Food Safety Report: La Baguette Panaderia, North Clark Street, Chicago, IL, USA.

5712 North Clark Street, Chicago, 60660 Illinois, United States

Report date: Dec 13, 2024
37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: 3-302. 12 all bulk foods not stored in their original containers must be labeled with the product common name.

40. Personal cleanliness
- comments: 2-402. 11 all food handlers must wear effective hair restraints.

45. Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
- comments: 4-903. 11(a;c) all stored items throughout the facility must be elevated from the floors.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: 4-101. 19 must not use milk crates as a means of elevation for stored items throughout the facility.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: 4-204. 12 must provide a lid for the bulk flour container.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: 6-201. 11 must not use cardboard as matting for floors in the food prep areas. ----peeling paint on the ceiling above the proof boxes on the rear first floor prep. Must remove peeling paint. ----noted dirty/muddy floors throughout the first floor prep where mixing bowls are located. Must clean and maintain. ----missing floor drain cover at the basement three compartment sink. Must replace. ----noted some missing and damaged floor tiles throughout the basement prep area and some with pooling liquid. Must repair floors to be smooth and cleanable.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: 6-305. 11 employees must not store their personal belongings in the basement dry food storage shelving. Must provide a designated area away from foods and food contact items for employees belongings.

60. Previous core violation corrected
- comments: #55-: 6-201. 11---noted water damaged ceiling tiles in several areas throughout the facility. (mens washroom) must replace. ----missing tile grout at the basement three compartment sink. ---missing damaged wall tiles at the basement donut prep station. Must replace/repair all. #57-: 2-102. 13--- no proof of food handler training or certificates for all employees. Must provide. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090.

Source: chicago.gov