APR 17
2020
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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SPECIALTY'S CAFE & BAKERY.
EAT. 82/100
77 S DEARBORN ST · LOOP, CHICAGO
Last inspected April 17, 2020 · passed
10 of 12 inspections passed, with 4 critical violations on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
12
10 passed · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
27
includes 4 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Mar 2013
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
FOUND GASKET ON BOTH PREP COOLERS IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
FOUND ALL CUTTING BOARDS DISCOLORED WITH DEEP CUTS. MUST RESURFACE OR REPLACEREPLACE.
SEP 242019PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 24
2019
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
FOUND GASKET ON BOTH PREP COOLERS IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
FOUND ALL CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP CUTS AND DISCOLORED. MUST REMOVE AND REPLACE.
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
FOUND GREASE TRAP RUSTED THROUGHOUT BOTTOM PORTION. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
APR 102018FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 10
2018
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED 30 SMALL FLIES LOCATED ON THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA AND BY THE UTILITY SINK IN REAR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. ALSO OBSERVED SIDE ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH A 1/2 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF SAID DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, MAKE SAID SIDE ENTRANCE DOOR RODENT PROOFED AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FLOORS WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS LOCATED AROUND THE ICE MACHINE AND THE HOT WATER HEATER AS WELL AS UNDER THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER LOCATED IN THE MILK REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN THE COFFEE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
APR 282017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
APR 28
2017
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE HANDLING FOOD.
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OCT 62016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OCT 6
2016
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Shelves not clean inside walk-in cooler, dirt and food debris noted. instructed to clean and maintain.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
Irremovable ice scoop holder next to ice maker not clean, instructed to clean and maintain.
MAR 32016FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 3
2016
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
INADEQUATE INSECTS CONTROL, FOUND ABOUT 30 LIVE FRUIT FLIES THROUGH OUT KITCHEN AND DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MGR TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PEAT CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMEDED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
FOOD DEBRIS NOTED ON SHELVES ABOVE PREP COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS NOT CLEAN ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 122015PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUN 12
2015
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS WITH DEEP DAR GRROVES AND/OR DISCOLORED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN ALL CUTTING BOARDS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED THE PLUMBING LEAKING UNDER THE MIDDLE BASIN OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
JUL 182014PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
JUL 18
2014
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
FOOD CONTAINER ( BAG OF SUGAR ) NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
FRONT PASTRY DISPLAY CASE MISSING A SNEEZE GUARD PANEL NEXT TO CASH REGISTER, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
FAN COVER IN WALK-IN COOLER WITH DUST BUILD-UP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DELI SLICER NOT CLEAN AT BLADE HOUSING, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DIRT AND SLIME BUILD-UP AROUND FLOOR DRAIN UNDER SODA FOUNTAIN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
DEC 122013PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
DEC 12
2013
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REMOVE DIRT AND DEBRIS.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED.
MAR 192013PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 19
2013
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
DURING INSPECTION OBSERVED FRONT DOOR AND SIDE NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH A 1/4 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOORS. PROJECT MANAGER CALLED UP LABORERS TO INSTALL DOOR SWEEPS AT BOTH DOORS DURING INSPECTION.CDI.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS TO REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP THROUGHOUT MAIN CUSTOMER SITTING AREA.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST REMOVE CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS AND BOXES FROM PREMISES.
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