Chicago · Official inspection records
1635 W WALNUT ST · Chicago, IL 60612
Bakery
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Location recorded for this inspection · TAKE THE CAKE · 1635 W WALNUT ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
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Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
Location recorded for this inspection · TAKE THE CAKE · 1635 W WALNUT ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Location recorded for this inspection · TAKE THE CAKE · 1635 W WALNUT ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: OBSERVERED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED (NOT PROPERLY DRAINING): NOTED WHEN FILLING ONE COMPARTMENT WITH WATER AN THEN RELEASING WATER IT COMES UP IN OTHER COMPARTMENTS. CITATION ISSUED #7-38-030. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN PLUMBING.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD ON SIDE OF EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF CAKE COOLER TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
Location recorded for this inspection · TAKE THE CAKE · 1635 W WALNUT ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DEFROST INTERIOR OF WALK IN FREEZER TO REMOVE ICE BUILD UP. ALSO MUST CLEAN THE FAN COVERS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE DUST.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: NOTED PAINTED FLOOR WITH CHIPPING PAINT. MUST REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND MAKE FLOORS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. ALSO FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNER TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
Location recorded for this inspection · TAKE THE CAKE · 1635 W WALNUT ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THE VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS HAVE DUST AND OIL BUILDUP, CLEAN THE FILTERS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: THE SKYLIGHT ABOVE THE KITCHEN WORK TABLE HAS PEELING PAINT ON THE WOODEN FRAMING, CLEAN OFF LOOSE PAINT AND RESEAL SAID AREA SO IT IS SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: THE LIGHTING NEAR THE SKYLIGHT IS FAILING, REPAIR THE LIGHTING AND ENSURE YOU USE SHIELDED GLASS BULBS.
Location recorded for this inspection · TAKE THE CAKE · 1635 W WALNUT ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. The lighting in the west end of the kitchen is not shielded, install light shields.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: The drain pipes and insulation in the walk in cooler are getting moldy, sanitize sarfaces and re-wrap the pipe.
Location recorded for this inspection · TAKE THE CAKE · 1635 W WALNUT ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOOR IN CORNER AREA NEXT TO TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR OF KITCHEN TO REMOVE DEBRIS FROM WALL.
Location recorded for this inspection · TAKE THE CAKE · 1635 W WALNUT ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. INSTALL INTACT LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE PREP AREA.
Local context · Chicago
270 of 378 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 1545061.
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