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Oak Mill Bakery

5747 S Harlem Ave, Chicago, IL 60638

Restaurant ZIP 60638 Risk 2 (Medium)

Pass with Conditions · as of Dec 26, 2024

Oak Mill Bakery was last inspected on December 26, 2024 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 4 violations, 1 of them critical.

Latest inspection

December 26, 2024 · Canvass Re-Inspection

Conditional

Result: Pass w/ Conditions

1 critical2 general1 paperwork
  • CriticalManagement & training

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

    Inspector’s note: Observed no person in charge with food service manager training at time of inspection.

    Official wording (code 1)

    Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

    Inspector’s note: Missing door on display case (employee acess side). Instd to replace door 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: Dim lighting in walk in freezer. Instd to provide adequate lighting and maintain.

    Official wording (code 56)

    Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  • PaperworkManagement & training

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

    Inspector’s note: Observed no valid city of chicago sanitation certificate on site at time of inspection. Instructed person in charge that original sanitation certificate as well as certified food manager in person is required on site while facility is open and operating. Priority foundation #7-38-012. Citation issued.

    Official wording (code 2)

    City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

Inspection history

11 inspections on record

  1. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Missing door on display case (employee acess side). Instd to replace door and maintain

      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: No chemical test kit/strips on site for quaternary ammonium sanitizer on site. Instd to provide chemical test kit and maintain. Priority foundation 7-38-005

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Dim lighting in walk in freezer. Instd to provide adequate lighting and maintan

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  2. Conditional

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    3 critical1 general 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 in place. Instructed to provide a verifiable employee acknowledged health policy.

      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 procedures in place for responding to vomiting and diarrhea events. Instructed to provide procedure and necessary supplies effective against norovirus. Priority foundation 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalFood temperature

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

      Inspector’s note: Variety of cakes and pastries not properly labeled, dated,refrigerated ready to eat tcs foods prepared and held for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the day or date by which food shall be sold or discarded for a maximum of 7 days. Priority foundation 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 23)

      Proper date marking and disposition

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Missing food temperature measuring device, instructed to provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

  3. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    4 critical4 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Person in charge without city of chicago sanitiation certificate. Instd to obtain certificate and maintain

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: No employee health policy in place. Instd to provide a verifiable employee acknowledged health policy.

      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 procedure in place for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instd to provide procedure and necessary supplies effective against norovirus. Priority foundation 7-38-005

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalFood temperature

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

      Inspector’s note: Variety of cakes and pastries not properly labeled, dated. Refrigerated, ready to eat tcs food prepared and held for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the day or date by which food shall be sold or discarded for a maximum of 7 days. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 23)

      Proper date marking and disposition

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Missing food temperature measuring device. Instd to provide and maintain.

      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: Over 50 mice droppings scattered on floor in corner behind prep table, oven, and in electrical closet. Instd to remove all droppings, clean and sanitize affected areas and contact pest control for service. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Rear door not rodent proof, approx 1/4 inch gap at bottom of door. Instd to rodent proof same so as to be tight fitting.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Excessive clutter on floor on side of walk in cooler. Instd to remove clutter and organize area.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: No city of chicago certified manager on duty while handling tcs foods milk, eggs), nor city of chicago certificate posted. Citation issued 7-38-012 priority foundation.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  4. Conditional

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090

      Inspector’s note: Previous serious violation from 2/2/17 report 1982509 not corrected. Rear door not rodent proof, approx 1/4 inch gap noted at bottom of door. Instd to rodent proof door so as to be tight fitting. Also mice droppings noted scattered on shelves and floor. Instd to remove, clean and sanitize affected areas. Violation critical 7-42-090.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Cracked floor drain cover in toilet room. Instd to replace.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Stained ceiling tiles in prep area. Replace same.

  5. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    4 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: Over 50 mice droppings noted scattered along wall base in electrical closet, and on storage shelves. One large live roach noted on display shelf if front area. Rear door not rodent proof, approx 1/4 inch gap noted at bottom of door. Instd to remove droppings, insect, clean and sanitize affected areas, have updated pest control service, and rodent proof door so as to be tight fitting. Violation serious 7-38-020.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: No city of chicago certified manager on duty while handling potentially hazardous foods (eggs, milk, custard, etc). Instd to have on dutuy at all times. Serious violation 7-38-012a.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Cracked floor drain cover in toilet room. Instd to replace.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Stained ceiling tiles in prep area. Replace same, interior of hood above cooking equipment in poor repair, loose sheet metal at base. Instd to repair same.

  6. Conditional

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Previous minor violation not corrected from 5-1-15 report #1516265 and 11-10-16 #1975226 #45 observed no food handler certificates on premises at this time, given copy of idph's food handler info., instructed to provide. Instructed to provide food handler certificates. Serious violation 7-42-090

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean fan guards in walk in cooler to remove all dust build up. Must clean and maintain.

  7. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    4 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 container is open and overflowing with garbage at time of inspection. Instructed manager to maintain area clean and container closed at all times. Serious violation 7-38-020

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: No person on site while handling potentailly hazardous foods with city of chicago sanitation certificate. Instructed person on site city of chicago sanitation certificate and person must be on site at all times. Serious violatioin 7-38-012

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Previous minor violation not corrected from 5-1-15 report #1516265 #45 observed no food handler certificates on premises at this time, given copy of idph's food handler info., instructed to provide. Instructed to provide food handler certificates. Serious violation 7-42-090

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean fan guards in walk in cooler to remove all dust build up. Must clean and maintain.

  8. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the #10 can opener not clean, instructed to clean and sanitize.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the floor in the walk-in cooler not clean undse and around storage shelves, instructed to clean.also clean cooler storage racks, and cooler fan guard covers.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed water damaged ceiling tiles over the rear prep oven,instructed to replace. Also clean light shield same area.

    • 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.

  9. Pass

    Canvass · 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: Stock on floor. Elevate 6 inches.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Walls behind oven not clean. Clean same. Vent in toilet room with dust accumulation. Clean same.

  10. Pass

    Canvass · 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: Lightshields in prep area not clean. Clean same.

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 22 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.