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AL-KHYAM BAKERY

4744-4746 N Kedzie AVE · Chicago, IL 60625

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Inspection ID
2596036

Location recorded for this inspection · AL-KHYAM BAKERY · 4744-4746 N Kedzie AVE

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3
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Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2591062

Location recorded for this inspection · AL-KHYAM BAKERY · 4744-4746 N Kedzie AVE

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.19--OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVES IN THE REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. OBSERVED BROKEN GLASS IN TWO PACKAGED PASTRIES DISPLAY CABINETS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: 4-603.15--OBSERVED LARGE BAKING MIXING BOWLS AFFIXED, NOT DETACHABLE,LOCATED AT REAR PITA MAKING FOOD PREP AREA TOO LARGE TO FULLY SUBMERGE IN EXISTING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PROCEDURES FOR ALTERNATIVE WAREWASHING OF MENTIONED BAKING MIXING EQUIPMENTS.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-202.11--OBSERVED SEVERAL CEILING LIGHT BULBS WITHOUTH PROTECTIVE SHIELDS IN THE FAR REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN PROTECTIVE SHIELDS AT ALL TIMES.

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Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2590872

Location recorded for this inspection · AL-KHYAM BAKERY · 4744-4746 N Kedzie AVE

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.19--OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVES IN THE REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. OBSERVED BROKEN GLASS IN TWO PACKAGED PASTRIES DISPLAY CABINETS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: 4-603.15--OBSERVED LARGE BAKING MIXING BOWLS AFFIXED, NOT DETACHABLE,LOCATED AT REAR PITA MAKING FOOD PREP AREA TOO LARGE TO FULLY SUBMERGE IN EXISTING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PROCEDURES FOR ALTERNATIVE WAREWASHING OF MENTIONED BAKING MIXING EQUIPMENTS.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13--OBSERVED A CLUTTER, DUST, DEBRIS AND DIRT UNDER THE SHELVES AND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND IN THE FAR BACK PREPARATION AREA ON THE PITA CONVEYER BELT.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-202.11--OBSERVED SEVERAL CEILING LIGHT BULBS WITHOUTH PROTECTIVE SHIELDS IN THE FAR REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN PROTECTIVE SHIELDS AT ALL TIMES.

  • 59

    PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2590396 DATED:03/05/2024 #38--APPROXIMATELY 50 LIVE SMALL FLIES OBSERVED TODAY IN SAME AREAS REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREAS,ON THE WALLS AND BOXES AND ON THE WALLS IN ADDITIONAL REAR PITA MAKING PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.RECCOMENDATION:PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2590396

Location recorded for this inspection · AL-KHYAM BAKERY · 4744-4746 N Kedzie AVE

Recorded violations

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE (TCS FOODS) GROUND BEEF PIES ARE BEING PREPARED.INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE (TCS FOODS) IS PREPARED AND SERVED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012,CITATION ISSUED.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE BY THE HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA.INSTRUCTED TO POST APPROPRIATE SIGNAGE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APROXIMATELY 100 LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE PREMISES: REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREAS,ON THE WALLS AND BOXES AND ON THE WALLS IN ADDITIONAL REAR PITA MAKING PREP AREA.OBSERVED APROXIMATELY 10 RODENT RAT DROPPINGS BEHIND CLUTTERED EQUIPMENT IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND 5 RODENT RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTERS.ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY.MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED.

  • 43

    IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED UTENSILS, POTS AND PANS NOT PROPERLY STORED ON OPEN STORAGE RACKS IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND INVERT CLEAN POTS, PANS AND UTENSILES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVES IN THE REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. OBSERVED BROKEN GLASS IN TWO PACKAGED PASTRIES DISPLAY CABINETS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED LARGE BAKING MIXING BOWLS AFFIXED, NOT DETACHABLE,LOCATED AT REAR PITA MAKING FOOD PREP AREA TOO LARGE TO FULLY SUBMERGE IN EXISTING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PROCEDURES FOR ALTERNATIVE WAREWASHING OF MENTIONED BAKING MIXING EQUIPMENTS.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A CLUTTER, DUST, DEBRIS AND DIRT UNDER THE SHELVES AND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND IN THE FAR BACK PREPARATION AREA ON THE PITA CONVEYER BELT.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SMALL OPENINGS ON THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BY THE MIXER IN THE FAR REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AN MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BOXES AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED ON TOP OF THE COOLER IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND UNUSED BROKEN REFRIGERATION UNIT AT FAR REAR PITA PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND UNUSED BROKEN EQUPMENTS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBOARAGE.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL CEILING LIGHT BULBS WITHOUTH PROTECTIVE SHIELDS IN THE FAR REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN PROTECTIVE SHIELDS AT ALL TIMES.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2546335

Location recorded for this inspection · AL-KHYAM BAKERY · 4744-4746 N Kedzie AVE

Recorded violations

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOOSE FAUCET AT HANDSINK INSIDE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO FIX STRIPPED (HOT) FAUCET HANDLE AT HANDSINK IN REAR PREP AREA.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER.

Complaint Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2501072

Location recorded for this inspection · AL-KHYAM BAKERY · 4744-4746 N Kedzie AVE

Recorded violations

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13 DETAIL CLEAN THE HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS AND OVEN IN THE KITCHEN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 CLEAN THE WALLS AND CEILING IN THE BAKERY PRODUCTION AREA.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-202.11 END CAPS ARE MISSING FROM THE LIGHT FIXTURES IN THE BAKERY PRODUCTION AREA. MUST PROVIDE.

  • 59

    PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: 8-404-13(B)(3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2500668 ON 4/23/21 NOT CORRECTED: 60 - PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2464101 ON 12/28/20 NOT CORRECTED: 55 - INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE CEILINGS OVER FOOD PREPARATION AREAS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
15
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2500668

Location recorded for this inspection · AL-KHYAM BAKERY · 4744-4746 N Kedzie AVE

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL EMPLOYEES WHO HAVE NOT SIGNED THE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FROM ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

  • 9

    NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED - Comments: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE HANDLE READY-TO-EAT FOOD (PITA BREAD) WITH THEIR BARE HANDS WHILE BAGGING THE BREAD AFTER IT CAME OFF OF THE CONVEYOR BELT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES CANNOT TOUCH READY-TO-EAT FOODS WITH THEIR BARE HANDS. PRIORITY 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE DURING THE INSPECTION. THERE WERE METAL MIXER PARTS AND A PLASTIC CONTAINER STORED INSIDE OF THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL HAND WASHING SINKS ACCESSIBLE FOR USE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO HAND SOAP WAS PROVIDED AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND SOAP AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). SEE VIOLATION #10 ABOVE FOR CITATION.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). SEE VIOLATION #10 ABOVE FOR CITATION.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED DEAD COCKROACHES IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA ON THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK, THE PREP TABLE AND ON DIRTY DISHES STORED ON THE DRAINBOARD OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL DEAD INSECTS.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES AND LIVE INSECTS IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. OBSERVED 5 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE KITCHEN PREP AREA BETWEEN THE 1 BURNER STOVES AND OVEN. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM THE PREMISES. ALSO OBSERVED 4 LIVE COCKROACHES ON THE FLOOR AND WALLS OF THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. 10 SMALL FLYING INSECTS WERE OBSERVED IN THE CONNECTED GROCERY STORE LOCATED AT 4738 N. KEDZIE. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 40

    PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES IN THE BAKERY PREP AREA NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE WORKING WITH FOOD. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE FOOD PREP TABLES, INTERIOR OF OVEN, AND THE HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE WALLS AND CEILING IN THE BAKERY PRODUCTION AREA. CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS FOR UNPROTECTED LIGHT FIXTURES IN THE BAKERY PRODUCTION AREA.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW OF TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2464101 ON 12/28/20 NOT CORRECTED: 55 - INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE CEILINGS OVER FOOD PREPARATION AREAS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090.

  • 64

    MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS - Comments: OBSERVED 3 EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING A FACE COVERING INSIDE OF THE BAKERY. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A FACE COVERING AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-28-060.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2464101

Location recorded for this inspection · AL-KHYAM BAKERY · 4744-4746 N Kedzie AVE

Recorded violations

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE CEILINGS OVER FOOD PREPARATION AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

Canvass Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2464079

Location recorded for this inspection · AL-KHYAM BAKERY · 4744-4746 N Kedzie AVE

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: AROUND/BEHIND GREASE TRAP IN KITCHEN; INSIDE (LONG) FLOOR DRAIN; AND ON FLOOR IN FRONT IN BETWEEN COUNTER AND FRONT WALL. MUST REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. OBSERVED 5 SMALL, BLACK FLIES IN RESTROOM IN HALLWAY. MUST ELIMINATE PEST ISSUE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED THE EXIT DOOR NOT PEST-PROOFED 1/4" INCH MODE OF ENTRY AND BROKEN WEATHER-STRIPS. MUST PEST PROOF DOOR ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: MUST ELEVATE ALL RACKS AT LEAST 6" OFF OF THE FLOOR AND 6" AWAY FROM WALLS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE CONDITIONS. MUST USE PROPER STORAGE RACKS SO THAT THE FLOORS CAN BE CLEANED UNDERNEATH.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED LARGE MIXER BAKING EQUIPMENT USED IN THE BAKING FOOD PREP AREAS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN APPROVED ALTERNATIVE METHOD TO WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE SAID BAKING EQUIPMENT OR PROVIDE SMALLER FOOD BAKING EQUIPMENT THAT CAN BE SUBMERGED IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE ALL BAKING EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT INCLUDING THE INTERIOR OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND 2 COMPARTMENT SINK, STORAGE RACKS, INTERIOR OF COOLERS, OVENS ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN ALL PREP COOLERS, PREP TABLES, STORAGE SHELVES, THE GREASE TRAP.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE CEILINGS OVER FOOD PREPARATION AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
20
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2463935

Location recorded for this inspection · AL-KHYAM BAKERY · 4744-4746 N Kedzie AVE

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL HANDWASHING SINK ACCESSIBLE TO THE REAR BAKING/PREP/PACKAGING AREA WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SUPPLIED WITH SOAP AND HAND PAPERTOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 28

    TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED - Comments: OBSERVED TOXIC ITEMS OPEN BAIT GREEN PELLETS IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE REAR BAKING PREP/DISHWASHING AREAS UNDER AND AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND 2 COMPARTMENT SINK AREAS BEHIND BAKING MIXER EQUIPMENT, DRY STORAGE STORAGE RACKS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE SAID TOXIC ITEMS, RODENT BAIT STATIONS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED AND MAINTAINED IN A SAFE AND SANITARY MANNER.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-015,CITATION ISSUED.

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF FRONT DISPLAY COOLER EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED PREPACKAGED PASTRIES FOODS ON DISPLAY NOT PROPERLY LABELED. MUST LABEL PACKAGES WITH FOOD NAME, INGREDIENTS, NET CONTENTS, SOURCE, AND LIST OF "ALLERGENS." PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED THE REAR OVERHEAD DOOR AND EXIT DOOR NOT PEST-PROOFED 1/4" INCH MODE OF ENTRY AND BROKEN WEATHER-STRIPS. MUST PEST PROOF SAID DOORS ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOMS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED NO LICENSED PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK AVAILABLE ON THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH COMPLETE CONTENTS ( CONTRACT/SERVICE AGREEMENT, SERVICE REPORT, CHEMICALS USED ETC.) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (C),CITATION ISSUED.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED A RODENT INFESTATION THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. OBSERVED OVER 500 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE REAR BAKERY PREP AREAS AND ON STORAGE SHELF, BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER AND BEHIND BAKING EQUIPMENT, UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND 2 COMPARTMENT SINK AREAS, IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND ALONG ALL WALLBASES OF REAR BAKING AND REFRIGERATION STORAGE AREAS.ALSO, APPROXIMATELY 20-30 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON WALLS AND FOOD EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT THER REAR BAKING PREP AREAS AND BEHIND REAR UNUSED ICE MAKER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS AND DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARD AT HANDWASHING SINK NEXT TO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AT REAR BAKING FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: MUST STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST 6" OFF OF THE FLOOR AND 6" AWAY FROM WALLS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE CONDITIONS. MUST USE PROPER STORAGE RACKS SO THAT THE FLOORS CAN BE CLEANED UNDERNEATH.

  • 40

    PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS WHEN WORKING WITH OPEN FOODS.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL RAW WOODEN STORAGE RACKS AT FRONT SALES FLOOR AND BEHIND THE SERVICE COUNTERS USE A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED LARGE MIXER BAKING EQUIPMENT USED IN THE BAKING FOOD PREP AREAS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN APPROVED ALTERNATIVE METHOD TO WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE SAID BAKING EQUIPMENT OR PROVIDE SMALLER FOOD BAKING EQUIPMENT THAT CAN BE SUBMERGED IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE ALL BAKING EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT INCLUDING THE INTERIOR OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND 2 COMPARTMENT SINK, STORAGE RACKS, INTERIOR OF COOLERS, OVENS ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN ALL PREP COOLERS, PREP TABLES, STORAGE SHELVES, THE GREASE TRAP.

  • 50

    HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER ON THE PREMISES.WATER TEMPERATURE AT 64.7 F AT THIS TIME. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE HOT WATER ABOVE 110F AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MINIMUM OF 100 F AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN UNISEX BATHROOM

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS IN THE WALLS OF THE REAR PACKAGING STORAGE AREAS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE CEILINGS OVER FOOD PREPARATION AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE BAKING PREP/PACKAGING AREAS UNDER AND AROUND ALL STORAGE RACKS AND BAKING EQUIPMENT.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS THROUGHOUT THE REAR BAKING PREPARATION AREAS AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.

  • 61

    SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC - Comments: PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS NOT DISPLAYED FOR THE PUBLIC TO VIEW. TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS ISSUED AND MUST BE DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010 (B), NO CITATION ISSUED.

CanvassOut of Business
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2355755

Location recorded for this inspection · AL-KHYAM BAKERY · 4744-4746 N Kedzie AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2144781

Location recorded for this inspection · AL-KHYAM BAKERY · 4744-4746 N Kedzie AVE

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2088460, DATED 9/19/17. #45- FOOD HANDLER(S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE PREP TABLES IN THE BAKERY DEPT AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN THE FAN GUARD WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP OF THE WASHROOM IN THE BAKERY AND IN THE GROCERY AREA AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN THE FLOOR BEHIND THE DISPLAY COOLER WITH PASTRIES AND MAINTAIN.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: UNNECESSARY ITEMS/ARTICLES STORED ON THE WINDOW SILLS BEHIND THE DISPLAY COOLER WITH PASTRIES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, STORE THEM ON THE DESIGNATED AREAS AND ORGANIZE THE AREA AND MAINTAIN. FOUND SHOES AND PERSONAL CLOTHING STORED BY THE BAKERY PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE SHOES AND PERSONAL CLOTHING IN DESIGNATED AREA NOT ON THE BAKERY PREP AREA.

Local context · Chicago

How results compare in ZIP 60625

322 of 417 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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