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BAKERS SQUARE

3649 N HARLEM AVE · Chicago, IL 60634

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for BAKERS SQUARE on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2285703

Location recorded for this inspection · BAKERS SQUARE · 3649 N HARLEM 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
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1271502

Location recorded for this inspection · BAKERS SQUARE · 3649 N HARLEM AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: Found observed potentially hazardous foods not maintaining proper temperatures of 40F or less at top of counter, and in reach in cooler, list of potentially hazardous foods are as follows:Chicken salad at 51.F, Pot Roast at 47.F, dressing at 45.F, feta cheese at 44.F, mg mt discarded product at once.(reach in cooler air temperature was at 39.5F.). Approximate value $100.00, 15 lbs(approximately).Citation issued.

  • 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 kitchen exit door not rodent proofed, door had 1/4 inch gap on bottom of door, also found rear exit door in dining area, door had gaps of 1/4 inch on bottom of door, and corner. citation issued.

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Found some food items not properly dated/labeled in reach in freezer, must date and label food items in reach in freezer.

  • 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).

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, dish machine areas not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in rear storage room under shelving not clean, needs detailed cleaning(corners).

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Walls, ceiling that had peeling paint/gaps, damaged in prep area, rear kitchen area, storage areas, shall be repaired/sealed,

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Damaged light shield in kitchen prep area, shall be replaced, light shields not clean need detailed cleaning.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Exhaust vents(ventilation)in kitchen prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1102268

Location recorded for this inspection · BAKERS SQUARE · 3649 N HARLEM AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: THE FOLLOWING AREAS UNCLEAN NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING AND MUST MAINTAIN: UNDER JUICE MACHINE,UNDER CAPPUCCINO MACHINE,UNDER AND BEHIND MICROWAVE OVEN,INTERIOR PREP COOLER BESIDE CAKE COOLER; CONDENSER PANEL INSIDE WALK IN COOLER UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; COOKING HOOD UNCLEAN MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; DISH MACHINE HOOD UNCLEAN MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; FOOD BOXES INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER MUST BE ELEVATED 6" OFF THE FLOOR; FLOOR ON CORNERS OF THE STORAGE AREA UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CEILING IN DISH MACHINE AREA UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: AIR VENTS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; VENT COVERS ABOVE COOLER UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
557651

Location recorded for this inspection · BAKERS SQUARE · 3649 N HARLEM AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Interior panel of ice machine, utensils, and storage shelves not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily. Floor along wallbase behind dish machine not sealed. Instructed to seal open gap along wallbase.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Ceiling in storage room has peeling paint. Instructed to remove peeling paint and repaint ceiling. Lower right corner wall next to storage closet not sealed. Instructed to seal hole.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Adequate light not provided in storage closet. Instructed to install more light.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: Thermometer not visible inside coolers. Instructed to have thermometer conspicuous inside all coolers.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
557214

Location recorded for this inspection · BAKERS SQUARE · 3649 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: Bulk storage containers not labeled. Instructed to label all containers.

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Soda nozzles, fan covers in walk-in cooler, exterior between cooking equipment, utensils and equipment around dishmachine not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and santize.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floor under equipment in prep and storage area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Coving, wall and frame around door leading to roof, peeling paint around ceiling ventilation in storage room not maintained. Instructed to detail repair and reseal coving tile at basebaord and remove peeling paint and repaint walls and ceiling.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: Thermometer not visible or provided inside coolers. Instructed to provide thermometer in all coolers and be conspicuous.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
70388

Location recorded for this inspection · BAKERS SQUARE · 3649 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. INTERIOR SMALL PREP COOLER UNCLEAN,MUST DETAIL CLEAN; EXTERIOR BOTTOM PARTS OF DISPLAY COOLER IN FRONT AREA UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN; DISHMACHINE HOOD WITH ACCUMULATED DUST AND GREASY MUST DETAIL CLEAN

  • 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. COUNTER TOP UNDER COFFEE MACHINE,UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN;CABINET UNDER COFFEE MACHINE,UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN; SODA DISPENSER TUBE,UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN

  • 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. FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ICE MACHINE UNCLEAN,MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WALLS IN COOKING AREA AND WALLS LEADING TO STORAGE AREA UNCLEAN WITH ACCUMULATED DUST ,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; WALLS OPPOSITE SMALL COOLER IN POOR REPAIR,MUST BE REPAIRED(WORK ORDER DOCUMENTS VERIFIED)

  • 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. WORN OUT STRIP BETWEEN DOORS AT ENTRANCE DOOR MUST BE REPLACED

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: All employees must wear garments that are clean and of washable character and nature. STAFF MUST WEAR HAIR CAP IN PREP AREA

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