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Tel-Aviv Bakery

2944 W Devon Ave, Chicago, IL 60659

Bakery ZIP 60659 Risk 2 (Medium)

Out of business · as of Dec 19, 2025

Tel-Aviv Bakery was last inspected on December 19, 2025 with a result of “Out of Business”. Inspectors found no violations.

Latest inspection

December 19, 2025 · Canvass

Closed

Result: Out of Business

No violations

The inspector found this business closed.

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

Inspection history

20 inspections on record

  1. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    3 critical10 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no written employee health policy on site. Instructed facility to establish an appropriate employee health policy and maintain with verifiable signed copies on site for all food employees in acknowledgment of reporting agreement. Priority foundation violation #7-38-010. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no written procedures or supplies for responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. Supplies must include adequate sanitizer that eliminates norovirus. Instructed facility to provide clean up policy and supplies to properly handle bodily fluid spills on site. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Observed multiple live rat sigthing/activity during inspection. Note 1 live rat on premises on proofer. Also observed rat also run under standing mixer. Instructed to consult pest control as additional services are needed to minimize or eliminate activity prior to re-inspection. Evidence of rodent activity on the premises. Also noted approximately 50 rat droppings on the floor in corner near two compartment sink, near proofer, in rear storage area near walk in cooler, in rear storage area on floors in corners, under three-compartment sink. Management instructed to clean and remove all rodent droppings from all affected areas. Additional pest control service is needed to eliminate the pest activity. Priority violation #7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Noted 2 hanging fly traps hanging directly above sugar and salt containers and ovens in prep area. Informed insect control devices shall be installed so that the devices are not lopcated over a food preparation area. Must relocate existing fly trap devices in direct violation of this rule.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food containers stored on the floor trhoughout prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to properly store and protect food items from contamination while stored by elevating at least six inches from the floor on raised shelving units.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food items stored in main prep area uncovered. Instructed to provide food grade lids and/or coverings when storing all food items to prevent contamination and maintain at all times.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Observed torn door gasket inside of the walk-in cooler. Instructed to replace and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Observed raw wood floors, shelves, surfaces throughout main prep area. Instructed to seal or paint to provide a smooth and easily cleanable surface.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed facility without a chemical test kit for sanitizer or for manual warewashing area. Informed person in charge a test kit that accurately measures the concentration in mg/l of sanitizing solution must be provided. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed build-up of food debris, flour, dough, etc on cooking equipment, walls, surrounding floors and shelving units in the kitchen/prep areas. Instructed to degrease, clean and sanitize.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed outside dumpster with lids not closed due to trash overflowing. Instructed to correct and maintain to ensure tight fitting lids. Priority foundation violation #7-38-020(b). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food debris and spills on the floors and surfaces throughout the facility. Instructed to detail clean under all shelving units, interior of prep dish area, around dish machine, prep tables and all cooking equipment to remove spills, food debris, dirt buildup and/or grease. Instructed to increase cleaning frequency and maintain at all times.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the ceiling in the food prep/storage areas with large holes and exposed pipes in poor repair. Must repair with a non-absorbent, non-corrosive, smooth, easily cleanable surface.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed facility food handlers preparing and handling time and temperature control for safety(tcs) foods without original city of chicago food service manager and certificate on site. Informed person in charge city of chicago original food service certificate must remain posted on site and certified manager on site during tcs food prep, cooking, serving and operating hours. Priority foundation violation #7-38-012. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no proof of training for all food handlers. Instructed to provide and maintain records at all times.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  2. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no grease trap at 3 compartment sink located in rear dishwashing area. Instructed to install and maintain.

      Official wording (code 52)

      Sewage & waste water properly disposed

  3. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical5 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing signage at exposed hand sink located in front customer service area. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no internal thermometer in cooler located in front customer service area. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 5 live roaches in proofing box and rodent droppings in the following areas: observed approximately 5 rodent droppings in rear storage area underneath lockers, 10 rodent droppings in rear storage area underneath canned goods, and approximately 15 rodent droppings in corner behind bagel kettle. Instructed to clean, receive additional pest control service, and maintain facility free of pests. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no sink stoppers at 3 compartment sink in rear dishwashing area. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no grease trap at 3 compartment sink located in rear dishwashing area. Instructed to install and maintain.

      Official wording (code 52)

      Sewage & waste water properly disposed

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed small gap next to exterior door leading to alley. Instructed to seal and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no certified manager on site at time of inspection. Instructed to maintain am employee holding a city of chicago foodservice manager certificate on site at all times while open and operating. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  4. Conditional

    Recent Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    3 critical8 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no employees health policy.must provide and maintain.(priority foundation-7-38.010-no citation issued)

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no clean-up of vomiting and diarrhea procedure and clean-up kit on premises during inspection. Instructed to have said procedure along with required equipment for clean-up. Priority foundation violation. No citation issued. 7-38-005

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Baking equipment observed with significant amount of left over and burn food debris.must clean all baking dishes at least every 24 hours

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Must provide proper internal thermometers for all cooling and cold holding units

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: Must cover and protect all non tcs food food stored in cooling units

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Must repair door opener and replace door gasket on door to rear walk in freezer

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean food debris build up from fryer cabinet,wheel bases of all equipment.must clean dust build up from glass shelving units in bar area.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Must provide at least one service sink or one curbed cleaning facility equipped with floor drain for cleaning of mops or similar wet floor cleaning tools and disposal of mop water and similar liquid waste.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: Must provide covered toilet room receptacle for sanitary napkins in employees bathroom

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must repair damaged and piling ceiling over baking equipment,food preparation area ,rear storage

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Must repair all non working and burned light bulbs

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

      Inspector’s note: No city of chicago certified food manager on site during the inspection while the foods (bakery products and breads) has been prepared and served. Instructed a city of chicago certified food manager must be on site at all times foods are being prepared and served. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.citation issued.priority foundation certification.7-38-012 citation issued

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no food handler's training certification from employee. Instructed that all employee's must comply with food handler's training in accordance with the food handling regulation enforcement act.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  5. Conditional

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    3 critical8 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no employees health policy.must provide and maintain.(priority foundation-7-38.010-no citation issued)

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no clean-up of vomiting and diarrhea procedure and clean-up kit on premises during inspection. Instructed to have said procedure along with required equipment for clean-up. Priority foundation violation. No citation issued. 7-38-005

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Baking equipment observed with significant amount of left over and burn food debris.must clean all baking dishes at least every 24 hours

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Must provide proper internal thermometers for all cooling and cold holding units

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: Must cover and protect all non tcs food food stored in cooling units

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Must repair door opener and replace door gasket on door to rear walk in freezer

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean food debris build up from fryer cabinet,wheel bases of all equipment.must clean dust build up from glass shelving units in bar area.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Must provide at least one service sink or one curbed cleaning facility equipped with floor drain for cleaning of mops or similar wet floor cleaning tools and disposal of mop water and similar liquid waste.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: Must provide covered toilet room receptacle for sanitary napkins in employees bathroom

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must repair damaged and piling ceiling over baking equipment,food preparation area ,rear storage

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Must repair all non working and burned light bulb

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

      Inspector’s note: No city of chicago certified food manager on site during the inspection while the foods (bakery products and breads) has been prepared and served. Instructed a city of chicago certified food manager must be on site at all times foods are being prepared and served. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.citation issued.priority foundation certification.7-38-012 citation issued

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no food handler's training certification from employee. Instructed that all employee's must comply with food handler's training in accordance with the food handling regulation enforcement act.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  6. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    3 critical9 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no employees health policy.must provide and maintain.(priority foundation-7-38.010-no citation issued)

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no clean-up of vomiting and diarrhea procedure and clean-up kit on premises during inspection. Instructed to have said procedure along with required equipment for clean-up. Priority foundation violation. No citation issued. 7-38-005

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Baking equipment observed with significant amount of left over and burn food debris.must clean all baking dishes at least every 24 hours

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Must provide proper internal thermometers for all cooling and cold holding units

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: Must cover and protect all non tcs food food stored in cooling units

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Must repair door opener and replace door gasket on door to rear walk in freezer

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean food debris build up from fryer cabinet,wheel bases of all equipment.must clean dust build up from glass shelving units in bar area.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Must provide at least one service sink or one curbed cleaning facility equipped with floor drain for cleaning of mops or similar wet floor cleaning tools and disposal of mop water and similar liquid waste.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: Must provide covered toilet room receptacle for sanitary napkins in employees bathroom

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: OBSERVED THAT OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER IS OPENED DUE TO BROKEN LID.PRIORITY FOUNDATION . 7-38-020 (b) CITATION ISSUED

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must repair damaged and piling ceiling over baking equipment,food preparation area ,rear storage

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Must repair all non working and burned light bulbs

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

      Inspector’s note: No city of chicago certified food manager on site during the inspection while the foods (bakery products and breads) has been prepared and served. Instructed a city of chicago certified food manager must be on site at all times foods are being prepared and served. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.citation issued.priority foundation certification.7-38-012 citation issued

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no food handler's training certification from employee. Instructed that all employee's must comply with food handler's training in accordance with the food handling regulation enforcement act.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  7. Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Noted dirty shelves inside walk in coolers with food debris and particles. Instructed to clean and maintain.noted grease accumulation and dirt inside electrical unit of deep fry at the rear. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Noted no hand wash sink by the 3 compartment area/dish washing area. Instructed to install a hand wash sink.

  8. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    8 general Show violations
    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

      Inspector’s note: Noted over 10 rat droppings at rear dry storage, along wall base of prep area and at the dry storage by the bathroom area... Also noted over 10 mice droppings inside walk in cooler by the exit door. Instructed to clean and sanitize affected areas. Recommended to consult with pest control company. Serious violation #7-38-020

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

      Inspector’s note: All prepackaged items need to have labels with name of product, ingresients of product, and name and address of facility

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Noted dirty shelves inside walk in coolers with food debris and particles. Instructed to clean and maintain....noted food items stored on the floor inside walk in cooler. Instructed to elevate all food items 6" off the floor and 6" away from the wall to prevent hiding places for pest...noted grease accumulation and dirt inside electrical unit of deep fry at the rear. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean all baking equipment (racks, pans, trays etc) and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean floors through out premises especially along wall base and underneath equipment. Must also clean and sanitize affected areas with rat and mice droppings....noted multiples holes and opening along wall base and ceiling by the walk in freezer and cooler near the exit door and at the dry storage area by the bathroom. Must repair and seal all holes and openings to prevent hiding places for pest.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Noted slow water drain at the exposed hand wash sink by the 2 compartment sink...noted slow water drain at the same. Instructed to repair and maintain.....noted no hand wash sink by the 3 compartment area/dish washing area. Instructed to install a hand wash sink.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Any old racks that are not being used must be removed from premises. Observed lot of pots and pans that manager stated are no longer in use. Get rid of any old items that are no longer in use to rpevent clutter and rodent and insect harborage. All items to be stored must be stored clean.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food handler requirements met

      Inspector’s note: Additional idph food handler information provided.

  9. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

      Inspector’s note: All prepackaged items need to have labels with name of product, ingresients of product, and name and address of facility.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Observed baking racks stored in alley on east side of building. Any baking racks used for food service must be stored in a protected area out of the elements and away from any contamination. Any old racks that are not being used must be removed from premises. Observed laot of pots and pans that manager stated are no longer in use. Get rid of any old items that are no longer in use to rpevent clutter and rodent and insect harborage. All items to be stored must be stored clean.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food handler requirements met

      Inspector’s note: Additional idph food handler information provided.

  10. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    10 general Show violations
    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

      Inspector’s note: Observed over 20 rat droppings in southwest corner in storage room containing chemicals and bags for food storage. Must clean all droppings and clean and sanitize affected areas. Observed 5 rat droppings on west wall inside bakery in corners behind standing mixers. Must clean and sanitize all affected areas. Observed mice droppings on storage shelves in room near staff bathroom. Clean and sanitize all affected areas. Observed live mouse in rear storage room containing fryer and walk in freezer. Observed west exit door in between walk in freezer and walk in refrigertor with 1/4 inch gap at bottom left corner. Observed door sweep on both storage rooms off of rear parking lot in disrepair with over 2 inch pieces of door sweep missing. Must replace door sweeps and maintain. All door sweeps must be fully intact and maintained at all times to deter mice and rats from entering at all times. Obs

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

      Inspector’s note: All prepackaged items need to have labels with name of product, ingresients of product, and name and address of facility.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Observed table with small standing mixer with peeling paint. Restore surface to a smooth easily cleanable surface and maitnain. Observed handle to walk in freezer in rear storage room across from donut fryer broken. Replace handle. Observed ice accumualtion on fan guards of same walk in freezer. Defrost and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Observed all shelved and inside all drawers and cabinets need to be cleaned and sanitized. Observed racks in walk in refrigerator need to be cleaned in detail and maintained. Observed walk in refrigerator on west side of building with fan guards with heavy dust accumulation. Clean and maintain. Observed light sheild of walk in freezer located on west side of building unclean. Clean and maintain. Observed stacks pots and pans need to be cleaned in detail.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Observed floors unclean along walls and in corners. Observed floors behind donut fryer in rear storage room unclean with grease accumulation. Observed floors of walk in cooler unclean.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Observed exhaust fans in employee washroom with heavy dust accumulation. Clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Observed no sink stoppers for 3 compartment sink. Must provide sink stoppers in order to preoply wash rinse and sanitize pots pans and utensils.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Linen: clean and soiled properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Observed soiled linen stacked in pile on floor in between walk in freezer and walk in refrigerator on west side of building. Must have all dirty linen stored properly in bag.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Observed baking racks stored in alley on east side of building. Any baking racks used for food service must be stored in a protected area out of the elements and away from any contamination. Any old racks that are not being used must be removed from premises. Observed laot of pots and pans that manager stated are no longer in use. Get rid of any old items that are no longer in use to rpevent clutter and rodent and insect harborage. All items to be stored must be stored clean.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food handler requirements met

      Inspector’s note: Additional idph food handler information provided.

  11. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Above violation still remaining(Walls that had peeling paint by display counter, shall be repaired/sealed, walls that had peeling paint, gaps in rear kitchen areas shall be repaired/sealed).

  12. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    5 general Show violations
    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

      Inspector’s note: Found observed rear exit door, and side entrance doors not rodent proofed, doors had 1/2 inch, 1nd 1/4 inch gaps on bottoms, sides of doors, Citation issued 7-38-020. Serious violation.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/sealed.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), non food contact surfaces of mixers not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Floors under shelving/racks in walk in coolers, floors under heavy equipment, 3 compartment sink not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: walls that had peeling paint by display counter, shall be repaired/sealed, walls that had peeling paint, gaps in rear kitchen areas shall be repaired/sealed.

  13. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Must replace missing interior lining cover at the cooler door located on the right hand side on the east side of the kitchen area located between a freezer and another cooler.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Must detail clean and sanitize interior bottom shelves in all front customer pastry and cookie cases, all coolers and refrigerators to remove crumbs and food debri.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Must detail clean all floor drains on premises. Also must detail clean and sanitize all floors throughout entire premises and under all heavy equipment to remove encrusted food debri and grime.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Must remove peeling paint in the rear ceiling above the large ovens. Also at same area must remove accumulated encrusted dust debri at same and at exhaust fan above same area.

  14. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    8 general Show violations
    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

      Inspector’s note: During inspection observed more than 80 small flies on premises on walls and ceiling in the front customer service area and in the rear kitchen prep area. Above stated areas must be clean and sanitized. Recommended additional pest control service. Serious citation issued.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Must repair/replace missing walk-in cooler door handle at cooler in the most rear portion of the kitchen.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Must replace missing interior lining cover at the cooler door located on the right hand side on the east side of the kitchen area located between a freezer and another cooler.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Must detail clean and sanitize exterior doors of all reach-in coolers to remove food stains.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Must detail clean and sanitize interior bottom shelves in all front customer pastry and cookie cases, all coolers and refrigerators to remove crumbs and food debri.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Must clean, sanitize repaint/and/or replace white shelving rack located inside the walk-in cooler next to west side exit door. All racks are encrusted with food debri and rust.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Must detail clean all floor drains on premises. Also must detail clean and sanitize all floors throughout entire premises and under all heavy equipment to remove encrusted food debri and grime.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Must remove peeling paint in the rear ceiling above the large ovens. Also at same area must remove accumulated encrusted dust debri at same and at exhaust fan above same area.

  15. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Observed one burner unit not under the hood/ventilation instructed to provide ventilation or remove unit from premises.

  16. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    5 general Show violations
    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

      Inspector’s note: Previous minor violation not corrected from 3-12-12, report#679607 #35-missing 2 doors on the display shelf in the front area. Must provide. Must repair and maintain. Must clean in detail all the ceiling throughout the prep area and maintain. Serious violation:7-42-090

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: No splash guard installed between the exposed hand sink and metal racks used to store food,by the two compartment sinks. Instructed to install, surface must be smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent material. Observed one burner unit not under the hood/ventilation instructed to provide ventilation or remove from premises unit.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Remove food debris and dust build-up on metal shelves throughout the premises, and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Holes on wood floor under the reach-in cooler at east side of wall,instructed to seal.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Seal hole on wall under the exposed hand sink,south-east corner.repair broken ceiling at furnace area and above froof and ovens units.

  17. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Missing 2 doors on the display shelf in the front area. Must provide. Damaged ceiling above the middle prep table. Must repair and maintain. Must clean in detail all the ceiling throughout the prep area and maintain.

  18. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    5 general Show violations
    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

      Inspector’s note: Previous minor violations not corrected from report #353280 dated 3/9/11. #30-bulk containers with oats, sesame seeds, corn meal,etc needs a label(name of the product). Must clean the following: all exterior part of all bulk containers; exterior of the deep fryer; all stove; all lids of the jelly fillings; and all the handle of the mixer machine and maintain.#35- walls inside the storage room, needs detail cleaning, remove chipped paint and repaint. Ceiling vent cover in the washroom needs detail cleaning(with dust accumulated).#36 no light shield on the light bulb on the walk in cooler. Must provide.#38- ventilation not working inside the washroom. Must repair and maintain. Citation issued serious 7-42-090.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Missing 3 drain stopper for the 3 compartment sink and 2 compartment sink,(noted all drain stopper was missing). Must provide.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Must clean in detail the bottom and underneath all prep tables, all the top shelvings of the prep tables and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Damaged floor tiles inside the washroom. Must repair. Missing part of the baseboard(black molding)inside the washroom. Must repair.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Missing 2 doors on the display shelve in the front area. Must provide. Damaged ceiling above the middle prep table. Must repair and maintain. Must clean in detail all the ceiling throughout the prep area and maintain. Ventilation cover inside the washroom wih dust built up. Must clean in detail and maintain. X2(2 door reach in cooler) fan cover with heavy dust built up. Instructed to clean and maintain.

  19. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    6 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

      Inspector’s note: All packaged bread and pastries must have a label, name of the company, tel.no. Product name. All bulk container with oats, sesame seeds, poppy seed, corn meal, needs a label.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Must clean the following: all the exterior of all bulk containers, exterior of the deep fryer, all the wire racks inside the walk in cooler, all the light shield in the prep area, exterior of the one stove, all lids of the jelly fillings, and all the handle of the mixer machine and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Floors inside the storage room,floor throughout the prep area under the prep tables, floor inside the office needs detail cleaning especially along the wall base and all corner.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Walls inside the storage room needs detail cleaning. Walls by the 2 compt sink with chipped paint. Must remove chipped paint and repaint. Ceiling vent in the washroom needs detail cleaning with dust accumulated.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Must provide light shield on all light bulb in the display cabinet with bread and pastries)in the store.( no light shield noted).also no light shield on the light bulb by the walk in cooler.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Ventilation not working in the washroom. Instructed to repair and maintain. Slow draining of the exposed hand sink. Instructed to repair and maintain.

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 11 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.