SPECIALTY'S CAFE BAKERY.

Chicago Health Dept

191 N WACKER DR · LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2019.

15 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Oct 2019.

Last inspected Oct 2019. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

OCT 2019

INSPECTION HISTORY

OCT 3

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO SIGN EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY ON SITE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO CITATION ISSUED)

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

Minor Sanitation

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

CUTTING BOARDS ON SALAD PREP TABLE WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST PROVIDE LIGHT BULBS THAT ARE SHATTER PROOF OR SHIELDED IN AREA OVER COFFEE MACHINE

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

JUN 28

2018

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INTERIOR UPPER PANEL INSIDE ICE MACHINE HAS SLIGHT BUILD UP.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN. ALSO STORAGE SHELVES IN DRY STORAGE AREA NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

DUSTY LIGHT SHIELD IN CEILING IN DISH WASHING AREA. NSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

MAR 9

2018

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS UNDER DRY STORAGE UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MISSING CEILING TILES IN CEILING OF DRY STORAGE ARE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

HOT WATER HANDLE LEAKY AT HAND SINK BY BREAD SLICER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

MAR 15

2017

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Observed heavily soiled/stained cutting boards, with deep groves, along prep coolers. Instructed to replace or resurface. Must maintain same. Observed excessive rust on shelves in walk in cooler. Must remove rust or paint shelves to make smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same.

Minor Facility Condition

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Found lighting in front prep area without light shields. Must provide light shields or shatter proof bulbs for all prep area. Products have been ordered, must install upon arrival. Must maintain same.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

Observed wiping cloths improperly stored on counters throughout prep area and kitchen. Must properly store all wiping cloths in a clean container, with sanitizer solution when not in use. Must maintain same.

NOV 22

2016

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

OBSERVED LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE ,(FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS)BEHIND FRONT COUNTER BEING USED SANITIZING AT IMPROPER CONCENTRATION OF CHLORINE OF 0PPM AT FINAL RINSE.DISH MACHINE CHLORINE MUST BE AT LEAST 50PPM. MUST USE 3- COMP SINK TO WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE FOOD EQUIMENT AND UTENSIL.DISH MACHINE WILL BE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION.MUST NO USE MACHINE UNTIL REINSPECTED BY HEALTH DEPT.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS NEED RE-GROUTING IN SEVERAL AREAS:ICE MACHINE AREA,DISH WASHING REAR,WALK IN COOLER AREA,AND SANDWHICH PREP COOLER AREAS. MUST REPAIR ALL FLOOR AREAS. ALSO FOORS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS IN REAR STORAGE ROOM. MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

14 LIGHTS ABOVE FRONT FOOD PREP, AREA NOT SHIELDED.MUST INSTALL SHIELDS.

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APR 25

2016

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

GASKETS IN POOR REPAIR ON PREP COOLERS.MUST REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MISSING CEILING TILES IN OFFICE AND DRY STORAGE ROOM IN REAR.MUST INSTALL.

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

14 LIGHTS ABOVE FRONT FOOD PREP, AREA NOT SHIELDED.MUST INSTALL SHIELDS.

MAR 11

2015

PASS 3 violations

Minor Pest Activity

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVRED SLIGHT WATER ACCUMULATION AT FLOOR CORNERS AROUND THE ICE MACHINE. MUST MAINTAIN DRY TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM AREA. MUST REMOVE DUST ACCUMULATED AT CEILING VENTS IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA, AT THE CEILING IN THE HALLWAY LEADING TO THE PREP AREA AND AT THE PREP AREA ABOVE TOASTER OVEN.

Minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

DURING INSPECTION OBSERVED TWO STAFF MEMBERS WITH FACIAL HAIR(SMALL BEARDS) NOT WEARING FACIAL HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES AT FOOD PREP AREAS.

JUN 17

2014

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD AT EXPOSED HAND SINK AT REAR PREP AREA NEXT TO PAN STORAGE RACK.

JUN 10

2014

FAIL 9 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN POOR REPAIR, UNABLE TO REACH MINIMUM TEMP OF 120 F. DEGREES FOR PROPER SANITIZING. MUST PROVIDE PROPER TEMPERATURE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Critical Employee Hygiene

WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

NO HOT WATER AT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK OR 1-COMPARTMENT SINK IN EXPRESSO PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Critical Food Temperature

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

HOT WATER AT WASH BOWLS IN MENS/WOMENS WASHROOM FOR EMPLOYEES AND PUBLIC AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 60-64F. DEGREES. MUST BRING TO PROPER TEMPERATURE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

FRONT INTERIOR DOORS WITH ACCESS TO CAFE COMMON AREA NOT RODENT PROOF WITH 1/4" GAP BETWEEN DOORS AND AT BOTTOM. EXTERIOR EMERGENCY EXIT DOOR ALSO WITH 1/2" GAP AT BOTTOM. MUST SEAL TO PREVENT PEST AND RODENT ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Serious Other

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

3-COMPARTMENT SINK AT REAR NOT DRAINING PROPERLY, WITH RELEASED WATER FROM ONE COMPARTMENT ENTERING FROM DRAIN INTO EMPTY COMPARTMENT. MUST REPAIR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD AT EXPOSED HAND SINK AT REAR PREP AREA NEXT TO PAN STORAGE RACK.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREAR UNDER STORAGE RACKS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

CLEAN EXHAUST VENTS AT CEILING IN WASH ROOMS.

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

REMOVE CLUTTER UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN DRY FOOD STORAE AREA, STORE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR ORGANIZE AND MAINTAN AT ALL TIMES.

AUG 9

2013

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

SHEVLING INSIDE WALK IN COOLER NEEDS CLEANING TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS: PREP AREA,REAR STORAGE AND INSIDE COOLER.

DEC 7

2012

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

RUSTY GREASE TRAP MUST BE RE-SEALED OR ADDRESSED. ALUMINUM FOIL COVER ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE AT SOUP STATION MUST BE REMOVED & RE-SEALED DUE TO HEAVY RUST BUILD-UP.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS AROUND CORNERS & ALONG WALLBASES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE KEPT CLEAN. FLOOS AROUND GREASE TRAP & ICE MACHINE MUST KEPT DRY AT ALL TIMES. (PUDDLES OF WATER NOTED).

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

WALLS BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE, VENT ABOVE THE OVEN & WALLS BEHIND SHELVINGS IN WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE KEPT CLEAN.

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE PROVIDED.

NOV 7

2011

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. OBSERVED PITS IN PREP AREA CUTTING BOARD SURFACES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CUTTING BOARDS.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED SLIGHT LIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE AND INSIDE SODA MACHINE ICE CHUTE, FOOD/DUST BUILD UP ON SHELVES AT FRONT SERVICE LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR TILES IN POOR REPAIR IN FRONT OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK (LOW GROUT). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REGROUT ALL DAMAGED FLOOR TILES, FLOOR MUST BE CLEAN/DRY THROUGHOUT.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS IN PREP AREA AND FOOD DEBRIS ON CEILING TILES ABOVE SANDWICH LINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN WALLS AND CLEAN OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. 3-COMPARTMENT SINK HOT WATER FAUCET LEAKS AND RIGHT SIDE COMPARTMENT PIPE LEAKS AT SAME SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

JAN 4

2011

PASS · 0 violations

DEC 16

2010

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC

All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles. NOTED MOLD/MILDEW BUILD-UP ON THE UPPER & LOWER PANELS & OTHER ATTACHMENTS TO THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MAKER INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE & MAINTAIN. UNIT TAGGED.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING:CABINETS UNDER COFFEE STATION, DRY STORAGE SHELVES AT EAST WALL (ACROSS WALK-IN COOLER WALL)-DUE TO DUST/ FOOD SPILLS.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOORS AROUND CORNERS OF WALK-IN COOLER, BEHIND STORAGE SHELVINGSIN REAR, & FLOOR DRAINS BY FRONT HANDSINK & BEHIND W.I.C.-DUE TO FOOD DEBRIS.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST CLEAN DUSTY CEILING AROUND CONDENSER FANS OF WALK-IN COOLER, & ANY WALL WITH FOOD STAINS.

APR 7

2010

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. Cutting boards with deep/dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. Following need cleanign: interior panel of ice machine, interior of dust pans, gaskets of small cooler doors, exterior of small plastic food containers at baking area, due to food stains, dirt,dust. Must clean & paint exterior of grease trap also.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. Floors along wallbases behind all storage shelves & equipment, under walk-in cooler shelves, & floor drains also- must be kept clean & maintained.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Some wall sections around prep tables must be free of food stains/dust; must re-seal/replace caulking between wall & splashguard of 3-comp sink.

Minor Pest Activity

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

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. Must elevate all stock/supplies above the floor for easy access to cleaning/pest monitoring.

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