Food Safety Report: Ba Le Sandwich And Bakery, 5014 N Broadway, Chicago, Il, USA.

Chicago, 60640 Illinois, United States

Report date: Mar 19, 2025
16. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
- comments: found interior surfaces of ice machine with visible mold like substances (pink and black slimy substance) severe build-up likely to contaminate the ice which to be used for human consumption. Instructed to empty ice machine. Must clean (wash, rinse and sanitize) and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued

36. Thermometers provided & accurate
- comments: instructed to provide thermometer visible inside cold and hot holding display unit in front display area.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: instructed to clean and repaint or replace rusty metal storage racks inside the produce walk-in cooler in rear area.

51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: instructed to repair hot faucet handle in rear prep/storage area (hot water continuously running).

54. Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
- comments: instructed to remove unnecessary articles (plastic buckets and vegetable crates) in rear outside area to prevent pest harborage.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: instructed to clean and maintain wall with mold like build up and floors inder and around storage racks inside the (2) walk-in cooler in the rear area.

Source: chicago.gov