Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for HOUSE OF CAKES on .
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Latest inspection
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2578781
Location recorded for this inspection · HOUSE OF CAKES · 6189 N CANFIELD AVE
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Official inspection record
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
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2556274
Location recorded for this inspection · HOUSE OF CAKES · 6189 N CANFIELD AVE
Recorded violations
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED LARGE WOOD BOX IN BASEMENT CONTAINING CANNOLI SHELLS. WOOD BOX IS PROHIBITED AND TOO LARGE TO FIT IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST USE SMALLER CONTAINERS MADE OF FOOD GRADE MATERIALS TO STORE CANNOLI SHELLS.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: STORE VACUUM, MOPS AND BROOMS AWAY FROM FOOD STORAGE IN BASEMENT.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2510266
Location recorded for this inspection · HOUSE OF CAKES · 6189 N CANFIELD AVE
Recorded violations
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH WHITE MOLDLIKE BUILD UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2373765
Location recorded for this inspection · HOUSE OF CAKES · 6189 N CANFIELD AVE
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2356744
Location recorded for this inspection · HOUSE OF CAKES · 6189 N CANFIELD AVE
Recorded violations
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED INCOMPLETE CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO HAVE A COMPLETE CLEAN UP KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASH SINKS AT EXPOSED HAND SINKS.MANAGEMENT PROMPTLY PUT UP SIGNS.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS DIRTY UNDER WORK BENCHES.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER WORK BENCHES.
60
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: VIOLATION # 47 NOT CORRECTED(PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION OBSERVED 4/16/2019-SEE REPORT#2285224. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2285224
Location recorded for this inspection · HOUSE OF CAKES · 6189 N CANFIELD AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO CITATION ISSUED)
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT SERVICE AREA. CLOSEST HAND SINK LOCATED IN BACK BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK THAT IS NOT IN CONVENIENCE DISTANCE FOR EMPLOYEE WORKING IN FRONT. MUST PROVIDE PROPER HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD WATER ,HAND SOAP AND DRYING PROVISION AND SINK SHOULD BE LOCATED ON CONVENIENT DISTANCE FOR EMPLOYEE WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD IN FRONT OF FACILITY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(c) NO CITATION ISSUED
23
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS (CRACKED EGGS) STORED INSIDE OF COOLERS FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.( PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)7-38-005
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACED DOOR GASKETS ON 6 DOOR FREEZER
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN TOP OF EQUIPMENT FROM DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS
53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN LADY'S BATHROOM
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2059340
Location recorded for this inspection · HOUSE OF CAKES · 6189 N CANFIELD 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: Observed cookies and pastries on the front service counter not shielded or protected from customer contamination. Instructed to shield and maintain. Corrected during inspection. Serious violation 7-38-005(a).
42
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: Observed foodhandlers at front counter not wearing hair restraints. Instructed to correct and maintain.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1966510
Location recorded for this inspection · HOUSE OF CAKES · 6189 N CANFIELD 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: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS ASSORTED PIZZAS HELD ON DISPLAY SHELVING AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. CHEESE AND ARTICHOKE PIZZA AT 65.5F, CHEESE PIZZA AT 68.7F, CHEESE AND TOMATO PIZZA AT 66.9F, CHEESE, TOMATO AND ONION AT 65.1F, CHEESE, GREEN PEPPER, MUSHROOM PIZZA AT 66.9F. ALL DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT STATES ESTIMATED VALUE TO BE $150.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). REVIEWED HOTS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 140F OR ABOVE AND COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW. ALSO PROPER METHODS AND TIMES FOR COOLING FOODS. NO TEMPERATURES LOGS ON SITE.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST NOT USE TAPE AS MEANS OF REPAIR ON THE DOOR GASKETS OF THE COOLERS AND AROUND THE OPEN AIR GAP UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD END CAPS IN THE FRONT FOOD WRAPPING/BREAD SLICER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
43
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
45
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1546478
Location recorded for this inspection · HOUSE OF CAKES · 6189 N CANFIELD 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: GASKETS NOT MAINTAINED ON REACH-IN AND WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL WORN GASKETS.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CEILING TILE WORN IN FRONT DISPLAY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL WORN CEILING TILE. LIGHT AND VENTILATION COVERS THROUGH-OUT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL ALL COVERS.
42
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: FOOD HANDLERS IN PREP AREA NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1546385
Location recorded for this inspection · HOUSE OF CAKES · 6189 N CANFIELD 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: GASKETS NOT MAINTAINED ON REACH-IN AND WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL WORN GASKETS.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CEILING TILE WORN IN FRONT DISPLAY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL WORN CEILING TILE. LIGHT AND VENTILATION COVERS THROUGH-OUT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL ALL COVERS.
42
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: FOOD HANDLERS IN PREP AREA NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1424425
Location recorded for this inspection · HOUSE OF CAKES · 6189 N CANFIELD 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 DOOR GASKET IN POOR REPAIR/TORN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKET.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON BASEMENT FLOOR (HOT WATER BOILER ROOM). MUST KEEP FLOOR DRY.
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: NO THEROMETER INSIDE REACH IN COOLER #3. MUST PROVIDE THEROMETER FOR COOLER.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1288217
Location recorded for this inspection · HOUSE OF CAKES · 6189 N CANFIELD 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: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SHELVES OF BAKING RACKS AND MAINTAIN FREE OF DIRT AND DEBRIS AT THE FOOD PREP AREA.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH HEAVY EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. ALSO CLEAN FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE OR ORGANIZE CLUTTER AT THE FAR END OF BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA.
43
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO STORE WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60631
104 of 135 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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