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WEST TOWN BAKERY & DINER

1916-1920 W CHICAGO AVE · Chicago, IL 60622

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for WEST TOWN BAKERY & DINER on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2641206

Location recorded for this inspection · WEST TOWN BAKERY & DINER · 1916-1920 W CHICAGO AVE

Recorded violations

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12--OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PASTRY PREP AREA. MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY.

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Inspection history

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

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2071278

Location recorded for this inspection · WEST TOWN BAKERY & DINER · 1916-1920 W CHICAGO AVE

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE AND DISPLAY. OBSERVED VACUUM PACKAGED FOODS (BEEF, BACON, ETC.) STORED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER WITHOUT A IDPH OR CDPH APPROVED HACCP PLAN ON THE PREMISES. THE VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE HAS BEEN TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CDPH APPROVED HACCP PLAN IS NEEDED BEFORE VACUUM PACKAGING ANY FOOD. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED THE VACUUM PACKAGED FOODS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON THE CONDENSER AND FAN VENT COVER IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESS FOOD DEBRIS AND SPLATTER ON THE GASKETS AROUND THE 2-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER BEHIND THE FRONT PREP AREA AND OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP IN THE LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ABOVE MENTIONED AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER THE DRY STORAGE RACK ON THE BACK WALL TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED A WATER LEAK UNDER THE SPRAYER SINK NEXT TO THE DISHMACHINE IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK AND MAINTAIN.

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1978331

Location recorded for this inspection · WEST TOWN BAKERY & DINER · 1916-1920 W CHICAGO 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: A CORNER OF BROWN MARBLE PREP TABLE IS BROKEN IN BAKERY AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. MISSING DISCHARGE HOSE AT POP GUN HOLDER(BY THE WINDOW) BEHIND THE BAR,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE OR REMOVE POP GUN HOLDER.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: FOUND BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE DIPPER WELL AT ICE CREAM DISPLAY COOLER(FRONT PART),INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXCESS DUST ON TELEPHONE CORD AND OTHER WIRES ABOVE THE PREP TABLE ACROSS FROM STOVES(FRONT AREA),INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AD MAINTAIN

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: SPILLAGE AND BROKEN GLASSES ON FLOOR UNDER THE BAR COUNTER,NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: BIRCH WALLS AT NORTH SIDE OF THE BAR ARE LOSE,INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL.PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN DINING AREA ABOVE TABLES,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/ REPAINT,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1970708

Location recorded for this inspection · WEST TOWN BAKERY & DINER · 1916-1920 W CHICAGO 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: A CORNER OF BROWN MARBLE PREP TABLE IS BROKEN IN BAKERY AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. MISSING DISCHARGE HOSE AT POP GUN HOLDER(BY THE WINDOW) BEHIND THE BAR,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE OR REMOVE POP GUN HOLDER.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: FOUND BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE DIPPER WELL AT ICE CREAM DISPLAY COOLER(FRONT PART),INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXCESS DUST ON TELEPHONE CORD AND OTHER WIRES ABOVE THE PREP TABLE ACROSS FROM STOVES(FRONT AREA),INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AD MAINTAIN

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: SPILLAGE AND BROKEN GLASSES ON FLOOR UNDER THE BAR COUNTER,NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: BIRCH WALLS AT NORTH SIDE OF THE BAR ARE LOSE,INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL.PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN DINING AREA ABOVE TABLES,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/ REPAINT,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1931278

Location recorded for this inspection · WEST TOWN BAKERY & DINER · 1916-1920 W CHICAGO 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: BROKEN AND DIRTY CURTAIN THAT COVER FOOD CART MUST BE REPLACED AT FRONT PREP AREA/FRONT LINE.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MISSING/BROKEN GROUT ON FLOOR TILES IN DISH ROOM AND BOTH PREP AREA.OBSERVED WATER BETWEEN SAID TILES.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. KEEP FLOOR DRY

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: EAST WALLS BEHIND THE OVENS ARE BROWN IN COLOR DUE TO MUCH SMOKE. MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE THE OVENS AT SECOND PREP AREA. ACCUMULATION OF DUST BUILD-UP ON CEILING TILES BY THE VENTS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.REGROUT FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRY.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: ACCUMULATION OF DUST ON LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA BY THE REAR DOOR,NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1735019

Location recorded for this inspection · WEST TOWN BAKERY & DINER · 1916-1920 W CHICAGO AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED WATER BETWEEN FLOOR TILE IN DISH ROOM,INSTRUCTED TO RE-GROUT

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1734572

Location recorded for this inspection · WEST TOWN BAKERY & DINER · 1916-1920 W CHICAGO 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: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. FOUND COOKED RED POTATOES STORED BY THE GRILL AT TEMP OF 50.6F-55.7F AND 56F.ITEMS WAS COOKED ON 3-21-16.HOT FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 140F AND ABOVE,COLD FOOD 40F AND BELOW.POUNDS 10,VALUE 10 CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

  • 19

    OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OUTSIDE WASTE OIL CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED. ALSO OUTSIDE SHAD GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. GROUND AROUND AND UNDER THE GARBAGE CONTAINERS WITH GRIMES,DEBRIS,FOOD AND OTHER ITEMS.NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. WASTE OIL CONTAINER WITH EXCESS SOLID AND LIQUID WASTE OIL ON TOP THE CONTAINER WHICH DRIPPED ON GROUND. EXCESS OIL ON GROUND IN FRONT AND UNDER THE SAID CONTAINER. WASTE OIL CONTAINER MUST BE FREE OF ANY HARDENED OR EXCESSIVE GREASE. KEEP WASTE OIL CONTAINER AND GROUND CLEAN AT ALL TIME. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 6-22-15,REPORT#1454032 #32-CUTTING BOARDS IN POOR REPAIR. DISCOLORED, DEEP CUTS MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES #33-COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. #34-FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. #38-HOOD VENTIALTION UNIT ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. #40- ALL REACH IN COOLERS MUST HAVE THERMOMETERS VISIBLE AT ALL TIMES. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090 WE(MANAGER AND MYSELF)OBSERVED TODAY THE SAME VIOLATIONS

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: DIRTY PLASTIC STRINGS ARE USED ON METAL SHELVES TO HOLD CLEAN CUTTING BOARDS AND MULTI USE UTENSIL,IN DISH ROOM AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INTERIOR OF MOP SINK WITH BLACK SLIME,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. BLACK SLIME INSIDE THE ICE SCOOP CONTAINER,INSTRUCED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAITAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED WATER BETWEEN FLOOR TILE IN DISH ROOM,INSTRUCTED TO RE-GROUT

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: VENT COVERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES WITH DUST BUILD UP INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: DUMP SINK AT SECOND FLOOR BAR AREA IS CLOGGED,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE LEAKING FAUCET AT MOP SINK INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1454045

Location recorded for this inspection · WEST TOWN BAKERY & DINER · 1916-1920 W CHICAGO 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: CUTTING BOARDS IN POOR REPAIR. DISCOLORED, DEEP CUTS MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALLS IN REAR BAKING AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: HOOD VENTIALTION UNIT ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: ALL REACH IN COOLERS MUST HAVE THERMOMETERS VISIBLE AT ALL TIMES. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1454032

Location recorded for this inspection · WEST TOWN BAKERY & DINER · 1916-1920 W CHICAGO AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 1

    SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE - Comments: FOUND 3 VACUUM PACKAGED BAGS OF PORK BEING SOUS VIDE IN PREP KITCHEN. MANAGER CAN NOT PROVIDE SOURCE OF PURCHASE. PACKAGES OF MEAT WILL TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION UNTIL DOCUMENTS CAN BE PROVIDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION. 7-38-005(B) MANAGER HAS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED THE FOOD PRODUCT AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. TOTAL VALUE 21 POUNDS $350

  • 2

    FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: FOUND THE TOP PORTION OF REACH IN COOLER AT 54.4 DEGREES AIR TEMPERATURE. COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 40 DEGREES OR BELOW TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. COOLER BEING TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. 3LB CONTAINER OF EGGS ($7 56.3 DEGREES), 2LBS HAM PIECES ($4.50 55.9 DEGREES), 2LB PIECE OF PORK BELLY ($17 53.5 DEGREES) AND OTHER CONTAINERS OF CHOPPED VEGETABLES. TOTAL VALUE $85.00 25 POUNDS ALL PRODUCT HAS BEEN DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

  • 19

    OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: FOUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS ON GROUND. FOUND EGGS SHELLS, GLOVES, CARDBOARD ETC... MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VUOLATION 7-38-020

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CUTTING BOARDS IN POOR REPAIR. DISCOLORED, DEEP CUTS MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALLS IN REAR BAKING AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: HOOD VENTIALTION UNIT ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: ALL REACH IN COOLERS MUST HAVE THERMOMETERS VISIBLE AT ALL TIMES. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1501766

Location recorded for this inspection · WEST TOWN BAKERY & DINER · 1916-1920 W CHICAGO 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: SEAL LOOSE GASKETS ON MILK COOLER IN COFFEE PREP AREA.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: GROUT AND REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP AREA. REMOVE WATER OFF FLOOR IN PREP AREA.. CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS. CLEAN FLOORS IN WALK-IN FREEZER.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA. CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA(DUST BUILDUP).

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA. REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN COOLER STORAGE AREA(SNAKE PIT). PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTERPROOF BULBS IN SECOND FLOOR LIQUOR AND GLASSWARE STORAGE AREA.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR LEAKING HOT WATER HANDLE ON EXPOSED SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA. REPAIR LEAKING HOT WATER FAUCET ON EXPOSED SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. ELEVATE STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1395921

Location recorded for this inspection · West Town Bakery & Diner · 1916-1920 W CHICAGO 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: REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTERPROOF BULBS IN CAKE STUDIO.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1395729

Location recorded for this inspection · West Town Bakery & Diner · 1916-1920 W CHICAGO AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 11

    ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT MAINTAINED IN DISH WASHING AREA, DRAINPIPE NOT CONNECTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR EXPOSED SINK FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 19

    OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT CLEAN AND MAINTAINED. DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH AND LIDS NOT TIGHT-FITTING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER, FREEZER, AND STORAGE AREA. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA AND MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN CAKE STUDIO.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1277796

Location recorded for this inspection · West Town Bakery & Diner · 1916-1920 W CHICAGO AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 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 properly wrap utensils on tables to not be exposed and invert utensils to prevent contamiantion before use.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Cutting boards not maintained in front prep area. Instructed to replace or detail clean cutting boards.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Exhaust hood and filters not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize daily.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floors in corners and along wallbase not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Ceiling and light covers not cleaned in prep areas. Instructed to detail clean.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: Thermometer not provided inside several prep coolers. Instructed to provide ther thermometer conspicuous inside all coolers.

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How results compare in ZIP 60622

409 of 582 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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