Isabella's Bakery

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

Inspector’s note: Observed torn gaskets on the inside of two door reach-in cooler. Instructed to repair and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to properly label (unreadable) food storage containers identifie with common name (flour, sugar, salt etc).

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain interior surfaces with mold like build-up and vent with dust accumulation inside 2 door reach in cooler (next to the handsink)

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to replace water stained ceiling tiles above kitchen hood in rear prep/cooking area.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain floors along the walls and in all corners in rear storage area.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed multiple damaged ceiling tiles in the rear preparation area. Instructed the person in charge to repair damaged ceiling tiles and maintain them.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed some dirt on the floor underneath three compartment sink in the rear preparation area. Instructed the person in charge to detail clean floors and maintain them.

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

Inspector’s note: Pan without a scoop handle used as a scoop for sugar. Facility must provide a scoop with a handle.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Wall on left side of 3 compartment sink is no longer smooth and easily cleanable. Facility must provide a smooth and easily cleanable surface.

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

Inspector’s note: 6-202.15 broken mesh at screen door at side door,replace to minimize pest/insect entry

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: 3-304.14 must store wiping cloths in prep areas in sanitizer bucket between uses to prevent cross contamination. Instructed to maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: 4-501.13 observed interior of microwave with burned black spot. Must clean and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-602.13 must not use cardboard to cover vent cover on wall,remove. Surface must be smooth, and easily cleanable

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-201.12 ceiling tiles in the kitchen brown in color due to too much smoke.need to clean / paint and maintain, debris on floor behind the cooler at rear prep area and storage.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 broken floor tiles in front of reach-in cooler,instructed to repair /replace, surface must be smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent surface

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

Inspector’s note: Labels is needed with common name at dry food containers

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

Inspector’s note: Broken mesh at screen door at side door,replace to minimize pest/insect entry

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Hair restraint must be worn in prep area

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Must store wiping cloths in prep areas in sanitizer bucket between uses to prevent cross contamination. Instructed to maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed interior of microwave with burned black spot. Must clean and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must not use cardboard to cover vent cover on wall,remove. Surface must be smooth, and easily cleanable

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Ceiling tiles in the kitchen brown in color due to too much smoke.need to clean /paint and maintain, debris on floor behind the cooer at rear prep area and storage.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Broken floor tiles in front of reach-in cooler,instructed to repair /replace, surface must be smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent surface

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core violations not corrected from 2-18-2020, report#2362437 #51) 5-204.12 found no backflow prevention devices installed at coffee machine waterline. Must provide where they can be located and serviced. #53) 5-501.17 found trash can inside restroom with no lid. Must provide. #58)2-102.13 found city of chicago sanitation manager with no allergen training certificate. Must provide. Priority foundation violation: 7-42-090.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Found no backflow prevention devices intalled at coffee machine waterline. Must provide where they can be located and serviced.

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

Inspector’s note: Found trash can inside restroom with no lid. Must provide.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Observed no thermometer within refrigerator in front service area. Install and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed garbage can lid unclean. Clean or replace and keep off during food service.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted the following previous minor violation from re-inspection report #1981344 dated 1/20/2017 not corrected:-#45) no proof of food handler training for all required employees. Must provide and maintain on site for review. Serious violation #7-42-090

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

Inspector’s note: Noted assorted food items inside refrigeration units not properly labeled. Instructed to properly label all food items with product name and/or prepared by date...instructed not to store food items inside grocery bags. Must store foods inside approved food grade containers with tight fitting lids.

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

Inspector’s note: Leak from the faucet neck of the three compartment sink. Must repair and maintain.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: No proof of food handler training for all required employees. Must provide and maintain on site for review.

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

Inspector’s note: No city of chicago certified food manager on site while the above mentioned potentially hazardous foods were being held at improper temperatures. Manager was telephoned upon my arrival and came to the site during the inspection. Serious violation 7-38-012.

Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector’s note: Must not use plastic grocery bags for prepared foods. Must use food grade disposable plastic bags or washable containers.

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

Inspector’s note: Must remove wall mounted hand soap dispenser from the three compartment sink. All hand washing must be done at the exposed hand sinks only.

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

Inspector’s note: Exterior of 3 compartment sink grease trap not clean. Must clean and maintain same.

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

Inspector’s note: Floors not clean under equipment and 3 compartment sink and along walls. Floor in poor repair by front door (broken/missing tiles). Must clean, repair and maintain floor.

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

Inspector’s note: Water damaged ceiling tiles in the rear prep area above the cooks line. Must replace. Walls throughout the food prep and storage areas dirty and some areas with peeling paint. Must clean, repair and maintain walls.

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

Inspector’s note: Leak on the nozzle of the three compartment sink. Must repair. No ventilation above the six burner gas stove in the food prep area. Must provide ventilation or remove the stove.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Must provide internal thermometers for all refrigeration and freezer units.

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

Inspector’s note: Storage areas and shower stall mop sink basin are cluttered and unorganized. Must remove all unnecessary items and store all else elevated 6" of floor to prevent pest harborage and to facilitate cleaning.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Wiping cloths must be held in a clean container with a sanitizing solution.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: No proof of food handler training for all required employees. Must provide and maintain on site for review.

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

Inspector’s note: No certified food manager on site while preparing and serving potentially hazardous foods such as beef empanada,pork tamales,chicken tamales,etc.. Instructed manger that certified food manager must be on site while serving and preparing potentially hazardous food. Serious violation 7-38-012. Astrid obregon arrived arrived on site at 9:05am.

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

Inspector’s note: Must label and date all food containers with ready to eat food inside the 2 door reach in cooler and maintain.

Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector’s note: All clean utensils ,pots,pans, food containers must be stored upside down/inverted to prevent dust accumulation and contamination.

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

Inspector’s note: Must defrost the small freezer in the front with heavy ice build-up and maintain. Found grocery bags being used to store frozen chicken inside the freezer. Must replace bags with food grade storage bags.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean lid and exterior of the big garbage can in the prep area and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Cracked flor tiles by the dishwashing area. Must repair/replace floor tiles.

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

Inspector’s note: Peeling paint on the walls by the 3 compartment sink. Must scrape peeling paint and re paint walls. Ceiling vent cover inside the washroom. Must clean remove dust and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Slow draining of the exposed hand sink in the front and rear prep area. Must repair to have a well draining sink.

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

Inspector’s note: Frost buildup in the deep freezer in rear kitchen. Instructed to remove frost and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Found dirty plates inside of the two microwaves used to heat up buns. Instructed to use clean plates to heat food.

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

Inspector’s note: Leaky faucet head at the 3-compartment sink. Instructed to replace gasket to repair leaky sink and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed a soap dispenser with soap installed above three compartment sink,instructed to remove / relocate said soap.

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

Inspector’s note: Missing floor tiles throughout the premises.instructed to replace,surface must be smooth,clenable and non-absorbent materials

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

Inspector’s note: Debris and dust on light shield instructed to remove.

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 30 mice droppings on premises inside rear storage, furnace area,and behind the chest freezer in prep area.also items stored on floor by the counter of rear area,unable to check.instructed to remove droppings,elevate items 6" from floor throughout.also clean and sanitize area mentioned. Serious violation:7-38-020

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

Inspector’s note: NO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER ON PREMISES(ON VACATION) WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE HANDLED:BEEF EMPANADA,CHICKEN EMPANADA AND BEEF TAMALES. A CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER MUST BE ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE PREPARED,SERVED AND STORED, SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-012(a)

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

Inspector’s note: Dirty /food stained paper liner on shelves in prep area,instructed to remove,surface must be smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent material. Observed a soap dispenser with soap installed above three compartment sink,instructed to remove / relocate said soap.

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

Inspector’s note: A cookie sheet with accumulation of grimes and debris located on top the drain board of the three compartment sink,instructed to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Missing floor tiles throughout the premises.instructed to replace,surface must be smooth,clenable and non-absorbent materials

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

Inspector’s note: Debris and dust on light shield instructed to remove.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Provide thermometer for the hot holding unit

Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

Inspector’s note: Washroom door not self closing. Must provide self closing device for washroom door/door must self close.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: No thermometers inside prep coolers. Must provide therometers for all coolers.

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 mice droppings on floor along walls in storage room and behind chest freezer in prep area also observed 1/2 inch gap at side exit door. Must remove all droppings and sanitize all effected areas also must rodent proof side door. Advised to call pest control operator for service. Serious violation 7-38-020.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed dirt/food build up on floor along walls/corners at prep and storage area. Must clean floor throughout and maintain.

Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

Inspector’s note: Washroom door not self closing. Must provide self closing device for washroom door/door must self close.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: No thermometers inside prep coolers. Must provide therometers for all coolers.

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

Inspector’s note: No city of chicago certified food handler certificate posted on premises at this time. Instructed manager a city of chicago foodservice certificate must be posted on premises with certified food handler on premises while potentially hazardous foods (eggs, cream, etc.) are handled.

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

Inspector’s note: Floor tiles missing throughout prep area. Must provide floor tiles, floor must be smooth and easy to clean and keep dry.

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

Inspector’s note: 3-compartment sink faucet leaking at base. Must repair.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed one food handler not wearing hair restraint. Must provide hair restraint for food handler.