Calumet Bakery

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Mar 7, 2025 No Entry

   Canvass · No Entry

   No violations

2. Jul 9, 2019 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   4 critical7 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: 2-102.14(o) observed no employee health policy on site. Instructed to provide an employee health policy that includes a signed acknowledgement from each employee. Priority foundation 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: 2-501.11 observed no written procedure nor adequate supplies for responding to vomit and diarrhea events that can potentially occur inside of the facility. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation 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: 6-301.14 observed no hand washing sign at the hand washing sink located in the food prep area. Instructed to provide.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: 4-602.11(b-e) observed minor food debris on the pastry prep table. Instructed to clean and sanitize.

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

     Inspector’s note: 4-204.112(b) observed no thermometers inside of the milk cooler. Instructed to provide.

     Official wording (code 36)

     Thermometers provided & accurate

   • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

     Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: 2-402.11 observed beard guards are needed for male food handlers with beards. Instructed to provide.

     Official wording (code 40)

     Personal cleanliness

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) observed the exterior of dry storage containers with a minor black substance located at the outside bottom of the containers. Instructed to clean.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: 5-501.17 observed a closed receptacle is needed inside of the toilet room. Instructed to provide.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 observed a hole in the ceiling located by the walk in cooler. Instructed to repair and make the surface 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: 6-501.13 observed the floors in the basement with accumulated dirt debris under the shelves and some standing water behind the shelves on the east wall. Observed accumulated food and dirt debris on the floors in the food prep area, under the 3 compartment sink and under and behind all prep tables and in the storage room. Instructed to clean all floors and remove standing water in the basement.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.114 observed some articles (bags, boxes) stored on the floor of the basement and by the upstairs storage area. Instructed to remove an clutter or unnecessary articles or elevate all items at least 6 inches from the ground.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed food handler certificates are needed for the male food handlers. Instructed to meet requirement.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

3. Sep 8, 2016 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

4. Sep 1, 2016 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   5 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: Noted 10 live flies scattered in the front serving area and 7 live flies in the rear prep area scattered on the wall around the 3 compartment sink and 5 live flies around dirty towels. Also noted 8 mice droppings on the floor behind the safe and on shelving, noted 10 mice droppings on the floor in the cake decorating room which now being used for storage. Must remove flies and droppings and clean and sanitize all affected areas. Serious citation issued #7-38-020.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Must clean the exterior of all bulk storage container and equipment to remove debris.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Floors need detail clean through especially along the wall base and in corners. Must clean to remove spills and debris. Also keep floors dry as possible to prevent further breeding conditions.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Noted walls dirty around the dish washing area. Must clean to remove debris splatters.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no hair restraints worn in prep areas. Must provide and worn in food prep areas.

5. Oct 6, 2015 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Must clean shelves inside the walk-in cooler in prep area

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Clean the floors in the basement area and prep area,along wall base and corners

6. Jun 13, 2013 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   4 general Show violations

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Rear storage shelves not sealed.must repair/seal.also no soap device at both hand sinks.must install.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Rear storage shelves and interior ceiling of walk in cooler not clean.must clean/maintain.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Must clean debris under all shelves in rear 1st floor prep and basement floorsthru-out,and maintain.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Found clutter of storage in rear area of basement. Must remove any articles not using and organize all storage off floors and walls to prevent any pest harborage area.

7. May 4, 2011 Pass

   Complaint · Pass

   3 general Show violations

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. CLEAN FRONT REACH IN COOLER,WALK-IN FAN GUARD COVERS, AND BULK CONTAINERS EXTERIOR.

   • 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.REMOVE STANDING WATER IN BASEMENT, AND NEED FLOOR DRAIN COVER FOR BASEMENT DRAIN.

   • 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.CLEAN WALLS AND CEILING IN REAR BAKERY.

8. Aug 26, 2010 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   6 general Show violations

   • 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. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CAN OPENER, LARGE MIXING EQUIPMENTS, STORAGE RACKS AND FAN COVERS IN WALK-IN COOLER.

   • 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. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN BASEMENT, IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENTS.

   • 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. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AND WINDOW SILLS IN PREP AREAS.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD TO THE LIGHT IN THE PREP AREA ABOVE 2-COMP. SINK.

   • 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. MUST FIX THE LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE 2-COMP. SINK AND INSTALL A 3-COMP. SINK LARGE ENOUGH TO SUBMERGE THE LARGEST EQUIPMENT IN IT WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER PER CITY CODE AND WITH A METAL DRAINBOARD ATTACHED.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. FRONT FOOD HANDLER/CASHIER MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.