation and maintenance of premises.
Container of 'Raid' insecticide on drainboard of 3 compartment sink next to utensils. Silicone lube on prep table next to bag of sugar and grinder. Can of spray paint and 409 glass/surface cleaner on prep table near pastry. Serious violation: 7-38-005a. Must store all chemicals/toxic items away from food and food contact surfaces.
Previous minor violations, from 11/30/11 inspection (report #659519), not corrected: #33- Can opener, sinks, prep tables, cooking equipment, coolers, storage racks not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize. #34- Floor through out premises not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily and remove supplies stored on floor. Serious violation: 7-42-090. Must clean and maintain same.
All bulk ingredient containers must be labled with contents name.
Instructed to replace cracked and broken bulk containers (sugar, flour, dry ingredients etc).---------Must clean, repaint or replace storage racks and shelves inside coolers and freezers.
Accumulated food debris on bulk ingrediant containers and shelving in prep areas. Must clean and maintain same.--------storage racks inside walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer, bread racks, all mixing and cooking equipment.
Floor drains through-out not clean. Must clean (inside and under rims and grates) all floor drains. Strong, foul sewer gas smell in bread proofer. Must check trap to ensure proper function and eliminate offensive odors. Repair floors in prep areas where tiles are broken. Make floor smooth and easily cleanable to prevent accumulation of food/debris and prevent pest harborage areas.-----Murky, stagnant water visible at bottom of elevator shaft. Must clean and dry elevator shaft. Provide access to west side of basement where elevator descends.
Caulk hanging down from ducts above prep area. Must remove all excess caulk. Must clean all walls, windows and attached equipment in prep areas. Wash and sanitize surfaces.
Lights inside deli display cooler are not shielded. Some light shields in prep area missing endcaps. Must completely shield all lights. Light inside walk-in freezer is not working. Must replace bulb and/or repair socket.
Instructed to repair leaky faucet handle (cold) at 3 compartment sink (right side).--------Must provide back flow preventer device at the hose bibb next to exposed hand sink in prep area.-------must provide working drain stoppers at 3 compartment sink.
Instructed to provide thermometer visible inside coolers and metal stem thermometer for internal temperature of food products.
Instructed to remove all unnecessary articles and clutter stored throughout rear prep area, elevator car,inside unused cooler, inside proof box, storage area etc.
Deli and bakery food handler not wearing hair restraint. Must wear effective hair restraint.
NOV 302011PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
Can opener, sinks, prep tables, cooking equipment coolers storage racks not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
Floor through out premises not cleaned including basement. Instructed to detail clean daily and remove supplies stored on floor.
Unnecessary articles stored in basement. Instructed to elevate supplies 6 inches or higher and away from wall.
MAY 172011PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
Can opener, sinks, prep tables, cooking equipment coolers storage racks not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
Floor through out premises not cleaned including basement. Instructed to detail clean daily and remove supplies stored on floor.
Unnecessary articles stored in basement. Instructed to elevate supplies 6 inches or higher and away from wall.
APR 162010PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
All food shall be from sources approved by health authorities and safe for human consumption. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SPOILED, MILK 4 GAL EXPIRED 04-12-10,CRITICAL VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED,MANAGER CALLED COMPANY FOR PICK UP OF EXPIRED MILK
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST PROVIDE SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN HANDSINK AND MIXER,NO PREPARATION IS BEING DONE AT THIS TIME
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR LEADING TO BASEMENT WITH STANDING WATER,MUST BE DRY AND CLEAN;FLOOR DRAIN IN BASEMENT UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN
All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD AT THE REAR SIDE MUST BE REPLACED
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. UNNECESSARY MATERIALS NOT NEEDED IN THE PREMISES MUST BE REMOVED IN THE BASEMENT
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