Guatelinda Bakery

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Found previous core violation not corrected from report dated 5-9-24 inspection # 2594281. Found no backflow prevention devices at ice machine and mop sink faucet.must provide where they can be located and serviced.priority foundation.citation issued.7-42-090.must provide.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Found no backflow prevention devices at ice machine and mop sink faucet.must provide where they can be located and serviced.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the washroom door held open with a bungee cord. Management instructed that the washroom door must be kept closed.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed scraped and missing paint on the corner of the wall around the dry storage area. Management instructed to scrape and repaint the walls.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core violations from report #2562999 on 8/29/22 not corrected: 55 - repair the wall of the food prep area next to the stove. 56 - observed cooking equipment that does not fit underneath the ventilation hood. Management instructed to configure or remove equipment so that all cooking equipment is stored entirely underneath the ventilation hood. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090. Citation issued.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Repair the wall of the food prep area next to the stove.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed cooking equipment that does not fit underneath the ventilation hood. Management instructed to configure or remove equipment so that all cooking equipment is stored entirely underneath the ventilation hood.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed several light fixtures missing plastic end caps. Must install.

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

Inspector’s note: Some bulk containers not labeled in prep area. Must label all bulk containers.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed prep area ventilation hoods and ventilation hood filters with food/dust build up. Must clean and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: 6-202.11 must provide light shields and end caps on the light fixtures in both prep areas.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Observed no metal stem probe thermometer on the premises to take food temperatures. Management instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-005. No citation issued.

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

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

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

Inspector’s note: Must provide a splash guard at hand sink next to 3- compartment sink.

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

Inspector’s note: Must invert multiuse utensils on shelving units and prep table.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean debris build up from prep tables,shelving units,pipes along wall bases,floor mixer, dough pressor.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean debris from floor throughout prep areas.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Must place cooking equipment under ventilation hood.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Must provide light shields on lights at hood of cooking equipment and rear prep area.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-602.13 detail clean the interior of the freezer next to the back door.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: 6-303.11 replace the light bulbs in the rear prep area that are not working.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: 6-304.11 the ventilation fan in the washroom is not operational. Must repair or replace the fan.

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

Inspector’s note: Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Caulk around 3 compartment sink missing, shall be provided.

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

Inspector’s note: Reach in cooler shelving/rack not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

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

Inspector’s note: Floors under 3 compartment sink not clean, had excess debris accumulation, need detailed cleaning(corners).

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

Inspector’s note: Walls that had peeling paint, food splattering around 3 compartment sink and rear kitchen, area shall be repaired, cleaned.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed dirt and debris on floor under around and behind refrigeration units. Must clean and maintain. Must clean floor drains in rear prep areaa.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed rear exposed hand washing sink draining slow. Must repair and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed clutter and unnecessary articles in rear food stoarge area. Must remove clutter and unnecessary articles to prevent rodent harborage. Observed items not elevated 6inches off floor in rear prep area. Must elevate items 6inches off floor/wall.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted no certified food manager with current city of chicago food service certificate on duty while potentially hazardous foods items are prepared and served (tamales, stuff bell peppers, empanadas etc). Instructed to have a food service manager on duty at all times. Serious violation #7-38-012

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

Inspector’s note: Noted assorted food items inside refrigeration units not properly labeled. Instructed to label all food items with product name, prepared by date and/oe used by date.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted assorted food items in grocery bags inside chest freezer. Instructed to store all food items inside an approved food grade container.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted ice build up inside chest freezer at the rear prep area. Instructed to defrost, clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed clean floors along wall base and underneath equipment especially at the rear food prep area.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean hood with dust and dirt accumulation at the kitchen prep area.

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

Inspector’s note: Detail clean food storage shelving in rear prep area. Must remove dirt and debris.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed leaky faucet base at the rear 3-compartment sink. Must repair and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and repaint or replace rusty metal racks inside reach-in cooler and exterior surface of grease box under 3 compartment sink.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide back flow preventer device or vacuum breaker at mop sink faucet.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain rear outside area.