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BAKERS SQUARE

5220 N HARLEM AVE · Chicago, IL 60656

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
2456396

Location recorded for this inspection · BAKERS SQUARE · 5220 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.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2366515

Location recorded for this inspection · BAKERS SQUARE · 5220 N HARLEM AVE

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK IN PREP/COOKING AREA AND IN WASHROOMS.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS/BINS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (FLOUR, SUGAR ETC).

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REAR OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA. NOTED SOME GREASE ACCUMULATION UNDER AND AROUND GREASE CONTAINER.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REORGANIZE REAR STORAGE (CLEANING SUPPLIES) AREA. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2285677

Location recorded for this inspection · BAKERS SQUARE · 5220 N HARLEM AVE

Recorded violations

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT AT CEILING AT REAR WHERE CLEANING CHEMICALS ARE STORED.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR. CORE VIOLATION

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS PITHED AQT REAR FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO RESURFACE FLOOR SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. CORE VIOLATION

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2279629

Location recorded for this inspection · BAKERS SQUARE · 5220 N HARLEM AVE

Recorded violations

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT AT CEILING AT REAR WHERE CLEANING CHEMICALS ARE STORED.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR. CORE VIOLATION

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS PITHED AQT REAR FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO RESURFACE FLOOR SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. CORE VIOLATION

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT UNDER HOT LINE OOD.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CHANGE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB. CORE VIOLATION

Complaint Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2201180

Location recorded for this inspection · BAKERS SQUARE · 5220 N HARLEM AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 NO CLEAN UP POLICY FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 5-203.11 (A) HANDWASHING SINK IS REQUIRED SO THAT IS ACCESSIBLE TO THE COFFEE/CAPPUCCINO/FOUNTAIN DRINK BEVERAGE STATION AREA. MUST INSTALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030(C)

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-201.11 OBSERVED TORN GASKET AT THE LEFT DOOR OF THE 2 DOOR FOOD PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE GRILL.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GASKET AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 INSTRUCTED TO RE-GROUT FLOOR TILES IN AND AROUND IN FRONT OF THE COOKLINE AREAS AND MAINTAIN SURFACES SO THAT THEY ARE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE ALSO,FLOOR DRAINS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREAS. -

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-304.11 OBSERVED MECHANICAL VENTILATION INSIDE THE MENS WASHROOM NOT WORKING.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE VENTILATION AT ALL TIMES.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-501.14: (A) INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUSTS/CONDENSATION ACCUMULATIONS FROM CEILING VENTILATION COVERS THROUGHOUT THE REAR DISHWASHING AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
15
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2200642

Location recorded for this inspection · BAKERS SQUARE · 5220 N HARLEM AVE

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION THAT ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES ARE INFORMED OF THEIR RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY DISEASE TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012A,NO CITATION ISSUED. -

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO CLEAN UP POLICY FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: FOUND EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK (HOT/COLD WATER WAS SHUT-OFF/DISCONNECTED),NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR EMPLOYEE USE,NOT MAINTAINED (HAS BROKEN PIPE UNDERNEATH) LOCATED AT REAR NEXT TO THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK TO FUNCTION PROPERLY AND USE NEARBY EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS FOR EMPLOYEES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C).

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: HANDWASHING SINK IS REQUIRED SO THAT IS ACCESSIBLE TO THE COFFEE/CAPPUCCINO/FOUNTAIN DRINK BEVERAGE STATION AREA. MUST INSTALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030(C),NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCES ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS PLASTIC TUBES OF THE ICE MACHINE "ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION". MANAGEMENT WAS INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED TORN GASKET AT THE LEFT DOOR OF THE 2 DOOR FOOD PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE GRILL.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GASKET AND MAINTAIN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WORNED-OUT/STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AT TOPS OF 2 DOOR FOOD PREP COOLERS LOCATED AT COOKLINE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF CABINETS BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER,EXTERIORS OF DISHMACHINE AND UNDERNEATH ATTACHED AREAS,INTERIOR SURFACES OF PREP COOLERS AND FREEZER WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS IN PREP/COOKING LINE.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR THE CAPPUCCINO/HOT CHOCOLATE UNIT AT THE COFFEE BEVERAGE SERVICE STATION.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO RE-GROUT FLOOR TILES IN AND AROUND IN FRONT OF THE COOKLINE AREAS AND MAINTAIN SURFACES SO THAT THEY ARE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE ALSO,FLOOR DRAINS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREAS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN REAR STORAGE/MOP AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED MECHANICAL VENTILATION INSIDE THE MENS WASHROOM NOT WORKING.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE VENTILATION AT ALL TIMES.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN EXHAUST HOOD AREA ABOVE THE LARGE PIE OVEN TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP LOCATED BEHIND FRONT SERVICE AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUSTS/CONDENSATION ACCUMULATIONS FROM CEILING VENTILATION COVERS THROUGHOUT THE REAR DISHWASHING AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING/CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE ON SITE.INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, NO CITATION ISSUED. -

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2116740

Location recorded for this inspection · BAKERS SQUARE · 5220 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: Found the cutting board at the 2 door sandwich cooler with deep, dark grooves in it. Instructed facility to replace and maintain.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Observed the top shelf above the cooking line coolers/service window to be dirty with food and dust. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Observed dirt and debris on the floor in various areas: under and around the dish machine, under and behind the ice machine, behind the coolers and equipment on the cooking line, by the rear soda boxes, and by the server station in the dining room. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Observed dirt and black markings on walls surrounding the dish machine. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed a white PVC pipe exiting the bottom rear of the ice machine and dripping water directly on to the floor. Instructed facility to connect to a floor drain and maintain.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2116309

Location recorded for this inspection · BAKERS SQUARE · 5220 N HARLEM AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 12

    HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: Found the cooking line exposed handsink inaccessible with a container of thawing egg product inside as well as not maintained due to no soap being available. Instructed facility that all handsinks must be accessible at all times with hot and cold running water, soap, and paper towels. Manager removed product and installed soap during inspection. Critical violation 7-38-030.

  • 19

    OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: Observed the outside garbage and waste grease area not maintained: found grease and oil encrusted on the top of the waste grease container and found food and garbage debris scattered all around the garbage enclosure and cans. Instructed facility to remove all garbage and debris and deposit in appropriate containers. Instructed to clean and maintain top of waste grease container. Instructed to maintain garbage enclosure free of loose debris and food and all lids clean and tight fitting to help prevent pest harborage and feeding. Serious violation 7-38-020.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Found the cutting board at the 2 door sandwich cooler with deep, dark grooves in it. Instructed facility to replace and maintain.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Observed the top shelf above the cooking line coolers/service window to be dirty with food and dust. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Observed dirt and debris on the floor in various areas: under and around the dish machine, under and behind the ice machine, behind the coolers and equipment on the cooking line, by the rear soda boxes, and by the server station in the dining room. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Observed dirt and black markings on walls surrounding the dish machine. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed a white PVC pipe exiting the bottom rear of the ice machine and dripping water directly on to the floor. Instructed facility to connect to a floor drain and maintain.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2009934

Location recorded for this inspection · BAKERS SQUARE · 5220 N HARLEM 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
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2009489

Location recorded for this inspection · BAKERS SQUARE · 5220 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: Observed foods at improper temperatures: in the prep cooler- 1/2lb of ham at 45.1f, 1/2lb of turkey at 43.5f, 2lbs of rice at 43.8f, 3lbs of stuffing at 43.7f, 1lb of mushrooms at 44.6f; in the pie display case 12lbs of pies (cheesecake, carrot cake, custard pie, and pecan pie) at 48.7f. Operator discarded said foods valued at $75. Instructed to maintain all potentially hazardous foods at 40f or below or 140f or above. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: Observed white pie cutters not maintained: found multiple pie cutters with a brown substance on the blades used to cut the pies. Instructed facility to maintain all food contact equipment to prevent contamination. Facility discarded said items. Serious violation 7-38-005(a).

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: Observed 10 fruit flies in facility in the front service area and rear dish area. Instructed facility to remove all pests and maintain. Recommend to have a licensed pest control provider service facility. Observed the rear exit double door to have an approximate quarter inch gap along the bottom edge of both doors. Instructed facility to repair so doors are tight fitting. Serious violation 7-38-020.

  • 19

    OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: Observed the outside waste grease receptacle to not be maintained: found grease and food debris encrusted on the top of receptacle and the ground surrounding it. Instructed facility to clean and remove all waste and maintain. Serious violation 7-38-020.

  • 22

    DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK - Comments: Observed the in use dish machine not maintained- the final chemical sanitizer concentration registered 0ppm (chlorine). Ecolab arrived on site during inspection and corrected with a final concentration of 150ppm. Serious violation 7-38-030.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed the server station salad cooler to have a leak in the bottom compartment that is causing water to pool inside. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Observed the area under the griddles and burners, above the coolers, on the hot line to have grease and food debris accumulated. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Observed floors not maintained throughout (dirt and debris): under and around all cooking and refrigeration equipment, in the rear storage area, in the server station. Instructed facility to clean all and maintain.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Observed the ceiling in the dish area to be dirty and dusty. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Observed missing light shields on the lights above the ice machine. Instructed facility to install and maintain.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed the dish sprayer hose to have a leak. Instructed facility to repair and maintain. Observed the pipe under the dishmachine to have a leak. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1632587

Location recorded for this inspection · BAKERS SQUARE · 5220 N HARLEM AVE

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

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 POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENTS DURING STORAGE INSIDE PREP COOLER (AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41.2F) NOTED FOOD INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF DICED TOMATOES AT 50.3F, STUFFING AT 45.8F, CHILI AT 44.6F, CUT VEGETABLES AT 45.3F, AND5 WHOLE TURKEY BREAST INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 57.1F AND 57.5F STORED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER (AIR TEMPERATURE OF 40.0F). INSTRUCTED MANAGER, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 140F OR ABOVE. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL VALUE $ 90.00, TOTAL WEIGHT 20 LBS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A).

  • 8

    SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE FINAL SANITIZING RINSE OF 0 PPM CHLORINE CONCENTRATION. INSTRUCTED TO FIX. A MECHANICAL DISH WASHING MACHINES SHOULD PROVIDE A FINAL SANITIZING RINSE OF EITHER 50 – 100 PPM CHLORINE (FOR CHEMICAL SANITIZING MACHINE) OR 180F FINAL RINSE (FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING MACHINE). MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION OF 25 PPM AT 120F, 50 PPM AT 75F, 100 PPM AT 55F. CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION. (EMPLOYEE CHANGED SANITIZING CONTAINER AND THE FINAL SANITIZING RINSE NOW AT 100 PPM CONCENTRATION) CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF DISH MACHINE WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP, INTERIOR SURFACES OF PREP COOLERS AND FREEZER WITH FOOD DEBRIS IN PREP/COOKING LINE.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT (FRONT/REAR PREP, DISH WASHING AREA, STORAGE AREA) TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.---------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR THROUGHOUT EMPLOYEE CHANGING ROOM AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR MOP/STORAGE AREA.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR STRIPPED COLD FAUCET HANDLE AT MOP SINK IN REAR AREA.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HANDSINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE, SOAP, AND PAPER TOWELS AT THE HOT COOKING LINE AND TO MAINTAIN.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN REAR STORAGE/MOP AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1591821

Location recorded for this inspection · BAKERS SQUARE · 5220 N HARLEM AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HANDSINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE, SOAP, AND PAPER TOWELS AT THE HOT COOKING LINE AND TO MAINTAIN.

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How results compare in ZIP 60656

45 of 65 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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