FEB 14
2025
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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ZYMI BAKERY INC.
YOUR CALL. 53/100
5806-5808 N MILWAUKEE AVE · FOREST GLEN, CHICAGO
Last inspected February 14, 2025 · passed
3 of 6 inspections passed, 2 failed, 1 passed with conditions. 4 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
6
3 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
23
includes 4 critical
RECORDS COVER
3 YEARS
since Dec 2021
INSPECTION HISTORY
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.
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 22024PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 2
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-205.15: NOTED LEAKAGE AT THE BOTTOM PIPE UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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 252024FAILED6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 25
2024
FAILED
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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)
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.
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.
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.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
NOTED LEAKAGE AT THE BOTTOM PIPE UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE ESPECIALLY AT THE AREAS WITH MICE DROPPINGS.
MAR 242023PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAR 24
2023
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ESPRESSO MACHINE.MUST PROVIDE WHERE IT CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
FOUND FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO FOOD HANDLING CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE.
JAN 72022PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JAN 7
2022
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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.
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 272021FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 27
2021
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST RESTORE HOT WATER TO A MINIMUM OF 110F.
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.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
FOUND PADDLES STORED ON FLOOR NEXT TO OVENS. MUST STORE ITEMS ELEVATED OFF FLOOR.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
NO CHLORINE TEST KIT. MUST PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR SANITIZER USED.
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.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
ACCUMULATED DEBRIS IN MOTOR HOUSING OF ROTATING BREAD OVEN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
UNUSED DISPLAY COOLER IN REAR OF PREMISES. MUST REMOVE FROM PROPERTY.
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