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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
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1970934

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: OBSERVED FOODS BEING STORED IN CARD BOARD BOXES THATS BEING RE-USED, OVER AND OVER, INSTRUCTED TO RESTRICT AT ONCE AND USED APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS THATS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE FOR STORING FOODS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND RE CAULK WORN-OUT CAULKING WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP AROUND 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: FOOD STORAGE SHELVES, COUNTER TABLE TOPS, COOKING FRYERS, VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS, BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS, AND FOOD CARTS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AND STORAGE AREAS, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, WALK-IN COOLER FLOORS AND WASHROOM FLOORS,

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS WITH DUST BUILD-UP VARIOUS AREAS THROUGHOUT PREMISES, MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE IN REAR PREP AREA, AND CLEAN WALL VARIOUS AREAS THROUGHOUT SAME AREA,

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR LEAK UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, REPAIR AND BETTER MAINTAIN,

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1578803

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: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND RE CAULK WORN-OUT CAULKING WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT AND 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.--------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS WITH DEAD INSECTS ABOVE FRONT DISPLAY/SERVICE AREA.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE GREASE TRAP/BOX CONNECTED UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1471446

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: Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had rust, peeling paint, shall be repaired/replaced, reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust shall be repaired/replaced. Prep table had peeling paint, exposed raw wood, shall be repaired/sealed.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), reach in cooler shelving, kitchen storage shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). prep table lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floors under heavy equipment, rear storage shelving, and furnace area room 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, ceilings that had peeling paint, holes and gaps in rear prep areas, shall be repaired/sealed.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1360339

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: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD LINING FROM SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND RE CAULK WORN OUT CAULKING WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP SUBSTANCE AROUND 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA, AND RESEAL CHIPPING METAL TABLE AND PREP WOOD TABLE THAT APPEARS TO ME MOLDED,

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AND STORAGE AREAS, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, WALK-IN COOLER FLOORS AND WASHROOM FLOORS,

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE IN REAR PREP AREA, AND CLEAN WALL VARIOUS AREAS THROUGHOUT SAME AREA,

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS REAR PREP AREA,

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR LEAK UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND FAUCET AT SAME SINK, AND REPAIR HOT WATER HANDLE TO HAND SINK IN BATHROOM,

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND BETTER ORGANIZE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS, ALL AREAS MUST BE NEAT AND CLEAN,

Tag RemovalPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Tag Removal
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
414042

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: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND RE CAULK WORN OUT CAULKING WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP AROUND 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS, TRAY CARTS, AND STORAGE SHELVES IN FOOD PREP AREA.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AREA, WALK-IN COOLER FLOORS AND WASHROOM FLOORS. NOTED DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION.----MUST PROVIDE PROPER RAISED SHELVINGS, REMOVE MILK CRATES FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE AT MOP SINK FAUCET (MUST REMOVE HOSE).-----MUST REPAIR LEAKY DRAINPIPE UNDER IST COMPARTMENT (LEFT SIDE) OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES (CEILING TILES, PLYWOOD, PAINTS ETC) STORED INSIDE BOILER ROOM TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
413299

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: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND RE CAULK WORN OUT CAULKING WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP AROUND 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS, TRAY CARTS, AND STORAGE SHELVES IN FOOD PREP AREA.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AREA, WALK-IN COOLER FLOORS AND WASHROOM FLOORS. NOTED DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION.----MUST PROVIDE PROPER RAISED SHELVINGS, REMOVE MILK CRATES FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE AT MOP SINK FAUCET (MUST REMOVE HOSE).-----MUST REPAIR LEAKY DRAINPIPE UNDER IST COMPARTMENT (LEFT SIDE) OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES (CEILING TILES, PLYWOOD, PAINTS ETC) STORED INSIDE BOILER ROOM TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT 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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