Charlie Baggs Culinary Innovations
Last inspected: Aug 1, 2019
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Charlie Baggs Culinary Innovations appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on Aug 1, 2019. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Public records show no inspections at Charlie Baggs Culinary Innovations since Aug 1, 2019, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around five violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “variance obtained for specialized processing methods” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Charlie Baggs Culinary Innovations on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspection History
Aug 1, 2019
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 10, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VARIANCE/HACCP PLAN APPROVAL ON SITE FOR VACUUM SEALING TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS. ALSO NOTED THE FOLLOWING VACUUM SEALED FOODS ON SITE, IN WALK IN COOLER: 1.5LBS, PORK TENDERLOIN,$8.00 1LBS, GROUND TURKEY, $4.00 2LBS, ITALIAN SAUSAGE, $5.00 1LB, CHICKEN BREAST, $1.50 MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL WEIGHT 5.5LBS, AT A TOTAL VALUE OF $18.50 INSTRUCTED SITE NOT TO USE VACUUM SEAL MACHINE. INFORMED SITE THAT IN ORDER TO USE SAID MACHINE, A HACCP PLAN/VARIANCE MUST BE OBTAINED BY CDPH. MACHINE WAS TAGGED DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED SITE NOT TO USE MACHINE NOR VACUUM SEAL FOODS UNTIL HACCP PLAN/VARIANCE IS SUBMITTED TO CDPH AND APPROVAL GRANTED FROM CDPDH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: AT TIME OF INSPECTION VOMIT AND DIARHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON SITE, HOWEVER, FOUND NO NECESSARY ITEMS/KIT ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE NECESSARY ITEMS/KIT (DISPOSAL MOP HEAD, SINGLE USE GLOVES, FACE MASK AND APPROVED CHEMICAL SANITIZER)/ ON SITE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT REAR HAND WASHING SINK NEAR COOK LINE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE AT SAID LOCATION.
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Variance obtained for specialized processing methods
Inspector notes: REFER TO #29
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LIDDED TRASH CAN RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY ITEMS IN EMPLOYEES RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LIDDED TRASH CAN RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY ITEMS IN ADDITION TO ROOM TRASH CAN. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Nov 1, 2018
Routine
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-201.14(N) THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE HEALTH EMPLOYEE POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HEALTH EMPLOYEE POLICY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17 OBSERVED NO DATE MARKETING ON TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12 BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT THE COFFEE MACHINE AND SERVICE SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 OBSERVED ITEMS NOT ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR INSIDE STORAGE ROOMS. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS OFF FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-501.14 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS IN REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-307.11 MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD AT THE HAND WASH SINK IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA.
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Jun 6, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION IN WALK IN FREEZER AND WHITE 1-DOOR UPRIGHT FREEZER IN PREP AREA. MUST DISCONTINUE USE OF MILK CRATES AS STORAGE RACKS IN DRY STORAGE AND WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOORS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREAS, IN WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER, IN DRY STORAGE IN REAR, AND IN REAR TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE/REPAIR STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA, AND IN WALK THROUGH AREA, TO REAR OFFICES. ALSO, CLEAN GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD FILTERS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAIN AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE REAR TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Jun 30, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN PHOTOGRAPHY CLOSET AND DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINKS IN MAIN KITCHEN AND REAR PREP AREA NEAR PREP COUNTER TOP.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM MICROWAVE,ICE BUILD UP INSIDE OF REACH IN FREEZER LOWER SHELF.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND LIGHT SHIELDS AT SAME.
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Oct 8, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CABINET UNDER TABLE TOP FRYER UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF CABINET.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING WITHIN WALK IN FREEZER AND DRY STORAGE. REPLACE BULB IN DRY STORAGE AND BULB IN WALK IN FREEZER SO IT IS PROPERLY ILLUMINATED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOP SINK IN KITHCEN. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ON FLOOR OF WALK IN FREEZER. ALL FOOD MUST BE ELEVATED AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
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Sep 23, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE AN INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR THE TWO DOOR TALL REACH-IN "WHIRLPOOL" COOLER.
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May 29, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS IN FOOD DRY STORAGE ROOM.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
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Jun 30, 2010
Routine
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Charlie Baggs Culinary Innovations last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Charlie Baggs Culinary Innovations on file is from Aug 1, 2019. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Charlie Baggs Culinary Innovations?
Across the inspection record, “variance obtained for specialized processing methods” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Charlie Baggs Culinary Innovations.
Has Charlie Baggs Culinary Innovations' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Charlie Baggs Culinary Innovations have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Charlie Baggs Culinary Innovations 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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