Bake for Me
Last inspected: Apr 27, 2018
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Score
Public records show 10 inspections at Bake for Me stretching back to 2010. On Apr 27, 2018, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Bake for Me dates to Apr 27, 2018.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing seven times across the record.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspection History
Apr 27, 2018
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREPACKAGED COOKIES AT FRONT COUNTER, INTENDED FOR CUSTOMER SELF SERVICE, WITHOUT PROPER LABELS. (PREPACKAGED ITEMS LIKE YOGURT, FRUIT, SALADS ARE HELD IN COOLER THAT IS NOT OPEN FOR CUSTOMER SELF SERVICE). PREPACKAGED "T0-GO" ITEMS IN CUSTOMER SELF SERVICE AREAS MUST HAVE PROPER LABEL THAT INCLUDES: NAME OF PRODUCT, LIST OF INGREDIENTS, LIST OF ALLERGENS, NET WEIGHT, AND ADDRESS OF MANUFACTURER.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WOVEN WICKER BASKETS BEING USED TO STORE BREAD AND PASTRIES. MUST NOT USE WICKER BASKETS FOR FOOD STORAGE AND MUST MAINTAIN ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES TO BE SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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May 10, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREPACKAGED COOKIES, POTATO SALADS, COLE SLAW, FRUIT, YOGURT WITHOUT LABELS. MUST LABEL ALL ITEMS THAT ARE PREACKAGED WITH NAME OF PRODUCT, INGREDIENT OF PRODUCT AND NAME OF ADDRESS WHERE PRODUCT WAS MADE.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLASTIC SPOONS IN BASKET STORED IMPROPERLY. STORE ALL PLASTIC UTENSILS WITH HANDLES FACING OUT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TOWELS LINING INSIDE OF SMALL 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER NEAR SOUP STATION. REMOVE ALL TOWELS AND KEEP AREA CLEAN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLOWING FOOD CONTACT SURFACES NON CLEAN WITH FOOD DEBRIS INCLUDING MEAT/CHEESE SLICER AND JUICER. CLEAN IN DETAIL ALL CREVICES TO REMOVE ANY FOOD PARTICLES AND SANITIZE EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED SHELVES UNDER FOOD PREPARATION AREA IN REAR UNCLEAN WITH FOOD CRUMBS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR OF DRY STORAGE ROOM UNCLEAN WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAITAIN FLOOR OF DRY STORAGE ROOM UNDER ALL FOOD STORAGE SHELVES.
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Jun 8, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE SALAD REACH IN COOLER- POTATO SALAD AT 47.3 F AND COLE SLAW AT 46.7 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD. FOUND SAME SALAD COOLER AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 41.9 F. ALL OUT OF TEMPERATURE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND 2-DOOR REACH IN SANDWICH PREP COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE CABINETS AT FRONT PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF CABINETS AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING AT BASE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/MAINTAIN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Apr 27, 2015
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LABEL,NAME OF THE PRODUCT, NAME AND ADDRESS OF THE COMPANY, INGREDIENTS, FOOD ALLEGENS ON ALL PASTRIES FOR SALE INDIVIDUALLY.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND RE PAINT THE WALLS IN THE PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NOT ALL EMPLOYEES HAVE A FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION
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Apr 20, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Inspector notes: NO HOT RUNNING WATER IN BOTH CUSTOMER'S WASHROOM. WATER TEMPERATURE AT 69F. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER AT 110F. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-030.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LABEL,NAME OF THE PRODUCT, NAME AND ADDRESS OF THE COMPANY, INGREDIENTS, FOOD ALLEGENS ON ALL PASTRIES FOR SALE INDIVIDUALLY.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR UPPER PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE (WITH BLACK DISCOLORATION ON THE SURFACES), FAN GUARD OF THE ONE DOOR REACH IN COOLER (WITH DUST BUILD-UP) AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND RE PAINT THE WALLS IN THE PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING AND PREPARING FOODS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT TO CONFINE THE HAIR.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NOT ALL EMPLOYEES HAVE A FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
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May 20, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INSIDE UPRIGHT REFRIGERATION AND DELI MEAT SLICER AT THE REAR WITH OLD FOOD PARTICLES AND DIRT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE DRY STORAGE AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKAGE AT THE FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 7, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DELI MEAT SLICER NOT PROPERLY CLEANED, INSTRUCTED MGR TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND AIR DRY ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES ON SLICER.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INACCURATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER, INSTRUCTED MGR TO OBTAIN AN ACCURATE ONE AND MUST TEMP ALL RECEIVED HOT AND COLD FOOD BEFORE ACCEPTANCE DELIVERIES.
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Mar 12, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL PRE-PACKAGED FOOD IN 'TO-GO' CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH ALL INGREDIENTS/NAME & ADDRESS OF SOURCE/RESTAURANT & MUST HAVE DATES (MADE ON OR EXPIRATION DATES). All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE DUMP SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA MUST BE CAULKED ALONG THE EDGES, TO THE COUNTER TOP-SO THAT WATER DO NOT SEEP THRU THE COUNTER. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR VENTS OF DISPLAY CASE (FOR SANDWICHES & CAKES OR JUICES) MUST BE FREE OF DUST. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: ALL STOCK/SUPPLIES MUST BE ELEVATED OFF THE FLOOR, AT THE DRY STORAGE AREA/ROOM. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
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Aug 3, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 29, 2010
License
4 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. MUST HAVE ALL COOLERS ON, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE MUST BE 40 F OR BELOW FOR ALL COOLERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST PROVIDE SHELVES AT STORAGE ROOM/PREP ROOM.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT/INTERIOR CABINETS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. MUST PROVIDE WORKING LIGHT BULB IN STORAGE ROOM.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bake for Me last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bake for Me on file is from Apr 27, 2018. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bake for Me?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Bake for Me.
Has Bake for Me's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bake for Me have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Bake for Me means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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