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SANDY'S BAKERY & DELI

5857 W LAWRENCE AVE · Chicago, IL 60630

Bakery

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Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2641225

Location recorded for this inspection · SANDY'S BAKERY & DELI · 5857 W LAWRENCE AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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Inspection history

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

Complaint Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2453843

Location recorded for this inspection · SANDY'S BAKERY & DELI · 5857 W LAWRENCE AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 29

    COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP - Comments: 8-201.13 OBSERVED NO CDPH APPROVED HACCP PLAN ON THE PREMISES FOR THE PREPARATION OF YOGURT. PREMISES PREPARES AND PACKAGES A DRINKABLE YOGURT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE HACCP PLAN TO CDPH FOR APPROVAL.

  • 32

    VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS - Comments: 8-103.11 OBSERVED NO VARIANCE APPROVAL BY CDPH FOR PREPARING YOGURT ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CDPH APPROVED HACCP PLAN AND VARIANCE APPROVAL FOR PREPARING YOGURT ON THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 40

    PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: 2-402.11 OBSERVED MALE AND FEMALE FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13 CLEAN THE STORAGE SHELVES, PREP TABLES, MIXING EQUIPMENT, TOP OF OVEN, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLER, PROOFER IN THE BAKERY PREP AREA.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114 MUST ELIMINATE CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS. REMOVE THE LARGE PILE OF CARDBOARD BOXES IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 CLEAN THE FLOOR AND WALLS OF THE BAKERY PREP AREA AND FRYING AREA.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.11 REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AREA.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13 NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES WERE PROVIDED FOR FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2453587

Location recorded for this inspection · SANDY'S BAKERY & DELI · 5857 W LAWRENCE AVE

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. OBSERVED SEVERAL BOWLS STORED IN THE HANDWASHING SINK. ALSO OBSERVED THAT THE KITCHEN DESIGN AND PLACEMENT OF THE SINK IN THE CORNER IN BETWEEN THE DEEP FRYER AND WALL DOES NOT ALLOW FOR EASILY ACCESSIBLE USE. MUST REMOVE EQUIPMENT SUCH AS THE DEEP FRYER OR A SECTION OF COUNTERTOP AND STORAGE SHELF TO PROVIDE ACCESSIBLE USE OF THE HANDWASHING SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 29

    COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP - Comments: OBSERVED NO CDPH APPROVED HACCP PLAN ON THE PREMISES FOR THE PREPARATION OF YOGURT. PREMISES PREPARES AND PACKAGES A DRINKABLE YOGURT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE HACCP PLAN TO CDPH FOR APPROVAL.

  • 32

    VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED NO VARIANCE APPROVAL BY CDPH FOR PREPARING YOGURT ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CDPH APPROVED HACCP PLAN AND VARIANCE APPROVAL FOR PREPARING YOGURT ON THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 35

    APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BAGS OF FROZEN SPINACH BEING THAWED IN A CONTAINER OF WATER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY THAW ALL TCS FOODS.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 100 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE LEDGE ABOVE THE STAIRCASE TO THE BASEMENT AND ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS AND EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE STORAGE SHELVES, PREP TABLES, MIXING EQUIPMENT, TOP OF OVEN, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLER, PROOFER IN THE BAKERY PREP AREA.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE FLOOR AND WALLS OF THE BAKERY PREP AREA AND FRYING AREA.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AREA.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST ELIMINATE CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS. REMOVE THE LARGE PILE OF CARDBOARD BOXES IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES WERE PROVIDED FOR FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2386619

Location recorded for this inspection · SANDY'S BAKERY & DELI · 5857 W LAWRENCE AVE

Recorded violations

  • 59

    PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 MICE DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM AND IN CORNER NEAR STAIRS (IN BASEMENT). ORKIN PEST CONTROL ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. ALL DROPPINGS REMOVED, AREAS CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND AREAS TREATED DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MUST MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2386379

Location recorded for this inspection · SANDY'S BAKERY & DELI · 5857 W LAWRENCE AVE

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT/PROCEDURE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, AND CORRESPONDING EQUIPMENT OUTLINE IN PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SAME.

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER DATES ON PREPPED TCS FOODS INSIDE COOLERS, WALK IN COOLERS. MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL PREPPED TCS FOODS WITH DISCARD DATE NO MORE THAN 7 DAY FROM PREPARATION DATE. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN SAME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 65 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN, BAKERY, AND BASEMENT RESTROOM. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. MUST ELIMINATE PEST ISSUE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED READY TO EAT FOOD NOT PROTECTED WHILE ON DISPLAY IN FRONT CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA. OBSERVED (READY TO EAT) BREAD ON CUSTOMER COUNTER IN GROCERY/AT FRONT PREP WITHOUT A BARRIER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED MUST PROVIDE A BARRIER BETWEEN READY TO EAT FOODS AND CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES. BREAD REMOVED AND PREPACKED DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FLOUR, DIRT AND DEBRIS BUILD UP ON ALL EQUIPMENT IN BAKERY SECTION OF THE KITCHEN. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL EQUIPMENT. MUST UPDATE FREQUENCY OF CLEANING TO MAINTAIN EXCESSIVE BUILD UP.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST, DIRT, FLOUR, AND GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS IN ALL AREAS OF KITCHEN AND REAR STORAGE. MUST PULL ALL EQUIPMENT, BOXES AND OTHER ITEMS AWAY FROM WALLS TO PROPERLY CLEAN ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME. MUST KEEP ALL STORED ITEMS 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR, AND 6 INCHES FROM WALLS TO ALLOW FOR PROPER CLEANING.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUSLY ISSUED CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 2253054, DATED 1/24/19. MUST CORRECT THE FOLLOWING VIOLATIONS: #37 3-602.11(A; B:1-4,6,7; C; D) OBSERVED FLOUR NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, STORED IN BULK ROLLING CONTAINERS IN BAKERY AND WALK IN COOLER WITH OUT COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COMMON NAME TO ALL BULK CONTAINERS FOR ITEMS THAT ARE TAKEN OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINER. 3-602.11(A; B:1-4,6,7; C; D) OBSERVED SELF SERVICE READY TO EAT FOOD NOT PROPERLY LABELED IN REACH IN SELF SERVICE COOLERS LOCATED IN DINNING AREA. LABEL INFORMATION MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: A LIST OF INGREDIENTS, THE NET QUANTITY, THE NAME AND PLACE OF BUSINESS OF THE MANUFACTURER, PACKER OR DISTRIBUTOR, AND THE NAME OF EACH MAJOR FOOD ALLERGEN AND SELL BY DATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. #51 5-204.12 OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE UPSTAIRS UTILITY SINK LOCATED IN THE MEAT PREP AREA AND IN THE BASEMENT HALLWAY. A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MUST BE LOCATED SO THAT ITS SERVICED AND MAINTAINED. #55 6-201.15 OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS PLACE MAT IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: BAKERY PREP, MEAT PREP, FOOD SMOKING AREA, WALK IN COOLER, STORAGE AREA , AND ROASTING ROOM. NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES THAT ARE EXPOSED TO SPLASH, SPILLAGE OR OTHER FOOD MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. 6-201.11 OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DUST, AND DEBRIS ON VENTS AND CEILINGS IN THE FOLLOWING FOOD PREP AREAS: MEAT PREP AREA, REAR STORAGE AREA, BAKERY PREP ARE, ROASTING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS AND THROUGH OUT ESTABLISHMENT INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. #57 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLING TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. #58 PA 100-0367 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE . ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
14
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2253054

Location recorded for this inspection · SANDY'S BAKERY & DELI · 5857 W LAWRENCE AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-010

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE OR CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE. PROVIDED CDPH SAMPLE TO FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-010.

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED MEAT SLICER, WITH FOOD DEBRIS FROM PREVIOUS DAY. MEAT SLICER WAS NOT IN USE AT THE TIME. FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED AFTER USE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE MEAT SLICER.

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED TCS FOODS WITH IMPROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: FIRST WALK IN COOLER(BEEF, SLICED CABBAGE), SECOND WALK IN COOLER (SLICED CABBAGE), REACH IN COOLER IN FRONT PREP (BEEF, CHEESE), REACH IN COOLER IN BAKERY (SPINACH MIXTURE CONTAINS MILK), SELF-SERVE REACH IN COOLER IN DINER AREA (LJUTA,RUSSIAN SALAD, STUFFED CABBAGE) . SAID ITEMS ARE HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT DISCARD DATE . INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED . 7-38-005.

  • 29

    COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP - Comments: NOTED NO VARIANCE OR HAACP FOR YOGURT THAT IS MADE ON SITE. MAKING YOGURT ON SITE REQUIRES A HAACP AND VARIANCE. OBSERVED BOTTLED YOGURT IN SELF SERVE REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND DISCARD ALL YOGURT. MANAGER MUST PROVIDE VARIANCE AND HAACP FOR YOGURT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005.

  • 32

    VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS - Comments: NOTED NO VARIANCE OR HACCP FOR YOGURT THAT IS MADE ON SITE. MAKING YOGURT ON SITE REQUIRES A HACCP AND VARIANCE. OBSERVED BOTTLED YOGURT IN SELF SERVE REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND DISCARD ALL YOGURT. MANAGER MUST PROVIDE VARIANCE AND HACCP FOR YOGURT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED FLOUR NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, STORED IN BULK ROLLING CONTAINERS IN BAKERY AND WALK IN COOLER WITH OUT COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COMMON NAME TO ALL BULK CONTAINERS FOR ITEMS THAT ARE TAKEN OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINER.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED SELF SERVICE READY TO EAT FOOD NOT PROPERLY LABELED IN REACH IN SELF SERVICE COOLERS LOCATED IN DINNING AREA. LABEL INFORMATION MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: A LIST OF INGREDIENTS, THE NET QUANTITY, THE NAME AND PLACE OF BUSINESS OF THE MANUFACTURER, PACKER OR DISTRIBUTOR, AND THE NAME OF EACH MAJOR FOOD ALLERGEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED SELF SERVICE READY TO EAT FOOD (RUSSIAN SALAD,KAJMAKU) CONTAINING MAJOR FOOD ALLERGENS. FOUND SAID ITEMS NOT PROPERLY LABELED IN REACH IN SELF SERVICE COOLERS LOCATED IN DINNING AREA. LABEL INFORMATION MUST INCLUDE THE NAME OF EACH MAJOR FOOD ALLERGEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE UPSTAIRS UTILITY SINK LOCATED IN THE MEAT PREP AREA AND IN THE BASEMENT HALLWAY. A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MUST BE LOCATED SO THAT ITS SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DUST, AND DEBRIS ON VENTS AND CEILINGS IN THE FOLLOWING FOOD PREP AREAS: MEAT PREP AREA, REAR STORAGE AREA, BAKERY PREP ARE, ROASTING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS AND THROUGH OUT ESTABLISHMENT INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS PLACE MAT IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: BAKERY PREP, MEAT PREP, FOOD SMOKING AREA, WALK IN COOLER, STORAGE AREA , AND ROASTING ROOM. NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES THAT ARE EXPOSED TO SPLASH, SPILLAGE OR OTHER FOOD MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLING TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE . ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1978953

Location recorded for this inspection · SANDY'S BAKERY & DELI · 5857 W LAWRENCE AVE

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD NOT PROTECTED. FACILITY IS BOTTLING AND CAPPING YOGURT MADE IN STORE WITHOUT CDPH APPROVAL. TAGGED ALL YOGURTS HELD FOR INSPECTION BY CHICAGO DEPT. OF PUBLIC HEALTH. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE OR SELL UNTIL CDPH APPROVAL IS PROVIDED (SEE COMMENTS FOR INFORMATION). SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALL VENT COVER WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION IN FRONT PREP/SERVICE AREA.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, MAINTAIN AND REORGANIZE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

Suspected Food Poisoning Re-inspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Suspected Food Poisoning Re-inspection
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1931331

Location recorded for this inspection · SANDY'S BAKERY & DELI · 5857 W LAWRENCE AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Instructed facility to label bulk food containers and to maintain.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed food being stored in plastic grocery bags. Instructed to store in food grade materials only and to maintain.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Observed dirt accumulation in the 2 door cooler in the front prep area. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Observed a dirty, sticky, worn rug on the basement floor near the bathroom. Instructed facility to discard and maintain. Observed heavy dirt, charcoal, cardboard, and debris on the floor in the roasting room. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed oil and debris on the floor along the wall under the baker's tables. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Observed the exhaust hood filters to have dirt and grease accumulation in both the front and rear prep. Instructed to clean and maintain. Observed stained ceiling tiles in the rear prep area. Instructed to replace and maintain. Observed dirt accumulation on the walk in cooler fanguards. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed the utility sink near the 1 compartment sink to have duct tape on the faucet and a small leak. Instructed to repair, remove tape, and maintain.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: Out of compliance with Foodhandler requirement. Instructed to comply and maintain.

Suspected Food PoisoningPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Suspected Food Poisoning
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1770683

Location recorded for this inspection · SANDY'S BAKERY & DELI · 5857 W LAWRENCE AVE

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 employee washing large tubs for food storage in the 1 compartment sink without fully submerging utensil. Instructed facility to wash utensil in the three compartment sink with each compartment filled with water and appropriate contents-1 for wash with soap and water, 1 for rinse with only water, and 1 for sanitizing with water and appropriate sanitizer solution. Instructed to comply and maintain. Facility washed in three compartment sink at time of inspection. Critical citation issued 7-38-030.

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: Observed food for customer self service not protected- tub full of pork cracklins uncovered where customers can scoop for self service. Instructed to protect and maintain. Facility covered during inspection. Observed food not protected- facility is bottling and capping yogurt made in store without CDPH approval. Facility is also curing meats on site without CDPH approval. Tagged all yogurt and cured items held for inspection by CDPH, do not remove or use without CDPH approval. Serious citation issued 7-38-005(a).

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Instructed facility to label bulk food containers and to maintain.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed food being stored in plastic grocery bags. Instructed to store in food grade materials only and to maintain.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Observed dirt accumulation in the 2 door cooler in the front prep area. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Observed a dirty, sticky, worn rug on the basement floor near the bathroom. Instructed facility to discard and maintain. Observed heavy dirt, charcoal, cardboard, and debris on the floor in the roasting room. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed oil and debris on the floor along the wall under the baker's tables. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Observed the exhaust hood filters to have dirt and grease accumulation in both the front and rear prep. Instructed to clean and maintain. Observed stained ceiling tiles in the rear prep area. Instructed to replace and maintain. Observed dirt accumulation on the walk in cooler fanguards. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed the utility sink near the 1 compartment sink to have duct tape on the faucet and a small leak. Instructed to repair, remove tape, and maintain.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: Out of compliance with Foodhandler requirement. Instructed to comply and maintain.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1583785

Location recorded for this inspection · SANDY'S BAKERY & DELI · 5857 W LAWRENCE AVE

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: Broken caulking around the exposed hand sink,mop sink and three compartment sink.remove/replace caulking with a smooth cleanable and non-absorbent surface

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Debris inside the oven and all smoke cooking equipment,instructed to clean and maintain

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floor under the smoke cooking equipment is completely covered with black grimes,instructed to clean and maintain

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Wall under the three compartment sink with encrusted food and spider webs,also wall inside the smoke area,instructed to clean and maintain

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Faucet at mop sink heavily leaking,instructed to repair.Water pipe under the two compartment sink,instructed to repair

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: No thermometer provide inside the hot holding unit instructed to provide

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1482652

Location recorded for this inspection · SANDY'S BAKERY & DELI · 5857 W LAWRENCE AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: : PLASTIC UTENSILS:FORKS,SPOONS ETC STORED UNDER THE PREP TABLE AT FIRST PREP AREA NOT INVERTED,INSTRUCTED TO INVERT FOR MINIMIZE POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED DIRTY,GREASE,BROKEN EXTREMELY STAINED CARDBOARD USED FOR SHELVES LINERS,THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: HOLE ON WALL UNDER THE PREP TABLE AT FRONT PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO SEAL WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. BROKEN WALL AT SOUTH AREA BEHIND THE STORED DRY FOOD,BY THE EXIT REAR DOOR,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WITH A SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1482635

Location recorded for this inspection · SANDY'S BAKERY & DELI · 5857 W LAWRENCE AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: 30POUNDS OF COOKED BEANS/MEAT SOUP AT TEMP OF 73.4F; 5 POUNDS OF COOKED BANANA PEPPERS AT TEMP OF 56.8F AND 20 POUNDS OF COOKED RICE AND GROUND BEEF AT TEMP OF 55.6F TO 56.7F, THIS PRODUCT WAS COOKED THE NIGHT BEFORE(3-19-15) AND LEFT AT ROOM TEMPERATURE TO COOL OFF,IT WAS PUT IN WALK-IN COOLER THIS MORNING 3-20-15,PER CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER'S WIFE STATEMENT. COOKED FOOD MENTIONED WERE STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.INFORMATION ON COOLING PROCESS VERBALLY GIVEN.FOUND 12 PIECES OF LARGE PASTRIES FILLED WITH COOKED SPINACH AND CHEESES STORED ON TOP DISPLAY COUNTER AT TEMP OF 78F,92.4F AND 94.6F.MANAGER AND EMPLOYEES DISCARDED TEMPERATURE ABUSED FOOD. POUNDS 55 AND 12 PIECES OF FILLED PASTRIES. VALUE 250 CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOUND REMOVED TAG FROM VACUUM PACKING MACHINE THAT WAS TAGGED ON 6-5-2013,REPORT #1335920,ALSO WAS INFORMATION WAS RE-ENTERED UNDER COMMENT ON 9-30-2015,REPORT #1424527,UNIT IS LOCATED ON TOP THE PREP TABLE AT MIDDLE PREP AREA. ALSO FOUND FROZEN VACUUM PACKING MEAT INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER AND INSIDE WHITE CHEST FREEZER BY THE EXIT REAR SIDE DOOR.THE FOLLOWING MEAT WAS VACUUM PACKED FROM UNAPPROVED UNIT: FROZEN 5 PACKAGED OF GROUND BEEF,15 POUNDS;FROZEN 5 PACKAGED OF CHICKEN, 30 POUNDS;FROZEN 26 PACKAGED OF SAUSAGE,130 POUNDS; FROZEN PACKAGED OF 31 BONELESS MEAT,POUNDS 186;FROZEN 55 PACKAGED RIB LESS SMOKED MEAT,POUND 440.ALL MEAT MENTIONED WAS STORED INSIDE A WHITE CHEST FREEZER AND TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE,PRODUCT WILL BE DISCARDED ON THURSDAY GARBAGE PICK UP DAY.MUST PROVIDE AN INVOICE OF DISCARDED PRODUCTS.TAGGED VACUUM PACKING MACHINE"HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE,OR REMOVE UNIT FROM PREMISES.INFORMATION RE-ENTERED AGAIN FOR THE SAID MACHINE FOR CDPH APPROVAL.POUNDS 801,VALUE 9819.34 SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: WE(CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER/OWNER AND I)OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MICE DROPPINGS APPROX 20,ON PREMISES UNDER THE SHELVES BY THE WALK-IN COOLER, AT SOUTH STORAGE AREA. ALSO OUT OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED, REAR SIDE DOOR WITH GAPS OF 1/4" TO 1/2" ON BOTTOM,SIDE AND TOP OF THE MENTIONED DOOR.DOOR MUST BE TIGHT FITTED TO FRAME DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: PLASTIC UTENSILS:FORKS,SPOONS ETC STORED UNDER THE PREP TABLE AT FIRST PREP AREA NOT INVERTED,INSTRUCTED TO INVERT FOR MINIMIZE POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED DIRTY,GREASE,BROKEN EXTREMELY STAINED CARDBOARD USED FOR SHELVES LINERS,THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: UNEVEN/ROUGH SURFACE CEMENT FLOOR BY THE FOOT OF THE PREP TABLE AT FIRST PREP AREA NOT CLEANABLE.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NONABSORBENT MATERIAL.FLOOR DEBRIS AND GREASE UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND SHELVES THROUGHPUT THE ALL PREP AREAS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OBSERVED LAMBS HANGING FROM CEILING DRIPPING BLOOD ON FLOOR AT ONE COMPARTMENT SINK/MOP SINK AREA ,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED CONTAINERS SO BLOOD DOESN'T DRIP ON FLOOR

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: HOLE ON WALL UNDER THE PREP TABLE AT FRONT PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO SEAL WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. BROKEN WALL AT SOUTH AREA BEHIND THE STORED DRY FOOD,BY THE EXIT REAR DOOR,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WITH A SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1424527

Location recorded for this inspection · SANDY'S BAKERY & DELI · 5857 W LAWRENCE AVE

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: OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON SHELVES AT PREP AREAS, GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS AT FRONT PREP, EXTERIOR OF SINKS WITH FOOD DEBRIS, INTERIOR OF MEAT SAW WITH FOOD ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED LITTER/DUST BUILD UP ON BASEMENT FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR THROUGHOUT.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: NO THERMOMETER INSIDE 2-DOOR FRONT PREP COOLER (ALONG COOKLINE) ALSO NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR SAID COOLER AND PROVIDE AND CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM FLOOR CLUTTERED (UNUSED SHELVES). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SHELVES/ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.

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194 of 261 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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