Jessica's Bakery No 2 Inc was last inspected on October 23, 2025 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 7 violations, 1 of them critical.
Latest inspection
October 23, 2025 · Canvass
Result: Pass
1 critical6 general-
CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Staff were eating, drinking, or smoking where food is prepared.
Inspector’s note: Observed personal food item stored in the prep area and at frontline area. Instructed to remove.
Official wording (code 6)
Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no ambient air thermometers inside the reach in coolers and display coolers. Instructed to provide to properly monitor the ambient air temperature of equipment.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Observed labels missing on bulk storage containers (flour and sugar). Instructed to provide labels with contents name.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Observed food items stored in display cooler and bulk food containers uncovered in the prep (on shelves) and frontline areas. Instructed to provided food grade lids and/or coverings to prevent contamination.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Observed no splashguard between exposed hand sink and drainboard of 3 compartment sink. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralHygiene & sanitation
Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed food handler(s) in food prep areas without hair restraints. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 40)
Personal cleanliness
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GeneralFood handling
In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed scoops for dry storage containers stored improperly directly inside of the container. Instructed to store properly between usage.
Official wording (code 43)
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspection history
13 inspections on record
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Pass
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Complaint Re-Inspection · Fail
1 critical3 general Show violations
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CriticalRepeat violation
A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: Priority foundation from 10/18/24 report 2605326 not corrected. Over 100 live flies were noted in display cases and on walls and ceiling in front of the customer service/display area and the prep area. Over 20 live roaches were noted in the following areas: large roaches crawling on the wall next to the prep table and on the floor in the prep area. Baby roaches were noted crawling on the dough mixer and the wall next to the prep table. Large roach noted on shelf behind microwave. Numerous dead roaches were noted in the condensor tray of the cake display cooler and on dry storage containers and storage shelves. Instd to remove all flies and roaches. Clean and sanitize all affected areas and contact pest control for updated pest control receipt. Citation issued priority 7-42-090
Official wording (code 59)
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Worn raw wood and crumbling cork shelving noted in prep areas. Instd to repair/replace and maintain all surfaces smooth, even, and easily cleanable
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Excessive food debris was noted on fryers, dough mixter, and interior of coolers, including doors, gaskets, and motor hardware not clean. Instd to clean and maintain same
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Raw concrete floor noted through out rear. Instd to repair floor and wallbase. Instd to seal raw concrete floor so as surface to be smooth, even, and easily cleanable. Provide outlet covers for all outlets and maintain. Door frame leading to prep area with exposed wood and wall studs. Wall coving is loose and missing in various areas of the prep area, exposing gaps between the floor and the wall. Instd to provide wall base and maintain
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
2 critical6 general2 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.
Inspector’s note: Pic without city of chicago certified manager certificate. Instd to provide and maintain on-site
Official wording (code 1)
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: No handwash cleanser at any handwash sinks throughout the facility. Instd to provide handwash cleanser at all handwash sinks at all times. Citation issued 7-38-030(c) priority foundation. Soap provided during inspection
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Over 30 live flies were noted on walls in the front display area and walls in the toilet room. Live roach noted on the floor under the rolling cart in the front display area. A live roach was noted on the wall in the rear prep area. Numerous dead roaches on the floor in the front display area. Instd: remove all flies and roaches, clean and sanitize all affected areas, and contact pest control for service. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a) priority foundation
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Food on display not protected from contamination. Numerous uncovered/unprotected rolling carts with pastries and bread on the display floor for customer self-service. Instd to provide display cases or other effective means for food protection. Citation issued 7-38-005 priority
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralHygiene & sanitation
Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Food handlers are not wearing hair restraints. Instd to wear effective hair restraints at all times
Official wording (code 40)
Personal cleanliness
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: All wire racks of walk-in cooler, all rolling carts, all storage shelves throughout the rear, all dry storage containers, the interior of fryers, and all equipment do not clean excessive food debris. Instd to clean and maintain same.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Floor with large hole in rear prep area. Wallbase in poor repair in toilet room. Missing outlet covers for outlets throughout premises. Raw concrete floor noted through out rear. Instd to repair floor and wallbase. Instd to seal raw concrete floor so as surface to be smooth, even, and easily cleanable. Provide outlet covers for all outlets and maintain
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralRepeat violation
A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 10/4/19 REPORT 2315365 NOT CORRECTED: 10 6-301.14: Handwashing Signage OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES. 37 3-302.12: Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH THE COMMON NAME OF FOOD. 37 3-602.11(A; B:1-4,6,7; C; D): Food Labels OBSERVED PACKAGED CAKES, JELLO, FLAN, AND BREAD DISPLAYED FOR CUSTOMER SELF-SERVICE AND NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL PACKAGED ITEMS WITH NAME OF FOOD, INGREDIENTS, NET WEIGHT, BUSINESS NAME, ADDRESS, AND ALLERGENS. 39 3-305.11: Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF EGGS AND CUSTARD STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE…
Official wording (code 60)
Previous core violation corrected
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: No city of chicago certified manager on site while handling tcs foods (milk, eggs, etc). Instd to have on site at all times. Citation issued 7-38-012 priority foundation
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: See 60
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
4 critical9 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: Observed no employee health policy available. Instructed manager to provide in a verifiable manner employee responsibility to report any illness transmissible through food. Priority foundation 7-38-010
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: Observed no procedures or supplies for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed manager to provide clean up policy and supplies. Priority foundation 7-38-005
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing signs at hand washing sinks in prep area. Instructed manager to provide hand washing signs at all hand washing sinks used by employees.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood temperature
Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.
Inspector’s note: Observed no date marking on refrigerated ready to eat tcs food. All refrigerated ready to eat tcs food held more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked with date by which food is to be sold, consumed, or discarded with a maximum of 7 days. Priority foundation 7-38-005
Official wording (code 23)
Proper date marking and disposition
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Observed bulk food containers not labeled in rear prep and storage areas. Instructed to label all bulk containers with common name of food.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Observed packaged cakes, jello, flan and bread displayed for customer self service and not labeled. Instructed manager to label all packaged items with name of food, ingredients, net weight, business name, address, and allergens.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Observed containers of eggs and custard stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Instructed manager to elevate all food six inches off floor. Observed no cover on open box of cinnamon in rear storage area. Instructed manger to cover all bulk food items to prevent contamination.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFood handling
Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed single service articles stored on floor under display shelves in sales area. Instructed to elevate all single service articles off floor observed disposable cups and spoons not inverted in coffee prep area and under front counter. Instructed to invert all cups and spoons to prevent contamination.
Official wording (code 45)
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed black substance on inerior surfaces of walk-in cooler. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacle in washroom. Instructed manager to provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed peeling paint on duct equipment in prep area. Instructed manager to remove all peeling paint and repair duct equipment.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed damaged light shield above prep table and missing light shield inside in sliding door cooler in rear prep area. Instructed manager to replace light shields and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed ventilation fan not operable in washroom. Instructed manager to repair and maintain,
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Observed no valid food handler training available. Instructed manager to provide food handler training for all employees.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
5 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector’s note: Dry storage containers not labeled. Individual pre packaged cakes and gelatins not labeled. Instd to properly label.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Missing lids for dry storage containers. Instd to provide and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Employee toilet room door not clean. Instd to clean and maintain same.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Lightshield missing for walk in cooler light. Instd to provide.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food handler requirements met
Inspector’s note: Food handler requirements not met. Instd to meet minimum requirements.
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Pass
Short Form Complaint · Pass
5 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: All baking equipment in need of cleaning to remove all food build up. Must clean and maintain
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Floors through out in need of detail cleaning under and around all equipment. Must clean in corner to remove all food debris. Correct and maintain at all times
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Wall in rear prep area in need of cleaning to remove all food splatter. Must correct and maintain
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: All reach in coolers in need of thermometers must install and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Only authorized personnel in the food-prep area
Inspector’s note: Only authorized food handlers may be in food prep area. Instructed manager to correct and maintain.
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
6 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector’s note: Previous minor violation not corrected from may 11, 2015 #45 observed no food handler certificates on premises at this time. Given copy of idph's food handler info., instructed to provide instructed manager to correct and maintain. Also gave manager information how to apply for food handler certificate. Serious violation 7-42-090
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: All baking equipment in need of cleaning to remove all food build up. Must clean and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Floors through out in need of detail cleaning under and around all equipment. Must clean in corner to remove all food debris. Correct and maintain at all times.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Wall in rear prep area in need of cleaning to remove all food splatter. Must correct and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: All reach in coolers in need of thermometers must install and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Only authorized personnel in the food-prep area
Inspector’s note: Only authorized food handlers may be in food prep area. Instructed manager to correct and maintain.
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
6 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector’s note: OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED AT THIS TIME(EXPIRED) INSTRUCTED TO CALL MALCOLM X COLLEGE 312-850-7136 AT 1900 W VAN BUREN TO OBTAIN CITY CERTIFICATE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012a.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Observed the followinng not clean interior and exterior of the microwave, storage carts, exterior of bulk containers and display cases, instructed to clean. Also clean and sanitize all prep tables, mixers, and proofer.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Observed rear prep area floor not clean, instructed to clean.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Observed rear prep area light shields not clean,instructed to clean. Also clean rear prep area ceiling.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Observed missing light shield in walk-in cooler, instructed to replace.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food handler requirements met
Inspector’s note: Observed no food handler certificates on premises at this time. Given copy of idph's food handler info., instructed to provide.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Improper stoppers for 3-compartment sink. Instd to provide proper stoppers.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Floor under and behind heavy equipment not clean, excessive debris. Clean same. Worn surfaces on floor in rear prep area. Instd to re surface/paint same so as to be smooth, even, non-porous. Dry storage containers on floor. Instd to elevate same 6 inches.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: WAllBASE IN REAR PREP AREA NOT SMOOTH, EXCESSIVE FOAM IN CORNERS AND BASE. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Splashguard needed inbetween exposed handsink and 3-compartment sink.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
6 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Rear prep tables in need of scraping and repainting. Must correct and maintain at all times.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Large can opener, baking equipment and service shelves in need of cleaning to remove all build up of food debris. Must clean and maintain at all times.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Floors in walk in cooler in need of cleaning to remove all build up. Must clean and maintain at all times.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Walls at fryer and 3 compartment sink in need of cleaning to remove all food and grease splatter. Must clean and maintain at all times.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector’s note: Toilet room in need of cleaning. Must clean and maintain at all times.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Ventilation unit above fryer in need of cleaning to remove all debris and build up. Faucets at 3 compartment sink leak. Must repair, clean and maintain at all times.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
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. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: THE RACKS TO HOLD THE PANS, BOTH PROOFERS, OVEN, PREP TABLES, INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER AND BREAD CASES. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
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. FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
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. Use dustless cleaning methods. WALLS AND CEILINGS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER. WALLS IN NEED OF FINISHING AT DOOR JAMS. MUST CORRECT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector’s note: None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters. Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. TOILET ROOM DOOR IN NEED OF SELF CLOSING DEVICE. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector’s note: The licensee shall inform the public in writing of the Chicago Department of Public Health?s Consumer Advisory relating to consuming raw and undercooked animal products. THE LARGE CONTAINERS HOLDING THE FLOUR,CAKE FLOUR AND WHEAT FLOUR NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL SAME.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
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. VENTS NOT CLEAN IN PREP AREA. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME.
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