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IL GIARDINO DEL DOLCE

2855-2859 N HARLEM AVE · Chicago, IL 60707

Bakery

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for IL GIARDINO DEL DOLCE on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2635958

Location recorded for this inspection · IL GIARDINO DEL DOLCE · 2855-2859 N HARLEM AVE

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EXHAUST FANS ON WEST WALL IN THE BAKING PREP AREA WITH OPENINGS.INSTRUCTED TO PEST PROOF EXHAUST FAN COVERS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND TO MAINTAIN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS IN SEVERAL LIGHT FIXTURES THROUGHOUT THE REAR BAKING PREP AREA AND DRY STORAGE ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.

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Inspection history

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

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2612033

Location recorded for this inspection · IL GIARDINO DEL DOLCE · 2855-2859 N HARLEM AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2604569

Location recorded for this inspection · IL GIARDINO DEL DOLCE · 2855-2859 N HARLEM AVE

Recorded violations

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS IN WALK IN COOLER WITH OTHER FOOD ITEMS FROM BAKERY USED FOR THE PUBLIC. MUST STORE PERSONAL ITEMS IN A DESIGNATED AREA.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2578349

Location recorded for this inspection · IL GIARDINO DEL DOLCE · 2855-2859 N HARLEM AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2562685

Location recorded for this inspection · IL GIARDINO DEL DOLCE · 2855-2859 N HARLEM AVE

Recorded violations

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS ON PREMISES WITHOUT A LABEL (FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON BULK CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY FOOD ITEM.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF THE BUILDING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVY DIRT AND DEBRIS BUILD UP ON THE FLOORS, WALLS, AND FIXTURES INSIDE THE 3RD WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DETAIL COOLER (THE FLOORS, WALLS, LIGHT SHIELD, FAN COVER, ETC.), AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING/DAMAGED DRY WALL INSIDE THE REAR STORAGE ROOM NEAR THE EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR WALL AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED TO LINE THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE CANOLI FRYERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AND PROVIDE NON-ABSORBENT FLOORING OR FLOOR COVERS.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING INSIDE THE BAKERS ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: FOUND HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON THE FAN COVER INSIDE THE MENS WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: FOUND NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2473123

Location recorded for this inspection · IL GIARDINO DEL DOLCE · 2855-2859 N HARLEM AVE

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK LOCATED NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED OLD CARDBOARD BOXES BEING USED AS FLOOR MATS NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO ONLY USE DURABLE, WASHABLE FLOOR COVERINGS.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED 2 BURNT OUT BULBS IN REAR NEAR CAKE REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED UNSHIELDED LIGHTBULB IN RESTROOM LOCATED ON NORTH SIDE OF BUILDING. INSTRUCTED TO COVER AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF DUST ON VENT IN TOILET ROOM LOCATED ON SOUTH SIDE OF BUILDING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Canvass Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2293676

Location recorded for this inspection · IL GIARDINO DEL DOLCE · 2855-2859 N HARLEM AVE

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.111 STILL OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES AND OBSERVED A LIVE MOUSE RUNNING ALONG THE FLOOR IN THE STORAGE ROOM. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 45 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE STORAGE ROOM, ON THE PALLET NEXT TO THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE MIDDLE PREP AREA AND ON THE FLOOR AROUND THE OTHER SIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY 7-38-020(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: 4-302.13 OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS AVAILABLE TO MEASURE THE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.11 SEAL ANY OPENINGS IN THE FLOOR AND WALLS OF THE STORAGE ROOM AND REPAIR DRYWALL WHERE NEEDED.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREAS AND INSIDE DOORS OF THE WALK-IN COOLERS.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2293700

Location recorded for this inspection · IL GIARDINO DEL DOLCE · 2855-2859 N HARLEM AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: 4-302.13 OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS AVAILABLE TO MEASURE THE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2293499

Location recorded for this inspection · IL GIARDINO DEL DOLCE · 2855-2859 N HARLEM AVE

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT INFESTATION THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. OBSERVED OVER 500 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE STORAGE SHELVES AND FLOOR OF THE DISPLAY COUNTER, OFFICE AREA, ELECTRICAL/HVAC AND LAUNDRY ROOMS, STORAGE AREAS AND FOOD PREP AREAS THROUGHOUT THE ESTABLISHMENT. ALSO OBSERVED A LIVE MOUSE TRAPPED ON A GLUEBOARD IN THE STORAGE ROOM. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE THE RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE WASH TEMPERATURE GAUGE FOR THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE NOT OPERATING. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE WASH TEMPERATURE GAUGE.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE BEING RUN WITH POWDERED DISH DETERGENT APPLIED BY HAND TO THE INSIDE OF THE MACHINE BEFORE STARTING THE WASH CYCLE WHEN THE MACHINE IS EQUIPPED WITH AN AUTOMATIC DETERGENT SUPPLIER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE MACHINE SO THAT DETERGENT IS APPLIED AUTOMATICALLY TO THE MACHINE.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS AVAILABLE TO MEASURE THE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE PREP TABLES, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, STORAGE SHELVES, ROLLING CARTS AND RACKS, MICROWAVES, INTERIOR OF COOLERS IN ALL FOOD PREP AREAS.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE WERE PROVIDED IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOMS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: MUST INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE FOR THE WASHROOM DOOR NEXT TO THE STORAGE AREA.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE WALLS AND FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREAS THROUGHOUT. CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE STORAGE AREAS, ELECTRICAL/HVAC AND LAUNDRY ROOMS. CLEAN THE WALLS AND INSIDE DOORS OF THE WALK-IN COOLERS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: REPAIR THE SECTION OF THE CEILING DRYWALL IN THE STORAGE ROOM ABOVE THE WATER HEATER. SCRAPE AND REPAINT THE CHIPPED PAINT ON THE CEILING ABOVE THE CAKE AND CANNOLI DECORATING AREA. SEAL ANY OPENINGS AND REPAIR DRYWALL WHERE NEEDED.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED ALL FOOD HANDLING CERTIFICATES EXPIRED FOR FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2184374

Location recorded for this inspection · IL GIARDINO DEL DOLCE · 2855-2859 N HARLEM AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. VIOLATION PF 7-38-012(a) NO CITATION ISSUED

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEANING PROGRAM ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A CLEANING PROGRAM. VIOLATION PF 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SMOKED CEILING AT SOUTH PASTRY PREP AREA NEEDS CLEANING OR REPAINTING.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: ALERGEN TRAINING NOT MET

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2015556

Location recorded for this inspection · IL GIARDINO DEL DOLCE · 2855-2859 N HARLEM 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: Counter table by mixer had exposed raw wood, peeling paint, shall be repaired/replaced. Caulk around 3 compartment sink in kitchen prep area in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Reach in cooler, and reach in freezer lower shelving not clean, had excess food debris, needs detailed cleaning(crevices).

  • 34

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

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Damaged ceiling tiles in employee's women's bathroom shall be repaired/replaced.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2015254

Location recorded for this inspection · IL GIARDINO DEL DOLCE · 2855-2859 N HARLEM 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: Found some food items not properly dated in walk in cooler, must properly date food items in walk in cooler.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Prep tables that had peeling pint/exposed raw wood, shall be repaired/replaced.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, had excess food debris, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Prep table lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning in 3rd prep area.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Damaged/broken floor tile by prep area in rear kitchen prep area, shall be repaired/replaced.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Walls that had damaged, peeling paint, exposed raw wood in kitchen area shall be repaired/sealed. employee bathroom wall had peeling paint, shall be repaired/sealed.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.

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64 of 87 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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