Ace Bakery

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Found lights in rear prep area where stove is located without shield. Instructed manager to provide.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Found continued non- compliance from inspection report# 2545628 conducted on dec 15, 2021. The following previous core violations were not corrected: observed a few employee's without the food handler certificates/training as required. Instructed to provide and maintain current. Instructed manager to comply. Priority foundation violation. 7-42-090. Citation issued.

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: Instructed manager to label all bulk storage container with the products name.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean all prep station, counter tops, storage shelving, exterior of bulk storage containers, interior of all coolers and freezer to remove debris and spills.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Floors need detail cleaning trought out to remove spill and debris.

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: Observed no food labels on pre-packaged baked goods for retail sale, instructed to provide common name, name and addres of establishment etc. Labeling sheet given 6/14/2019.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the rear baking area ceiling vent covers are dusty, , instructed to remove the dust. Also clean or replace ceiling tiles.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed missing light shield over the rear oven, instructed to provide.

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: Observed no food lables on the pre-packaged baked goods, instructed to provide common name, name and address of establishment etc. Labeling sheet given.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed wiping clothes improperly stored on the prep tables, instructed to properly store in sanitizing solutions when not in use.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the exterior of the iceing containers, not clean, instructed to clean. Also clean the interior/exterior of the proofer.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the interior of the microwave not clean, instructed to clean and sanitize.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the #10 can opener not clean,instructed to clean and sanitize.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the floor in the rear baking area not clean, instructed to clean.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the rear baking area ceiling vent covers are dusty, instructed to remove the dust. Also clean or replace ceiling tiles.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed missing light shield over the rear oven, instructed to provide.

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

Inspector’s note: Must label all prepackaged foods with name and address of establishment, common name and list of ingredients.

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

Inspector’s note: Detail clean the interior of the microwaves, food storage containers, storage shelves and interior of the 3 door freezer near the exit door.

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

Inspector’s note: Detail clean the ventilation hood above the deep fryer. Clean or replace the discolored ceiling tiles in the rear food prep area. Clean the dust from the ceiling tiles in the rear food prep area.

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

Inspector’s note: Must provide additional lighting in the storage room adjacent to the garage.

* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector’s note: OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATES POSTED AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012a

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

Inspector’s note: Observed previous minors not corrected from report # 1575881 dated 9/22/2015, correct by date 12/22/2015. Violations are #32 replace or seal loose gaskets on 3 door cooler in middle prep area. #35 replace stained and missing ceiling tiles in prep area, clean walls and ceiling vents in prep area. #36 replace missing lioght shields in prep area and front display case, and #38 repair ventilation fans in restrooms. Serious violation 7-42-090.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the following not clean interior of middle 3 door cooler, 2 tier cart, rear table storage shelf next to floor mixer,and microwave. Rear flour storage shelf off garage. Clean walk-in cooler storage shelves. Also clean and sanitize #10 can opener, and middle prep tables.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the floor in the middle prep area not clean, instructed to clean.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed ceiling light shields not clean middle prep area, and in rear employee restroom, instructed to clean.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the front p-trap leaking on the 2 compartment sink, instructed to repair.

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

Inspector’s note: Replace or seal loose gaskets on 3-door cooler in middle prep area.

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

Inspector’s note: Remove excess water on floor in basement under grease traps.

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

Inspector’s note: Replace stained and missing ceiling tiles in prep areas. Clean walls and ceiling vents in prep area.

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

Inspector’s note: Replace missing light shields in prep areas and front display case.

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

Inspector’s note: Repair ventilation fans in washrooms.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Replace missing thermometers in 3-door reach-in cooler and front display coolers.

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

Inspector’s note: Store mop heads upright to prevent insect breeding. Elevate all stock off floor in walk-in cooler and storage areas.

Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

Inspector’s note: All food handlers must wear hair restraints.

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

Inspector’s note: Need to remove rusty storage shelves in rear.

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

Inspector’s note: Need to clean front walk-in cooler storage shelves, flour storage shelves, bulk containers ,rear stove/oven interior, and exterior of 3 door freezer. Need to clean and sanitize in place mixers.

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

Inspector’s note: Need to clean floor under flour storage rear storage.

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

Inspector’s note: Need to clean ceiling light shields.also clead dusty ceiling vents.

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

Inspector’s note: Need to replace missing light shields in rear baking area.

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

Inspector’s note: The front door pest strip lets in some light, adjust the pest strip at the bottom of the door.

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

Inspector’s note: The tile baseboard behind the stove has come off of the wall, reattach the tile. The floors are dirty under and behind the equipment, clean the floors from corner to corner.

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

Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings of the rear bakery are stained brown and in the basement are water damaged, clean the walls and ceilings from top to bottom.

Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

Inspector’s note: The walk in cooler has open product (pie slices) stored on and above shelves that are covered with mold; wash, rinse and sanitize the entire walk in cooler interior and shelving.

Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated

Inspector’s note: The bakery grease trap located in the basement is leaking all over the floor, repair the grease trap so waste water is contained and drains properly.

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

Inspector’s note: The front door pest strip lets in some light, adjust the pest strip at the bottom of the door.

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

Inspector’s note: The proof box, dough mixer, cooler handles, rolling pins and sink handles and full of dough buildup, clean all food equipment until all food deposits are removed throughout the preparation area.

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

Inspector’s note: The tile baseboard behind the stove has come off of the wall, reattach the tile. The floors are dirty under and behind the equipment, clean the floors from corner to corner.

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

Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings of the rear bakery are stained brown and in the basement are water damaged, clean the walls and ceilings from top to bottom.

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

Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. THE BAKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAME.

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

Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. THE FLOORS IN THE BACK AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTD. TO CLEAN SAME.

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

Inspector’s note: 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. CLEAN ALL THE VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES HAS DUST BULDUP.

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

Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF REACH-IN COOLERS WHERE NEEDED.

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

Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN FLOORS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.

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

Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. REMOVE DUST FROM VENTILATION FANS IN WASHROOMS ON CEILING.