Food Safety Report: D'Amato's Bakery, 1124 W Grand Ave, Chicago, IL, USA.

1124 West Grand Avenue, Chicago, 60642 Illinois, United States

Report date: Jul 29, 2024
2. City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
- comments: observed no certified food manager present while tcs foods (sausage at 135f) are prepared and served. Management instructed that a certified food manager must be present at all times while tcs foods prepared and served. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012. Citation issued.

10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed the exposed hand washing sink in the rear prep area not accessible for use. The hot water handle is stripped and does not dispense hot water. Management instructed to repair and maintain the hand washing sink. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

16. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
- comments: observed no sanitizer on the premises to sanitize dishes and utensils. Management instructed that sanitizer must be provided on the premises at all times. Priority violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

22. Proper cold holding temperatures
- comments: observed improper cold holding temperatures of tcs foods inside the 2-door prep cooler and walk-in cooler. Observed milk at 57f, cannoli filling at 52f, cheese at 55f, pasta at 52f, and eggs at 53f. Management instructed to maintain all cold foods below 41f. Priority violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

23. Proper date marking and disposition
- comments: observed expired tcs foods (marinara sauce) datemarked past the 7 days use by date stored in the grab and go prep cooler near the front door. Management instructed that all datemarked tcs foods must be used or discarded within 7 days. Priority violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

33. Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
- comments: observed the 2 door prep cooler at 52f and the basement walk-in cooler at 60f during the inspection. Both coolers were used to store tcs foods such as cannoli filling and milk. Management instructed to repair and maintain both coolers below 41f. Priority violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: no ingredient labels were observed on the prepackaged cookies stored on top of the counter. Management was instructed to properly label all prepackaged foods.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed a customer bring a leashed dog inside of the store and order food at the counter. While the customer was waiting for their order, i asked them to leave the premises and wait for their food outside. Management did not interfere and asked the customer to leave the premises when they saw the dog inside the store. Priority foundation violation 7-40-060. Citation issued.

39. Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
- comments: observed food not protected from contamination by the public. Observed bread stored in the corner window of the store, uncovered and unprotected in an area where the public has access. Management instructed to protect all food from contamination by the public. Priority violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

44. Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
- comments: observed dirty dishes stored in the basement mop sink. Management instructed to store all dirty dishes properly.

53. Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
- comments: observed no covered waste receptacle in the basement employee washroom. Management instructed to provide.

57. All food employees have food handler training
- comments: observed several food handling employees without a food handler certificate. Management instructed that all food handling employees must show proof of training.

Source: chicago.gov