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NORTH SHORE BAKERY

2919-2921 W TOUHY AVE · Chicago, IL 60645

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Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass with Conditions for NORTH SHORE BAKERY on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2607742

Location recorded for this inspection · NORTH SHORE BAKERY · 2919-2921 W TOUHY AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED MULTIPLE 1/4 INCH GAPS AT WEST REAR EXIT DOOR SWEEP. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 40

    PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED SOME FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2566129 DATED ON 10/28/22 -#57 FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION FOR ALL EMPLOYEES IS NOT PROVIDED ON-SITE. THE FACILITY MUST ENSURE ALL EMPLOYEES (BESIDES CITY-CERTIFIED MANAGERS) IS FOOD HANDLER CERTIFIED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090.

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Inspection history

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

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
12
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2566129

Location recorded for this inspection · NORTH SHORE BAKERY · 2919-2921 W TOUHY AVE

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 5-203.11: FOUND NO HAND SINKS EASILY ACCESSIBLE FOR FRONT SERVING AND CAKE PREPARATION AREAS. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE. SEE ABOVE PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030 (C) FOR THE CITATION ISSUED.

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: 4-204.112(B): THERMOMETERS IS NOT PROVIDED IN WALK-IN COOLER I MAIN BAKING KITCHEN AREA. COLD/HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT USED FOR TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY SHALL HAVE AT LEAST ONE THERMOMETER IN AN EASILY VIEWED LOCATION.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-305.11: FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLERS AND WALK-IN FREEZERS. ITEMS MUST BE AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.

  • 43

    IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: 3-304.12: BRUSH USED FOR BAKING IS FOUND IN STAGNANT WATER IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. THE FACILITY MUST REMOVE AND STORE ITEMS ON A CLEAN AND SANITIZED SURFACE, WITH RUNNING WATER, OR IN A CONTAINER OF HOT WATER MAINTAINED AT OR ABOVE 135F.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.19: CARDBOARD USED AS LINING FOR SHELVES IN KITCHEN BAKING AREA AND DECORATION AREA. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH, DURABLE, EASILY CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C): COOLING BAKING RACKS ARE NOT CLEANED TO SIGHT AND TOUCH IN THE BAKING AREA. THE FACILITY MUST BE CLEAN AND MAINTAINED.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13: FAN GUARDS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATE IN BAKING AREA IS NOT CLEANED TO SIGHT AND TOUCH. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 5-501.17: ALL GENDER RESTROOMS IN THE FACILITY LACKS A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR DISPOSAL OF FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS. PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN EACH RESTROOM.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12: FLOORS THROUGHOUT FACILITY IS SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11: CRACKED/MISSING TILES FOUND SCATTERED THROUGHOUT BAKING AREA, DRY STORAGE AREA, UNDER 3COMPARTMENT SINKS, AND AREA LEADING TO DECORATION STATION. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, NON ABOSORBENT, AND DURABLE SURFACE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114: UNNECESSARY ITEMS / NONFUNCTIONAL EQUIPMENT FOUND IN WOOD CABINET IN BAGEL STATION AND PLASTIC PALLETS IN DRY STORAGE AREA. THE PREMISES SHALL BE FREE OF ITEMS UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT. THIS INCLUDES EQUIPMENT THAT IS NONFUNCTIONAL OR NO LONGER USED.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13: FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION FOR ALL EMPLOYEES IS NOT PROVIDED ON-SITE. THE FACILITY MUST ENSURE ALL EMPLOYEES (BESIDES CITY-CERTIFIED MANAGERS) IS FOOD HANDLER CERTIFIED.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
17
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2565573

Location recorded for this inspection · NORTH SHORE BAKERY · 2919-2921 W TOUHY AVE

Recorded violations

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE ON-SITE WITH A VALID CITY-CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE OR VALID DOCUMENTATION PROVIDED ON SITE OF ANY INDIVIDUAL PENDING TO RECEIVE A CITY MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON-SITE WHILE FOOD IS BEING SERVED TO THE PUBLIC ON-SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO WRITTEN/SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IS PROVIDED ON SITE. PROVIDED BLANK COPY TO MANAGEMENT ON SITE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: THE HAND SINK LOCATED OUTSIDE OF RESTROOMS LEADING INTO THE BAKING DISH AREA ACROSS 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS BLOCKED WITH MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS. ALL HAND SINK FIXTURES MUST BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE AL AT ALL TIMES, AND STOCKED WITH SOAP, PAPER TOWELS, AND HOT WATER OF AT LEAST 100F. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: FOUND NO HAND SINKS EASILY ACCESSIBLE FOR FRONT SERVING AND CAKE PREPARATION AREAS. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE. SEE ABOVE PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030 (C) FOR THE CITATION ISSUED.

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: THERMOMETERS IS NOT PROVIDED IN WALK-IN COOLER I MAIN BAKING KITCHEN AREA. COLD/HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT USED FOR TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY SHALL HAVE AT LEAST ONE THERMOMETER IN AN EASILY VIEWED LOCATION.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: ON SITE MANAGEMENT COULD NOT LOCATE MOST RECENT/UPDATED PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WHILE ON SITE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (C) CITATION ISSUED.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLERS AND WALK-IN FREEZERS. ITEMS MUST BE AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.

  • 43

    IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: BRUSH USED FOR BAKING IS FOUND IN STAGNANT WATER IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. THE FACILITY MUST REMOVE AND STORE ITEMS ON A CLEAN AND SANITIZED SURFACE, WITH RUNNING WATER, OR IN A CONTAINER OF HOT WATER MAINTAINED AT OR ABOVE 135F.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: CARDBOARD USED AS LINING FOR SHELVES IN KITCHEN BAKING AREA AND DECORATION AREA. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH, DURABLE, EASILY CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: THE EQUIPMENT USED IN THE FACILITY IS TOO LARGE TO FIT AND FULLY IMMERSE WITHIN THE COMPARTMENTS OF THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. THE FACILITY MUST INSTALL A LARGER 3COMPARTMENT SINK THAT WILL ALLOW ALL EQUIPMENT TO BE IMMERSED, USE SMALLER EQUIPMENT THAT CAN FIT IN THE EXISTING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, OR USE AN ALTERNATIVE METHOD OF MANUAL WAREWASHING APPROVED BY THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: COOLING BAKING RACKS ARE NOT CLEANED TO SIGHT AND TOUCH IN THE BAKING AREA. THE FACILITY MUST BE CLEAN AND MAINTAINED.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: FAN GUARDS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATE IN BAKING AREA IS NOT CLEANED TO SIGHT AND TOUCH. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: ALL GENDER RESTROOMS IN THE FACILITY LACKS A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR DISPOSAL OF FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS. PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN EACH RESTROOM.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS THROUGHOUT FACILITY IS SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: UNNECESSARY ITEMS / NONFUNCTIONAL EQUIPMENT FOUND IN WOOD CABINET IN BAGEL STATION AND PLASTIC PALLETS IN DRY STORAGE AREA. THE PREMISES SHALL BE FREE OF ITEMS UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT. THIS INCLUDES EQUIPMENT THAT IS NONFUNCTIONAL OR NO LONGER USED.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CRACKED/MISSING TILES FOUND SCATTERED THROUGHOUT BAKING AREA, DRY STORAGE AREA, UNDER 3COMPARTMENT SINKS, AND AREA LEADING TO DECORATION STATION. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, NON ABOSORBENT, AND DURABLE SURFACE.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION FOR ALL EMPLOYEES IS NOT PROVIDED ON-SITE. THE FACILITY MUST ENSURE ALL EMPLOYEES (BESIDES CITY-CERTIFIED MANAGERS) IS FOOD HANDLER CERTIFIED.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2303643

Location recorded for this inspection · NORTH SHORE BAKERY · 2919-2921 W TOUHY AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-010. MUST PROVIDE.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: FOUND NO HAND SINK EASILY ACCESSIBLE FOR FRONT SERVING AREAS AND CAKE PREPARATION AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-380030C. MUST PROVIDE.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2176645

Location recorded for this inspection · NORTH SHORE BAKERY · 2919-2921 W TOUHY AVE

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 14

    PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM #2170125 ON 5-23-18 NOT CORRECTED #18-OBSERVED DOCK DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF WITH 1/4 INCH GAPS AT BASE AND REAR DOOR IN WEST DRY STORAGE ROOM NOT RODENT PROOF WITH 1/4 INCH GAP AT BASE IN CORNERS. RODENT PROOF DOORS AND MAINTAIN. MANAGEMENT INSTALLED RODENT PROOF STRIPPING DURING THIS INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING AREAS NEED TO BE CLEANED: ALL INTERIOR OF CABINETS IN RACK STORAGE AREA, CLEAN UNDERSIDE OF LARGE STANDING MIXERS AND EXTERIOR OF MIXERS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FLOORS UNCLEAN. LARGE WEST ROOM DRY STORAGE AREA, FLOORS UNDER LARGE STANDING MIXERS, FLOORS OF RACK STORAGE ROOM, FLOORS OUTSIDE PROOFER AREA, ALL FLOOR DRAINS NEED TO BE SCRUBBED OUT AND MAINTAINED. OBSERVED FLOOR UNDER LARGE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISREPAIR AND FLOOR DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF LARGE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISREPAIR.OBSERVED FLOOR UNDER LARGE 3 COMPARTEMENT SINK WITH STANDING WATER AND FLOOR OUTSIDE OF PROOFER WITH STANDING WATER.OBSERVED FLOOR COVING IN DISREPAIR OUTSIDE OF WALK IN FREEZER ON SOUTH WALL.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED WALLS UNCLEAN AROUND LARGE STANDING MIXERS ACCROSS FROM SMALL 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES. OBSERVED WALL OPENING IN WEST DRY STORAGE ROOM OUTSIDE STAFF WASHROOM. REPAIR WALL AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WALL OPENING UNDER SMALL 3 COMPARTMENT SINK REPAIR WALL AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS IN WASHROOMS.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS NEEDED IN WALK IN FREEZER AND IN PROOFER. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKING CONDITION INSIDE PROOFER CAUSING STANDING WATER INSIDE PROOFER AND DIRECTLY OUTSIDE PROOFER. OBSERVED LEAKING CONDITION OUTSIDE WALK IN FREEZER. REPAIR LEAKING CONDITIONS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED MOPS NEED TO BE HUNG TO DRY AFTER USE. MAKE MOP SINK ACCESSIBLE AND USE MOP SINK APPROPRIATELY. OBSERVED WEST DRY STORAGE ROOM NEEDS TO BE DECLUTTERED. REMOVE ANY UNECESSARY ITEMS AND STORE ALL REMAINING ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND 6 INCHES AWAY FROM WALLS.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: MUST PROVIDE PROOF FOR FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WHO HANDLE FOOD.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2170125

Location recorded for this inspection · NORTH SHORE BAKERY · 2919-2921 W TOUHY 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 1 SMALL LIVE COCKROACH IN CABINETS OF RACK STORAGE AREA. OBSERVED OVER 200 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN WEST DRY STORAGE ROOM NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR AND EMPLOYEE WASHROOM, NEAR MOP SINK BEHIND DRY STORAGE SHELVES AND OUTSIDE WALK IN FREEZER UNDER DRY STORAGE SHELVES NEXT TO REAR DOCK DOOR. OBSERVED OVER 100 FRUIT FLIES IN STAFF BATHROOM AND LOCKER ROOM NEAR LARGE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OBSERVED 20 FRUIT FLIES OUTSIDE PROOFER. OBSERVED DOCK DOOR NOT RODENTPROOF WITH 1/4 INCH GAPS AT BASE AND REAR DOOR IN WEST DRY STORAGE ROOM NOT RODENTPROOF WITH 1/4 INCH GAP AT BASE IN CORNERS. RODENTPROOF DOORS AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ELIMINATE LIVE PEST ACTIVITY AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS CITATIONS ISSUED 7-38-020

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING AREAS NEED TO BE CLEANED: ALL INTERIOR OF CABINETS IN RACK STORAGE AREA, CLEAN UNDERSIDE OF LARGE STANDING MIXERS AND EXTERIOR OF MIXERS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FLOORS UNCLEAN. LARGE WEST ROOM DRY STORAGE AREA, FLOORS UNDER LARGE STANDING MIXERS, FLOORS OF RACK STORAGE ROOM, FLOORS OUTSIDE PROOFER AREA, ALL FLOOR DRAINS NEED TO BE SCRUBBED OUT AND MAINTAINED. OBSERVED FLOOR UNDER LARGE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISREPAIR AND FLOOR DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF LARGE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISREPAIR.OBSERVED FLOOR UNDER LARGE 3 COMPARTEMENT SINK WITH STANDING WATER AND FLOOR OUTSIDE OF PROOFER WITH STANDING WATER.OBSERVED FLOOR COVING IN DISREPAIR OUTSIDE OF WALK IN FREEZER ON SOUTH WALL.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED WALLS UNCLEAN AROUND LARGE STANDING MIXERS ACCROSS FROM SMALL 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES. OBSERVED WALL OPENING IN WEST DRY STORAGE ROOM OUTSIDE STAFF WASHROOM. REPAIR WALL AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WALL OPENING UNDER SMALL 3 COMPARTMENT SINK REPAIR WALL AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS IN WASHROOMS.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS NEEDED IN WALK IN FREEZER AND IN PROOFER. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKING CONDITION INSIDE PROOFER CAUSING STANDING WATER INSIDE PROOFER AND DIRECTLY OUTSIDE PROOFER. OBSERVED LEAKING CONDITION OUTSIDE WALK IN FREEZER. REPAIR LEAKING CONDITIONS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED MOPS NEED TO BE HUNG TO DRY AFTER USE. MAKE MOP SINK ACCESSIBLE AND USE MOP SINK APPROPRIATELY. OBSERVED WEST DRY STORAGE ROOM NEEDS TO BE DECLUTTERED. REMOVE ANY UNECESSARY ITEMS AND STORE ALL REMAINING ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND 6 INCHES AWAY FROM WALLS.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: MUST PROVIDE PROOF FOR FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WHO HANDLE FOOD.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1955741

Location recorded for this inspection · NORTH SHORE BAKERY · 2919-2921 W TOUHY 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 POTS AND PANS UNABLE TO FULLY SUBMERGE IN A COMPARTMENT OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET A THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN WHICH POTS AND PANS CAN BE COMPLETELY SUBMERGED OR GET SMALLER POTS AND PANS THAT CAN BE COMPLETELY SUBMERGED.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: NOTED BAKING RACKS ENCRUSTED WITH FOOD PARTICULATES ALSO NOTED EXTERIOR OF OVEN DOORS ENCRUSTED WITH FOOD.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN BAKING RACKS AND OVEN DOORS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS DIRTY AT DRY STORAGE AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN FLOORS AT DRY STORAGE AREA.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: NOTED DUST HANGING OFF CEILING TILES OVER MIXING AREA AT THE FRONT WHERE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS LOCATED.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN CEILING PANELS.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: NOTED NO LIGHT SHIELDS OVER LIGHTS ABOVE DANISH PREP ALSO UNSECURED LIGHT SHIELDS OVER DECORATING AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS AND TO SECURE LIGHT SHIELDS AT THESE AREAS.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1951139

Location recorded for this inspection · NORTH SHORE BAKERY · 2919-2921 W TOUHY AVE

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1950601

Location recorded for this inspection · NORTH SHORE BAKERY · 2919-2921 W TOUHY 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 LARGE OVERHEAD DELIVERY DOOR IN REAR NOT RODENT PROOFED. 1/4" GAPS AT BOTH LOWER CORNERS OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL PROPER THESHOLD TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FORM INSPECTION 1506638, DATED 8/17/2015. VIOLATION INCLUDE; #32; Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be replaced/repaired, walk in cooler shelving that had exposed raw wood IN hall be repaired/replaced. VIOLATION #33; Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), non food contact surfaces of dough divider not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Rear storage shelving mot clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). VIOLATION #34; Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, not clean, need detailed cleaning, floors by dish machine, 3 compartment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors that had missing/damaged floor tiles, shall be repaired/replaced, floor that had exposed cement, peeling paint in rear prep area, shall be repaired/sealed. VIOLATION #35; Walls that had peeling paint/holes, shall be repaired/sealed, damaged/broken shall be repaired/replaced. Walls that had exposed raw wood in rear storage areas, shall be repaired/sealed. Damaged/stained, missing ceiling tiles in prep areas, and in storage areas, shall be provided. VIOLATION #45; Must provide food handlers list for next routine inspection. PREMISES STILL NON COMPLIANT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON THE 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER ON THE SOUTHWEST WALL IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN IN THE PREP AREA; EXTERIOR OF ALL FOOD CONTAINERS; MOUNTED CAN OPENER; PREP TABLES, AND INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE . FREEZER CURTAINS IN THE WALK IN FREEZER. ALSO, THE EXTERIOR OF ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED STAINED OR MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; DRY STORAGE AREA, STAFF TOILET ROOMS, AND MANAGER'S OFFICE. HOLE IN WALL ABOVE THE DOOR, IN WOMEN TOILET ROOM. ALSO, WALLS ARE BEING CONSTRUCTED IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA FOR AN ADDITIONAL OFFICE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL AND MAINTAIN.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; DRY STORAGE, AND IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WORKING LIGHTS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED VENTILATION IN MENS AND WOMENS TOILET ROOM ON THE NORTHWEST SIDE OF THE PREMISES, NOT WORKING. ALSO, THE FAUCET IS LOOSE ON THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE TOILET ROOM OFF DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL AND MAINTAIN.

  • 39

    LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED LINENS BEING STORED IMPROPERLY IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZER WATER WHEN NOT IN USE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN THE SMALL CHEMICAL AREA LOCATED ON THE NORTHWEST SIDE OF THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, REMOVE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1506638

Location recorded for this inspection · NORTH SHORE BAKERY · 2919-2921 W TOUHY 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 peeling paint/rust, shall be replaced/repaired, walk in cooler shelving that had 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, need detailed cleaning(crevices), non food contact surfaces of of dough divider not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Rear storage shelving mot 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, cooking equipment, not clean, need detailed cleaning, floors by dish machine, 3 compartment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors that had missing/damaged floor tiles, shall be repaired/replaced, floor that had exposed cement, peeling paint in rear prep area, shall be repaired/sealed.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Walls that had peeling paint/holes, shall be repaired/sealed, damaged/broken shall be repaired/replaced. Walls that had exposed raw wood in rear storage areas, shall be repaired/sealed. Damaged/stained, missing ceiling tiles in prep areas, and in storage areas, shall be provided.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: Must provide food handlers list for next routine inspection.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1464550

Location recorded for this inspection · NORTH SHORE BAKERY · 2919-2921 W TOUHY 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: FOUND WALLS WITH SMALL HOLES THAT MUST BE SEALED THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AREAS. MUST BE SEALED TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1464535

Location recorded for this inspection · NORTH SHORE BAKERY · 2919-2921 W TOUHY 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 20 FRUIT FLIES AT DRY STORAGE AREAS ON WALLS. SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN: OVENS, DISHMACHINE, INTERIOR OF COOLERS, AND DEEP FRYER.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT FOLLOWING AREAS: ALL KITCHEN AREAS, INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS/FREEZERS, AND DRY STORAGE AREAS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: FOUND WALLS WITH SMALL HOLES THAT MUST BE SEALED THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AREAS. MUST BE SEALED TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

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How results compare in ZIP 60645

78 of 102 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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