AUG 23
2016
PASS 1 violation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOOR UNDER COUNTER AT FRONT WINDOW AND IN BASEMENT.
The Abundance Bakery
Chicago Health Dept
105 E 47TH ST · BRONZEVILLE, CHICAGO
Last inspected 2016.
12 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Aug 2016.
Last inspected Aug 2016. Records may not reflect current conditions.
The numbers
INSPECTIONS
12
VIOLATIONS
51
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
AUG 2016
Inspection history
AUG 15
2016
FAIL 3 violations 1 CRITICAL
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).
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.
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
PASS 5 violations
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
PASS 5 violations
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
* 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.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
SHELVES THROUGH KITCHEN NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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
PASS 5 violations
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.
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.
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.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
PROVIDE THREE DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMP SINK FOR PROPER SET UP.
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 violations 1 CRITICAL
* 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
PASS 2 violations
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.
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
FAIL 7 violations 3 CRITICAL
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
PASS · 0 violations
APR 4
2011
FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
PASS 9 violations 1 CRITICAL
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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