WEST TOWN BAKERY

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE UPON ARRIVAL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER IS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.19 OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13 OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FRONT PREP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.11 OBSERVED IN REAR PREP AT 3-COMP SINK A BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE FROM TOP OF WALL AND EXTENDS TO THE BOTTOM OF WALL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR GROUT, MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NOTED  FACILITY DID NOT PROVIDE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE FOR EMPLOYEES WORKING ON SITE. INFORMED A CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH A CURRENT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES AND A VALID MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE WHENEVER TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND/OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED FACILITY WITH NO POLICY AND NO KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. FACILITY MUST ENSURE THE AVAILABILITY OF BOTH A CLEAN UP POLICY AND ADEQUATE SUPPLIES (*MUST ELIMINATE NOROVIRUS*) TO PROPERLY CLEAN UP ANY VOMIT OR DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER CHLORINE CONCENTRATION IN SANITIZING SOLUTIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR GROUT, MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED PAINTED BRICK WALL IN REAR PREP PAINT IS PEELING INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AND REPAINT CHIPPED AREAS TO ENSURE WALLS ARE SEALED, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED IN REAR PREP AT 3-COMP SINK A BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE FROM TOP OF WALL AND EXTENDS TO THE BOTTOM OF WALL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FRONT PREP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT VALID SANITIATION CERTIFICATE AS WELL AS CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: UNNECESSARY ITEMS / NONFUNCTIONAL EQUIPMENT FOUND IN FRONT PREP AND REAR PREP. 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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED REACH IN COOLER IN REAR PREP MISSING COMPRESSOR COVER, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILE INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES A IN REAR PREP.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF DUST DEBRIS ON VENTILATION SYSTEM IN FRONT PREP AND REAR PREP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINATIN.

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT VALID SANITIATION CERTIFICATE AS WELL AS CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE AT IMPROPER FINAL SANITIZING RINSE AT 0 PPM CHLORINE CONCENTRATION INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO FIX AND MAINTAIN. A MECHANICAL DISHWASHING MACHINES SHOULD PROVIDE A FINAL SANITIZING RINSE OF EITHER 50 – 100 PPM CHLORINE (FOR CHEMICAL SANITIZING MACHINE) DISHMACHINE TAGGED ‘HELD FOR INSPECTION’. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: TEST KITS/ TEST STRIPS OR OTHER DEVICES IS NOT AVAILABLE TO THE EMPLOYEES TO MEASURE SANITIZING SOLUTION CONCENTRATION.FACILITY MUST PROVIDE A TEST KIT OR OTHER MEASURING DEVICES FOR THE EMPLOYEES CAN MEASURE THE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION AND AVOID A CONCENTRATION THAT IS TOO HIGH, WHICH CAN BE TOXIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED REACH IN COOLER IN REAR PREP MISSING COMPRESSOR COVER, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #60

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: UNNECESSARY ITEMS / NONFUNCTIONAL EQUIPMENT FOUND IN FRONT PREP AND REAR PREP. 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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILE INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES A IN RAER PREP.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF DUST DEBRIS ON VENTILATION SYSTEM IN FRONT PREP AND REAR PREP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINATIN.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #60

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE NOT CORRECTED REPORT #2585404 DATED 11/17/23. #55. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FLOORS WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ... COFFEE PREP UNDER EQUIPMENT, IN REAR PREP UNDER SPRAYER AND DISHMACHINE, ALONGSIDE ICE MACHINE AND DEEP FREEZER IN BASEMENT STORAGE. NOTED FLOOR DRAINS WITH TRASH AND ORGANIC MATTER, MUST REMOVE CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #58.FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION:7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINKS IN BAR AND PREP AREAS. INSTURCTED TO PROVIDE

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED REFRIGERATION UNITS IN REAR PREP AREA WITH EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR SURFACES. NOTED INSIDE OF UPRIGHT COOLER AND DISPLAY COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLAGE AND DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED FAUCET NECK AT HANDSINK IN FRONT PREP AREA LOOSE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FLOORS WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ... COFFEE PREP UNDER EQUIPMENT, IN REAR PREP UNDER SPRAYER AND DISHMACHINE, ALONGSIDE ICE MACHINE AND DEEP FREEZER IN BASEMENT STORAGE. NOTED FLOOR DRAINS WITH TRASH AND ORGANIC MATTER, MUST REMOVE CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINKS IN BAR AND PREP AREAS. INSTURCTED TO PROVIDE.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: SEE VIOLATION # 60

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE SOILED MILK CRATES USED FOR STORAGE AND ELEVATION IN ALL PREP AREAS, WALK IN COOLER AND STORAGE SPACES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS THAT ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED REFRIGERATION UNITS IN REAR PREP AREA WITH EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR SURFACES. NOTED INSIDE OF UPRIGHT COOLER AND DISPLAY COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLAGE AND DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED FAUCET NECK AT HANDSINK IN FRONT PREP AREA LOOSE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FLOORS WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ... COFFEE PREP UNDER EQUIPMENT, IN REAR PREP UNDER SPRAYER AND DISHMACHINE, ALONGSIDE ICE MACHINE AND DEEP FREEZER IN BASEMENT STORAGE. NOTED FLOOR DRAINS WITH TRASH AND ORGANIC MATTER, MUST REMOVE CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # #2584464 ON NOVEMBER 2, 2023 DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. VIOLATION STATES "OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 20 SMALL BLACK LIVE FLIES FLYING THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA, ON WALLS BEHIND DISH MACHINE, ON EMPTY LIQUOR BOTTLES AND COOLING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE, MUST ELIMINATE ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT. PRIORITY VIOLATION. # 7-42-090.CITATION ISSUED.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINKS IN BAR AND PREP AREAS. INSTURCTED TO PROVIDE.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATLEY 5 LBS COOKED PASTA WITH RED SAUCE @ IMPROPER TEMPERATURE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED TEMPERATURE @ 48.5F. SAID FOOD ITEM WAS STORED INSIDE 2 DOOR COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL COLD TCS FOODS @ 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. PERSON IN CHARGE DISCARDED SAID ITEM DURING THIS TIME VOLUNATRILY.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 20 SMALL BLACK LIVE FLIES FLYING THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA, ON WALLS BEHIND DISH MACHINE, ON EMPTY LIQUOR BOTTLES AND COOLING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE, MUST ELIMINATE ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE SOILED MILK CRATES USED FOR STORAGE AND ELEVATION IN ALL PREP AREAS, WALK IN COOLER AND STORAGE SPACES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS THAT ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED REFRIGERATION UNITS IN REAR PREP AREA WITH EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR SURFACES. NOTED INSIDE OF UPRIGHT COOLER AND DISPLAY COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLAGE AND DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED FAUCET NECK AT HANDSINK IN FRONT PREP AREA LOOSE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FLOORS WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ... COFFEE PREP UNDER EQUIPMENT, IN REAR PREP UNDER SPRAYER AND DISHMACHINE, ALONGSIDE ICE MACHINE AND DEEP FREEZER IN BASEMENT STORAGE. NOTED FLOOR DRAINS WITH TRASH AND ORGANIC MATTER, MUST REMOVE CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED TCS DESSERTS IN CONTAINERS WITHOUT PROPER LABELING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LABEL WITH THE BUSINESS NAME WITH ADDRESS, INGREDIENTS, NAME OF FOOD, ANY ALLERGENS AND WEIGHT.