Damato Bakery #1

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Observed no ambient air thermometers inside the reach in the rear cooler and inside the walk-in cooler and refrigerator in the basement area. Instructed to provide.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed food storage containers without labels containing the common name of foods. Instructed to provide.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed food items stored in food containers in the rear prep area cooler and refrigerator in the basement area left uncovered. Instructed to provided food grade lids/covers to prevent contamination.

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed food handler(s) prepping food without hair restraints. Instructed to provide/wear a hair restraint.

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed in-use utensils (tongs and knives) stored improperly on several prep surface areas. Instructed to store properly between usage.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed exposed foam-like caulk on the floor at the opening door of the walk-in cooler in the basement. Instructed to correct.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed a missing light shield in the walk in freezer in the basement area. Instructed to provide.

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

Inspector’s note: Food labels missing on grab and go pastas and sauces in front cooler. Instructed to provide proper labeling. Per health code.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed cannoli shells being stored in cardboard boxes in the basement. Management instructed to use a cleanable container to store all foods.

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

Inspector’s note: 4-101.11 observed cannoli shells being stored in cardboard boxes in the basement. Management instructed to use a cleanable container to store all foods.

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

Inspector’s note: 5-501.17 observed no covered waste receptacle in the basement employee washroom. Management instructed to provide.

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

Inspector’s note: 4-101.11 observed cannoli shells being stored in cardboard boxes in the basement. Management instructed to use a cleanable container to store all foods.

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

Inspector’s note: 5-501.17 observed no covered waste receptacle in the basement employee washroom. Management instructed to provide.

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

Inspector’s note: No ingredient labels were observed on the prepackaged cookies stored on top of the counter. Management was instructed to properly label all prepackaged foods.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed a customer bring a leashed dog inside of the store and order food at the counter. While the customer was waiting for their order, i asked them to leave the premises and wait for their food outside. Management did not interfere and asked the customer to leave the premises when they saw the dog inside the store. Priority foundation violation 7-40-060. Citation issued.

Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed dirty dishes stored in the basement mop sink. Management instructed to store all dirty dishes properly.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacle in the basement employee washroom. Management instructed to provide.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: 5-205.15 unable to locate backflow prevention device at utility sink located in basement. Instructed to install by all relevant laws, rules, and regulations.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: 5-205.15 unable to locate backflow prevention device at utility sink located in basement. Instructed to install by all relevant laws, rules, and regulations.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no pest control log book on site at the time of inspection. Instructed to contract with a licensed pest control service, receive service, and maintain all required documents on site at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(c). Citation issued.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Unable to locate backflow prevention device at utility sink located in basement. Instructed to install by all relevant laws, rules, and regulations.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Observed the following repeat core violations not corrected from report #2570760 dated 2/6/2023: #36 4-204.112(b) " found no thermometer inside mini cooler behind front counter. Instructed to provide and maintain." #53 5-501.17 "no covered waste receptacle was observed in the basement washroom." #53 6-501.19 "the basement washroom door lacks a self-closing door device. Management instructed to install." #56 6-304.11 "observed no mechanical ventilation in the basement washroom. Management instructed to install." instructed to correct all previous core violations and come into full compliance. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090. Citation issued.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: 4-204.112(b found no thermometer inside mini cooler behind front counter. Instructed to provide and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: 3-602.11(a; b:1-4,6,7; c; d) observed no ingredient labels and no net contents for prepackaged marinara and bolognese sauces, soups, meatballs, and cannolis in the 1 door cooler next to the front door

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

Inspector’s note: 5-501.17 no covered waste receptacle was observed in the basement washroom.

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

Inspector’s note: 6-501.19 the basement washroom door lacks a self-closing door device. Management instructed to install.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: 6-304.11 observed no mechanical ventilation in the basement washroom. Management instructed to install.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Found no thermometer inside mini cooler behind front counter. Instructed to provide and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Food Labels OBSERVED NO INGREDIENT LABELS AND NO NET CONTENTS FOR PREPACKAGED MARINARA AND BOLOGNESE SAUCES, SOUPS, MEATBALLS, AND CANNOLIS IN THE 1 DOOR COOLER NEXT TO THE FRONT DOOR

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

Inspector’s note: Found approximately 25-35 mice droppings on floor of prep area along wall behind unused cooking equipment, and on bottom rack of rolling cart next to rear door of prep area. Instructed to remove droppings, clean, and sanitize all affected areas. Recommend contact pest control to service prior to reinspection. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed several boxes of cannoli shells stored in direct contact with cardboard boxes. Management instructed to store all foods in proper food storage containers or lined with plastic.

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

Inspector’s note: No covered waste receptacle was observed in the basement washroom.

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

Inspector’s note: The basement washroom door lacks a self-closing door device. Management instructed to install.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed no mechanical ventilation in the basement washroom. Management instructed to install.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no ingredient labels and no net contents for prepackaged marinara and bolognese sauces, soups, meatballs and cannolis in the 1 door cooler next to the front door.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed several boxes of cannoli shells stored in direct contact with cardboard boxes. Management instructed to store all foods in proper food storage containers or lined with plastic.

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

Inspector’s note: No covered waste receptacle was observed in the basement washroom.

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

Inspector’s note: The basement washroom door lacks a self-closing door device. Management instructed to install.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed no mechanical ventilation in the basement washroom. Management instructed to install.

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

Inspector’s note: Found bakery boxes stored on floor in front dispensing area . Instructed manager to store food items 6 inches off of floor.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed bulk ingredients not labeled with common ingredient name at cannoli station. All food that is not in original packaging must be labeled with common name.

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

Inspector’s note: No chemical test strips for 3 compartment sinik on site. Must provide chemical test strips and keep on site at all times. Priority foundation. 7-38-005. Citation issued.

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

Inspector’s note: Must replace broken door gasket on 2-door prep cooler at the cannoli prep area. Repair broken handel on 1-door upright freezer in basement. Instructed to maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Must label food storage containers with common food names; flour, sugar, etc., when food has been removed from original packaging. Instructed to maintain.

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed employee preparing food in prep area with out a hair restraint. Instructed to wear hair restraints at all times when preparing food. Instructed to maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Must replace broken door gasket on 2-door prep cooler at the cannoli prep area. Repair broken handel on 1-door upright freezer in basement. Also, install splash guard between hand-sink and storage rack in rear prep area. Instructed to maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: OBSERVED NO TEST STRIPS ONSITE. A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in MG/L of SANITIZING solutions shall be provided. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean food debris from floors throughout front and rear prep areas. Instructed to maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: No city of chicago certified food manager present while potentially hazardous foods (soup at 161.6f) is being prepared and served. Management instructed that a certified food manager must be present at all times while potentially hazardous foods are being prepared and served. Serious violation 7-38-012.

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

Inspector’s note: All foods must be properly labeled with common name, name of ingredients and address.

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

Inspector’s note: The employee changing room/washroom in the corner of the basement behind the walk-in cooler must be properly vented and enclosed or the toilet removed and properly capped.

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

Inspector’s note: Floors need spot cleaning along the wall base and in corners in the rear prep area to remove spills and/or debris.

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

Inspector’s note: Previous minor violation from report #1454304 dated 11/16/2015 not corrected and/or maintained. Instructed to correct and maintain: 45-no food handler certificates on site at time of inspection. Instructed manager to obtain certificates for all food handlers and have on site at all times. Serious violation 7-42-090

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide a splash guard to the rear exposed hand washing sink to separate it from the rack where the clean utensils are stored.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain the storage racks in the walk in cooler, lower surfaces inside the reach in freezers (in the basement) and the can opener (1st fl. Prep area).

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide the missing floor tiles to the areas behind the front counter. Maintain smooth and easily cleanable floors.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to replace the damaged wall tile above the 3-compartment sink. Maintain same.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: No food handler certificates on site at time of inspection. Instructed manager to obtain certificates for all food handlers and have on site at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: Previous minor violations from october 3,2014 not corrected report #1497508 #33 clean gaskets on prep cooler doors. #36 clean light sheilds in prep and washroom areas. #38 install back flow device on utility sink. Install an attached metal drainboard on 3-compartment sink. #43 store wash cloths in sanitizing solution all violations must be corrected and maintained at all times. Serious violation 7-42-090

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

Inspector’s note: Ceiling in 1st floor prep area in need of cleaning to remove all dust build up. Must clean and maintain at all times.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: No food handler certificates on site at time of inspection. Instructed manager to obtain certificates for all food handlers and have on site at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: No chicago food sanitation manager on duty and certificate posted when sliced deli meat and hot sandwiches(meatball 141.2f, italian sausage 179.2f) prepared and served. Instructed manager to apply for reciprocity certificate. Serious violation 7-38-012 citation issued.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean gaskets on prep cooler doors.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean light sheilds in prep and washroom areas.

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

Inspector’s note: Install back flow device on utility sink. Install an attached metal drainboard on 3-compartment sink.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Provide thermometer in small refrigerator behind front counter.

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

Inspector’s note: Remove all items from utility sink.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Store wash cloths in sanitizing solution.

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

Inspector’s note: Bulk storage containers and foods not in origianl containers in coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.

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

Inspector’s note: Can opener attached to prep table, storage shelves, sinks and coolers not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

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

Inspector’s note: Floors along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.

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

Inspector’s note: Walls around window frames not sealed or maintained. Instructed to repair and seal gap around frame. Light covers in prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.

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

Inspector’s note: Sink stoppers not maintained for three compartment sink. Instructed to replace stoppers. Stove in basement not connected to ventilation. Instructed to install exhaust fan or disccnnect stove from gas line and remove from premises.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Thermometer not provided not reach-in coolers. Instructed to provide thermometer conspicuous inside 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: Outer openings not protected or rodent proofed. Rear exit door and frame has been removed, only screen door in place. Rear has 1/4 to 1/2 inch gap opening around frame and screen door. Instructed to rodent proof door and install rear door to prevent rodent and insect entry. No citation issued.

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

Inspector’s note: Basement floor has areas of water in coal room. Instructed to remove water and have area dry and cleaned.

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

Inspector’s note: Light covers through-out prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.

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

Inspector’s note: Ventilation not working in toilet room. Instructed to repair exhaust fan. Sprayer at three compartment not properly installed. Instructed have sprayer repair and elevate above compartment sink water level. Commercial stove in basement connected to gas line not properly vented. Instructed to install exhaust hood or remove stove from premises.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Inspector’s note: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE, WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE COOKED AND SERVED, AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, INSTRUCTED TO ENROLL IN A CLASS AND A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE COOKED AND PREPARED SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED

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 RESTRICT USING UNAPPROVED FOOD CONTAINERS, FOR FOOD PREP AND STORAGE MUST PROVIDE DOORS AT FOOD DISPLAY FRONT COUNTER AREA MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED HANDBOWL AND 3 COMPARTMENT

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. MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREAS

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. MUST CLEAN AND REPAIR WALL AND CEILING 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREAS

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. MUST REPAIR MOP SINK IN BASEMENT AREA AND PROVIDE GREASE TRAP AT 1ST FLOOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK

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

Inspector’s note: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE BASEMENT AREA, REMOVE ALL CLUTTER AND UNUSED ITEMS