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PHLOUR BAKERY AND CAFE

1138 W BRYN MAWR AVE · Chicago, IL 60660

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Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for PHLOUR BAKERY AND CAFE on .

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Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2632754

Location recorded for this inspection · PHLOUR BAKERY AND CAFE · 1138 W BRYN MAWR AVE

Recorded violations

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND FLOOR NOT SMOOTH IN FRONT OF ICE MACHINE.MUST REPAIR.

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Inspection history

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

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2620055

Location recorded for this inspection · PHLOUR BAKERY AND CAFE · 1138 W BRYN MAWR AVE

Recorded violations

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12 OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN CONTAINERS IN ALL THE COOLERS, WALK IN COOLER AND DRY STORAGE WITHOUT PROPER LABELING OF NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A LABEL REFLECTING THE FOOD ITEM'S NAME WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVE FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.17 OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVES, SURFACES, THROUGHOUT THE FRONT COUNTER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OR PAINT TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15 PREP AREA HANDWASH SINK (BY 1-COMPARTMENT SINK) PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY ALSO FRONT PREP AREA HANDWASH SINK HOT WATER HANDLE STRIPPED. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINKS.

Complaint Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2619702

Location recorded for this inspection · PHLOUR BAKERY AND CAFE · 1138 W BRYN MAWR AVE

Recorded violations

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN CONTAINERS IN ALL THE COOLERS, WALK IN COOLER AND DRY STORAGE WITHOUT PROPER LABELING OF NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A LABEL REFLECTING THE FOOD ITEM'S NAME WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVE FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 7 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE SANDWICH/BREAD PREP AREA IN CORNER. ALSO OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 8 SMALL FLIES ON DRAIN NEAR DISHWASHER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVES, SURFACES, THROUGHOUT THE FRONT COUNTER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OR PAINT TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15 PREP AREA HANDWASH SINK (BY 1-COMPARTMENT SINK) PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY ALSO FRONT PREP AREA HANDWASH SINK HOT WATER HANDLE STRIPPED. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINKS.

Short Form ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2619535

Location recorded for this inspection · PHLOUR BAKERY AND CAFE · 1138 W BRYN MAWR AVE

Recorded violations

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS HAM 48.6F, SLICED TOMATO 47F, CUCUMBER 47.9F, AND MOZZARELLA CHEESE AT 56.5F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 8 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $150.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: NOTED TEMPERATURE OF 2-DOOR REACH IN PREP COOLER TO BE IMPROPER AT 48F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN CONTAINERS IN ALL THE COOLERS, WALK IN COOLER AND DRY STORAGE WITHOUT PROPER LABELING OF NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A LABEL REFLECTING THE FOOD ITEM'S NAME WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVE FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 7 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE SANDWICH/BREAD PREP AREA IN CORNER. ALSO OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 8 SMALL FLIES ON DRAIN NEAR DISHWASHER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED PLATES NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT PLATES AFTER SANITIZING AND AIR DRYING.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVES, SURFACES, THROUGHOUT THE FRONT COUNTER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OR PAINT TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR SANITIZER OR FOR MANUAL WAREWASHING AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE A TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION IN MG/L OF SANITIZING SOLUTION MUST BE PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15 PREP AREA HANDWASH SINK (BY 1-COMPARTMENT SINK) PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY ALSO FRONT PREP AREA HANDWASH SINK HOT WATER HANDLE STRIPPED. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINKS.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2616021

Location recorded for this inspection · PHLOUR BAKERY AND CAFE · 1138 W BRYN MAWR AVE

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT REAR EXIT DOORS SWEEPS. MUST RODENT PROOF REAR EXIT DOORS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: PREP AREA HANDWASH SINK (BY 1-COMPARTMENT SINK) PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY ALSO FRONT PREP AREA HANDWASH SINK HOT WATER HANDLE STRIPPED. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINKS.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
15
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2591489

Location recorded for this inspection · PHLOUR BAKERY AND CAFE · 1138 W BRYN MAWR AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINKS INACCESSIBLE TO EMPLOYEES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY: HANDWASHING SINK IN FRONT BAKING AREA BLOCKED BY FOOD CART, HANDWASHING SINK IN DISH MACHINE AREA BLOCKED BY WASTE RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN HANDWASHING SINKS FREE OF OBSTRUCTIONS AND ACCESSABLE TO EMPLOYEES AT ALL TIMES. PERSON-IN-CHARGE REMOVED OBSTRUCTIONS FROM ALL HANDWASHING SINKS ON-SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

  • 35

    APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEES THAWING SPINACH USING WARM, STILL WATER IN THE KITCHEN AREA PREP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO THAW USING APPROVED THAWING METHODS AND MAINTAIN, SUCH AS RUNNING UNDER CONTINUOUS WATER AT OR BELOW 70.0F.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED PLASTIC CUP USED AS SCOOP IN BULK DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CUP AND REPLACE WITH UTENSIL WITH HANDLE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF FOOD AND MAINTAIN.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE FOOD CONTAINERS AND STORE AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE GROUND AND MAINTAIN.

  • 40

    PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: FOOD HANDLER NOTED IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA WITHOUT EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST HAVE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS AT ALL TIMES.

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED CLEAN EQUIPMENT (MIXING BOWLS) STORED UNCOVERED/UN-INVERTED IN THE KITCHEN AREA STORAGE SHELF. INSTRUCTED TO COVER OR INVERT ALL CLEAN UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED TO ELEVATE FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE KITCHEN AREA AND WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE MILK CRATES AND USE EQUIPMENT THAT ALLOWS FOR ADEQUATE CLEANING BENEATH STORED ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED THE FRONT COFFEE PREP USED COFFEE GROUNDS COUNTER MOUNTED BUMPER IN POOR REPAIR, WITH PEELING MATERIAL. MUST REPLACE.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLER SOILED WITH DUST AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOIL AND DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED WASTE RECEPTACLES NOT COVERED WITH LID IN UNISEX TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERS FOR ALL WASTE RECEPTACLES IN TOILET ROOMS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DRYING MOP STORED DIRECTLY ON FLOOR AND WALLS IN UTILITY SINK CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE MOP AND STORE INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF WALLS AND EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED TO LINE FLOORS IN WALK-IN COOLER AND KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, EASILY-CLEANABLE SURFACE OF FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.-----OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN BENEATH DISH MACHINE AREA HANDWASHING SINK TO BE SOILED WITH DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN AND MAINTAIN DRAIN FIXTURES AS EASILY-CLEANABLE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BASE COVING IN POOR REPAIR ALONG WALLS NEAR REAR FACILITY DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE BASE COVING IN ALL AREAS EXPOSED TO MOISTURE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED HOLE IN BASEMENT WALL IN CORNER BENEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT STORAGE SHELF (NEAR BASEMENT ENTRANCE). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR HOLE IN FACILITY WALL AND MAINTAIN PHYSICAL FACILITIES IN GOOD REPAIR.

  • 61

    SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC - Comments: OBSERVED COMPLIANCE SUMMARY REPORT DATED FROM 1-4-23 FROM REPORT #2569156 FOR FACILITY NOT POSTED WITHIN DIRECT VIEW OF THE PUBLIC. NOTED POSTED IN THE BAKING PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE COMPLIANCE SUMMARY TO BE WITHIN DIRECT VIEW OF THE PUBLIC AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2569156

Location recorded for this inspection · PHLOUR BAKERY AND CAFE · 1138 W BRYN MAWR AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 1

    PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: 2-102.14 NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS (PASTRY FILLINGS(CHEESE, QUICHE, EGGS ETC.)) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED AND ALSO THE PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE BY NEXT INSPECTION (UPON BEING INSPECTED) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: NOTED EMPLOYEE DRINKS AND FOOD STORED AT THE SAME REFRIGERATION UNIT WITH CUSTOMER FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA WHERE EMPLOYEES CAN STORE THEIR FOOD.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED DIRTY AND WET FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE UNDENEATH FOOD DRY NSTORAGE CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DRY AT ALL TIMES.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2546357

Location recorded for this inspection · PHLOUR BAKERY AND CAFE · 1138 W BRYN MAWR AVE

Recorded violations

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: : 6-201.11--- FLOORS NOTED IN POOR REPAIR WITH LARGE DIVOTS, MISSING/CHIPPING CEMENT IN THE FRONT BAKERY PREP, AND THE HALLWAY TO THE REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----CEILING VENTILATION COVER IN THE REAR FOOD PREP WITH EXCESSIVE DUST. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
20
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2546106

Location recorded for this inspection · PHLOUR BAKERY AND CAFE · 1138 W BRYN MAWR AVE

Recorded violations

  • 1

    PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: THE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING THE INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WAS ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHEN FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. THE MANAGER ARRIVES ONE HOUR AND TWENTY MINUTES AFTER THE INITIAL START OF THE INSPECTION. REVIEWED THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED, AND ALL CERTIFICATES MUST BE POSTED ON THE PREMISES, NOT FILED IN CABINETS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FRONT BAKING AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. SINK FILLED WITH DIRTY PANS AND BLOCKED BY A MOP BUCKET. HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR USE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO SOAP LOCATED AT THE FRONT COUNTER HAND WASHING SINK, NO PAPER TOWELS OR SOAP LOCATED AT THE DISH MACHINE AREA HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. SEE THE ABOVE VIOLATION #10 FOR CITATION.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND WASHING STATIONS.

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: INTERIOR NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE ARE DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS OF THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. MENU ITEM SUCH AS A SANDWICH CALLED CROQUE MADAME LISTS A FRIED EGG AND NOTE A SALAD BEING PREPARED AND SERVED DURING THE INSPECTION WITH AN UNDERCOOKED FRIED EGG ON TOP. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY THAT DISCLOSES AND REMINDS CONSUMERS OF ALL PRINTED AND VIRTUAL MENUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 75 TO 100 MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE REAR DISH MACHINE AND REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM ALONG ALL BASEBOARDS AND UNDER THE HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, SANITIZE ALL AREAS, AND RECOMMEND HAVING THE PEST CONTROL CO SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT FOR MICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: MUST NOT RE-USE SOILED MESHING FOR BREAD PROOFING BASKETS. MUST USE CLEAN MESH FOR EACH FOOD CONTACT BREAD PREP USE.

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: ALL PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: SANDWICH PREP COOLER CUTTING BOARD WITH BLACKENED, DEEP CUTS/GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR RE-SURFACE.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD OR TAPE AS A MEANS OF A BUMPER FOR THE METAL RACK SHELVING AT THE WALK-IN COOLER.----MUST NOT USE TAPE AS A MEANS OF A GUARD ON THE HANDLE OF THE REAR OVEN. ALL MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: INTERIOR OF THE DISHWASHING MACHINE AROUND THE CHEMICAL DISPENSING SYSTEM AND DRAINAGE PLUG WITH DIRT AND ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE REAR BULK FLOUR STORAGE.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT WAS FOUND DIRTY: INTERIOR DOOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE, EXTERIOR OF THE REAR BAKING OVENS, EXTERIOR OF ALL THE BULK FOOD STORAGE BINS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: NO VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE IS LOCATED ON THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK WITH HOSES ATTACHED TO THE SINK. MUST PROVIDE A VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS NOTED IN POOR REPAIR WITH LARGE DIVOTS, MISSING/CHIPPING CEMENT IN THE FRONT BAKERY PREP, AND THE HALLWAY TO THE REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.-----CEILING VENTILATION COVERS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP, HALLWAY VENT COVER AT THE WASHROOM ENTRANCES, AND VENTILATION COVERS INSIDE THE WASHROOMS, ALL WITH EXCESSIVE DUST. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----MISSING DOORWAY WALL SIDES/DOOR JAM AT THE BASEMENT ENTRANCE, MISSING PEELING BASEBOARD COVING ALONG THE WEST WALL BEHIND THE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS, LARGE HOLE IN THE WALL AT THE BOTTOM OF THE BASEMENT STAIRWELL.----HOLES NOTED IN THE BASEBOARD WALLS WHERE COVING WAS MISSING/PEELED IN THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM. MUST SEAL/REPLACE/REPAIR ALL.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD THROUGHOUT THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REPLACE.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL THE EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2484950

Location recorded for this inspection · PHLOUR BAKERY AND CAFE · 1138 W BRYN MAWR AVE

Recorded violations

  • 40

    PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: FOODHANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST PROVIDE.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: FOUND NO LIDS FOR TRASH CANS INSIDE EMPLOYEE BI GENDER RESTROOMS. MUST PROVIDE.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: FOUND EXHAUST/HOOD FILTERS NOT CLEAN AT STOVE AT REAR OF PREMISE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2359448

Location recorded for this inspection · PHLOUR BAKERY AND CAFE · 1138 W BRYN MAWR AVE

Recorded violations

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED COLD WATER NOT WORKING AT HAND SINK AT FRONT PREP ESPRESSO MACHINE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES NOT COMPLETE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CURRENT EMPLOYEES.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2261247

Location recorded for this inspection · PHLOUR BAKERY AND CAFE · 1138 W BRYN MAWR AVE

Recorded violations

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: FOUND CERTIFIED MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.

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  • FLOURISH BAKERY CAFE1138 W BRYN MAWR AVE · Chicago, IL 60660Restaurant · Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    Out of BusinessInspected
  • LOVELY, TOO: A BAKE SHOP1138 W BRYN MAWR AVE · Chicago, IL 60660Bakery · Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    Out of BusinessInspected
  • KATHERINE ANNE CONFECTIONS1138 W BRYN MAWR AVE · Chicago, IL 60660Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    Out of BusinessInspected
  • CONFECTION DIVA INCORPORATED1138 W BRYN MAWR AVE · Chicago, IL 60660Restaurant · Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    Out of BusinessInspected
  • TAQUERIA UPTOWN1144 W BRYN MAWR AVE · Chicago, IL 60660Restaurant · Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    PassInspected
  • JUST TURKEY1132 W BRYN MAWR AVE · Chicago, IL 60660Restaurant · Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    Out of BusinessInspected

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