Pass

Scafuri Bakery

1337 W Taylor St, Chicago, IL 60607

Restaurant ZIP 60607 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Jun 4, 2026

Scafuri Bakery was last inspected on June 4, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 2 violations.

Latest inspection

June 4, 2026 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

2 general
  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

    Inspector’s note: Missing proper stopper for 3-compartment sink. Instd to provide and maintain. Low water pressure at handwash sink in 1st toilet room. Instd to provide adequate pressure and maintain

    Official wording (code 51)

    Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Excessive grease accumulation on floor under stove, fryer and deep freezer next to fryer. Instd to detail clean and maintain

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspection history

28 inspections on record

  1. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical1 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Noted low temperature dish washing machine in use not properly sanitizing. Sanitizing strength of sanitizer (chlorine) at the time of inspection was 0 ppm. Equipment must properly sanitize at a minimum of 50 ppm. Instructed not to use unit until reinspected by chicago department of health (cdph). Tagged unit. Priority violation #7-38-025. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed raw wood shelving in the rear dish washing area where items are stored. Instructed to paint or stain as a means of being able to clean as needed.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food service sanitation manager without food allergen training certificate. Instructed to meet requirement.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  2. No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

  3. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  4. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    3 critical7 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no person in charge with valid chicago food sanitation certificate.

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed hands washing sink in the prep area and employee restroom not stocked with hand soap. Informed person in charge that hand soap must be available at handsinks at all times. Food handlers obtained hand soap for the hand sink during the time of inspection. Priority foundation violation #7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no paper towels in the hand sink in the prep area. Informed person in charge that paper towels must be available at hand sinks at all times. Food handler obtained paper towel for the hand sink during time of inspection priority foundation violation #7-38-030(c). See above.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed food items stored on floor in freezer and rear prep area. Instructed manager to elevate all food six inches off floor.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed soiled wiping cloths stored on prep tables and restrooms. Instructed manager to store in sanitizing solution between uses.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed milk crates being used as shelving throughout the prep and storage areas. Must remove and provide shelving 6" off the floor and provide floor accessibility to ensure adequate facility cleaning.

      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 water backing up at the 3-compartment sink area. When water is released from the 2nd sink basin, water backs up into the 1st and 3rd sink basins. Instructed manager to repair before re-inspection date. Priority foundation violation #7-38-025. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • 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: Instructed to detail clean and maintain all cooking equipment, ingredient containers, racks and shelving with flour, dust, grease, dead insects and dirt build-up throughout. Recommended to increase cleaning frequency and maintain at all times.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Previous core violation from report #2577370 on 6/15/23 was not corrected:47-observed an unsealed wood being used as shelving in the dry storage closet. Must seal or paint shelves so they are smooth, non-absorbent, and easily clean and maintained. Priority foundation 7-42-090. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

    • PaperworkManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no certified food manager on duty while tcs foods are prepared, handled, and served, such as (cakes, milk, etc.) must be on site at all times. Priority foundation 7-38-012. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food service sanitation manager without food allergen training certificate. Instructed to meet requirements.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  5. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: 4-101.19 observed an unsealed wood being used as shelving in the dry storage closet. Must seal or paint shelves so that they are smooth, non-absorbent, and easily cleanable and maintained.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: 6-202.14 observed no self-closing device on the employee washroom door. Instructed management that all washroom doors must be completely enclosed and provided with tight fitting and self-closing doors.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

  6. Fail

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

    1 critical2 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalRepeat violation

      A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a previous priority foudation violation not corrected from 6/15/22 report #2577370: violation #48 (4-302.14) observed facility without a chemical test kit on site for the sanitizer (quat) being used for sanitizing at the three-compartment sink. An informed person in charge of a test kit that accurately measures the concentration in mg/l of a sanitizing solution must be provided. Priority violation 7-42-090. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 59)

      Previous priority foundation violation corrected

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: 4-101.19 observed an unsealed wood being used as shelving in the dry storage closet. Must seal or paint shelves so that they are smooth, non-absorbent, and easily cleanable and maintained.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: 6-202.14 observed no self-closing device on the employee washroom door. Instructed management that all washroom doors must be completely enclosed and provided with tight fitting and self-closing doors.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • PaperworkManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no city of chicago certified food manager on the premises with an original and valid certificate while tcs foods (coffee drinks with milk) were being prepared and served. Instructed management that a city of chicago certified food manager must be present at all times while tcs foods are being prepared or served. Priority foundation 7-38-012. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  7. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 critical6 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Found cold tcs foods at improper cold holding temperatures inside the 3-door cooler. Milk, half & half, heavy whipping cream, cream cheese, ricotta cheese, cake mix with ricotta, eggs, and eggs whites found at temperatures ranging from 46f to 50f. Instructed to discard and denature said tcs foods and always maintain all cold-holding tcs foods at or below 41f. Priority violation 7-38-005. Citation issued. Food discarded.

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

      Inspector’s note: Observed equipment not maintaining proper temperature. Noted temperature of the 3-door cooler in the rear prep area to be improper at 46.0 f. Unit tagged and held for inspection by the chicago department of public health and may not be used until re-inspected by cdph and maintaining proper temperature of 41f and below. Priority violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 33)

      Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no ambient air thermometers inside the 1-door dairy cooler underneath the front service counter and inside the 2-door household refrigerator. Instructed to provide conspicuous and easily readable thermometers inside all cold-holding units to monitor the ambient air temperature of equipment properly.

      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: Found incomplete pest control log book. Observed no recent inspection receipts (at least twice a year per code) on-site at the time of inspection; last report provided on site is dated 7/16/2022. Instructed to have a pest control log book on site all times with updated inspection reports. Priority foundation 7-38-020(c). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed an unsealed wood being used as shelving in the dry storage closet. Must seal or paint shelves so that they are smooth, non-absorbent, and easily cleanable and maintained.

      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 on site for the sanitizer (quat) being used for sanitizing at the three-compartment sink. An informed person in charge of a test kit that accurately measures the concentration in mg/l of a 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

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no self-closing device on the employee washroom door. Instructed management that all washroom doors must be completely enclosed and provided with tight fitting and self-closing doors.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacle inside both unisex washrooms. Must provide a covered waste receptacle inside each washroom and maintain.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • PaperworkManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no city of chicago certified food manager on the premises while tcs foods (coffee drinks with milk) were being prepared and served. Instructed management that a city of chicago certified food manager must be present at all times while tcs foods are being prepared or served. Priority foundation 7-38-012. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  8. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 paperwork Show violations
    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.13--observed no allergen training certificate on site. Instructed to provide for all certified food managers.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  9. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed broken wash temperature gage reading at below zero degree farenheit at high temperature dish machine. Wash temperature gage must be able to show accurate temperature of wash solution. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • PaperworkManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no original city of chicago food sanitation certificate posted. Must have a person in charge on site with an original city of chicago food sanitation certificate posted on site at all times. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-012. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training certificate on site. Instructed to provide for all certified food managers.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  10. No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

  11. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    3 critical4 general3 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no employee health policy on site. Must provide written employee health policy for all employees. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-010.

      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 vomit and diarrhea clean up kit/procedure on site. Must provide written procedure for the clean up of vomit and diarrheal events, and corresponding equipment outline in procedure. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Must provide a hand washing sign at front hand washing sink.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Must provide proof of licensed pest control service. Must provide pest control log book with idph license, most recent inspection report, etc. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(c).

      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 irreversible registering temperature indicators on the premises to measure the utensil surface temperature inside of the high temperature dish machine. Management instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-005

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed excessive accumultion of debris on bottom of 3 door cooler in prep area. Must detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Observed previous core violations not corrected from report # 2385851, dated 8/7/20. Must correct the following violations: # the rear exit door has a 1/2 inch gap on the right side at the bottom; must seal gap to avoid possible rodent entry. #45 items six inches off of the floor and maintain at all times. #55 instructed to clean floors through out where needed and in prep area around under and behind various kitchen equipment. Instructed to clean floor drains where needed under sinks. Instructed to clean the center vent in prep area on the ceiling to remove dust observed and to remove dust from the ventilation fan in the front washroom on the ceiling. Instructed to organize and maintain all storage areas to avoid clutter; remove unnecessary items. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090.

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

    • PaperworkManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no city of chicago food sanitation manager certification on site. Must post a valid, original city of chicago food sanitation manager certificate in plain site of customers at all times. Must have a city of chicago food sanitation manager on site at all times when prepping (baked goods, coffee drinks with milk, etc.) 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: Must provide proof of food handler training for all employees.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Must provide proof of allergen training for all chicago food sanitation managers.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  12. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical6 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: The exposed handsink in the front prep area was removed due to a plumbing issue; must reinstall sink with hot and cold running water (soap and handtowels) once repairs made and establishment resumes serving coffee from this area. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c). No citation issued. See comments below.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: The rear exit door has a 1/2 inch gap on the right side at the bottom; must seal gap to avoid possible rodent entry.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFood handling

      Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed some large boxes used for packaging on the floor; instructed to store items six inches off of the floor and maintain at all times.

      Official wording (code 45)

      Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the following equipment in need of cleaning: exterior surfaces of bulk storage containers in prep area, exterior surface and interior bottom of fryer, exterior surfaces of refrigeration unit, exterior surface of floor mixer and prep table.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the floor and wall in front prep area in poor repair. Instructed to make repairs to wall and wall bases where needed and seal all openings. Instructed to provide floor tile where missing and needed to make floors smooth and easily cleanable.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean floors through out where needed and in prep area around under and behind various kitchen equipment. Instructed to clean floor drains where needed under sinks. Instructed to clean the center vent in prep area on the ceiling to remove dust observed and to remove dust from the ventilation fan in the front washroom on the ceiling.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to organize and maintain all storage areas to avoid clutter; remove unnecessary items.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  13. Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    4 critical4 general Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no written clean up procedure posted in facility. Instructed to provide and maintain.priority foundation violation. 7-38-005.citation issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Hot food was held below a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Observed 3 pre cut slices of pizza in aluminum pan on display wired racks in front prep area uncovered and at improper temperature of 70.9f. Instructed person in charge that all hot food items shall be kept at 135f or higher and maintain. Manager voluntarily discarded said food item during time of inspection. Priority violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 21)

      Proper hot holding temperatures

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.

      Inspector’s note: Observed various tcs foods (carrot cake mixture,cooked peppers and onions (with prep date, chickpea spread, fresh mozzarella cheese) in reach in cooler without proper date labels. Instructed to provide a discard or use by date on all refrigerated, ready to eat, tcs foods prepared on site and held for more than 24 hours and maintain. Priority foundation violation.7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 23)

      Proper date marking and disposition

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Food held without temperature control wasn’t tracked by time as required.

      Inspector’s note: Observed pre cut pizza slices in an aluminum pan stored on wired racks in prep area uncovered, and unprotected. No time as a public health control documentation presented. Informed person in charge that written procedures shall be prepared in advance, maintained in the retail food establishment and made available to the department upon request that specify methods of compliance with section 3-501.14 for food that is prepared, cooked, and refrigerated before time is used as a public health control.priority foundation violation.7-38-005. See violation #21 for citation.

      Official wording (code 24)

      Time as a public health control; procedures & records

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed 1 inch gap in back door leading to garbage area. Instructed to enclose in order to prevent pest entry.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed excessive food debris on cooking equipment in rear near oven, bulk food storage containers, dough rollers, etc.instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed excessive unused equipment and cardboard boxes scattered throughout basement storage floor area. Noted cardboard boxes, baking good containers,and packaging articles stored on floor throughout closet located in sitting area. Instructed to organize said areas, remove all unnecessary cardboard and elevate all items 6 inches off the floor.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed dirt/dust debris built up on ventilation unit directly above food prep table in rear.instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain. Also noted missing ventilation unit above refrigeration and storage container racks in rear. Must replace and enclose.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  14. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical3 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: No employee health policy available during the inspection for the inspector to review. Instructed to provide the form 1b or similar documents used to demonstrate compliance. Priority foundation 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: No clean-up kit on-site available during the inspection for the inspector to review. Instructed to provide the kit or procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events that involve the discharge of vomitus or fecal matter onto surfaces in the food establishment. Priority foundation 7-38-005 citation issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Rubber gaskets on small reachin coolers in front area in need of replacing. Correct and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Mechanical ventilation in both washrooms must in good repair and clean free from build up. Correct and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: #58 previous core violation from july 17, 2018 report #2184672 not corrected. No allergen certificate available on-site during the inspection for the inspector to review. Instructed to provide allergen certificates for employees with the city sanitation certificate only. Priority foundation 7-42-090 citation issued.

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: See violation #60

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  15. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    3 critical4 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: No employee health policy available during the inspection for the inspector to review. Instructed to provide the form 1b or similar documents used to demonstrate compliance. Priority foundation 7-38-012(a)

      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: No clean-up kit on-site available during the inspection for the inspector to review. Instructed to provide the kit or procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events that involve the discharge of vomitus or fecal matter onto surfaces in the food establishment. Priority foundation 7-38-005 no citation issued.

      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: Must detail clean dried food debris from the interior & exterior contact surface of the oven and the large mixer in the rear prep area. Core

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must detail clean interior contact surfaces of all prep tables and lower shelves of prep tables, contact surfaces of reach in coolers and freezer in rear prep area. Instructed to maintain. Core

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean dried food debris from floors under heavy equipment, from walls in rear prep area, and dust accumulation from ceiling vents in both toilet rooms. Instructed to maintain. Core

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Must provide shatterproof lights above food/beverage counter in front prep area. Instructed to maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Must replace burned out lights in the above the front and rear prep areas. Instructed to maintain. Core.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: No allergen certificate available on-site during the inspection for the inspector to review. Instructed to provide allergen certificates for employees with the city sanitation certificate only. Priority foundation, no citation issued.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  16. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Must label food containers in prep area; (flour, sugar, etc.). When food has removed from original packaging.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must detail clean dried food debris from floors(corners)throughout prep area. Also, clean debris from floors in dry storage and in the mop closet.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean excessive dust accumulation from vents in both toilet rooms.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must replace burned out lights in rear prep area and in hallway leading to prep area. Also, install shatterproof lights or install shields on lights hanging above front prep counter where beverages area prepared.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must repair leaky pipe underneath 1-comp sink in prep area. Also, repair broken cold water knob on hand sink in customer toilet room.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must remove clutter,(cardboard, boxes, etc.), from around rear exit door.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed employees not wearing hair restraints while preparing food in prep area. Instructed to wear hair restraints at all times when preparing food.

  17. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Interior reach-in cooler bottom shelf rear prep area not clean, instructed to clean daily,

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Missing light shield above rear area prep table, and some light not on same area, instructed to better maintain,

  18. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    7 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 approx., 40-50 rodent droppings in basement storage area, along wall area, instructed to seal all outer opening, clean and better maintain, serious violation: 7-38-020

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Interior reach-in cooler bottom shelf rear prep area not clean, instructed to clean daily,

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Floors first floor and basement areas not clean under and behind equipment, instructed to detail clean daily, ground area outside back door not clean, instructed to clean daily,

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Attached light shields in rear kitchen ceiling not clean, instructed to clean daily, missing vent covers rear prep area, instructed to provide,

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Missing light shield above rear area prep table, and some light not on same area, instructed to better maintain,

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Faucet leaking at three compartment sink, instructed to repair,

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clutter basement area and front area storage, instructed to clean and better maintain, rodent hoborage,

  19. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Exterior sides of dishmachine with lime/calcium build-up. Instd to clean and maintain. Interior of freezers in front prep area with excessive ice build-up. Instd to clean and maintain same.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Exterior sides of ice machine and exterior top/sides of grease trap in basement not clean. Clean and maintain same.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Missin vent covers in rear prep area. Replace same.

  20. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Basement floor not clean, dust/debris. Instd to clean same. Missing floor drain covers in basement. Provide same.

  21. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean debris from floors throughout basement.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: All articles and items stored throughout prep, dishwashing, mop, in storage closet in dining room, and storage areas must be properly elevated 6 inches off the floor which will eliminate clutter and allow access to floors for cleaning and servicing by pest control company.

  22. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

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

      Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered

      Inspector’s note: Outside garbage dumpster not properly maintained, a large hole 3 inches long found on left rear section of lid on receptacle. Instructed to request a new lid or dumpster from garbage company. Also found trash and debris around receptacle, must keep surrounding around dumpster clean 7-38-020 serious

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: The following previous minor violation noted 8-12-14 on report# 1467432 not corrected: -34- must detail clean floors in prep area, under storage racks in storage areas, along walls and in corners. Must remove food debris. Non compliant violation 7-42-090.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean door interior of ice machine, and sides of cooking stove in food prep area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean debris from floors throughout basement.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: See violation #29

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean food splatters and stains from walls in food prep/dishwashing area, and filters in hood above cooking equipment. Clean cob webs from celings and corners of the walls throughout basement.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: All articles and items stored throughout prep, dishwashing, mop, in storage closet in dining room, and storage areas must be properly elevated 6 inches off the floor which will eliminate clutter and allow access to floors for cleaning and servicing by pest control company.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: All food handlers, regardless of title, that handle open foods must wear hair restraints

  23. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Must properly label all bulk food item containers as needed. (salt,sugar,flour,etc)

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Seal small opening along the bottom of the rear exit door leading to the outside garbage area

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must detail clean shelves in the front service area. Must also detail clean the interior top panel of the ice machine,all coolers,prep tables and cooking equipment in the rear prep area. Must detail clean and remove heavy dust from vent covers in the rear prep area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must detail clean floors in prep area, under storage racks in storage areas,along walls and in corners. Must remove food debris. Must also remove pooling water under the ice machine in the rear prep area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must provide three working stoppers for the three compartment sink.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must remove weeds directly outside of rear exit door.

  24. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

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

      Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered

      Inspector’s note: Outside garbage area not maintained. Noted excessive garbage overflowing from the outside garbage container preventing proper lid closure. Must remove excessive garbage, close the lid and properly maintiain area. Serious citation issued 7-38-020

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must properly label all bulk food item containers as needed. (salt,sugar,flour,etc)

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Seal small opening along the bottom of the rear exit door leading to the outside garbage area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must detail clean shelves in the front service area. Must also detail clean the interior top panel of the ice machine,all coolers,prep tables and cooking equipment in the rear prep area. Must detail clean and remove heavy dust from vent covers in the rear prep area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must detail clean floors in prep area, under storage racks in storage areas,along walls and in corners. Must remove food debris. Must also remove pooling water under the ice machine in the rear prep area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must provide three working stoppers for the three compartment sink.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must remove weeds directly outside of rear exit door.

  25. Pass

    License 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: Wall behind coffee machine not sealed. Wall must be smooth and easily cleanable. Must seal.

  26. Fail

    License · Fail

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Must provide sneeze guard at service counter coffee/prep area. Also must provide a separation between customer seating area and food storage/display area. Food must be protected from contamintion. No citation issued.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Wall behind coffee machine not sealed. Wall must be smooth and easily cleanable. Must seal.

  27. Fail

    License · Fail

    No violations

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 5 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.