Damato Bakery #1

1124 W Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60642
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Sep 17, 2025
70
Score
Medium Risk

Across the available record, Damato Bakery #1 has 28 inspections on file, the first dated 2011. The newest entry in the record is dated Sep 17, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly six violations before.

“Insects, rodents, & animals not present” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing nine times across the record.

The city-wide average sits at 81, which Damato Bakery #1's 70 doesn't quite reach. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

28
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 17, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: TCS foods were held at an improper temperature. Found 10 lbs of beef/rice balls held at 80.4�F at the counter top. Instructed the manager to keep all cold TCS foods at 41f or lower. Priority violation 7-38-005. Food discarded is valued at $60.
22
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: No certified food service manager on site while handling and serving TCS foods ( ham, beef...) instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.
2
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Food labels missing on grab and go pastas and sauces in front cooler. Instructed to provide proper labeling. Per health code.
37
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CANNOLI SHELLS BEING STORED IN CARDBOARD BOXES IN THE BASEMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE A CLEANABLE CONTAINER TO STORE ALL FOODS.
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70
Sep 23, 2024
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.11 OBSERVED CANNOLI SHELLS BEING STORED IN CARDBOARD BOXES IN THE BASEMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE A CLEANABLE CONTAINER TO STORE ALL FOODS.
47
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
53
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
57
86
Aug 5, 2024
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.11 OBSERVED CANNOLI SHELLS BEING STORED IN CARDBOARD BOXES IN THE BASEMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE A CLEANABLE CONTAINER TO STORE ALL FOODS.
47
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
53
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
57
86
Jul 29, 2024
Routine
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: 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.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 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.
23
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: 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.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 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.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 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.
16
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 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.
2
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 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.
10
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 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.
38
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: NO INGREDIENT LABELS WERE OBSERVED ON THE PREPACKAGED COOKIES STORED ON TOP OF THE COUNTER. MANAGEMENT WAS INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PREPACKAGED FOODS.
37
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY DISHES STORED IN THE BASEMENT MOP SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL DIRTY DISHES PROPERLY.
44
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
53
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
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29
Aug 28, 2023
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT UTILITY SINK LOCATED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BY ALL RELEVANT LAWS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS.
51
95
Jul 24, 2023
Reinspection
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING REPEAT PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2578642 DATED 7/17/2023: #60 8-404.13(B:4) "OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING REPEAT CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2570760 DATED 2/6/2023: #56 6-304.11 "OBSERVED NO MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN THE BASEMENT WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT ALL PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS AND COME INTO FULL COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT UTILITY SINK LOCATED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BY ALL RELEVANT LAWS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS.
51
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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78
Jul 17, 2023
Complaint
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING REPEAT CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2570760 DATED 2/6/2023: #36 4-204.112(B) " FOUND NO THERMOMETER INSIDE MINI COOLER BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN." #53 5-501.17 "NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE WAS OBSERVED IN THE BASEMENT WASHROOM." #53 6-501.19 "THE BASEMENT WASHROOM DOOR LACKS A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL." #56 6-304.11 "OBSERVED NO MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN THE BASEMENT WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT ALL PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS AND COME INTO FULL COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
60
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS ITEMS SUCH AS MEATBALLS WERE PREPARED DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
2
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO CONTRACT WITH A LICENSED PEST CONTROL SERVICE, RECEIVE SERVICE, AND MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.
38
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED NEXT TO ESPRESSO MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
10
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT UTILITY SINK LOCATED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BY ALL RELEVANT LAWS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS.
51
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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61
Feb 6, 2023
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-204.112(B FOUND NO THERMOMETER INSIDE MINI COOLER BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
36
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-602.11(A; B:1-4,6,7; C; D) OBSERVED NO INGREDIENT LABELS AND NO NET CONTENTS FOR PREPACKAGED MARINARA AND BOLOGNESE SAUCES, SOUPS, MEATBALLS, AND CANNOLIS IN THE 1 DOOR COOLER NEXT TO THE FRONT DOOR
37
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17 NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE WAS OBSERVED IN THE BASEMENT WASHROOM.
53
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 6-501.19 THE BASEMENT WASHROOM DOOR LACKS A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
53
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-304.11 OBSERVED NO MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN THE BASEMENT WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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78
Jan 30, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM PUBLIC CONTAMINATION. OBSERVED UNWRAPPED LOAVES OF BREAD STORED IN THE FRONT WINDOW IN THE CORNER OF THE STORE WHERE THE PUBLIC HAS ACCESS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT ALL FOOD MUST BE PROTECTED FROM PUBLIC CONTAMINATION AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. COS: DURING INSPECTION BREAD LOAVES WERE REMOVED FROM THE FRONT WINDOW AREA AND PLACED BEHIND THE COUNTER WHERE THEY WERE NOT ACCESSIBLE TO THE PUBLIC.
39
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND APPROXIMATELY 25-35 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR OF PREP AREA ALONG WALL BEHIND UNUSED COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND ON BOTTOM RACK OF ROLLING CART NEXT TO REAR DOOR OF PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND CONTACT PEST CONTROL TO SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
38
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: THE BASEMENT WASHROOM DOOR LACKS A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
53
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN THE BASEMENT WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES WERE PROVIDED FOR THE FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
57
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO THERMOMETER INSIDE MINI COOLER BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
36
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Food Labels OBSERVED NO INGREDIENT LABELS AND NO NET CONTENTS FOR PREPACKAGED MARINARA AND BOLOGNESE SAUCES, SOUPS, MEATBALLS, AND CANNOLIS IN THE 1 DOOR COOLER NEXT TO THE FRONT DOOR
37
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNS AT FRONT COUNTER AND BASEMENT RESTROOM HANDWASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
10
Food separated and protected
Inspector notes: FOUND CONTAINER OF CANNOLI FILLING NOT COVERED IN PREP AREA COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO COVER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION, MAINTAIN.
15
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL BOXES OF CANNOLI SHELLS STORED IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH CARDBOARD BOXES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOODS IN PROPER FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS OR LINED WITH PLASTIC.
47
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE WAS OBSERVED IN THE BASEMENT WASHROOM.
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50
Dec 20, 2022
Complaint
2 critical violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM PUBLIC CONTAMINATION. OBSERVED AN OPEN TRAY OF COOKIES STORED ON TOP OF THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. ALSO OBSERVED UNWRAPPED LOAVES OF BREAD SITTING IN THE FRONT WINDOW IN THE CORNER OF THE STORE WHERE THE PUBLIC HAS ACCESS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD MUST BE PROTECTED FROM PUBLIC CONTAMINATION AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS. OBSERVED EGGS AT 120.2F, CHICKEN AT 126.9F, MEATBALLS AT 90F, AND SAUSAGE AT 104F IN AND TOP OF THE HOT HOLDING UNIT. ALSO OBSERVED PIZZA SLICES AT 95-125F BEHIND THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL HOT FOODS ABOVE 135F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
21
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO INGREDIENT LABELS AND NO NET CONTENTS FOR PREPACKAGED MARINARA AND BOLOGNESE SAUCES, SOUPS, MEATBALLS AND CANNOLIS IN THE 1 DOOR COOLER NEXT TO THE FRONT DOOR.
37
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL BOXES OF CANNOLI SHELLS STORED IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH CARDBOARD BOXES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOODS IN PROPER FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS OR LINED WITH PLASTIC.
47
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE WAS OBSERVED IN THE BASEMENT WASHROOM.
53
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: THE BASEMENT WASHROOM DOOR LACKS A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
53
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN THE BASEMENT WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES WERE PROVIDED FOR THE FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
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52
Dec 2, 2021
Complaint
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Time as a public health control; procedures & records
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS LASAGNA, AND A VARIETY OF PIZZA AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN PASTRY DISPLAY CASE. FOUND SAID FOOD ITEMS AT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 92F-95F. MANAGER STATES FACILITY SELLS ENOUGH FOOD THAT FOOD ITEMS ARE SOLD BEFORE IT REACHES 4 HOURS. FOUND NO TIMES ON SAID FOOD ITEMS OR NO WRITTEN TIME AS A PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL PROCEDURE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURES, SAID PROCEDURES SHALL BE PREPARED IN ADVANCE, MAINTAINED IN THE RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT AND MADE AVAILABLE TO THE DEPARTMENT UPON REQUEST THAT SPECIFY THE FOOD TEMPERATURE OF 41�F OR LESS WHEN REMOVED FROM COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE CONTROL, OR 135�F OR GREATER WHEN REMOVED FROM HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE CONTROL; THE FOOD SHALL BE MARKED OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED TO INDICATE THE TIME THAT IS FOUR (4) HOURS PAST THE POINT IN TIME WHEN THE FOOD IS REMOVED FROM TEMPERATURE CONTROL; THE FOOD SHALL BE DISCARDED, WITHIN FOUR (4) HOURS FROM THE POINT IN TIME WHEN THE FOOD IS REMOVED FROM TEMPERATURE CONTROL. LASAGNA DISCARDED; 12 LBS AT $100. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: FOUND BAKERY BOXES STORED ON FLOOR IN FRONT DISPENSING AREA . INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE FOOD ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF OF FLOOR.
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86
Oct 15, 2021
Reinspection
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS (LASAGNA, PIZZA) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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90
Oct 7, 2021
Complaint
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS IN FRONT HOT HOLDING UNIT: LASAGNA (111.5F) AND SAUSAGE PIZZA (99.6F). INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD. PRIORITY. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. SEE #2
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS (LASAGNA, PIZZA) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE OR SUPPLIES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINIK ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS AND KEEP ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
48
Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PERSONAL FOOD AND DRINK ITEMS IMPROPERLY STORED INSIDE COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO DESIGNATE A PLACE FOR EMPLOYEE PERSONAL FOOD AND DRINK ITEMS.
6
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HANDWASHING SIGN IN BASEMENT TOILET ROOM. ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE SUPPLIED WITH HANDWASHING SIGNS.
10
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK INGREDIENTS NOT LABELED WITH COMMON INGREDIENT NAME AT CANNOLI STATION. ALL FOOD THAT IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGING MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME.
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45
Apr 22, 2020
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE OR SUPPLIES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005.
5
90
Jun 7, 2019
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON 2-DOOR PREP COOLER AT THE CANNOLI PREP AREA. REPAIR BROKEN HANDEL ON 1-DOOR UPRIGHT FREEZER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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May 31, 2019
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 90 LBS OF DELI MEAT, VALUED AT $240, TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 49F TO 53F, AND 5 LBS OF TUNA SALAD 55F, VALUED AT $15, AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN A PREP COOLER IN THE PREP AREA. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD COLD TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREP COOLER AT AN INADEQUATE COLD TEMPERATURE OF 56F WITH TCS/RTE INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USING COOLER UNTIL SERVICED AND MAINTAINING A COLD TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO TEST STRIPS ONSITE. A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in MG/L of SANITIZING solutions shall be provided. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
48
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES; FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC., WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PREPARING FOOD IN PREP AREA WITH OUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON 2-DOOR PREP COOLER AT THE CANNOLI PREP AREA. REPAIR BROKEN HANDEL ON 1-DOOR UPRIGHT FREEZER IN BASEMENT. ALSO, INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HAND-SINK AND STORAGE RACK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Jul 13, 2018
Complaint
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVER NO PERSON IN CHARGE UPON ARRIVAL. NO CITATION ISSUED PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARE, HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS PIZZA'S AND SANDWHICHES.. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENROLL MORE EMPLOYEE'S IN CITY SANITATION CLASS TO COVER ALL SHIFTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-012.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: INSTUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
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Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVERD TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES (VARIOUS PIZZA'S) ON DISPLAY AT THE SERVICE COUNTER UNDER A HEATING LIGHT THAT WAS NOT INPLUGED AND/OR ON AT THIS TIME. NOTED SAUSAGE PIZZA AT 75.5F, VEGGIE PIZZA AT 75.0F, CHEESE PIZZA AT 74.1F AND PEPPERONI PIZZA AT 77.1F. MANAGER DISCARDED 25LBS AT $350. PRIORTY CITATION ISSUED #7-38-005.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
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Dec 6, 2017
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER AND IN THE PREP COOLER. OBSERVED PIZZA SLICES AT 65.3-112.6F ON DISPLAY BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER AND MOZZARELLA CHEESE AT 48.9F INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 20# OF FOOD WORTH $100. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (SOUP AT 161.6F) IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL FOODS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH COMMON NAME, NAME OF INGREDIENTS AND ADDRESS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE EMPLOYEE CHANGING ROOM/WASHROOM IN THE CORNER OF THE BASEMENT BEHIND THE WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE PROPERLY VENTED AND ENCLOSED OR THE TOILET REMOVED AND PROPERLY CAPPED.
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Jul 19, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES SUCH AS: SLICED DELI MEAT AT 50.1F, TURKEY 50.1F, HAM 47.6F, STORED IN THE TOP OF PREP COOLER. ALL COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. OBSERVED SAUSAGE, CHEESE AND SUPREME PIZZA'S STORED ON COUNTER AND DISPLAYED FOR SALE AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 75.9F TO 79.2F. ALL HOT FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 140F OR ABOVE DURING STORAGE, DISPLAY, AND SERVICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD AND DENATURE APP. 50LBS OF PRODUCT AT TOTAL COST OF $350. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED #7-38-005(A).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED SPOT CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS IN THE REAR PREP AREA TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.
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Jul 13, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES: FEMALE FOOD HANDLER DID NOT WASH HER HANDS BEFORE PUTTING ON GLOVES AND TOUCHING READY TO EAT FOODS (PASTRIES). INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS WHEN TOUCHING THE BODY, PHONE, BEFORE PUTTING ON GLOVES, ETC. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A).
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1454304 DATED 11/16/2015 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN: 45-NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS AND HAVE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD TO THE REAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK TO SEPARATE IT FROM THE RACK WHERE THE CLEAN UTENSILS ARE STORED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK IN COOLER, LOWER SURFACES INSIDE THE REACH IN FREEZERS (IN THE BASEMENT) AND THE CAN OPENER (1ST FL. PREP AREA).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE MISSING FLOOR TILES TO THE AREAS BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER. MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE FLOORS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE DAMAGED WALL TILE ABOVE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Nov 16, 2015
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS AND HAVE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Nov 9, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM OCTOBER 3,2014 NOT CORRECTED REPORT #1497508 #33 CLEAN GASKETS ON PREP COOLER DOORS. #36 CLEAN LIGHT SHEILDS IN PREP AND WASHROOM AREAS. #38 INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK. INSTALL AN ATTACHED METAL DRAINBOARD ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. #43 STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION ALL VIOLATIONS MUST BE CORRECTED AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS AND HAVE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Oct 3, 2014
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLICED DELI MEAT 50F, TURKEY 50.1F-53.2F, HAM 47.6F, SLICED TOMATOES 47.3F STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE ON TOP OF PREP COOLER. ALL COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. OBSERVED SAUSAGE AND SUPREME PIZZA STORED ON COUNTER AND DISPLAYED FOR SALE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 67.1-81.9F. ALL HOT FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 140F OR ABOVE DURING STORAGE, DISPLAY, AND SERVICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY $215 OF PRODUCT. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A CITATION ISSUED.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON DUTY AND CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN SLICED DELI MEAT AND HOT SANDWICHES(MEATBALL 141.2F, ITALIAN SAUSAGE 179.2F) PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO APPLY FOR RECIPROCITY CERTIFICATE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN GASKETS ON PREP COOLER DOORS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: CLEAN LIGHT SHEILDS IN PREP AND WASHROOM AREAS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK. INSTALL AN ATTACHED METAL DRAINBOARD ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN SMALL REFRIGERATOR BEHIND FRONT COUNTER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALL ITEMS FROM UTILITY SINK.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Nov 15, 2013
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: Employees not following good hygienic practices. Observed cashier charge customer and handle money for purchase and then serve next customer, handling two loaves of bread, putting bread in slicer and using hands to bagging bread without washing hands. Also, observed male employee in rear while standing at counter waiting for manager, wash his hands at three compartment sink. Instructed manager on following good hygienic practices and employees washing washing hands after task, before handling foods and washing hands at exposed handsink. Critical citation issued 7-38-010(A).
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Bulk storage containers and foods not in origianl containers in coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Can opener attached to prep table, storage shelves, sinks and coolers 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: Floors along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Walls around window frames not sealed or maintained. Instructed to repair and seal gap around frame. Light covers in prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Sink stoppers not maintained for three compartment sink. Instructed to replace stoppers. Stove in basement not connected to ventilation. Instructed to install exhaust fan or disccnnect stove from gas line and remove from premises.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Thermometer not provided not reach-in coolers. Instructed to provide thermometer conspicuous inside all coolers.
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Mar 28, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 22, 2012
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: Facilities not maintaining proper temperature. Two coolers not maintaining proper temperature. Internal temperature at 47.8 F for rear cooler and 58.6 F for front cooler. Instructed to repair cooler to maintain 40 F or below. No citation issued.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: Potentially hazardous foods does not meet temperature requirement during storage, preparation, display and service. Found 5 lbs of Cannoli's at 57.3 F, 28 lbs of Creamed pastries at 57.8F, 8 lbs of Tiramisu at 52.4 F, 10 lbs Mozzarella Cheese at 47.4 F, Marinara Sauce 6 lbs at 47.3 F. Instructed manager that potentially hazardous foods must maintain 40 F or below. Manager voluntarily denatured and discarded. Value $170, 57 lbs No 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: Outer openings not protected or rodent proofed. Rear exit door and frame has been removed, only screen door in place. Rear has 1/4 to 1/2 inch gap opening around frame and screen door. Instructed to rodent proof door and install rear door to prevent rodent and insect entry. No citation issued.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Basement floor has areas of water in coal room. Instructed to remove water and have area dry and cleaned.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light covers through-out prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation not working in toilet room. Instructed to repair exhaust fan. Sprayer at three compartment not properly installed. Instructed have sprayer repair and elevate above compartment sink water level. Commercial stove in basement connected to gas line not properly vented. Instructed to install exhaust hood or remove stove from premises.
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Mar 17, 2012
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
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Feb 7, 2011
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE, WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE COOKED AND SERVED, AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, INSTRUCTED TO ENROLL IN A CLASS AND A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE COOKED AND PREPARED SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED
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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 RESTRICT USING UNAPPROVED FOOD CONTAINERS, FOR FOOD PREP AND STORAGE MUST PROVIDE DOORS AT FOOD DISPLAY FRONT COUNTER AREA MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED HANDBOWL AND 3 COMPARTMENT
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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. MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREAS
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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. MUST CLEAN AND REPAIR WALL AND CEILING 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREAS
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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. MUST REPAIR MOP SINK IN BASEMENT AREA AND PROVIDE GREASE TRAP AT 1ST FLOOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE BASEMENT AREA, REMOVE ALL CLUTTER AND UNUSED ITEMS
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Damato Bakery #1 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Damato Bakery #1 on file is from Sep 17, 2025. The public record contains 28 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Damato Bakery #1?

Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Damato Bakery #1.

Has Damato Bakery #1's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Damato Bakery #1 have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Damato Bakery #1 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Damato Bakery #1 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Damato Bakery #1 is inspected around two times per year on average.