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HEARTS AND FLOUR BAKERY & CAFE

6130 N RAVENSWOOD AVE · Chicago, IL 60660

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for HEARTS AND FLOUR BAKERY & CAFE on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2638240

Location recorded for this inspection · HEARTS AND FLOUR BAKERY & CAFE · 6130 N RAVENSWOOD AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Official inspection record

Inspection history

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Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2611316

Location recorded for this inspection · HEARTS AND FLOUR BAKERY & CAFE · 6130 N RAVENSWOOD AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2610820

Location recorded for this inspection · HEARTS AND FLOUR BAKERY & CAFE · 6130 N RAVENSWOOD AVE

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: NOTED THE UPPER WATER RESERVOIR AND INTERNAL ICE FOR CONSUMPTION SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH A BLACKISH/PINK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING DOWN INTO THE ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: ALL BULK FOODS NOT STORED IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER INCLUDING SPICES MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: STORED FOOD ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM MUST NOT BE STORED DIRECTLY UNDER WASTE WATER PIPING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/RELOCATED SUCH STORED FOOD ITEMS.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: NOTED CLEAN UTENSILS HANGING DIRECTLY NEXT TO THE DISH AREA HAND WASHING SINK. MANAGER REMOVED.

  • 45

    SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: NOTED PLASTIC ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE METAL ONE DOOR COOLER IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE DISH WASHING MACHINE WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2588712

Location recorded for this inspection · HEARTS AND FLOUR BAKERY & CAFE · 6130 N RAVENSWOOD AVE

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.11(B, C, D, E)--- NOTED PLASTIC/RUBBER ENCASEMENT OF THE WALK-IN FREEZERS INTERNAL WIRING AND WATER LINES IN POOR REPAIR, PEELING. MUST REMOVE/REPLACE TO BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13--- NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL THE EMPLOYEES HANDLING AND PREPARING FOODS DURING THE INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES.

Canvass Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2588504

Location recorded for this inspection · HEARTS AND FLOUR BAKERY & CAFE · 6130 N RAVENSWOOD AVE

Recorded violations

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: 4-903.11 (A;B;D)-- CLEAN METAL MIXING BOWLS MUST BE STORED INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: : 4-101.19--- MUST NOT USE WOODEN PALLETS AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM. ALL SHELVING MUST ALLOW FLOORS TO BE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING. 4-101.11(B, C, D, E)--- NOTED PLASTIC/RUBBER ENCASEMENT OF THE WALK-IN FREEZERS INTERNAL WIRING AND WATER LINES IN POOR REPAIR, PEELING. MUST REMOVE/REPLACE TO BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: : 4-601.11(B)--- PLASTIC ICE SHOOT ON THE SODA DISPENSING ICE MACHINE NOTED DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11--- NOTED DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE ONE COMPARTMENT DISHWASHING MACHINE SCRAPER SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13--- NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL THE EMPLOYEES HANDLING AND PREPARING FOODS DURING THE INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: 8-404.13(B:4)-- PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 1-11-23 REPORT #2796860 NOT CORRECTED. #47- NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE BASEMENT FOOD DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2588335

Location recorded for this inspection · HEARTS AND FLOUR BAKERY & CAFE · 6130 N RAVENSWOOD AVE

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NOTED INADEQUATE HOT WATER AT THE STAFF MENS WASHROOM HAND WASHING SINK. MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE NOTED AT 87.7F. AFTER SEVERAL MINUTES OF RUNNING. MUST PROVIDE A MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: CLEAN METAL MIXING BOWLS MUST BE STORED INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED PLASTIC/RUBBER ENCASEMENT OF THE WALK-IN FREEZERS INTERNAL WIRING AND WATER LINES IN POOR REPAIR, PEELING. MUST REMOVE/REPLACE TO BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE WOODEN PALLETS AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM. ALL SHELVING MUST ALLOW FLOORS TO BE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: PLASTIC ICE SHOOT ON THE SODA DISPENSING ICE MACHINE NOTED DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE ONE COMPARTMENT DISHWASHING MACHINE SCRAPER SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL THE EMPLOYEES HANDLING AND PREPARING FOODS DURING THE INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 1-11-23 REPORT #2796860 NOT CORRECTED. #47- NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE BASEMENT FOOD DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2569490

Location recorded for this inspection · HEARTS AND FLOUR BAKERY & CAFE · 6130 N RAVENSWOOD AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE BASEMENT FOOD DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: NOTED PREMISE USING A HIGH TEMPERATURE WAREWASHER WITH GAUGE READING 183F; HOWEVER NOTED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR, SUCH AS STRIPS/STICKERS OR THERMOMETER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT CLEANED WITH DIRT, COFFEE SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON THE GROUND AROUND DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

LicensePass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2553596

Location recorded for this inspection · HEARTS AND FLOUR BAKERY & CAFE · 6130 N RAVENSWOOD AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: NOTED TWO NON-COMMERCIAL DISHWASHING MACHINES LOCATED IN THE SMALL PANTRY KITCHENS ON THE 2ND AND 3RD FLOOR. MUST REMOVED FROM PREMISES. EITHER PROVIDE COMMERCIAL-GRADE DISHWASHING MACHINES FOR THE PANTRY KITCHENS, THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS OR USE ONLY THE APPROVED DISHWASHING FACILITIES ON THE FIRST FLOOR FOR ALL DISHWASHING. MACHINES TAGGED ARE HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CEILING ABOVE THE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER ENTRANCE HALLWAY AND ENTRANCE ELEVATOR WHERE FOODS ARE TRANSPORTED.

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168 of 234 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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Official source and data freshness

Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 2796860.

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