SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

THE ABUNDANCE BAKERY.

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105 E 47TH ST · BRONZEVILLE, CHICAGO

Last inspected August 23, 2016 · passed

7 of 12 inspections passed, 3 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 7 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
12
7 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
51
includes 7 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Feb 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

AUG 23
2016
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CLEAN FLOOR UNDER COUNTER AT FRONT WINDOW AND IN BASEMENT.

AUG 15
2016
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION. I OBSERVED A LIVE CAT IN THE BASEMENT AND A CAGE WITH FOOD, TOYS AND A BED FOR THE CAT. THE CAT WAS OUTSIDE OF THE CAGE ON TOP OF STORED ITEMS IN THE BASEMENT. BASEMENT HAS A WALK-IN UNIT, DRY GOODS AND CONTAINERS USED FOR FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED OWNER TO REMOVE ITEMS AND CAT FROM THE PREMISES AND NOT RETURN AS LIVE ANIMALS CAN NOT BE ON PREMISES IN A RETAIL FOOD OPERATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).

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

OBSERVED FIFTEEN RODENT (RAT) DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT ON THE FLOOR AND UNDERNEATH THE COUNTER BY THE FRONT WINDOW. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT BEFORE NEXT MONDAY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 ISSUED.

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

CLEAN FLOOR UNDER COUNTER AT FRONT WINDOW AND IN BASEMENT.

MAY 27
2016
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

LABEL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH THE NAME OF THE PRODUCT INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER.

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

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS AND EXTERIOR DOORS OF REFRIGERATION UNIT.

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

MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND IN BASEMENT AROUND AND UNDER SHELVES AND STAIRCASE.

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

MUST CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. CLEAN CEILING VENTS TO REMOVE DUST.

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

MUST ORGANZE AND MAINTAIN BASEMENT; REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO AVOID CLUTTER.

MAR 15
2016
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

LABEL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH THE NAME OF THE PRODUCT INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER.

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

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS AND EXTERIOR DOORS OF REFRIGERATION UNIT.

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

MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND IN BASEMENT AROUND AND UNDER SHELVES AND STAIRCASE.

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

MUST CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. CLEAN CEILING VENTS TO REMOVE DUST.

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

MUST ORGANZE AND MAINTAIN BASEMENT; REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO AVOID CLUTTER.

NOV 5
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CERTIFIED FOOD AND SANITATION MGR ON SITE NO CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED MGR TO OBTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.

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

SHELVES THROUGH KITCHEN NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

CEILING IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOM IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.

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DEC 17
2014
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: PREP TABLES, BAKERY EQUIPMENT, COOKING EQUIPMENT, PASTRY CASES, INTERIORS AND EXTERIOR OF REFRIGERATION/FREEZER UNITS.

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

CLEAN FLOOR AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AND STORAGE.

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

CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND PREP TABLES, COOKING EQUIPMENT, MIXERS, SINKS. SOME CRACKED PAINT ON WALL ABOVE/NEXT TO THE HANDSINK; REMOVE AND REPAINT.

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

PROVIDE THREE DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMP SINK FOR PROPER SET UP.

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

ORGANIZE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA TO AVOID CLUTTER.

JUN 13
2013
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

MR. BALL'S CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE THAT IS POSTED IS EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED MR. BALL TO ENROLL IN SANITATION CLASS. THERE IS NO OTHER VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS. MILK, BUTTER, EGGS ETC... SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

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

RAW WOOD SHELVES IN BASEMENT IN NEED OF SEALING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF WALK IN FREEZER AND WALK IN COOLER, CLEAN ALL BAKING RACKS, CLEAN ALL INGREDIENT CONTAINERS, CLEAN ALL STORAGE CABINETS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN ALL EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. FLOOR IN BASEMENT WITH STANDING WATER THAT MUST BE REMOVE AND MAINTAIN DRY. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

AIR VENT IN WASHROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST BUILD UP. FAUCET ON THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF REPAIR. LEAKS AT ELBOW. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

CLUTTER THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AND IN STORAGE CABINETS MUST BE ORGANIZED AND OR REMOVED TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

APR 27
2012
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST REPAIR ALL BROKEN FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT FRONT SERVICE AND REAR PREP AREAS.

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

MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE MOP SINK AND THE HAND SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA.

APR 20
2012
FAILED
7 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

FOUND EVIDENCE OF RODENTS ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 30 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN FOOD STORAGE CABINETS,THROUGHOUT REAR FURNACE ROOM AND IN BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.

MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL MULTI USE ITEMS AND PROPERLY STORE.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL STORAGE CABINETS,COOKING EQUIPMENT,COOLER,PREP TABLES AND HOLDING UNITS. MUST REMOVE ALL EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS AND UNDER ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. MUST REPAIR ALL BROKEN FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT FRONT SERVICE AND REAR PREP AREAS. MUST SEAL HOLE ALONG WALL BASE UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.

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

MUST REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT. MUST REPAIR PEELING PAINT ON WALL ABOVE WASHBOWL IN WASHROOM. MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS.

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

MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AS WELL AS LEAKY PIPES UNDERNEATH. MUST RESTORE RUNNING WATER TO THE MOP SINK. MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE MOP SINK AND THE HAND SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA.

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

MUST PULL ALL THE CLUTTER AWAY FROM THE WALLS IN THE BASEMENT TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.

APR 12
2011
PASSED
0 violations
APR 4
2011
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.OBSERVED 25 RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA, ALSO NOTED A RAT STUCK ON A GLUE BOARD DEAD THE EMPLOYEE REMOVED AT ONCE. CITATION ISSUED SUPERVISOR NOTIFIED.

MINORSanitation
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.REMOVE ALL MILK CRATES AND REPLACE WITH ADEQUATE SHELVING IN REAR AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.

MINORSanitation
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 ITEMS NEED CLEANING INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOLERS, PROOFERS,STOVE AND OVEN,AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE COFFEE MACHINE ABOVE COFFEE BASKET, AND INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.

MINORSanitation
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.CLEAN FLOOR IN BASEMENT AND REPLACE THE BROKEN TILES ON 1ST FLOOR.

MINORSanitation
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.NEED TO CLEAN WALLS BEHIND PREP TABLE.

FEB 25
2010
PASSED
9 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. LABEL ALL LARGE WHITE CONTAINERS.

MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. DETAIL CLEAN AND INVERT ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS.

MINORFood Temperature
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. DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING & COOLING EQUIPTMENT i.e. STOVE INSIDE AND OUTSIDE, CARMAL STOVE AND ALL ATTACHED EXPOSED PIPES,INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.

MINORSanitation
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. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT BEHIND AND UNDER ALL HEAVY EQUIPTMENT, INCLUDE ALL CORNERS OF ESTABLISHMENT.

MINORSanitation
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. DETAIL CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT MAKING WALLS SMOOTH EASY CLEANABLE WITH NO CRACKS ,HOLES SEALING AROUND ALL ELECTRICAL, CLEAN REAR EXIT FAN OVER REAR EXIT DOOR. REPAIR BROKEN GLASS IN FRONT OF STORE, WINDOW HAS A LONG CRACK.

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

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.DETAIL CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS.

MINORPlumbing & 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. REPAIR FAUCET AT 3 COMP SINK.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.

CRITICALPest 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. SOME CLUTTER IN BASEMENT MUST ORGANIZE ELEVATE 6-12 INCHES FROM FLOOR ELEMINITATING POSSIBLE RODENT HOTBAGE. REMOVING ALL UNUSED ARTICLES FROM BASEMENT.

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