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TEL-AVIV BAKERY

2944 W DEVON AVE · Chicago, IL 60659

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Inspection ID
2628851

Location recorded for this inspection · TEL-AVIV BAKERY · 2944 W DEVON AVE

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

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Fail
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Canvass
Recorded citations
15
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2628535

Location recorded for this inspection · TEL-AVIV BAKERY · 2944 W DEVON AVE

Recorded violations

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING AND HANDLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS WITHOUT ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER AND CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE AND CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING AND OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES IN ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF REPORTING AGREEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. SUPPLIES MUST INCLUDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER THAT ELIMINATES NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: NOTED 2 HANGING FLY TRAPS HANGING DIRECTLY ABOVE SUGAR AND SALT CONTAINERS AND OVENS IN PREP AREA. INFORMED INSECT CONTROL DEVICES SHALL BE INSTALLED SO THAT THE DEVICES ARE NOT LOPCATED OVER A FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST RELOCATE EXISTING FLY TRAP DEVICES IN DIRECT VIOLATION OF THIS RULE.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED MULTIPLE LIVE RAT SIGTHING/ACTIVITY DURING INSPECTION. NOTE 1 LIVE RAT ON PREMISES ON PROOFER. ALSO OBSERVED RAT ALSO RUN UNDER STANDING MIXER. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT PEST CONTROL AS ADDITIONAL SERVICES ARE NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE ACTIVITY PRIOR TO RE-INSPECTION. EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. ALSO NOTED APPROXIMATELY 50 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN CORNER NEAR TWO COMPARTMENT SINK, NEAR PROOFER, IN REAR STORAGE AREA NEAR WALK IN COOLER, IN REAR STORAGE AREA ON FLOORS IN CORNERS, UNDER THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. 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 VIOLATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR TRHOUGHOUT PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN MAIN PREP AREA UNCOVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE LIDS AND/OR COVERINGS WHEN STORING ALL FOOD ITEMS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RAW WOOD FLOORS, SHELVES, SURFACES THROUGHOUT MAIN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OR PAINT TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR SANITIZER OR FOR MANUAL WAREWASHING AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE A TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION IN MG/L OF SANITIZING SOLUTION MUST BE PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF FOOD DEBRIS, FLOUR, DOUGH, ETC ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER WITH LIDS NOT CLOSED DUE TO TRASH OVERFLOWING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN TO ENSURE TIGHT FITTING LIDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP DISH AREA, AROUND DISH MACHINE, PREP TABLES AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP AND/OR GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE CEILING IN THE FOOD PREP/STORAGE AREAS WITH LARGE HOLES AND EXPOSED PIPES IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR WITH A NON-ABSORBENT, NON-CORROSIVE, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2463339

Location recorded for this inspection · TEL-AVIV BAKERY · 2944 W DEVON AVE

Recorded violations

  • 52

    SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: OBSERVED NO GREASE TRAP AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2457066

Location recorded for this inspection · TEL-AVIV BAKERY · 2944 W DEVON AVE

Recorded violations

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AM EMPLOYEE HOLDING A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK LOCATED IN FRONT CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO INTERNAL THERMOMETER IN COOLER LOCATED IN FRONT CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 5 LIVE ROACHES IN PROOFING BOX AND RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 5 RODENT DROPPINGS IN REAR STORAGE AREA UNDERNEATH LOCKERS, 10 RODENT DROPPINGS IN REAR STORAGE AREA UNDERNEATH CANNED GOODS, AND APPROXIMATELY 15 RODENT DROPPINGS IN CORNER BEHIND BAGEL KETTLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, RECEIVE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE, AND MAINTAIN FACILITY FREE OF PESTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED NO SINK STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 52

    SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: OBSERVED NO GREASE TRAP AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SMALL GAP NEXT TO EXTERIOR DOOR LEADING TO ALLEY. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.

Recent InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Recent Inspection
Recorded citations
13
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2282222

Location recorded for this inspection · TEL-AVIV BAKERY · 2944 W DEVON AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE THE FOODS (BAKERY PRODUCTS AND BREADS) HAS BEEN PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.CITATION ISSUED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION CERTIFICATION.7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.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

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: BAKING EQUIPMENT OBSERVED WITH SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF LEFT OVER AND BURN FOOD DEBRIS.MUST CLEAN ALL BAKING DISHES AT LEAST EVERY 24 HOURS

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: MUST PROVIDE PROPER INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLING AND COLD HOLDING UNITS

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: MUST COVER AND PROTECT ALL NON TCS FOOD FOOD STORED IN COOLING UNITS

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR DOOR OPENER AND REPLACE DOOR GASKET ON DOOR TO REAR WALK IN FREEZER

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINET,WHEEL BASES OF ALL EQUIPMENT.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM GLASS SHELVING UNITS IN BAR AREA.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: MUST PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE SERVICE SINK OR ONE CURBED CLEANING FACILITY EQUIPPED WITH FLOOR DRAIN FOR CLEANING OF MOPS OR SIMILAR WET FLOOR CLEANING TOOLS AND DISPOSAL OF MOP WATER AND SIMILAR LIQUID WASTE.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE COVERED TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN EMPLOYEES BATHROOM

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPAIR DAMAGED AND PILING CEILING OVER BAKING EQUIPMENT,FOOD PREPARATION AREA ,REAR STORAGE

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR ALL NON WORKING AND BURNED LIGHT BULBS

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE'S MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
13
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2280013

Location recorded for this inspection · TEL-AVIV BAKERY · 2944 W DEVON AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE THE FOODS (BAKERY PRODUCTS AND BREADS) HAS BEEN PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.CITATION ISSUED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION CERTIFICATION.7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.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

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: BAKING EQUIPMENT OBSERVED WITH SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF LEFT OVER AND BURN FOOD DEBRIS.MUST CLEAN ALL BAKING DISHES AT LEAST EVERY 24 HOURS

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: MUST PROVIDE PROPER INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLING AND COLD HOLDING UNITS

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: MUST COVER AND PROTECT ALL NON TCS FOOD FOOD STORED IN COOLING UNITS

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR DOOR OPENER AND REPLACE DOOR GASKET ON DOOR TO REAR WALK IN FREEZER

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINET,WHEEL BASES OF ALL EQUIPMENT.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM GLASS SHELVING UNITS IN BAR AREA.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: MUST PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE SERVICE SINK OR ONE CURBED CLEANING FACILITY EQUIPPED WITH FLOOR DRAIN FOR CLEANING OF MOPS OR SIMILAR WET FLOOR CLEANING TOOLS AND DISPOSAL OF MOP WATER AND SIMILAR LIQUID WASTE.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE COVERED TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN EMPLOYEES BATHROOM

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPAIR DAMAGED AND PILING CEILING OVER BAKING EQUIPMENT,FOOD PREPARATION AREA ,REAR STORAGE

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR ALL NON WORKING AND BURNED LIGHT BULB

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE'S MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
14
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2279681

Location recorded for this inspection · TEL-AVIV BAKERY · 2944 W DEVON AVE

Recorded violations

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE THE FOODS (BAKERY PRODUCTS AND BREADS) HAS BEEN PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.CITATION ISSUED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION CERTIFICATION.7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.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

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: BAKING EQUIPMENT OBSERVED WITH SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF LEFT OVER AND BURN FOOD DEBRIS.MUST CLEAN ALL BAKING DISHES AT LEAST EVERY 24 HOURS

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: MUST PROVIDE PROPER INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLING AND COLD HOLDING UNITS

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: MUST COVER AND PROTECT ALL NON TCS FOOD FOOD STORED IN COOLING UNITS

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR DOOR OPENER AND REPLACE DOOR GASKET ON DOOR TO REAR WALK IN FREEZER

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINET,WHEEL BASES OF ALL EQUIPMENT.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM GLASS SHELVING UNITS IN BAR AREA.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: MUST PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE SERVICE SINK OR ONE CURBED CLEANING FACILITY EQUIPPED WITH FLOOR DRAIN FOR CLEANING OF MOPS OR SIMILAR WET FLOOR CLEANING TOOLS AND DISPOSAL OF MOP WATER AND SIMILAR LIQUID WASTE.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE COVERED TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN EMPLOYEES BATHROOM

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED THAT OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER IS OPENED DUE TO BROKEN LID.PRIORITY FOUNDATION . 7-38-020 (b) CITATION ISSUED

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPAIR DAMAGED AND PILING CEILING OVER BAKING EQUIPMENT,FOOD PREPARATION AREA ,REAR STORAGE

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR ALL NON WORKING AND BURNED LIGHT BULBS

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE'S MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1989817

Location recorded for this inspection · TEL-AVIV BAKERY · 2944 W DEVON 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: NOTED DIRTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND PARTICLES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.NOTED GREASE ACCUMULATION AND DIRT INSIDE ELECTRICAL UNIT OF DEEP FRY AT THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED NO HAND WASH SINK BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT AREA/DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASH SINK.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1989297

Location recorded for this inspection · TEL-AVIV BAKERY · 2944 W DEVON AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: NOTED OVER 10 RAT DROPPINGS AT REAR DRY STORAGE, ALONG WALL BASE OF PREP AREA AND AT THE DRY STORAGE BY THE BATHROOM AREA... ALSO NOTED OVER 10 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER BY THE EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: ALL PREPACKAGED ITEMS NEED TO HAVE LABELS WITH NAME OF PRODUCT, INGRESIENTS OF PRODUCT, AND NAME AND ADDRESS OF FACILITY

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED DIRTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND PARTICLES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN....NOTED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST...NOTED GREASE ACCUMULATION AND DIRT INSIDE ELECTRICAL UNIT OF DEEP FRY AT THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL BAKING EQUIPMENT (RACKS, PANS, TRAYS ETC) AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGH OUT PREMISES ESPECIALLY ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT. MUST ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS WITH RAT AND MICE DROPPINGS....NOTED MULTIPLES HOLES AND OPENING ALONG WALL BASE AND CEILING BY THE WALK IN FREEZER AND COOLER NEAR THE EXIT DOOR AND AT THE DRY STORAGE AREA BY THE BATHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED SLOW WATER DRAIN AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK BY THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK...NOTED SLOW WATER DRAIN AT THE SAME. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.....NOTED NO HAND WASH SINK BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT AREA/DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASH SINK.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ANY OLD RACKS THAT ARE NOT BEING USED MUST BE REMOVED FROM PREMISES. OBSERVED LOT OF POTS AND PANS THAT MANAGER STATED ARE NO LONGER IN USE. GET RID OF ANY OLD ITEMS THAT ARE NO LONGER IN USE TO RPEVENT CLUTTER AND RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE. ALL ITEMS TO BE STORED MUST BE STORED CLEAN.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: ADDITIONAL IDPH FOOD HANDLER INFORMATION PROVIDED.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1976809

Location recorded for this inspection · TEL-AVIV BAKERY · 2944 W DEVON 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: ALL PREPACKAGED ITEMS NEED TO HAVE LABELS WITH NAME OF PRODUCT, INGRESIENTS OF PRODUCT, AND NAME AND ADDRESS OF FACILITY.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED BAKING RACKS STORED IN ALLEY ON EAST SIDE OF BUILDING. ANY BAKING RACKS USED FOR FOOD SERVICE MUST BE STORED IN A PROTECTED AREA OUT OF THE ELEMENTS AND AWAY FROM ANY CONTAMINATION. ANY OLD RACKS THAT ARE NOT BEING USED MUST BE REMOVED FROM PREMISES. OBSERVED LAOT OF POTS AND PANS THAT MANAGER STATED ARE NO LONGER IN USE. GET RID OF ANY OLD ITEMS THAT ARE NO LONGER IN USE TO RPEVENT CLUTTER AND RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE. ALL ITEMS TO BE STORED MUST BE STORED CLEAN.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: ADDITIONAL IDPH FOOD HANDLER INFORMATION PROVIDED.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1976285

Location recorded for this inspection · TEL-AVIV BAKERY · 2944 W DEVON AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED OVER 20 RAT DROPPINGS IN SOUTHWEST CORNER IN STORAGE ROOM CONTAINING CHEMICALS AND BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE. MUST CLEAN ALL DROPPINGS AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. OBSERVED 5 RAT DROPPINGS ON WEST WALL INSIDE BAKERY IN CORNERS BEHIND STANDING MIXERS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. OBSERVED MICE DROPPINGS ON STORAGE SHELVES IN ROOM NEAR STAFF BATHROOM. CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. OBSERVED LIVE MOUSE IN REAR STORAGE ROOM CONTAINING FRYER AND WALK IN FREEZER. OBSERVED WEST EXIT DOOR IN BETWEEN WALK IN FREEZER AND WALK IN REFRIGERTOR WITH 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM LEFT CORNER. OBSERVED DOOR SWEEP ON BOTH STORAGE ROOMS OFF OF REAR PARKING LOT IN DISREPAIR WITH OVER 2 INCH PIECES OF DOOR SWEEP MISSING. MUST REPLACE DOOR SWEEPS AND MAINTAIN. ALL DOOR SWEEPS MUST BE FULLY INTACT AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES TO DETER MICE AND RATS FROM ENTERING AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED 1 LIVE COCKRAOCH IN REAR NEAR BAGEL BOILING MACHINE.OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK CONTAINING LICENSE OF PEST CONTROL COMPANY, CONTRACT, PESTICIDES BEING USED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: ALL PREPACKAGED ITEMS NEED TO HAVE LABELS WITH NAME OF PRODUCT, INGRESIENTS OF PRODUCT, AND NAME AND ADDRESS OF FACILITY.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED TABLE WITH SMALL STANDING MIXER WITH PEELING PAINT. RESTORE SURFACE TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAITNAIN. OBSERVED HANDLE TO WALK IN FREEZER IN REAR STORAGE ROOM ACROSS FROM DONUT FRYER BROKEN. REPLACE HANDLE. OBSERVED ICE ACCUMUALTION ON FAN GUARDS OF SAME WALK IN FREEZER. DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED ALL SHELVED AND INSIDE ALL DRAWERS AND CABINETS NEED TO BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. OBSERVED RACKS IN WALK IN REFRIGERATOR NEED TO BE CLEANED IN DETAIL AND MAINTAINED. OBSERVED WALK IN REFRIGERATOR ON WEST SIDE OF BUILDING WITH FAN GUARDS WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED LIGHT SHEILD OF WALK IN FREEZER LOCATED ON WEST SIDE OF BUILDING UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED STACKS POTS AND PANS NEED TO BE CLEANED IN DETAIL.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS UNCLEAN ALONG WALLS AND IN CORNERS. OBSERVED FLOORS BEHIND DONUT FRYER IN REAR STORAGE ROOM UNCLEAN WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION. OBSERVED FLOORS OF WALK IN COOLER UNCLEAN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED EXHAUST FANS IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED NO SINK STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS IN ORDER TO PREOPLY WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE POTS PANS AND UTENSILS.

  • 39

    LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED LINEN STACKED IN PILE ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN WALK IN FREEZER AND WALK IN REFRIGERATOR ON WEST SIDE OF BUILDING. MUST HAVE ALL DIRTY LINEN STORED PROPERLY IN BAG.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED BAKING RACKS STORED IN ALLEY ON EAST SIDE OF BUILDING. ANY BAKING RACKS USED FOR FOOD SERVICE MUST BE STORED IN A PROTECTED AREA OUT OF THE ELEMENTS AND AWAY FROM ANY CONTAMINATION. ANY OLD RACKS THAT ARE NOT BEING USED MUST BE REMOVED FROM PREMISES. OBSERVED LAOT OF POTS AND PANS THAT MANAGER STATED ARE NO LONGER IN USE. GET RID OF ANY OLD ITEMS THAT ARE NO LONGER IN USE TO RPEVENT CLUTTER AND RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE. ALL ITEMS TO BE STORED MUST BE STORED CLEAN.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: ADDITIONAL IDPH FOOD HANDLER INFORMATION PROVIDED.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1506580

Location recorded for this inspection · TEL-AVIV BAKERY · 2944 W DEVON AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Above violation still remaining(Walls that had peeling paint by display counter, shall be repaired/sealed, walls that had peeling paint, gaps in rear kitchen areas shall be repaired/sealed).

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206 of 276 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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