Zymi Bakery Inc

Chicago Health Dept

5806-5808 N MILWAUKEE AVE · FOREST GLEN, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2025.

6 inspections on record since 2021 · Last inspected Feb 2025.

Last inspected Feb 2025. Records may not reflect current conditions.

The numbers

INSPECTIONS
6
VIOLATIONS
23
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
FEB 2025

Inspection history

FEB 14
2025
PASS 2 violations
Minor Chemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BREAD SOLD TO GO WITHOUT PROPER LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL ITEMS SOLD TO GO WITH TRACE BACK INFORMATION AND INGREDIENTS.

Minor Other
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED 1 EMPLOYEE (DISHWASHER) WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

FEB 2
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL
Minor Food Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-305.11: **C** Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP, STORAGE AND WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.

Minor Sanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-501.11: NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER ON THE FLOOR AND SHELVES (NONE ON FOOD). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE CONDENSATION UNITS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15: NOTED LEAKAGE AT THE BOTTOM PIPE UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Employee Hygiene
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

NOTED WASTE WATER BACKING UP ON THE FLOOR DRAIN AT THE FRONT PREP AREA WHEN WATER IS OPENED FROM THE HAND WASH AND PREP SINKS. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED PLUMBING COMPANY FOR MAINTENANCE. PRIOIRITY VIOLATION#7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

JAN 25
2024
FAIL 6 violations 2 CRITICAL
Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

NOTED OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG WALL AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT AT THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND HAVE PREMISES TREATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A)

Minor Food Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP, STORAGE AND WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.

Minor Sanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS FOOD STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.

Minor Sanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER ON THE FLOOR AND SHELVES (NONE ON FOOD). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE CONDENSATION UNITS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NOTED LEAKAGE AT THE BOTTOM PIPE UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Pest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE ESPECIALLY AT THE AREAS WITH MICE DROPPINGS.

MAR 24
2023
PASS 2 violations
Minor Plumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ESPRESSO MACHINE.MUST PROVIDE WHERE IT CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.

Minor Documentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOUND FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO FOOD HANDLING CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE.

JAN 7
2022
PASS 2 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

WOOD AND WOOD WICKER BASKETS ON SHELF FOR RAISING DOUGH. BASKETS ARE STAINED AND SOME HAVE SPLINTERS AND ARE NOT SMOOTH. MAY NOT USE WOOD OR WOOD WICKER FOR FOOD CONTACT. MUST REMOVE BASKETS.

Serious Sanitation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OVER-SIZED EQUIPMENT ON SITE, MIXING BOWLS. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURES ON HOW EQUIPMENT WILL BE WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED.

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DEC 27
2021
FAIL 7 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Employee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST RESTORE HOT WATER TO A MINIMUM OF 110F.

Minor Food Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

WALK-IN COOLER TEMPERATURE RANGES FROM 43.7 TO 46.0F. UNIT MUST BE ABLE TO MAINTAIN TCS FOODS AT 41.0F OR LESS.

Minor Sanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

FOUND PADDLES STORED ON FLOOR NEXT TO OVENS. MUST STORE ITEMS ELEVATED OFF FLOOR.

Serious Sanitation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

NO CHLORINE TEST KIT. MUST PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR SANITIZER USED.

Serious Sanitation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OVER-SIZED EQUIPMENT ON SITE, MIXING BOWLS. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURES ON HOW EQUIPMENT WILL BE WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED.

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

ACCUMULATED DEBRIS IN MOTOR HOUSING OF ROTATING BREAD OVEN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

UNUSED DISPLAY COOLER IN REAR OF PREMISES. MUST REMOVE FROM PROPERTY.

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