Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for LEVINSONS BAKERY on .
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Most recent visit in the dataset
Latest inspection
Inspection date
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.
Official inspection record
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
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1932103
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 BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON 3-DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT OF THE PREMISES. HOOD HAS EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION. ALSO, VENT COVERS IN WALK IN FREEZER AND TOILET ROOM HAVE EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1931373
Location recorded for this inspection · LEVINSONS BAKERY · 2856 W DEVON 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 INSPECTION 1506583, DATED 7/10/2015. VIOLATION #32; Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had rust/peeling paint, shall be repaired/replaced. Prep table that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. VIOLATION #45; Must provide food handlers list for next routine inspection. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON 3-DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FOLLOWING FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT; INTERIOR OF 3-DOOR COOLER, INTERIOR OF WARMER, MICROWAVE, AND EXTERIOR OF ALL FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE PREP AREA. ALSO, INTERIOR OF STORAGE BINS IN FRONT OF STORE. 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 STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT OF THE PREMISES. HOOD HAS EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION. ALSO, VENT COVERS IN WALK IN FREEZER AND TOILET ROOM HAVE EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: END CAP NEEDED ON ONE LIGHT IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED LEAK UNDER EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA. SCREEN ON REAR SCREEN DOOR IS TORN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1506583
Location recorded for this inspection · LEVINSONS BAKERY · 2856 W DEVON 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: Found food items not properly dated in walk in cooler, coolers, must properly dat food items in walk in cooler, coolers.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had rust/peeling paint, shall be repaired/replaced. Prep table that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Caulk around bathroom sink in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning, Cooler shelving, prep tables lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in rear kitchen areas not clean, need cleaning(corners).
37
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: Employee's Bathroom door self closing mechanism in state of disrepair(broken), shall be repaired/replaced.
45
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: Must provide food handlers list for next routine inspection.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1418358
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: MUST REPLACE BOTH TALL STOOLS. SEAT CUSHIONS ON BOTH ARE EXTREMELY DETERIORATED. SEAT CUSHIONS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AT ALL TIMES.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING. FOUND PUDDLE OF WATER ON FLOOR BEHIND THE AND UNDER THE 3-DOOR FREEZER LOCATED IN FRONT OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. ALSO MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRI.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPAINT WALLS IN THE RESTROOM.
42
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: ALL FOOD PREP STAFF IN PREP AREAS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED STAFF MEMBER WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS IN THE REAR PREP AREA.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1329451
Location recorded for this inspection · LEVINSONS BAKERY · 2856 W DEVON 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: Found food items not properly dated/labeled in walk in cooler, reach in cooler, must date and label food items in walk in cooler, reach in cooler.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Walk in cooler shelving that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/sealed.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), rear storage shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning, prep table lower shelving not clean, needs cleaning(detailed).
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floors under heavy equipment, rear storage shelving, pallets, not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Walls that had peeling paint, exposed raw wood, plaster in bathroom, rear kitchen areas shall be repaired/sealed.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Exhaust vents(ventilation in walk in coolers not clean, need detailed cleaning, exhaust vent(ventilation0 in bathroom no clean, needs cleaning.
ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
664379
Location recorded for this inspection · LEVINSONS BAKERY · 2856 W DEVON AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
8
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE RINSING THE PANS ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH CHLORINE SANITIZING READING LEVEL OF MORE THAN 200PPM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER HOW TO PROPERLY SET THE 3RD COMPARTMENT SINK WITH (CHLORINE)SANITIZING SOLUTION WITH THE PROPER READING LEVEL OF 100PPM. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL. PROVIDED SIGN ON HOW TO PROPERLY SET THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PEELING PAINT ON THE CABINET UNDERNEATH THE DISPLAY COOLER IN THE FRONT AREA. MUST SCRAPE THE PEELING PAINT AND REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC PAINT. SCREEN ON THE DOOR OF THE EXIT DOOR RIPPED OFF. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Correct By: Friday, June 15, 2012 Violation Codes: 7-38-005 (B), 7-38-025 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL INSIDE THE DRAWER OF THE PREP TABLE AND ORGANIZE. CLEAN THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE 3 DOOR REACH IN FREEZER . CLEAN IN DETAIL ALL THE LIDS AND EXTERIOR OF ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH FLOUR, SUGAR, SALT, CORN MEAL ETC.MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE BOTTOM CABINET OF THE DISPLAY COOLER IN THE STORE AND MAINTAIN.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST REMOVE ALL THE CARDBOARD ON THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WASHROOM AND ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR AREA BY THE EXIT DOOR.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MOLDY CEILING BY THE EXIT DOOR AND INSIDE THE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. WALLS BEHIND THE 3 DOOR REACH IN COOLER CLOSE TO THE EXIT DOOR DAMAGED. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PEELING PAINT INSIDE THE DOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST SCRAPE THE PEELING PAINT AND MAINTAIN.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observation Type: Out Correct By: Friday, June 15, 2012 Violation Codes: 7-38-030, 015, 010 (A), 005 (A) Inspector Comments: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL VENTILATION(EXHAUST FAN) INSIDE THE WASHROOM. NO VENTILATION NOTED. LEAKING ON BOTH FAUCET NECK OF THE 3 COMPT SINK. MUST REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK.
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: Observation Type: Out Correct By: Friday, June 15, 2012 Violation Codes: 7-38-030, 015, 010 (A), 005 (A) Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN THE 3 DOOR REACH IN FREEZER AND THE DISPLAY COOLER IN THE STORE AND MUST BE VISIBLE.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: EMPLOYEES COAT, CLOTHES, SHOES STORED WITH THE CLEAN POTS AND PANS ON THE STORAGE SHELVINGS IN THE REAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A PLACE OR LOCKER FOR THE EMPLOYEES CLOTHES,COAT AND SHOES.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
596265
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: MUST RE CAULK AROUND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND MAINTAIN.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL INSIDE THE DRAWER OF THE PREP TABLE AND ORGANIZE. CLEAN THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE 3 DOOR REACH IN FREEZER . CLEAN IN DETAIL ALL THE LIDS AND EXTERIOR OF ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH FLOUR, SUGAR, SALT, CORN MEAL ETC.MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE BOTTOM CABINET OF THE DISPLAY COOLER IN THE STORE AND MAINTAIN.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR BEHIND AND UNDER THE WIRE RACK SHELVING IN THE REAR AREA, THE FLOOR UNDER THE PALLETS IN THE PREP TABLES, FLOOR BEHIND THE 3 DOOR REACH IN FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL VENTILATION(EXHAUST FAN) INSIDE THE WASHROOM. NO VENTILATION NOTED. LEAKING ON BOTH FAUCET NECK OF THE 3 COMPT SINK. MUST REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK.
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN THE 3 DOOR REACH IN FREEZER AND THE DISPLAY COOLER IN THE STORE AND MUST BE VISIBLE.
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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