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SMAKOWSKI BAKERY BY SMAKOWSKI

6744 W BELMONT AVE · Chicago, IL 60634

Bakery

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for SMAKOWSKI BAKERY BY SMAKOWSKI 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
2181590

Location recorded for this inspection · SMAKOWSKI BAKERY BY SMAKOWSKI · 6744 W BELMONT 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.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
15
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1234447

Location recorded for this inspection · SMAKOWSKI BAKERY BY SMAKOWSKI · 6744 W BELMONT AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 1

    SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE - Comments: FOOD NOT CLEAN AND FREE FROM CONTAMINATION. SIGHTED LIVE AND DEAD FLOUR BEETLES ON TOP OF FARINA (CEREAL GRAIN) IN PREP AREA. LIVE FLIES ON BREAD/PASTRIES IN DISPLAY SHELVES. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005B. FOODS DISCARDED.

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE AND DISPLAY INSIDE DELI DISPLAY COOLER. NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING FOOD PRODUCTS: CABBAGE ROLL AT 47.9F, BORSCHT SOUP AT 49.7, SAUSAGE AT 46.9F/47.2F, HEAD CHEESE AT 47.1F, HAM AT 49.9F/48.6F/46.5F/47.6F/48.2F, CHEESE AT 47.9F/46.8F/48.4F/46.5F, BACON SLAB AT 52.7F. DELI DISPLAY COOLER ORIGINAL AIR TEMPERATURE WAS 56.0F AND GOES DOWN TO 42.4F ALSO FOUND WHOLE EGGS STORED OUTSIDE OF COOLER AT 79.2F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 140F OR ABOVE. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PROUCTS. TOTAL VALUE $2,000.00, TOTAL WEIGHT OF 200 LBS. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 (A).

  • 13

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS - Comments: Sighted numerous live small flies through-out establishment. Live flies on utensils (mixing blades), walls, shelving/racks, floors and ceiling in prep area. Live flies on food/drink containers and walls in front display and service area. Flies also in basement hallway and washroom. Numerous flies flying in air also. Over 200 flies. Comments on Anderson pest control service report dated 7/27/12 state "Fruit flies are still heavy". Comments on 7/30/12 service report reads "fruit flies have improved very little...sanitation must improve." Also sighted live roach activity. Two live roaches on wall and one on container by prep area exposed hand sink. Must screen vent to outside at rear wall of prep area. Critical violation: 7-38-020. Must eliminate fly and roach activity. Have premises serviced by pest control company and comply with all following instructions regarding sanitation and maintenance of premises.

  • 25

    TOXIC ITEMS PROPERLY STORED, LABELED AND USED - Comments: Container of 'Raid' insecticide on drainboard of 3 compartment sink next to utensils. Silicone lube on prep table next to bag of sugar and grinder. Can of spray paint and 409 glass/surface cleaner on prep table near pastry. Serious violation: 7-38-005a. Must store all chemicals/toxic items away from food and food contact surfaces.

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: Previous minor violations, from 11/30/11 inspection (report #659519), not corrected: #33- Can opener, sinks, prep tables, cooking equipment, coolers, storage racks not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize. #34- Floor through out premises not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily and remove supplies stored on floor. Serious violation: 7-42-090. Must clean and maintain same.

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: All bulk ingredient containers must be labled with contents name.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Instructed to replace cracked and broken bulk containers (sugar, flour, dry ingredients etc).---------Must clean, repaint or replace storage racks and shelves inside coolers and freezers.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Accumulated food debris on bulk ingrediant containers and shelving in prep areas. Must clean and maintain same.--------storage racks inside walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer, bread racks, all mixing and cooking equipment.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floor drains through-out not clean. Must clean (inside and under rims and grates) all floor drains. Strong, foul sewer gas smell in bread proofer. Must check trap to ensure proper function and eliminate offensive odors. Repair floors in prep areas where tiles are broken. Make floor smooth and easily cleanable to prevent accumulation of food/debris and prevent pest harborage areas.-----Murky, stagnant water visible at bottom of elevator shaft. Must clean and dry elevator shaft. Provide access to west side of basement where elevator descends.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Caulk hanging down from ducts above prep area. Must remove all excess caulk. Must clean all walls, windows and attached equipment in prep areas. Wash and sanitize surfaces.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Lights inside deli display cooler are not shielded. Some light shields in prep area missing endcaps. Must completely shield all lights. Light inside walk-in freezer is not working. Must replace bulb and/or repair socket.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Instructed to repair leaky faucet handle (cold) at 3 compartment sink (right side).--------Must provide back flow preventer device at the hose bibb next to exposed hand sink in prep area.-------must provide working drain stoppers at 3 compartment sink.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: Instructed to provide thermometer visible inside coolers and metal stem thermometer for internal temperature of food products.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Instructed to remove all unnecessary articles and clutter stored throughout rear prep area, elevator car,inside unused cooler, inside proof box, storage area etc.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: Deli and bakery food handler not wearing hair restraint. Must wear effective hair restraint.

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
659519

Location recorded for this inspection · SMAKOWSKI BAKERY BY SMAKOWSKI · 6744 W BELMONT 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: Can opener, sinks, prep tables, cooking equipment coolers storage racks not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floor through out premises not cleaned including basement. Instructed to detail clean daily and remove supplies stored on floor.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Unnecessary articles stored in basement. Instructed to elevate supplies 6 inches or higher and away from wall.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
557339

Location recorded for this inspection · SMAKOWSKI BAKERY BY SMAKOWSKI · 6744 W BELMONT 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: Can opener, sinks, prep tables, cooking equipment coolers storage racks not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floor through out premises not cleaned including basement. Instructed to detail clean daily and remove supplies stored on floor.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Unnecessary articles stored in basement. Instructed to elevate supplies 6 inches or higher and away from wall.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
70409

Location recorded for this inspection · SMAKOWSKI BAKERY BY SMAKOWSKI · 6744 W BELMONT AVE

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 1

    SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE - Comments: All food shall be from sources approved by health authorities and safe for human consumption. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SPOILED, MILK 4 GAL EXPIRED 04-12-10,CRITICAL VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED,MANAGER CALLED COMPANY FOR PICK UP OF EXPIRED MILK

  • 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. MUST PROVIDE SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN HANDSINK AND MIXER,NO PREPARATION IS BEING DONE AT THIS TIME

  • 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. FLOOR LEADING TO BASEMENT WITH STANDING WATER,MUST BE DRY AND CLEAN;FLOOR DRAIN IN BASEMENT UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN

  • 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. BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD AT THE REAR SIDE MUST BE REPLACED

  • 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. UNNECESSARY MATERIALS NOT NEEDED IN THE PREMISES MUST BE REMOVED IN THE BASEMENT

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254 of 327 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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