Bakers Square 220185

3649 N Harlem Ave, Chicago, IL 60634
American
Last inspected: Sep 14, 2018
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Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged 16 inspections at Bakers Square 220185, the earliest from 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on Sep 14, 2018. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. Bakers Square 220185's record stops at Sep 14, 2018, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around six violations lately compared to roughly three violations before.

Across the inspection history, “proper cooling methods used” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded 14 times.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, this is about average. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 14, 2018
Reinspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: : 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.12 INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN WORNED-OUT/STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN FOOD PREP AREAS
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-501.14 (A) INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR EXHAUST HOOD ABOVE THE DISHMACHINE TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP AND TO MAINTAIN 09/14/2018 Inspection Comments
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Sep 5, 2018
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: 3-501.16 (A)(2) FOUND TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (TCS FOODS) STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES DURING STORAGE INSIDE THE KITCHEN PREP-COOLER(AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 63.1F).FOUND INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING FOOD PRODUCTS:POT ROAST BEEF RANGING FROM (51.6F-54.7F),CHICKEN SALAD 45.9F,FETTA CHEESE 51.7F,CUT/SLICED TOMATOES 51.9F,CUT LETTUCE 50.7,SLICED MUSHROOMS 45.6F,CREAM CHEESE FILLING 49.0F,BLUE CHEESE CRUMBS 49.9F,MILK 50.1F,GRAVY 48.9F,COOKED CARROTS/POTATOES 47.4F ETC.INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL (TCS FOODS) MUST BE HELD COLD AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES.MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED/DENATURED 35#'S OF (TCS FOODS) WORTH APPROX. $75.00 AS STATED BY MANAGEMENT.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED-COS.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: 4-301.11 FOUND KITCHEN PREP LINE COOLER WITH TCS (TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS) NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE (WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 63.1F). INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, COOLERS WITH TCS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F OR BELOW.THE SAID COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE THE COLD HOLDING UNIT UNTIL IT IS REPAIRED,COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE MUST BE 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES.PLEASE NOTE:SEE BELOW COMMENTS.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED - COS.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(A) OBSERVED BLACK/PINK SLIMY SUBSTANCES ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS PLASTIC TUBES OF THE ICE MACHINE "ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION". MANAGEMENT WAS INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED. -
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-205.11(A) OBSERVED EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK OBSTRUCTED WITH COFFEE FILTER BASKETS HANGING INSIDE THE HANDSINK LOCATED AT REAR BEVERAGE SERVICE AREA AND A KNIFE/UTENSIL IN OTHER EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK NEAR THE OVEN AREA. A HANDWASHING SINK SHALL BE MAINTAINED SO THAT IT IS ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES FOR EMPLOYEE USE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.16 (A) INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREP/DISWASHING AREAS TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHED DEBRIS AND REMOVE PEELING PAINT SECTION OF CEILING AT DISMACHINE AREA AND AT CEILING NEAR THE REAR HOT HOLDING UNIT WHERE NOTED TO MANAGEMENT AND TO MAINTAIN THESE AREAS TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-101.11 (A) FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS OF KITCHEN PREP/DISHWASHING AREAS THROUGHOUT IN NEED FOR A DETAIL CLEANING INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-501.14 (A) INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR EXHAUST HOOD ABOVE THE DISHMACHINE TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK LOCATED AT KITCHEN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HANDWASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND SINKS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.12 INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN WORNED-OUT/STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN FOOD PREP AREAS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN KITCHEN PREP AND STORAGE SHELVES THROUGHOUT PREP/COOKING AREA/BEVERAGE SERVICE STATION,INTERIOR/EXTERIORS OF COOLERS AND FREEZER WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND TOP EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE AREAS.
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Mar 2, 2018
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SALAD BAR COOLER INTERIOR ENCRUSTED WITH FOOD PARTICULATES.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF SALAD BAR COOLER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PAINT PEELING FROM CEILING ABOVE COOKS LINE,OBSERVED PAINT AND PLASTER PEELING FROM WALLS AND CEILING AT DRY STORAGE AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR WALLS AND CEILING.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELD BROKEN OVER HOT LINE IN KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE LIGHT SHIELD.
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Aug 31, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED. FRESH GREASE ON THE SURFACES TOP OF THE LID AND AROUND THE RIM OF THE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020. MANAGER ASKED ONE OF THE EMPLOYEE TO CLEAN AND REMOVE THE FRESH GREASE ON THE LID AND RIM OF THE GREASE CONTAINER DURING INSPECTION.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CAULK WORN OUT AROUND THE EXPOSED AND SINK IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA. MUST RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE MOP SINK AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DAMAGED CEILING ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE AREA AND INSIDE THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB ON THE HOOD IN THE COOK LINE. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 6, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 29, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE, POSTED OR AVAILABLE, WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE COOKED AND SERVED, SEE BELOW, AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, INSTRUCTED TO ENROLL IN A CLASS WITH PROOF OF ENROLLMENT OR ACTUAL CERTIFICATE MUST BE AVAILABLE, AND A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE COOKED, SERVED AND PREPARED, SERIOUS ISSUED: 7-38-012
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS ORDER ISSUED, DATED 01/15/2016, REPORT #1609776, VIOLATION LISTED BELOW: 33 VENTS ABOVE DISH MACHINE, AND FAN GUARD INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER NOT CLEAN. 34 FLOOR NOT CLEAN IN STORAGE AREAS, UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT, AND IN CORNERS INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL ALL FLOOR SURFACES, 35 DUSTY LIGHT SHIELDS, VENTS AND CEILING TILE ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND COOKING AREA, ALSO IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN ALL SURFACES, 38 LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, AND NO THREE SINK STOPPERS, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS, SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR ICE MACHINE AND SHELVES NOT CLEAN IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS NOT STORED PROPERLY IN ONE DESIGNATED AREA, INSTRUCTED TO STORED ITEMS PROPERLY,
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Jan 15, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: VENTS ABOVE DISH MACHINE, AND FAN GUARD INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER NOT CLEAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR NOT CLEAN IN STORAGE AREAS, UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT, AND IN CORNERS INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL ALL FLOOR SURFACES,
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DUSTY LIGHT SHIELDS, VENTS AND CEILING TILE ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND COOKING AREA, ALSO IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN ALL SURFACES,
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, AND NO THREE SINK STOPPERS, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS,
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ONE EMPLOYEE WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WHO'S REQUIRED TO HAVE IT,
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Mar 3, 2015
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF DISH MACHINE, RUBBER GASKETS AROUND PREP COOLER DOOR AND STORAGE RACKS WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD AND DIRT ACCUMULATION ALONG WALLS UNDERNEATH DISH MACHINE.---------MUST REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR BASEBOARD AT SAME AREA.-------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS IN REAR PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BROKEN WALL UNDER/BEHIND DISH MACHINE.-------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE AROUND DISH MACHINE AND WALL BEHIND STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.----------MUST SEAL HOLES ON WALLS AROUND FOOD PREP AREA.------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALL AND WALL VENT WITH DUST ACCUMULATION ABOVE PREP/COOKING LINE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT BULB MUST BE SHIELDED INSIDE PIE COOLER OR PROVIDE SHATTER PROOFED LIGHT BULB.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK FROM DRAINPIPE UNDERNEATH EXPOSED HAND SINK AND FAUCET NECK/HANDLE AT SAME SINK IN COOKING LINE.----------MUST PROVIDE WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Dec 3, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under cooking equipment, rear kitchen storage area not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Walls that had peeling paint by 3 compartment sink, and rear kitchen storage room shall be repaired/sealed.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exposed hand sink drain pipe had small leak, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Jun 5, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Walk in cooler shelving that had peeling paint, shall be repaired. Rear storage shelving/racks in rear kitchen storage room that had rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, ice machine not clean needs detailed cleaning, rear storage shelving not clean, needs detailed cleaning(crevices). Shelving above 3 compartment sink not clean needs detailed cleaning.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment, dish machine area not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floor in rear dry storage area under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Ceiling in storage room had hole, peeling plaster, shall be repaired/sealed.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 3 compartment sink faucet leaking at neck, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Jan 24, 2013
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining(Walls, ceiling that had peeling paint, shall be repaired/sealed).
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining(light shields not clean, need detailed cleaning).
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Jan 15, 2013
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: Found observed potentially hazardous foods not maintaining proper temperatures of 40F or less at top of counter, and in reach in cooler, list of potentially hazardous foods are as follows:Chicken salad at 51.F, Pot Roast at 47.F, dressing at 45.F, feta cheese at 44.F, mg mt discarded product at once.(reach in cooler air temperature was at 39.5F.). Approximate value $100.00, 15 lbs(approximately).Citation issued.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: Found observed rear kitchen exit door not rodent proofed, door had 1/4 inch gap on bottom of door, also found rear exit door in dining area, door had gaps of 1/4 inch on bottom of door, and corner. citation issued.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found some food items not properly dated/labeled in reach in freezer, must date and label food items in reach in freezer.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, dish machine areas not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in rear storage room under shelving not clean, needs detailed cleaning(corners).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Walls, ceiling that had peeling paint/gaps, damaged in prep area, rear kitchen area, storage areas, shall be repaired/sealed,
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Damaged light shield in kitchen prep area, shall be replaced, light shields not clean need detailed cleaning.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust vents(ventilation)in kitchen prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning.
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May 16, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING AREAS UNCLEAN NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING AND MUST MAINTAIN: UNDER JUICE MACHINE,UNDER CAPPUCCINO MACHINE,UNDER AND BEHIND MICROWAVE OVEN,INTERIOR PREP COOLER BESIDE CAKE COOLER; CONDENSER PANEL INSIDE WALK IN COOLER UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; COOKING HOOD UNCLEAN MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; DISH MACHINE HOOD UNCLEAN MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; FOOD BOXES INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER MUST BE ELEVATED 6" OFF THE FLOOR; FLOOR ON CORNERS OF THE STORAGE AREA UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING IN DISH MACHINE AREA UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: AIR VENTS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; VENT COVERS ABOVE COOLER UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Dec 8, 2011
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Interior panel of ice machine, utensils, and storage shelves not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily. Floor along wallbase behind dish machine not sealed. Instructed to seal open gap along wallbase.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Ceiling in storage room has peeling paint. Instructed to remove peeling paint and repaint ceiling. Lower right corner wall next to storage closet not sealed. Instructed to seal hole.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Adequate light not provided in storage closet. Instructed to install more light.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Thermometer not visible inside coolers. Instructed to have thermometer conspicuous inside all coolers.
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Feb 8, 2011
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Bulk storage containers not labeled. Instructed to label all containers.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Soda nozzles, fan covers in walk-in cooler, exterior between cooking equipment, utensils and equipment around dishmachine not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and santize.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor under equipment in prep and storage area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Coving, wall and frame around door leading to roof, peeling paint around ceiling ventilation in storage room not maintained. Instructed to detail repair and reseal coving tile at basebaord and remove peeling paint and repaint walls and ceiling.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Thermometer not visible or provided inside coolers. Instructed to provide thermometer in all coolers and be conspicuous.
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Mar 31, 2010
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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. INTERIOR SMALL PREP COOLER UNCLEAN,MUST DETAIL CLEAN; EXTERIOR BOTTOM PARTS OF DISPLAY COOLER IN FRONT AREA UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN; DISHMACHINE HOOD WITH ACCUMULATED DUST AND GREASY MUST DETAIL CLEAN
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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. COUNTER TOP UNDER COFFEE MACHINE,UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN;CABINET UNDER COFFEE MACHINE,UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN; SODA DISPENSER TUBE,UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ICE MACHINE UNCLEAN,MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WALLS IN COOKING AREA AND WALLS LEADING TO STORAGE AREA UNCLEAN WITH ACCUMULATED DUST ,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; WALLS OPPOSITE SMALL COOLER IN POOR REPAIR,MUST BE REPAIRED(WORK ORDER DOCUMENTS VERIFIED)
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. WORN OUT STRIP BETWEEN DOORS AT ENTRANCE DOOR MUST BE REPLACED
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: All employees must wear garments that are clean and of washable character and nature. STAFF MUST WEAR HAIR CAP IN PREP AREA
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bakers Square 220185 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bakers Square 220185 on file is from Sep 14, 2018. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bakers Square 220185?

Across the inspection record, “proper cooling methods used” has been cited 14 times, more than any other issue at Bakers Square 220185.

Has Bakers Square 220185's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Bakers Square 220185 have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Bakers Square 220185 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.