Pticek's Bakery

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

Inspector’s note: Observed bulk containers of flour, sugar, etc. Not labeled with common name. Instructed person in charge to label all bulk contianers and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed 150 mouse droppings scattered throughout the facility in the following areas; behind tables, buckets, in doorway leading to exterior apartment, and throughout basement area behind tables. Instructed person in charge to remove all mouse droppings, sanitize areas and inform pest control of need for additional service. Priority foundation #7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed clutter behind tables in prep area, and in basement area on floor. Instructed person in charge to organize and maintain all items at least six inches from floor at all times and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Large can opener in need of cleaning to remove build up. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: All bakery carts and wheels in need of cleaning to remove all food spills instructed to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Garbage container in bathroom in need of cover. Instructed to cover and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Floors and walls in rear prep area in need of cleaning to remove all food spills. Instructed to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed torn rubber gaskets being held with duct tape, instructed to replace. Observed cardboard on the walk-in cooler storage shelves, instructed to remove.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the syrup nozzles not clean, instructed to clean and sanitize.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed flour on the floor under tstorage units, and behind equipment, instructed to clean.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed two lights out over rear prep table, instructed to repair.

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 30 mice droppings behind equipment, in rear storage and in basement instructed to have pest control return for service, remove al droppings, clean and sanitize all areas. Serious violation 7-38-020.

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

Inspector’s note: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE, SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012a.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed torn rubber gaskets being held with duct tape, instructed to replace. Observed cardboard on the walk-in coler storage shelves, instructed to remove.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the syrup nozzles not clean, instructed to clean and sanitize.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed flour on the floor under storage units,and behind equipment, instructed to clean.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed two lights out over rear prep table, instructed to repair.

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

Inspector’s note: No valid city of chicago sanitation certificate on site while handling potentially hazardous foods. Ie...eggs, milk, cream etc. Serious violation 7-38-012

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

Inspector’s note: The following in need of cleaning: all baking equipment, interior and exterior of reach in coolers, proof box and all prep tables. Must clean and maintain at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: Floors through out 1st floor and basement in need of detail cleaning to remove all dbris and build up. Must clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Walls and ceilings through out prep area in need of cleaning to remove all food splatters and build up. Must clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Lights above prep tables in need of light shields. Must correct and maintain.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Install thermometers in reach in coolers. Must correct and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Any unnecessary articles in basement must be removed. Correct and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard on the storage shelves in the walk-in cooler, instructed to remove.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the rear prep area, and the syrup pumps not clean, instructed to clean and sanitize.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the floor not clean, instructed to clean under and around all equipment and coolers in the prep area.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the rear bakery walls not clean, instructed to clean. Also reseal the caulk behind the 3 compartment sink.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: No food handler certificates, idph's information given.

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

Inspector’s note: Outer sides of all reach in coolers and cooking equipment in need of cleaning to remove all build up of food debris. Must clean and maintain at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: Floors in the basement and rear storage area in need of cleaning to remove all debris and build up. Must clean and maintain at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: Light in rear prep area in need of shielding with tubes and end caps. Must correct and maintain at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: Any and all unnecessary clutter in basement in need of removal or organizing. Must correct and maintain at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean equipment improperly stored on floor. Elevate same.

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

Inspector’s note: Interior of all coolers including rubber gaskets, interior bottom of fryers, and all storage containers not clean. Clean same and maintain.

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. Clean same.

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

Inspector’s note: Wall behind 3-compartment sink not clean and worn surfaces. Clean same and maintain. Seal holes around pipes in walls.

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

Inspector’s note: Prep tables and legs not clean, debris build-up. Clean same.

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

Inspector’s note: Stock on floor. Elevate 6 inches.