Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for LEVINSONS BAKERY on .
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Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2613594
Location recorded for this inspection · LEVINSONS BAKERY · 2856 W DEVON AVE
Recorded violations
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR SWEEP. MUST RODENT PROOF FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED ONE CEILING LIGHT COVER NOT PROPERLY WORKING (OUTSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER). MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING CEILING LIGHT BULB.
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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
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2603308
Location recorded for this inspection · LEVINSONS BAKERY · 2856 W DEVON AVE
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
12
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2602544
Location recorded for this inspection · LEVINSONS BAKERY · 2856 W DEVON AVE
Recorded violations
9
NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITH BARE HANDS HANDLING SEVERAL COOKED CAKES, SLICING CAKE TO FILL WITH CREAM, THAN PICK THEM UP AND TRANSFER TO A SHEET AND STORED AT SERVING FRONT CASE TO SELL. NO GLOVES USED FOR A READY TO EAT PRODUCTS. NO BARE HAND CONTACT ALLOWED WITH READY TO EAT FOODS. MUST USE SINGLE USE FOOD TISSUES, UTENSILS,TONGS OR GLOVED HANDS. PRIORITY VIOLATION: 7-38-010, CITATION ISSUED.
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO SOAP PROVIDED AT HANDWASHING SINK AT FRONT SERVING FOOD: BREAD, PASTRIES, ETC. SOAP MUST BE PROVIDED AT SAID SINK FOR PROPER HANDWASHING TO MINIMZE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION. NO SOAP WAS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUE. MANAGER BOUGHT SOAP AND AT 10:32AM SOAP WAS PROVIDED AT FRONT SERVING AREA.
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: FOUND AT REAR PREP AREA THE ONLY HANDWASHING SINK WITH HOT WATER EXCEDING TEMP OF 120F, PRESENTLY 135.7F AND CLIMBING. UNABLE TO TEMPER THE HOT WATER. COLD WATER HANDLE BROKEN. WATER HANDLE STORED ON TOP THE SHELF. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING HANDS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE TO USE HANDWASHING SINK AT FRONT SERVICE AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED. CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO SIGNAGE POSTED AT SOLE WASHROOM INSTRUCTING EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS. PROVIDED SIGNAGE TO POST.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: LIVE AND DEAD COCKROACHES IN GLUEBOARDS. MUST REMOVE GLUEBOARDS WITH TRAPPED INSECTS.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST INFESTION. OVER 300 RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS OBSERVED THROUGHOUT REAR FOOD PREP AND STORAGE AREA; ON FLOOR UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, BEHIND OVEN, ON TOP SHELVES, ON LEDGES OF CARTS WHERE FOOD IS STORED. ALSO FOOD PANS AND COOKIE SHEETS, MICE DROPPINGS OBSERVED AT DOUGH UNIT, INSIDE FOOD PROOFER UNIT AND FLOORS. WE OBSERVED OVER 30 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON SITE (REAR AREA). OBSERVED BAKER WAVING ONE HAND TO REMOVE FLIES FROM TABLE AND NOT TO FLY ONTO CAKES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS AND ELIMINATE FLIES. CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS AND EQUIPMENT. CONTACT PEST CONTROL TO SERVICE PREMISES. PRIORITY VIOLATION: 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED.
41
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: GRIME, GREASE AND ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS MUST BE REMOVED FROM ALL EQUIPMENT, UNDER PREP TABLES, CARTS, SHLEVS AT FRONT COUNTER AREA, PLASTIC FOOD CONTAINERS ETC. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: HANDWASHING SINK AT FRONT SERVICE AREA IS TILTED. REPAIR ISSUE SO SINK BASIN SELF DRAINS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: BROKEN WALLS AND HOLES IN WALLS UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN CEILING ABOVE OVEN. MUST REPAIR. SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
60
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 9/15/23 INSPECTION (REPORT #2581722) NOT CORRECTED: #39)3-305.11: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN A WALK-IN COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN. #47)4-501.11: OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED RUBBER GASKET ON THE DOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE GASKET AND MAINTAIN IT. #53)5-501.17: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE AND MAINTAIN. #53) 6-501.19: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF-CLOSING. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING MECHANISM FOR THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM DOOR AND MAINTAIN. #55) 6-501.11: OBSERVED MULTIPLE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS ABOVE THE REACH-IN COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR DAMAGED CEILING PANELS AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR. #55) 6-501.12: OBSERVED DIRTY WALLS AND DIRT ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN WALLS AND FLOORS AND MAINTAIN. #57)2-102.13: OBSERVED MULTIPLE EMPLOYEES WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RENEW EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES TO COMPLY WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS AND MAINTAIN. #58) 2-102.13: OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RENEW EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN ABOVE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2581722
Location recorded for this inspection · LEVINSONS BAKERY · 2856 W DEVON AVE
Recorded violations
39
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN A WALK-IN COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
40
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE ALL FOOD-HANDLING EMPLOYEES WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE PREPARING FOOD AND MAINTAIN IT.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED RUBBER GASKET ON THE DOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE GASKET AND MAINTAIN IT.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA SLOWLY DRAINING. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SO THE SINKS DRAIN PROPERLY AND MAINTAIN.
53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF-CLOSING. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING MECHANISM FOR THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MULTIPLE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS ABOVE THE REACH-IN COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR DAMAGED CEILING PANELS AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DIRTY WALLS AND DIRT ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN WALLS AND FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED MULTIPLE EMPLOYEES WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RENEW EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES TO COMPLY WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS AND MAINTAIN.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RENEW EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2559341
Location recorded for this inspection · LEVINSONS BAKERY · 2856 W DEVON AVE
Recorded violations
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER WITH FOOD BEING STORED INSIDE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CEILING VENT COVER IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM IN REAR PREP AREA WITH DUST BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2509435
Location recorded for this inspection · LEVINSONS BAKERY · 2856 W DEVON AVE
Recorded violations
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND SINKS THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. MUST PROVIDE.
53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO LID ON TRASH CAN IN STAFF BATHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED LARGE HOLE NEAR BASEBOARD IN WALL IN STAFF BATHROOM. MUST SEAL.
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ARE EXPIRED. MUST PROVIDE UPDATED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR CURRENT EMPLOYEES.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ARE INCOMPLETE. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2456525
Location recorded for this inspection · LEVINSONS BAKERY · 2856 W DEVON AVE
Recorded violations
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT THE EXPOSED SINKS LOCATED IN FRONT SERVICE AREA AND REAR DISH WASHING AREA AND IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
36
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE COOLER LOCATED IN FRONT CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED TORN AND CRACKED GASKET ON WALK-IN COOLER DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
48
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED LARGE MIXING BOWLS IN REAR PREP AREA UNABLE TO BE SUBMERGED IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CREATE WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING AND MAINTAIN ON SITE.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN AND CRACKED BASE BOARD BEHIND TOILET IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2288839
Location recorded for this inspection · LEVINSONS BAKERY · 2856 W DEVON AVE
Recorded violations
41
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: 3-304.14-WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES, TOP OF THE DISPLAY COOLER, COOLERS. MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES.
53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 5-501.17- MUST PROVIDE COVER OR LID FOR THE WASTE RECEPTACLES IN THE WASHROOM.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.17- CEILING VENT COVER INSIDE THE WASHROOM WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN, REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2288305
Location recorded for this inspection · LEVINSONS BAKERY · 2856 W DEVON AVE
Recorded violations
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: HAND SINK NOT INSTALLED IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. VIOLATION WAS WRITTEN LAST 11/26/18. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: UPGRADED TO PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
41
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES, TOP OF TE DISPLAY COOLER, COOLERS. MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR OF ALL DRY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE COVER OR LID FOR THE WASTE RECEPTACLES IN THE WASHROOM.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CEILING VENT COVER INSIDE OF THE WASHROOM WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN, REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: UPGRADED TO PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
60
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2240583 DATED 11/26/18.#38-6-202-15- OBSERVED REAR EXIT SCREENED DOOR NOT INSECT PROOFED. NOTED TORN MESH SCREEN ON DOOR. MUST REPLACE/SEAL/REPAIR. #51- 5-202.11 (B) NO GREASE TRAP LOCATED AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE. #58-PA 100-0367 NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
14
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2240583
Location recorded for this inspection · LEVINSONS BAKERY · 2856 W DEVON AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: MUST INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA WHERE CAKES, PASTRIES AND COOKIES ARE HANDLED AND PACKAGED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
36
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO CHECK TCS FOODS UPON RECEIVING. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED REAR EXIT SCREENED DOOR NOT INSECT PROOFED. NOTED TORN MESH SCREEN ON DOOR. MUST REPLACE/SEAL/REPAIR.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ENCRUSTED TABLETOP CAN OPENER. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: METAL SHELVING FOR SPICE STORAGE FOUND WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED CONDENSER UNIT IN THE WALK-IN COOLER DRIPPING ONTO FLOOR OF COOLER. MUST PROVIDE A DRIP PAN, HOSE TO FLOOR DRAIN OR PREVENT FROM DRAINING.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: NOTED DISPOSABLE TINS FOR BAKING DIRTY WITH ENCRUSTED BAKED ON FOOD DEBRIS AND BEING REUSED. MUST NOT REUSE DISPOSABLE BAKE WARE AND ALL BAKE WARE MUST BE STORED CLEAN.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: BACK FLOW PREVENTOR NOT LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED ON THE HOSE BIBS WITH HOSE ATTACHED AT THE REAR PLUMBING OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTOR.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-202.11 (B) NO GREASE TRAP LOCATED AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS SUCH AS PURSES, BABY CAR SEATS, CLOTHING NOTED IN VARIOUS FOOD PREPARATION AREAS. MUST PROVIDE STORAGE AREA FOR EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS, NOT IN FOOD OR FOOD PREP AREAS.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD END CAPS THROUGHOUT THE BAKING PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE/PROVIDE.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2069773
Location recorded for this inspection · LEVINSONS BAKERY · 2856 W DEVON AVE
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: NOTED CARD BOARD BOXES USED FOR LINING SHELVES AT HTE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN....NOTED RUSTY SHELVES AT THE PRE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: NOTED SHELVES AND EQUIPMENT CAKED WITH FLOUR AT THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL SHELVES AND MAINTAIN....MUST ALSO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SHELVES AND FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER WITH FOOD PARTICLES, FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA, REMOVE CARDBOARD BOXES LINED ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK IN COOLER, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: NOTED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS ON SHELVE AT THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO STORE THEIR BELONGINGS.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1978258
Location recorded for this inspection · LEVINSONS BAKERY · 2856 W DEVON AVE
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: OBSERVED SHELVES IN FRONT BAKERY SERVICE AREA NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. RESTORE TO A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLENABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED GRATES IN WALK IN COOLER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAITNAIN.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED CEILING TILES IN FRONT SERVICE AREA OF BAKERY NEAR SOUTH GLASS WINDOWS AND IN NORTHWEST CORNER OF BAKERY SERVICE AREA. REPALCE CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60659
206 of 276 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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