SWEDISH BAKERY INC.

Chicago Health Dept

5348 N CLARK ST · UPTOWN, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2016.

7 inspections on record since 2012 · Last inspected Aug 2016.

Last inspected Aug 2016. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
7
VIOLATIONS
29
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
AUG 2016

INSPECTION HISTORY

AUG 15
2016
PASS 6 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

4 DOOR REACH IN COOLER IS DRIPPING CONDENSATION ON THE EMPTY TRAY . INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO STOP THE DRIPPING AND MAINTAIN. RUBBER GASKET ON THE DOOR OF THE 3 DOOR REACH IN COOLER RIPPED OFF . MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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

MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND SANITIZE THE RUBBER GASKET OF THE DOOR OF THE 3 DOOR REACH IN COOLER(WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE) AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL DRY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.

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

ALL BOXED CORN OIL STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE 2ND FLOOR STORAGE ROOM. MUST ELEVATE 6" OFF THE FLOOR.

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

MISSING PART OF THE WALL BASE INSIDE THE EMPLOYEES WASH ROOM CLOSE TO THE WASHBOWL SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Storage & Handling
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ON THE LIGHT BULB IN THE SMALL FOOD STORAGE AREA UNDER THE STAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ALL WASH CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES MUST BE STORED ON BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.

DEC 10
2015
PASS 3 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

THE TWO DOOR COOLER IS DRIPPING CONDENSATION. THE FRUIT AND TOPPING WALK IN COOLER IS DRIPPING CONDENSATION. THE HOT PADS ARE TORN AND DAMAGED. INSRTUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE THESE ITEMS.

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

INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD ON THE HAND SINK NEAR THE PREP TABLE WHERE AN EMPLOYEE WAS OBSERVED DECORATING COOKIES.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

THE TOILET IN THE MENS RESTROOM NEAR THE OFFICE WAS NOT FLUSHING AT TIME OF INSPECTION. REPAIR THE TOILET.

JUL 10
2015
PASS 4 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

THE EXTERIOR SIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT HAS METAL TRIM THAT HAS TORN AWAY FROM THE COOLER AND IS RUSTED AND JAGGED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE JAGGED METAL TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND TO AVOID WORKPLACE INJURY.

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

REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE BOTTOM SHELF OF THE 2-DOOR REACH-IN REFRIGERATOR, DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

CUSTARD AND GREASE BUILDUP ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE FRYER UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

CONDENSATION LEAKING FROM THE CONDENSER IN THE WALK-IN COOLER ON THE 1ST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MOVE COVERED FOOD ITEMS FURTHER AWAY FROM THE CONDENSER UNTIL THE UNIT IS REPAIRED. MUST REPAIR UNIT AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 28
2014
PASS 5 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

BROKEN WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE WRAPS AROUND PIPE INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. BROKEN RUBBER GASKET WITH BLACK SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN FREEZER NEED TO BE REPLACED. CARDBOARDS ARE USED FOR SHELF LINERS AT DRY STORAGE AREA AT SECOND FLOOR,SURFACE ARE POROUS AND WITH FOOD DUST ON THEM.MUST REMOVE SAID CARDBOARDS PROVIDE SURFACE WITH SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON ABSORBENT MATERIAL.

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

EXCESS ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER, IN BASEMENT AREA.INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE THE UNIT ,REMOVE ICE AND MAINTAIN.

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

MISSING FLOOR GROUT IN FRONT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND TWO COMPARTMENT SINK BY THE TWO ELECTRICAL BURNERS.WATER BETWEEN THE TILES,MUST REPLACE GROUT AT SAID FLOOR TILE. BROKEN CEMENT FLOOR BY THE FLOOR DRAIN IN STAFF DINING AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH A SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

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

MISSING CEILING TILES AND WATER STAINS ON CEILING TILES AT SELLING AREA,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MISSING AND REPLACE SAID TILES.

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

BROKEN AND DEBRIS ON LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR COOKING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

NOV 14
2013
PASS 4 violations
Minor Chemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED AT REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.

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

OBSERVED PREMISES USING METAL CRATES TO ELEVATE ITEMS OFF FLOOR AT STORAGE ROOMS. MUST REMOVE METAL CRATES AND PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SHELVES, MUST BE ABLE TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL ITEMS.

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

FLOOR TILES IN POOR REPAIR (LOW GROUT) AT REAR PREP AREA AROUND 2-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REGROUT DAMAGED FLOOR TILES.

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

OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE FRONT SERVICE AREA. MUST REPLACE ALL WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES.

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JUL 2
2012
PASS 3 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

SEE REPORT DATED ON 06/26/12

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

SEE REPORT DATED ON 06/26/12

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

SEE REPORT DATED ON 06/26/12

JUN 26
2012
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Food Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

FOUND THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE BETWEEN 45.5 F AND 46.4 F INSIDE WALK IN COOLER #3 - EGGS, SOUR CREAM, CREAMER, MILK AND BUTTER MILK. HOWEVER FOUND WALK IN COOLER #3 AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 40.1 AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL POTENTAILLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD. EGGS, CREAMER, BUTTER MILK AND SOUR CREAM VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. MILK TAGGED BY CDPH AT THIS TIME, 20 GALLONS OF KEMPS WHOLE MILK EXPIRATION DATE 07/04/12. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HOLD ONTO GALLONS OF MILK UNTIL AFTER MILK HAS EXPIRED. THEN MUST NOTIFY CDPH THAT OUT OF TEMPERATURE MILK HAS BEEN REMOVED.

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

OBSERVED SLIGHT LIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.

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

OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR BASE TILES UNDER 2-COMPARTMENT SINK AND ALONG SOUTH WALL AT PRODUCTION PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL DAMAGED FLOOR BASE TILES.

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

FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

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