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Regulatory Report

Mekato's Colombian Bakery, 5423 N Lincoln Ave , Chicago, Il, USA

2 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Aug 16, 2023
22. Proper cold holding temperatures
- comments: observed several tcs foods held at improper temperatures ranging from 51-53 f. Manager discarded 2 pounds of eggs, 1 gallon of milk, and 1/4th gallon of heavy whipping cream ($25)instructed manager ensure all cold tcs… See more

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Regulatory Report

Mekato's Colombian Bakery, 5423 N Lincoln Ave , Chicago, Il, USA

2 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Aug 18, 2023
47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: 4-501. 12 observed cutting boards in prep area with heavy scratches. Instructed manager to resurface or replace cutting boards.

60. Previous core violation corrected
- comments: 8-404. 13(b:4)… See more

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Regulatory Report

Mekato's Colombian Bakery, 5423 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL, USA

4 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: May 7, 2021
2. City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
- comments: observed no certified food manager present while tcs food (sausage at 143. 6f) was being prepared and served. Management instructed that a certified food manager must be present at all times while… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates #sausage

Regulatory Report

Mekato's Colombian Bakery, 5423 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL, USA

5 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jun 26, 2020
3. Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
- comments: no employee health policy on site at the time of inspection. Instructed to obtain and maintain. Priority foundation violation #7-38-010. No citation issued

5. Procedures for responding to vomiting… See more

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Inspection Failure: 2019-10-17
Details: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER AND DEFROST THE ACCUMULATED ICE UNDERNEATH THE WIRE RACK SHELVING AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR THE EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD ARE ALL EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO RETAKE THE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CLASS AND… See more

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