DEC 30
2024
PASSED
0 violationsSANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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WIKLANSKI'S BAKERY.
BEAT. 29/100
6006 W BELMONT AVE · PORTAGE PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected December 30, 2024 · passed
Failed 4 of 14 inspections. 9 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
14
7 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
60
includes 9 critical
RECORDS COVER
12 YEARS
since Nov 2012
INSPECTION HISTORY
DEC 242024FAILED1 violationDETAILS
DEC 24
2024
FAILED
1 violationDETAILS
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
8-404.13 PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM 12/17/2024 INSPECTION, REPORT #2609257 NOT CORRECTED: #10 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. MUST INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK IN SAID AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO CONVENIENTLY WASH HANDS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED. SEE COMMENTS.
DEC 172024FAILED2 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 17
2024
FAILED
2 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. MUST INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK IN SAID AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO CONVENIENTLY WASH HANDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). SEE ABOVE FOR CITATION. EMPLOYEE PROVIDED SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT HAND SINK DURING INSPECTION.
NOV 172023PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 17
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO PERSON ON SITE WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A PERSON WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM PREMISES. OBSERVED LARGE STACKS OF FOOD TRAYS AND RACKS STORED OUTSIDE BY REAR DOOR.
OCT 252021PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OCT 25
2021
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
4-603.15--OBSERVED LARGE MIXERS IN REAR PREP AREA UNABLE TO BE SUBMERGED IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WRITTEN WASHING PROCEDURES AND MAINTAIN.
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OCT 182021FAILED9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 18
2021
FAILED
9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILING IN THE FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREP AREAS AND IN WASHROOM.ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDED HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED LARGE MIXERS IN REAR PREP AREA UNABLE TO BE SUBMERGED IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WRITTEN WASHING PROCEDURES AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING SURFACES AND TABLES THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREAS INCLUDING THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE OVENS,PREP TABLES AND LEGS OF EQUIPMENTS,COOLERS INSIDE AND OUT,FOOD STORAGE SHELVES,ROLLING UTILITY BAKING CARTS,MANUAL CAN OPENER AND HOUSING ATTACHED ETC.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT WASHROOM DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE TO WASHROOM DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES.MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2382606 DATED:07/06/2020 #37--INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS/BINS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME(FLOUR, SUGAR, SALT ETC). Oct 6, 2020 #47--INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF STORAGE CONTAINERS/BINS IN REAR PREP/BAKING AREA. Oct 6, 2020 #54--INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA/BEHIND BUILDING TO PREVENT PEST HABORAGE. Oct 6, 2020 #55--INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH DUST AND FLOUR ACCUMULATION ABOVE REAR PREP/BAKING AREA. Oct 6, 2020 #55--INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REORGANIZE REAR MOP CLOSET. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORE 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING. Oct 6, 2020 #56--INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BROKEN MECHANICAL VENTILATION INSIDE REAR EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. Oct 6, 2020 INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT ALL NOTED VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN BY 10/25/2021. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.
JUL 62020PASS W/ CONDITIONS13 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 6
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
13 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND SINK (FRONT/REAR PREP/WASHROOM).
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS INSIDE COOLERS. MUST IDENTIFY PRODUCT SHELF LIFE OR "CONSUME BY" DATING (7 DAYS FROM PREPARATION DATE). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS/BINS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME(FLOUR, SUGAR, SALT ETC).
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN CONTAINER INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF STORAGE CONTAINERS/BINS IN REAR PREP/BAKING AREA.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE MUST BE COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LID/COVER.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA/BEHIND BUILDING TO PREVENT PEST HABORAGE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH DUST AND FLOUR ACCUMULATION ABOVE REAR PREP/BAKING AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REORGANIZE REAR MOP CLOSET. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORE 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BROKEN MECHANICAL VENTILATION INSIDE REAR EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
APR 112018PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
APR 11
2018
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVING LINERS IN WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO SEAL RAW WOOD TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE FINISH.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED BAKING RACKS AND PANS DIRTY AND WITH BAKED ON GREASE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FAN GUARDS IN WALK IN COOLER DUSTY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED PAINT PEELING AT WALL ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REFINISH WALL ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
OBSERVED LIGHTS BURNT OUT AT THE REAR OF THE BAKER PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE LIGHT BULBS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED NO GREASE TRAP AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AT FRONT PART OF FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL A GREASE TRAP AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED CORROSION OF HOT LINE HOOD OVER FRYER AT REAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR HOOD.
JUN 302016PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violationsDETAILS
JUN 30
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violationsDETAILS
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS ORDER ISSUED, DATED 12/02/2015, REPORT #1589091, VIOLATION LISTED BELOW: 45 NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. SERIOUS CITATION: 7-42-090
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS NOT CLEAN REAR PREP AREA, ENTIRE SURFACES, UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TI CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN DAILY,
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALL IN WALK-IN COOLER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
CLUTTER IN MOP SINK STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY CLUTTER CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE,
DEC 22015PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
DEC 2
2015
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED UNVENTED COOKING EQUIPMENT (1 BURNER GAS STOVE). INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE UNDER THE HOOD OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
NOV 242015FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 24
2015
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
FOUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT CLEAN WITH OVERFLOWING GARBAGE AND WITH BROKEN LID/COVER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AND MUST REPLACE LID. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN CONTAINER INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED UNVENTED COOKING EQUIPMENT (1 BURNER GAS STOVE). INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE UNDER THE HOOD OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES.---------INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER).
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE 2 WALK-IN COOLERS.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
CLEANING EQUIPMENT (MOPS AND BROOMS) MUST BE STORED PROPERLY OFF THE FLOOR.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
AUG 62014PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
AUG 6
2014
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Found some food items not properly dated in walk in freezer, and in reach in cooler, must properly date food items in walk in freezer, and in reach in cooler.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Caulk around 3 compartment sink in state of disrepair/missing, shall be repaired/provided.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need cleaning, prep table lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), rear storage shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors under prep tables, rear storage shelving, and behind oven not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Walls that had holes, gaps in rear kitchen area, and by office area shall be repaired/sealed.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Second 3 compartment sink faucet, leaking at neck, shall be repaired/replaced.
AUG 202013PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
AUG 20
2013
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Found food items not properly dated/labeled in walk in coolers, reach in freezer, must date and label food items in walk in coolers, and reach in freezer.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Front cabinet shelving not clean, needs cleaning.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, and 3 compartment sink not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Ceiling in kitchen prep area had peeling paint above ovens, walk in cooler, shall be repaired/sealed. Damaged ceiling tile in prep area, shall be replaced/repaired.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Exhaust vents(ventilation) in walk in coolers, coolers and prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning.
NOV 212012PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
NOV 21
2012
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT METAL RACKS WITH RUST BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND INSIDE REACH-IN FREEZER OR REPLACE.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD END CAPS ABOVE PREP AREA.--------MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD WITH END CAPS INSIDE DISPLAY CASE AND DISPLAY COOLER IN FRONT SERVICE AREA.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
TOILET ROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF- CLOSING DEVICE.
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