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Bakers Square Restaurant & Bakery, North Western Avenue, Chicago, IL, USA
Latest report: March 24, 2019 7:38 PM
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Diarrhea, Nausea
4 years ago
I ate at a Baker's Square. Perhaps from the avocado I had on my Fajita Pita Sandwich? Avocados have recently been recalled from 6 states. Listeria problem., I was there with a friend, but he did not become ill. He also did not order the same food... See More as I did. I was the sick one... within only 60-90 minutes after lunch. | Symptoms: Diarrhea, Nausea See Less
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Report date: Nov 30, 2023
1. Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
- comments: the person in charge at the time of inspection does not have a city of chicago sanitation certificate. Priority foundation violation. No citation issued - at 10:20 am, a certified... See More food manager reported on site.
2. City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
- comments: no certified foods manager on site while tcs food is handled: milk, tacos, etc. Instructed to provide. At least one certified food manager must be on site when food is handled. Priority foundation: 7-38-012, citation issued. At 10:20 am, a certified food manager reported on site.
41. Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
- comments: must store wiping cloths in prep areas in a sanitizer bucket between uses to prevent cross-contamination. Instructed to maintain.
47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: must not use milk crates as a means of elevation for stored items. Excess rusty plates located in black plastic containers inside the ice bin of the ice machine, must replace
51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: not locate backflow prevention device at water line of ice machine. Must be installed so backflow prevention device may be located to be serviced and maintain. Or to know location.
55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: debris on floor under serving front counter/under three-compartment sink. Clean and maintain. Repaired ceiling walls in basement storage area not smooth and easily cleanable. Repair issue. The surface must be smooth, clean, and non-absorbent material.
57. All food employees have food handler training
- comments: no food handler training certificate was provided on site, instructed to provide
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Report date: Nov 30, 2023
59. Previous priority foundation violation corrected
- comments: 8-404. 13 (b:3) observed previous priority foundation violation not corrected within specified timeframe. Report#2585592, dated november 21, 2023, instructed the facility to #59 install a backflow prevention device on the hose in the basement.... See More Observed hose in basement with no backflow prevention device. Instructed manager to provide. Priority violation 7-42-090 citation issued.
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19. Proper reheating procedures for hot holding
- comments: noted employee removed assorted tcs food items, macaroni, cheese, jambolaye, rice, etc. From the 2-door refrigeration unit and put it directed into the warming unit without reheating the food items up to 165f... See More per code. Discussed with management proper methods of rapidly reheating tcs prepared foods to 165f or above and maintaining at 135f or above. Priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued.
47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: noted cardboard boxes used to line shelves. Instructed to clean and remove all cardboard boxes to prevent hiding places for pest.
49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: noted thick grease accumulation iside the electrical unit of the deep fryer. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.
51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: noted leaking pipe at the bottom of the 3-compartment sink at the rear. Instructed to repair and maintain.
55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: instructed to detail clean and maintain floors throughout premise, especially along the wall base and underneath equipment (cooking stove, 3 compartment sink, dry storage area, and walk-in cooler), all encrusted with heavy dirt, grease, food particles, and grime.
55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: noted dirty and dusty ceiling fans and vents through out premise including fans inside the walk in cooler. Instructed to clean and maintain.
60. Previous core violation corrected
- comments: noted the following previous core violation #47, #49, #49 from inspection report #2567323 dated 11/18/2022 not corrected. 47). . 4-101. 11(b, c, d, e): interior lid of the box freezer in poor repair. Cracked, broken with exposed insulation. Must replace. 49). . 4-602. 13: dirty/greasy equipment with food debris stored in dry, dry food storage. Must store equipment cleaned. F 49). . 4-601. 11(b): interior of all coolers and freezers with excessive food debris and ice build-up. Must clean, defrost and maintain. Instructed management that all food service managers are required to have the allergen training certification. Priority foundation violation #7-42-090. Citation issued
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23. Proper date marking and disposition
- comments: observed the following prepared tcs foods held longer than 24 hours, not date labeled with an expiration date or any date stored inside the walk-in cooler and two-door cooler. Cooked chicken wings, lasagna, roast... See More beef, cooked sausage, cooked pasta. Approximately 25 lbs discarded. Reviewed proper date labeling. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued.
37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: all bulk food containers not in the original containers must be labeled with the product common name.
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed approximately 15 to 20 rat droppings under the bulk soda storage racks in the rear and 10 droppings in the bathroom washbowl cabinet. Instructed to remove all droppings, clean and sanitize all affected areas, and recommend having the pest control co. Service establishment for rats and place traps in need areas. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020 (a) citation issued.
40. Personal cleanliness
- comments: noted food handler without effective hat/hair restraints. Must provide.
41. Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
- comments: all prep area wiping cloths must be held in a clean container with a sanitizing solution.
43. In-use utensils: properly stored
- comments: must not use plastic cups or bowls as food scoops. Must provide scoops with handles and store inverted from the foods.
44. Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
- comments: must not store clean utensils above the rear dish hand washing sink to prevent contamination.
47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: must not use cardboard boxes as food containers inside the coolers.
49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: noted dirty bulk food containers throughout. ----interior of the cooks line two door cooler with excessive food debris. ----exterior door of the walk-in cooler with excessive food debris. Must clean and maintain all.
49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: must not use cardboard or tinfoil as liner for shelving or equipment ----all shelving throughout the prep area with dirt and dust. Must clean and maintain.
51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: extremely slow draining hand washing sink at the rear dish washing area. Must repair to properly drain.
55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: must not use cardboard as matting for floor under the stand mixer. Must be smooth, cleanable and non-absorbent.
55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: soiled mops must be stored inverted at the utility service sink.
55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: noted expanding spray foam being unused as sealant around wall and ceiling piping. Must remove/cut down to be smooth and cleanable. ----wall backsplash at the three-compartment sink with dirt and moldy wall caulking. Must clean and replace caulking ----noted dirty floors under the rear dry food storage racks and food splatter on rear ceiling tiles. Must clean and maintain all or replace tiles.
57. All food employees have food handler training
- comments: no proof of food handler training or certificates for all required employees. Must provide.
58. Allergen training as required
- comments: no proof of allergen training or certificates for the city of chicago certified food manager. Must provide for all certified food managers.
60. Previous core violation corrected
- comments: previous core violations from 10-19-22 report #2565827 were not corrected. #38---6-202. 15 outer opening not protected. Gap of 1/4 to 1/2' at the bottom of the rear exit door. Instructed repair issues to minimize pest entry. #47- 4-501. 12 some cutting boards in the kitchen with dark stains and deep cuts must refinish or replace said cutting boards. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090 citation issued.
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Report date: Nov 29, 2023
25. Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
- comments: observed no disclosure and reminder statement, and asterick identifying animal derived foods that are served raw, undercooked, or cooked to order on menu. Instructed to add disclosure and reminder statement and asterick identifying... See More animal derived foods that can be served raw, undercooked or cooked to order to menu. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued
37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: observed seasoned salt in container not labeled. Instructed all food, condiments and seasoniongs not in original container shall be labeled with common name of food.
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed no complete pest control log book on premises. Manager provided one inspection report dated 10-5-2023 as proof of pest control log book, no other paperwork provided. Instructed to provide complete pest control log book and maintain on premises at all times. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-020(c) citation issued.
47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed buckets of chemicals next to utility sink stored on floor. Instructed to provide adequate shelving to elevate all food and nonfood items at least six inches off of floor for ease of cleanability and to prevent pest harborage. Observed rust on drying rack above three compartment sink. Instructed to remove rust to make surface smooth for ease of cleanability or replace drying rack. Observed aluminum foil liner on shelf above oven. Instructed to remove aluminum foil liner, nonfood contact surfaces shall be smooth for ease of cleanability.
47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed grocery bags used to store food in chest freezer in rear storage. Instructed to provide food grade storage bags for food storage.
47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed food debris on interior surfaces of microwave. Instructed to detail clean interior of microwave and maintain.
47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed can opener with buildup on tip. Instructed to detail clean can opener and maintain.
51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: observed slow draining handwashing sink in kitchen prep area. Instructed to repair handwashing sink.
53. Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
- comments: observed brown buildup on interior of handwashing sink in front serving area. Instructed to clean handwashing sink and maintain.
55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed buildup underneath three compartment sink on floor and along base of wall. Instructed to clean and maintain. Observed splashes on walls, buildup along bases of wall and food debris underneath equipment in kitchen prep area. Instructed to clean all walls, along bases of walls, floors and floors underneath all equipment in kitchen prep area.
55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed unused equipment in rear storage such as unused serving line. Instructed to remove all unused equipment to prevent pest harborage.
55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed stained ceiling tiles in dining area and in women's washroom. Instructed to replace all stained ceiling tiles and maintain.
56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: observed grease buildup on filters in hood. Instructed to clean and maintain. Observed dust on ceiling vent covers in women's and men's washroom. Instructed to clean and maintain.
57. All food employees have food handler training
- comments: observed no food handler training for any food handlers. Instructed to provide proof of food handler training for all food handlers.
58. Allergen training as required
- comments: observed one manager with city of chicago foodservice manager certificate without allergen training. Instructed to provide proof of allergen training for all employees with city of chicago foodservice manager certificate.
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Report date: Nov 29, 2023
36. Thermometers provided & accurate
- comments: instructed to to provide and maintain visible and accurate working thermometers for refrigeration units located at rear prep/dishwashing area.
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed gap opening at left corner side... See More at rear exit door. Instructed to make door tight fitting to prevent pest entry and maintain.
40. Personal cleanliness
- comments: observed employee with no hair restraint in the front food prep area. Instructed manager to provide hair restraints for all employees in the food prep area.
55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: instructed to remove accumulation of dusts on ceiling ventilation cover and ceiling fan blades in customer dining area and maintain.
56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: instructed to detail clean exhaust hood,filters to remove accumulation of hanging debris at rear food prep/dishwashing area and maintain.
58. Allergen training as required
- comments: allergen training is required for all employees that have a city of chicago food sanitation certificate. Instructed to complete training and keep certificate on site.
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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.
47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments:... See More cutting boards in the kitchen with dark stains and deep cuts,must refinish or replace said cutting boards
47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: must not use duct tape as a means of repair on the door of the display deli cooler. Surface must be smooth and cleanable.
51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: leaking faucet at scrape sink attached at high temp dishmachine in dishroom area. Also, the handwashing sink slowly draining in the pizza prep area. Repair issues
55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: debris on floors along baseboard wall at main dishroom area. Clean and maintain. Excess water on the floor in the dishroom. Keep the area dry.
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