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KOLATEK'S BAKERY AND DELI

2445 N HARLEM AVE · Chicago, IL 60707

Grocery Store

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for KOLATEK'S BAKERY AND DELI on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1401313

Location recorded for this inspection · KOLATEK'S BAKERY AND DELI · 2445 N HARLEM AVE

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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Inspection history

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

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1395628

Location recorded for this inspection · KOLATEK'S BAKERY AND DELI · 2445 N HARLEM AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE KITCHEN AREAS.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1395412

Location recorded for this inspection · KOLATEK'S BAKERY AND DELI · 2445 N HARLEM AVE

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 VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 8/8/13 INSPECTION REPORT#1354122. 32 INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE BUILDUP FROM PIPING AND VENT COVER IN WALK IN FREEZER, MUST RESTRICT USING GARBAGE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE, INVEST IN FOOD GRADE BAGS, AND REPAIR GASKET TO WALK-IN FREEZER, 11/08/2013 37 MUST STORE EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS ONE DESIGNATED AREA AWAY FROM FOOD PRODUCT, 11/08/2013 38 MUST REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAKERY AREA, 11/08/2013 40 INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CORRECT NOTED VIOLATIONS BY 1/21/14.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FAN COVERS AND SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-I-N-COOLERS,MANUAL CAN OPENER AND HOUSING ATTACHED TO THE FOOD PREP TABLE AT REAR MAIN KITCHEN,UPPER PANEL INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE,HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENTS ETC.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING INCLUDING BENEATH GROCERY SHELVINGS AND REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE KITCHEN AREAS.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON VENTILATION COVERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1354122

Location recorded for this inspection · KOLATEK'S BAKERY AND DELI · 2445 N HARLEM AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL PACKAGE ITEMS OFFERED FOR SALE WITH THE SOURCE OF WHERE PRODUCTS ARE MADE,

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HAND SINK AND PREP TABLE AT REAR MAIN KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE BUILDUP FROM PIPING AND VENT COVER IN WALK IN FREEZER, MUST RESTRICT USING GARBAGE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE, INVEST IN FOOD GRADE BAGS, AND REPAIR GASKET TO WALK-IN FREEZER,

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN LIGHT BULBS IN SAUSAGE AREA

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: MUST STORE EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS ONE DESIGNATED AREA AWAY FROM FOOD PRODUCT,

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAKERY AREA,

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL WALK-IN COOLER,

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
679566

Location recorded for this inspection · KOLATEK'S BAKERY AND DELI · 2445 N HARLEM AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Inspector Comments: Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. instructed to detail clean daily.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Inspector Comments: Light bulbs not working in rear prep kitchen. Instructed to replace non-working bulbs

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Inspector Comments: Ice scoop not propery stored. Instructed to store in sanitize holder or container

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
671083

Location recorded for this inspection · KOLATEK'S BAKERY AND DELI · 2445 N HARLEM AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 24

    DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: Dish washing facilities not maintained. While running and draining water individually in each of three compartments in rear prep area, water coming up from floor drain air gap. Instructed to detail clean drainline and grease trap to prevent inadequate disposal of waste water. Serious citation issued 7-38-030.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. instructed to detail clean daily.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Light bulbs not working in rear prep kitchen. Instructed to replace non-working bulbs.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Ice scoop not propery stored. Instructed to store in sanitize holder or container.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
465830

Location recorded for this inspection · KOLATEK'S BAKERY AND DELI · 2445 N HARLEM 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: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS INSIDE BAKERY WALK-IN COOLER WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DEAD LIGHT BULBS ABOVE KITCHEN/FOOD PREP AREA.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL WALK-IN COOLER.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER (BAKERY SECTION) IN REAR AREA TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE.

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64 of 87 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 42528.

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