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Fabiana's Bakery

1658 E 53Rd St, Chicago, IL 60615
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Mar 28, 2019
86
Score
Low Risk

Public records show seven inspections at Fabiana's Bakery stretching back to 2017. The most recent visit was on Mar 28, 2019. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. The most recent inspection at Fabiana's Bakery is from Mar 28, 2019, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around one violation compared to roughly three violations earlier on.

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

Fabiana's Bakery's latest score of 86 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

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Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 28, 2019
Complaint
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A HAND WASH SINK AT FRONT/SOUTH PREP AREA CONVENIENTLY LOCATED FOR EMPLOYEE USE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
10
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVER FOR RECEPTACLE IN UNISEX AND LADY'S BATHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
53
86
Aug 10, 2018
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 1, 2018
Complaint
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed approximately 25 small, black flies in prep area, near 3 compartment sink. Must clean and sanitize area. Must eliminate pest issue. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a).
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90
Jan 24, 2018
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jan 17, 2018
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: Observed no chemical test kit on site. Must provide chemical test kit to determine proper concentration of chemical used for sanitizing in 3 compartment sink.
22
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: Observed previous minor violations not completed from report # 2059348, dated 5/31/17. Must complete the following previously issued minor violations: #32 SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES ON COFFEE COUNTER. #38 INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. Serious violation 7-42-090
29
90
May 31, 2017
Complaint
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: SANDWICH PREP COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 63.3F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR, COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW. COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
2
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUT LEAFY GREENS, CHEESE, AND YOGURT SPREAD STORED IN SANDWICH PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 61.9F-64.4F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 10LBS AND $20 OF PRODUCT. ALL COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
3
Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER SLICING TOMATOES, TOUCHING READY TO EAT LETTUCE AND BREAD WHILE PREPARING TUNA SALAD SANDWICHES FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE, ANOTHER FOOD HANDLER TALKING ON CELL PHONE WHILE PREPARING PASTRIES AND NOT WASHING HANDS BETWEEN TASKS. THERE IS NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD. MUST WEAR GLOVES, USE TONGS, SPOONS, SPATULAS, ETC. HANDS MUST BE WASHED PRIOR TO HANDLING FOOD, BETWEEN TASKS, OR AFTER HANDS HAVE BECOME CONTAMINATED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010A
6
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES ON COFFEE COUNTER.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, COOLERS, FREEZERS.
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE ALL MISSING OUTLET AND LIGHT SWITCH COVERS IN ALL AREAS. PROVIDE COVING ALONG WALLS IN PREP AREA. REPLACE MISSING VENTILATION FAN COVER IN WASHROOM.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
41
67
May 8, 2017
License
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES ON COFFEE COUNTER.
32
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. SEAL ALL CRACKS AND CREVICES IN FLOOR. REPLACE MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVERS.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE ALL MISSING OUTLET AND LIGHT SWITCH COVERS IN ALL AREAS. PROVIDE COVING ALONG WALLS IN PREP AREA.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK.
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82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Fabiana's Bakery last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Fabiana's Bakery on file is from Mar 28, 2019. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Fabiana's Bakery?

Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Fabiana's Bakery.

Has Fabiana's Bakery's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Fabiana's Bakery have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Fabiana's Bakery 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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