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TEL-AVIV BAKERY

2944 W DEVON AVE · Chicago, IL 60659

Bakery

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for TEL-AVIV BAKERY on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2628851

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

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1506569

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: Found observed rear exit door, and side entrance doors not rodent proofed, doors had 1/2 inch, 1nd 1/4 inch gaps on bottoms, sides of doors, Citation issued 7-38-020. Serious violation.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/sealed.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), non food contact surfaces of mixers not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floors under shelving/racks in walk in coolers, floors under heavy equipment, 3 compartment sink not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: 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.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1418457

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: MUST REPLACE MISSING INTERIOR LINING COVER AT THE COOLER DOOR LOCATED ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE ON THE EAST SIDE OF THE KITCHEN AREA LOCATED BETWEEN A FREEZER AND ANOTHER COOLER.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR BOTTOM SHELVES IN ALL FRONT CUSTOMER PASTRY AND COOKIE CASES, ALL COOLERS AND REFRIGERATORS TO REMOVE CRUMBS AND FOOD DEBRI.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS ON PREMISES. ALSO MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT ENTIRE PREMISES AND UNDER ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRI AND GRIME.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT IN THE REAR CEILING ABOVE THE LARGE OVENS. ALSO AT SAME AREA MUST REMOVE ACCUMULATED ENCRUSTED DUST DEBRI AT SAME AND AT EXHAUST FAN ABOVE SAME AREA.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1418438

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: DURING INSPECTION OBSERVED MORE THAN 80 SMALL FLIES ON PREMISES ON WALLS AND CEILING IN THE FRONT CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA AND IN THE REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA. ABOVE STATED AREAS MUST BE CLEAN AND SANITIZED. RECOMMENDED ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR/REPLACE MISSING WALK-IN COOLER DOOR HANDLE AT COOLER IN THE MOST REAR PORTION OF THE KITCHEN.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPLACE MISSING INTERIOR LINING COVER AT THE COOLER DOOR LOCATED ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE ON THE EAST SIDE OF THE KITCHEN AREA LOCATED BETWEEN A FREEZER AND ANOTHER COOLER.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE EXTERIOR DOORS OF ALL REACH-IN COOLERS TO REMOVE FOOD STAINS.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR BOTTOM SHELVES IN ALL FRONT CUSTOMER PASTRY AND COOKIE CASES, ALL COOLERS AND REFRIGERATORS TO REMOVE CRUMBS AND FOOD DEBRI.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE REPAINT/AND/OR REPLACE WHITE SHELVING RACK LOCATED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER NEXT TO WEST SIDE EXIT DOOR. ALL RACKS ARE ENCRUSTED WITH FOOD DEBRI AND RUST.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS ON PREMISES. ALSO MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT ENTIRE PREMISES AND UNDER ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRI AND GRIME.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT IN THE REAR CEILING ABOVE THE LARGE OVENS. ALSO AT SAME AREA MUST REMOVE ACCUMULATED ENCRUSTED DUST DEBRI AT SAME AND AT EXHAUST FAN ABOVE SAME AREA.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1107000

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: OBSERVED ONE BURNER UNIT NOT UNDER THE HOOD/VENTILATION INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VENTILATION OR REMOVE UNIT FROM PREMISES.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1106989

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

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 3-12-12, REPORT#679607 #35-MISSING 2 DOORS ON THE DISPLAY SHELF IN THE FRONT AREA. MUST PROVIDE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL ALL THE CEILING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO SPLASH GUARD INSTALLED BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND METAL RACKS USED TO STORE FOOD,BY THE TWO COMPARTMENT SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. OBSERVED ONE BURNER UNIT NOT UNDER THE HOOD/VENTILATION INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VENTILATION OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES UNIT.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND DUST BUILD-UP ON METAL SHELVES THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES, AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: HOLES ON WOOD FLOOR UNDER THE REACH-IN COOLER AT EAST SIDE OF WALL,INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: SEAL HOLE ON WALL UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK,SOUTH-EAST CORNER.REPAIR BROKEN CEILING AT FURNACE AREA AND ABOVE FROOF AND OVENS UNITS.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1214266

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: MISSING 2 DOORS ON THE DISPLAY SHELF IN THE FRONT AREA. MUST PROVIDE. DAMAGED CEILING ABOVE THE MIDDLE PREP TABLE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL ALL THE CEILING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
679607

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

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #353280 DATED 3/9/11. #30-BULK CONTAINERS WITH OATS, SESAME SEEDS, CORN MEAL,ETC NEEDS A LABEL(NAME OF THE PRODUCT). MUST CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: ALL EXTERIOR PART OF ALL BULK CONTAINERS; EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER; ALL STOVE; ALL LIDS OF THE JELLY FILLINGS; AND ALL THE HANDLE OF THE MIXER MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.#35- WALLS INSIDE THE STORAGE ROOM, NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING, REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND REPAINT. CEILING VENT COVER IN THE WASHROOM NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING(WITH DUST ACCUMULATED).#36 NO LIGHT SHIELD ON THE LIGHT BULB ON THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE.#38- VENTILATION NOT WORKING INSIDE THE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-42-090.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MISSING 3 DRAIN STOPPER FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND 2 COMPARTMENT SINK,(NOTED ALL DRAIN STOPPER WAS MISSING). MUST PROVIDE.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE BOTTOM AND UNDERNEATH ALL PREP TABLES, ALL THE TOP SHELVINGS OF THE PREP TABLES AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DAMAGED FLOOR TILES INSIDE THE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR. MISSING PART OF THE BASEBOARD(BLACK MOLDING)INSIDE THE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MISSING 2 DOORS ON THE DISPLAY SHELVE IN THE FRONT AREA. MUST PROVIDE. DAMAGED CEILING ABOVE THE MIDDLE PREP TABLE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL ALL THE CEILING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN. VENTILATION COVER INSIDE THE WASHROOM WIH DUST BUILT UP. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. X2(2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER) FAN COVER WITH HEAVY DUST BUILT UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
353280

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 PACKAGED BREAD AND PASTRIES MUST HAVE A LABEL, NAME OF THE COMPANY, TEL.NO. PRODUCT NAME. ALL BULK CONTAINER WITH OATS, SESAME SEEDS, POPPY SEED, CORN MEAL, NEEDS A LABEL.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: ALL THE EXTERIOR OF ALL BULK CONTAINERS, EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER, ALL THE WIRE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER, ALL THE LIGHT SHIELD IN THE PREP AREA, EXTERIOR OF THE ONE STOVE, ALL LIDS OF THE JELLY FILLINGS, AND ALL THE HANDLE OF THE MIXER MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS INSIDE THE STORAGE ROOM,FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA UNDER THE PREP TABLES, FLOOR INSIDE THE OFFICE NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING ESPECIALLY ALONG THE WALL BASE AND ALL CORNER.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALLS INSIDE THE STORAGE ROOM NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING. WALLS BY THE 2 COMPT SINK WITH CHIPPED PAINT. MUST REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND REPAINT. CEILING VENT IN THE WASHROOM NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING WITH DUST ACCUMULATED.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD ON ALL LIGHT BULB IN THE DISPLAY CABINET WITH BREAD AND PASTRIES)IN THE STORE.( NO LIGHT SHIELD NOTED).ALSO NO LIGHT SHIELD ON THE LIGHT BULB BY THE WALK IN COOLER.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: VENTILATION NOT WORKING IN THE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. SLOW DRAINING OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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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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