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CARIBBEAN AMERICAN BAKING CO

1539 W HOWARD ST · Chicago, IL 60626

Bakery

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass with Conditions for CARIBBEAN AMERICAN BAKING CO on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2643182

Location recorded for this inspection · CARIBBEAN AMERICAN BAKING CO · 1539 W HOWARD ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 1

    PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: PERSON IN CHARGE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE.

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-012.MUST PROVIDE.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT SINKS AT REAR PREPARATION AREAS.MUST PROVIDE.

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: FOUND POTS NOT STORED PROPERLY.MUST STORE INVERTED.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: FOODHANDLER WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING.MUST PROVIDE.

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Inspection history

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

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1955631

Location recorded for this inspection · CARIBBEAN AMERICAN BAKING CO · 1539 W HOWARD ST

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE FROM 1:1O PM TO 2:10 PM WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS, BEEF PATTIES, CHICKEN, ETC., ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: BREAD SLICER AND DOUGH ROLLER HAVE FOOD PARTICULATES ON THEM AT REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND HAVE ITO BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: NOTEED MISSING FLOOR TILES AT REAR FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE MISSING TILES.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: NOTED WALL OVER FERRIS WHEEL OVEN NEEDS CLEANING TO REMOVE SPASHED ON FOOD PARTICULATES.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: NOTED BURNT OUT LIGHTS OVER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND OVER FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE LIGHTS.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1970951

Location recorded for this inspection · CARIBBEAN AMERICAN BAKING CO · 1539 W HOWARD ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALL IN STAFF BREAKROOM HAS PEELING PAINT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WALLS AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1967190

Location recorded for this inspection · CARIBBEAN AMERICAN BAKING CO · 1539 W HOWARD ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS, BEEF PATTIES, CHICKEN, ETC., ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION 1609332, DATED 1/5/2016. VIOLATIONS INCLUDE; VIOLATION #33; OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT; OVEN, MIXER, STOVE, PREP TABLES, FOOD CONTAINERS,BREAD PROOFER AND ALL CONTACT SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. VIOLATION #34; OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES; REAR PREP AND STORAGE, BOTH TOILET ROOMS, IN STAFF LOCKER ROOM, UNDERNEATH ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND AROUND THE HOT WATER TANK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PREMISES STILL NON COMPLIANT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE WARMER BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER NOT CLEAN. INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE OVEN, AND THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE IN THE TAKE OUT SECTION OF PREMISES, NOT CLEAN. ALSO, MOUNTED CAN OPENER ON PREP TABLE IN REAR NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL ALL AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS DRAINS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. ALSO, FLOORS IN BOTH WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER ARE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED WALLS THROUGHTOUT THE KITCHEN NOT CLEANED, FOOD DEBRIS AND DUST ACUMULATION ON WALLS. WALL IN STAFF BREAKROOM HAS PEELING PAINT . ALSO, THE CEILING HAS A LARGE WATER STAIN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN WALLS AND REPAIR CEILING AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED VENTILATION IN BOTH MENS AND WOMENS TOILET ROOMS IN THE REAR NOT WORKING. ALSO, FAUCET IS LOOSE AT 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR VENTILATION AND MAINTAIN.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1609332

Location recorded for this inspection · CARIBBEAN AMERICAN BAKING CO · 1539 W HOWARD ST

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: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT; OVEN, MIXER, STOVE, PREP TABLES, FOOD CONTAINERS,BREAD PROOFER AND ALL CONTACT SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES; REAR PREP AND STORAGE, BOTH TOILET ROOMS, IN STAFF LOCKER ROOM, UNDERNEATH ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND AROUND THE HOT WATER TANK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED DIRTY HOOD AND FILTER ABOVE STOVE WITH GREASE AND DEBRIS BUILD-UP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHTS ABOVE FRONT COUNTER, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 39

    LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED LINENS BEING STORED IMPROPERLY, INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZER WHILE NOT IN USE, AND MAINTAIN.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: INSTALL WORKING THERMOMETERS IN WALK IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOORS, TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE, AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1482799

Location recorded for this inspection · CARIBBEAN AMERICAN BAKING CO · 1539 W HOWARD ST

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: RAW WOOD SHELVES AT SOUTH-EAST WALL ARE POROUS,SURFACE NOT SMOOTH.BROKEN WRAP AROUND PIPE UNDER AND BEHIND THE CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID ITEMS WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. SCREEN REAR DOOR PARTIALLY BROKEN,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.MUST BE COMPLETELY ENCLOSED. PRESENTLY NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT/INSECT NOR FLIES ON PREMISES.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: NORTH WALL AT MEN'S LOCKER ROOM WITH WHITE SUBSTANCE WHICH CRUMBLES AT TOUCH,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.PEELING PAINT ON WALL BY THE MEN'S WASHROOM.PARTIALLY CEILING AT PREP AREA NOT PAINTED,INSTRUCTED TO PAINT AND MAINTAIN.WALLS UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND BY THE SHELF ACROSS FROM THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH FOOD DEBRIS.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: EXPOSE HAND SINK AT FRONT PREP/SERVING AREA SLOWLY DRAINING. WATER PIPE AT EAST WALL BY THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IS LEAKING,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1464434

Location recorded for this inspection · CARIBBEAN AMERICAN BAKING CO · 1539 W HOWARD ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST STORE INVERTED.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND INTERIOR WALLS OF WALK IN COLLER NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: FOUND SMALL HOLE IN WALL BY STORAGE SHELVES THAT MUST BE SEALED.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1301161

Location recorded for this inspection · CARIBBEAN AMERICAN BAKING CO · 1539 W HOWARD ST

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: REMOVE GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP ON HOOD AND FILTER,ABOVE 4 BURNERS STOVE

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON CEILING ABOVE THE MIXER, REAR AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND PAINT.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: PROVIDE END CAPS AT LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA.

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: A SELF CLOSING DEVICE IS NEEDED AT MEN'S WASHROOM

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PROVIDE UNTHREAD FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,NORTH SIDE OF THE SINK.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
585330

Location recorded for this inspection · CARIBBEAN AMERICAN BAKING CO · 1539 W HOWARD ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT CLEAN UTENSILS ON SHELVE THROUGHOUT,INCLUDING SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TOILET TISSUE HOLDER IN GIRLS RESTROOM.

  • 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 STAINS ON TOILET BOWLS, AND ON COUNTER SHELL BOTTOM AT CHECK OUT IN FRONT.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN CORNERS BEHIND FURNACE,DOUGH PROFER, AND AT FRONT CHECK OUT COUNTER.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PEELING PAINT ON WALL AT FRONT SERVING AREA, AND CLEAN GREASE ON CEILING WALLS IN BAKERY.

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How results compare in ZIP 60626

177 of 236 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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