JUL 7
2015
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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UPPER CRUST BAKERY.
BEAT. 31/100
1332 W GRAND AVE · GOOSE ISLAND, CHICAGO
Last inspected July 7, 2015 · passed
Failed 3 of 7 inspections. 7 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
7
4 passed · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
45
includes 7 critical
RECORDS COVER
4 YEARS
since Feb 2011
INSPECTION HISTORY
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
UNEVEN, PITTED FLOOR IN THE PROOFER BOX. MUST MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST VERIFY PRESENCE OF BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT THE WATER SUPPLY OF THE ICE MACHINE.
JUL 12015FAILED12 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 1
2015
FAILED
12 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM 6-24-15 NOT CORRECTED. #29-PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: #34-FOUND THE FLOOR IN THE REAR PREP TO HAVE MULTIPLE EXPOSED CONCRETE SECTIONS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN. #35- FOUND DUST BUILDUP ON VENT COVERS IN DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FOUND CEILING TILES MISSING ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAVING THE CEILING EXPOSED WITH PEELING PAINT VISIBLE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL CEILING TILES OR REMOVE ALL LOOSE PAINT FROM CEILING AND RESEAL AND MAINTAIN.#37-FOUND NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR. OPEN WASHROOM DOOR LEADS DIRECTLY TO THE BAKING PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN. #41-INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM BACK PREP AREA, ORGANIZE REMAINING, STORE 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND WALL, AND MAINTAIN TO FACILITATE PROPER CLEANING METHODS AND HELP PREVENT PEST HARBORING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090.
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED. EMPLOYEE PREPARING AND HANDING RAW MEAT FOR COOKING. CERTIFIED MANAGER ARRIVED AFTER BEING TELEPHONED 55 MINUTES AFTER MY ARRIVAL. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS
SUMMARY REPORT GIVEN BY THIS INSPECTOR ON 6-24-14, AND WITNESSED BEING POSTED BY EMPLOYEE, FOUND TO HAVE BEEN REMOVED AND NOT POSTED VISIBLE ANYWHERE ON PREMISES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B).
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
SEE VIOLATION #14.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
ALL PRE-PACKAGED BREADS SOLD MUST BE LABELED WITH THE NAME OF FACILITY, ADDRESS, DATE, INGREDIENTS. ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
ALL SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET IN FRONT TWO DOOR, TALL REACH-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
THE FOLLOWING FOUND DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS: ALL FOOD CARTS IN ALL PREP AREAS, ALL UNUSED COOLERS AND EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR PREP, INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, MIDDLE PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK, STORED BREAD RACKS IN REAR PREP. MUST CLEAN. ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE CLEANED.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS THROUGHOUT ENTIRE PREMISES DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. POOLING LIQUID BEHIND WALK-IN FREEZER MUST REMOVE. OPEN CREVICE IN FLOOR BASEBOARD UNDER THE MIDDLE PREP SLICER. MUST SEAL.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
HOLES IN THE WALL AT THE ICE MACHINE. MUST SEAL.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
INADEQUATE/INSUFFICIENT LIGHTING IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE PROPER LIGHTING. NO LIGHT SHIELD IN THE TOGO FOOD CONTAINER ROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
GAS STOVE/OVEN LOCATED IN THE MIDDLE FOOD PREP AREA MUST BE UNDER ADEQUATE VENTILATION OR REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES. LEAK UNDER THE TWO COMPARTMENT SINK INTO A BUS PAN AND REPAIRED WITH ELECTRICAL TAPE. MUST PROPERLY REPAIR. MUST VERIFY PRESENCE OF BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT THE HOSE ATTACHED TO THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, ALL HOSE BIBS AND ICE MACHINE. TWO ATTACHED DRAINAGE LINES AT THE TWO COMPARTMENT PREP SINK MUST BE RE-ROUTED TO A FLOOR DRAIN OR A WATER TIGHT CONTAINER.PLUMBED WATER DISPENSING FAUCET FOUND DRAINING INTO BUCKET. MUST PROPERLY CONNECT DRAIN LINE.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
NO IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE OR AVAILABLE FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS OR PROOF OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
JUN 242015FAILED14 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 24
2015
FAILED
14 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
INADEQUATE HAND WASHING FACILITIES. NO PAPER TOWELS AT BOTH THE MIDDLE AND REAR FOOD PREP AREAS WHERE FOODS WHERE BEING PREPARED IE: SOUP. PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON PREMISES OR PROVIDED DURING THIS INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK FROM A LICENSED PEST CONTROL CO. AND PROVIDE ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. IE: SOUP ON STOVE TOP AT 212F. AND SCRAMBLED EGGS BEING PREPARED PER CUSTOMER ORDER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 9-26-14 NOT CORRECTED. #30-FOUND PREPACKAGED TO GO ITEMS (PASTA SALAD, AND OTHERS) NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY THAT ANY PREPACKAGED FOOD ITEMS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE NAME OF FACILITY, ADDRESS, DATE, INGREDIENTS.#34-FOUND THE FLOOR IN THE REAR PREP TO HAVE MULTIPLE EXPOSED CONCRETE SECTIONS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN. #35- FOUND DUST BUILDUP ON VENT COVERS IN DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FOUND CEILING TILES MISSING ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAVING THE CEILING EXPOSED WITH PEELING PAINT VISIBLE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL CEILING TILES OR REMOVE ALL LOOSE PAINT FROM CEILING AND RESEAL AND MAINTAIN.#37-FOUND NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.#41-INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM BACK PREP AREA, ORGANIZE REMAINING, STORE 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND WALL, AND MAINTAIN TO FACILITATE PROPER CLEANING METHODS AND HELP PREVENT PEST HARBORING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
ALL PRE-PACKAGED BREADS SOLD MUST BE LABELED WITH THE NAME OF FACILITY, ADDRESS, DATE, INGREDIENTS, AND MAJOR ALLERGENS. ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
ALL SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET IN FRONT TWO DOOR, TALL REACH-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
THE FOLLOWING FOUND DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRONT PREP THREE DOOR COOLER, ALL FOOD CARTS IN ALL PREP AREAS, ALL UNUSED COOLERS AND EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR PREP, INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, MIDDLE PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK, STORED BREAD RACKS IN REAR PREP, METAL RACK SHELVING IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, EXTERIOR DOOR OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER,
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS THROUGHOUT ENTIRE PREMISES DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. POOLING LIQUID BEHIND WALK-IN FREEZER MUST REMOVE. OPEN CREVICE IN FLOOR BASEBOARD UNDER THE MIDDLE PREP SLICER. MUST SEAL.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
DIRTY FOOD SPLATTERED WALL AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. HOLES IN THE WALL AT THE ICE MACHINE. MUST SEAL.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
INADEQUATE/INSUFFICIENT LIGHTING IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE PROPER LIGHTING. NO LIGHT SHIELD IN THE TOGO FOOD CONTAINER ROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
GAS STOVE/OVEN LOCATED IN THE MIDDLE FOOD PREP AREA MUST BE UNDER ADEQUATE VENTILATION OR REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES. LEAK UNDER THE TWO COMPARTMENT SINK INTO A BUS PAN AND REPAIRED WITH ELECTRICAL TAPE. MUST PROPERLY REPAIR.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER. NOT INSIDE THE ICE OF THE MACHINE.
ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN THE FOOD-PREP AREA
UNAUTHORIZED PERSONNEL ARE NOT ALLOWED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED CUSTOMER ENTERING THE FOOD PREP AREAS TO USE THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
NO IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE OR AVAILABLE FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS OR PROOF OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
SEP 262014PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
SEP 26
2014
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
FOUND PREPACKED TO GO ITEMS (PASTA SALAD, AND OTHERS) NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY THAT ANY PREPACKAGED FOOD ITEMS MUST BE LABLED WITH THE NAME OF FACILITY, ADDRESS, DATE, INGREDIENTS, AND MAJOR ALLERGENS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FOUND THE FLOOR IN THE REAR PREP TO HAVE MULTIPLE EXPOSED CONCRETE SECTIONS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
FOUND DUST BUILDUP ON VENT COVERS IN DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FOUND CEILING TILES MISSING ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAVING THE CEILING EXPOSED WITH PEELING PAINT VISIBLE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL CEILING TILES OR REMOVE ALL LOOSE PAINT FROM CEILING AND RESEAL AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
FOUND NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILETROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM BACK PREP AREA, ORGANIZE REMAINING, STORE 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND WALL, AND MAINTAIN TO FACILITATE PROPER CLEANING METHODS AND HELP PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
NOV 182013PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
NOV 18
2013
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Foods inside cooler not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Can opener attached to prep table and interior of unused coolers not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize daily.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
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FEB 162011FAILED9 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 16
2011
FAILED
9 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. MUST HAVE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS UP AND OPERATING AT TIME OF INSPECTION
SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW
In food establishments, there shall be adequate sewage and waste water disposal facilities that comply with all the requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago. MUST HAVE GREASE TRAP INSTALLED AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. MUST PROVIDE EXPOSED HANDBOWL FRONT DELI AREA, AND REPAIR HANDSINK LEADING TO REAR PREP AREA
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. MUST RODENT PROOF SIDE DOOR REAR PREP AREA
DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK
All dishwashing machines shall maintain proper water pressure and must be provided with suitable thermometers, chemical test kits, and gauge cocks. MUST PROVIDE A 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LARGE ENOUGH TO EMERGE YOUR LARGEST PIECE OF EQUIPMENT
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. MUST CLEAN ALL INTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS, REMOVE ALL RUST, AND REPAINT/RESEAL ALL EXTERIOR SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT, ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEAN
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 PROVIDE CEILING TILE THROUGH OUT PREMISES, AND REPAIR SOME WALL AREAS OF CHIPPING PAINT
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. MUST PROVIDE A MOP SINK ON SITE, AT TIME OF INSPECTION
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 REMOVE ALL CLUTTER FRONT AREA OF STORE, CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE
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