SOFIA BAKERY.

Chicago Health Dept

4146 S ARCHER AVE · BRIGHTON PARK, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Mar 2025), 1 critical violation noted.

7 inspections on record since 2022 · Last inspected Mar 2025.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

MAR 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 21

2025

PASS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED GAP UNDER EXTERIOR DOOR LEADING TO BACK PORCH AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR DOOR TO BE TIGHT FITTING.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES WITHOUT PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DIRECT ALL FOOD HANDLERS TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FRONT COUNTER/PREP AREA FLOOR TO BE DAMAGED AND UNEVEN. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MULTIPLE ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR (BAGS, CONTAINERS, ETC.). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO STORE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR AT ALL TIMES AND MAINTAIN FLOORS CLEAR FOR THE PREVENTION OF PEST HARBORAGE.

MAY 14

2024

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE TCS FOODS (TORTAS AND BAKED GOODS) ARE PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PIC THAT ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AS WELL AS CERTIFIED MANAGER WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED UNEVEN AREAS AND MISSING BOARDS ON FLOORS IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FLOOR IN ALL AREAS TO MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

JUN 9

2023

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS (TORTAS AND BAKED GOODS) ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.

JUN 13

2022

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON INTERIOR PARTS OF PROOFING BOX.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES ON REAR PORCH FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE CAULKING ON WALLS AND AROUND PIPES IN REAR PORCH.

JUN 8

2022

FAIL 6 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX. "1-2" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 60OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR,SHELVING UNITS, WOOD WALLBASE LEDGES, IN BETWEEN CLUTTER THROUGHOUT BASEMENT,ON PIPES LEADING UNDER STAIRCASE IN BASEMENT,ELECTRICAL BOXES.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 6/8/22.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON INTERIOR PARTS OF PROOFING BOX.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES ON REAR PROCH FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE CAULKING ON WALLS AND AROUND PIPES IN REAR PORCH.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN REAR YARD,BASEMENT AND REAR PORCH.

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JUN 3

2022

FAIL 9 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX. "1-2" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT AND REAR DOORS ALONG SIDE. MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 100 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR,SHELVING UNITS, WOOD WALLBASE LEDGES, IN BETWEEN CLUTTER THROUGHOUT BASEMENT.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 6/3/22.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD BAKERY DISPLAY UNITS ON SALES FLOOR.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON INTERIOR PARTS OF PROOFING BOX AND FRYER CABINET.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES ON REAR PROCH FOOD STORAGE AREA,DAMAGED TILES SURROUND AT MOPSINK,GAP AT WALL BASE BEHIND HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM.MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE CAULKING ON WALLS AND AROUND PIPES IN REAR PORCH AND UNDERNEATH HAND SINKS IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN REAR YARD,BASEMENT AND REAR PORCH

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO VENTILATION HOOD OVER OVEN IN REAR PREP AREA.OBSERVED VENTILATION HOOD NOT OPERABLE OVER FRYER.

MAY 25

2022

FAIL 12 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINK IN PREP,DISH WASHING AND TOILET ROOMS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED AN APPX. "1-2" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT AND REAR DOORS. MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED NO BARRIER AT ENTRY INTO FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD BAKERY DISPLAY UNITS ON SALES FLOOR.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING DOOR HANDLE ON PROOFING BOX.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON INTERIOR PARTS OF PROOFING BOX AND FRYER CABINET.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY BACKFLOW DEVICE ON MOPSINK,NO COLD RUNNING WATER AT MOPSINK.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES ON REAR PROCH FOOD STORAGE AREA,DAMAGED TILES SURROUND AT MOPSINK,GAP AT WALL BASE BEHIND HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM.MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE CAULKING ON WALLS AND AROUND PIPES IN REAR PORCH AND UNDERNEATH HAND SINKS IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN REAR YARD AND REAR PORCH.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED NO VENTILATION HOOD OVER OVEN IN REAR PREP AREA.OBSERVED VENTILATION HOOD NOT OPERABLE OVER FRYER.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS AT LIGHTS IN FRONT PREP AREA.MUST REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.

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