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SPECIALTY'S CAFE BAKERY

191 N WACKER DR · Chicago, IL 60606

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for SPECIALTY'S CAFE BAKERY on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2569121

Location recorded for this inspection · SPECIALTY'S CAFE BAKERY · 191 N WACKER DR

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Official inspection record

Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

Non-InspectionNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Non-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2473027

Location recorded for this inspection · SPECIALTY'S CAFE BAKERY · 191 N WACKER DR

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2315273

Location recorded for this inspection · SPECIALTY'S CAFE BAKERY · 191 N WACKER DR

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGN EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY ON SITE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO CITATION ISSUED)

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: CUTTING BOARDS ON SALAD PREP TABLE WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT BULBS THAT ARE SHATTER PROOF OR SHIELDED IN AREA OVER COFFEE MACHINE

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2182091

Location recorded for this inspection · SPECIALTY'S CAFE BAKERY · 191 N WACKER DR

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INTERIOR UPPER PANEL INSIDE ICE MACHINE HAS SLIGHT BUILD UP.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN. ALSO STORAGE SHELVES IN DRY STORAGE AREA NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: DUSTY LIGHT SHIELD IN CEILING IN DISH WASHING AREA. NSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2146138

Location recorded for this inspection · SPECIALTY'S CAFE BAKERY · 191 N WACKER DR

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS UNDER DRY STORAGE UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MISSING CEILING TILES IN CEILING OF DRY STORAGE ARE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: HOT WATER HANDLE LEAKY AT HAND SINK BY BREAD SLICER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1995564

Location recorded for this inspection · SPECIALTY'S CAFE BAKERY · 191 N WACKER DR

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed heavily soiled/stained cutting boards, with deep groves, along prep coolers. Instructed to replace or resurface. Must maintain same. Observed excessive rust on shelves in walk in cooler. Must remove rust or paint shelves to make smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: Found lighting in front prep area without light shields. Must provide light shields or shatter proof bulbs for all prep area. Products have been ordered, must install upon arrival. Must maintain same.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Observed wiping cloths improperly stored on counters throughout prep area and kitchen. Must properly store all wiping cloths in a clean container, with sanitizer solution when not in use. Must maintain same.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1975885

Location recorded for this inspection · SPECIALTY'S CAFE BAKERY · 191 N WACKER DR

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 8

    SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: OBSERVED LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE ,(FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS)BEHIND FRONT COUNTER BEING USED SANITIZING AT IMPROPER CONCENTRATION OF CHLORINE OF 0PPM AT FINAL RINSE.DISH MACHINE CHLORINE MUST BE AT LEAST 50PPM. MUST USE 3- COMP SINK TO WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE FOOD EQUIMENT AND UTENSIL.DISH MACHINE WILL BE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION.MUST NO USE MACHINE UNTIL REINSPECTED BY HEALTH DEPT.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS NEED RE-GROUTING IN SEVERAL AREAS:ICE MACHINE AREA,DISH WASHING REAR,WALK IN COOLER AREA,AND SANDWHICH PREP COOLER AREAS. MUST REPAIR ALL FLOOR AREAS. ALSO FOORS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS IN REAR STORAGE ROOM. MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: 14 LIGHTS ABOVE FRONT FOOD PREP, AREA NOT SHIELDED.MUST INSTALL SHIELDS.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1763501

Location recorded for this inspection · SPECIALTY'S CAFE BAKERY · 191 N WACKER DR

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: GASKETS IN POOR REPAIR ON PREP COOLERS.MUST REPLACE.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MISSING CEILING TILES IN OFFICE AND DRY STORAGE ROOM IN REAR.MUST INSTALL.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: 14 LIGHTS ABOVE FRONT FOOD PREP, AREA NOT SHIELDED.MUST INSTALL SHIELDS.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1418890

Location recorded for this inspection · SPECIALTY'S CAFE BAKERY · 191 N WACKER DR

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVRED SLIGHT WATER ACCUMULATION AT FLOOR CORNERS AROUND THE ICE MACHINE. MUST MAINTAIN DRY TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM AREA. MUST REMOVE DUST ACCUMULATED AT CEILING VENTS IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA, AT THE CEILING IN THE HALLWAY LEADING TO THE PREP AREA AND AT THE PREP AREA ABOVE TOASTER OVEN.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: DURING INSPECTION OBSERVED TWO STAFF MEMBERS WITH FACIAL HAIR(SMALL BEARDS) NOT WEARING FACIAL HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES AT FOOD PREP AREAS.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1447351

Location recorded for this inspection · SPECIALTY'S CAFE BAKERY · 191 N WACKER DR

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD AT EXPOSED HAND SINK AT REAR PREP AREA NEXT TO PAN STORAGE RACK.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1447340

Location recorded for this inspection · SPECIALTY'S CAFE BAKERY · 191 N WACKER DR

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 8

    SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN POOR REPAIR, UNABLE TO REACH MINIMUM TEMP OF 120 F. DEGREES FOR PROPER SANITIZING. MUST PROVIDE PROPER TEMPERATURE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

  • 9

    WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE - Comments: NO HOT WATER AT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK OR 1-COMPARTMENT SINK IN EXPRESSO PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

  • 11

    ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: HOT WATER AT WASH BOWLS IN MENS/WOMENS WASHROOM FOR EMPLOYEES AND PUBLIC AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 60-64F. DEGREES. MUST BRING TO PROPER TEMPERATURE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FRONT INTERIOR DOORS WITH ACCESS TO CAFE COMMON AREA NOT RODENT PROOF WITH 1/4" GAP BETWEEN DOORS AND AT BOTTOM. EXTERIOR EMERGENCY EXIT DOOR ALSO WITH 1/2" GAP AT BOTTOM. MUST SEAL TO PREVENT PEST AND RODENT ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

  • 24

    DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AT REAR NOT DRAINING PROPERLY, WITH RELEASED WATER FROM ONE COMPARTMENT ENTERING FROM DRAIN INTO EMPTY COMPARTMENT. MUST REPAIR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD AT EXPOSED HAND SINK AT REAR PREP AREA NEXT TO PAN STORAGE RACK.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREAR UNDER STORAGE RACKS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN EXHAUST VENTS AT CEILING IN WASH ROOMS.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: REMOVE CLUTTER UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN DRY FOOD STORAE AREA, STORE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR ORGANIZE AND MAINTAN AT ALL TIMES.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1324605

Location recorded for this inspection · SPECIALTY'S CAFE BAKERY · 191 N WACKER DR

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: SHEVLING INSIDE WALK IN COOLER NEEDS CLEANING TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS: PREP AREA,REAR STORAGE AND INSIDE COOLER.

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260 of 333 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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