Fannie Schmoe's Bakery Llc. — Fannie's Cafe

4042 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60641
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Aug 25, 2020
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Score
Medium Risk

Across the available record, Fannie Schmoe's Bakery Llc. — Fannie's Cafe has four inspections on file, the first dated 2019. The most recent visit was on Aug 25, 2020. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical. The file hasn't been updated since Aug 25, 2020, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near five violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “adequate ventilation & lighting”, which has been cited four times.

That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

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Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 25, 2020
Complaint
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL PASTRIES AND COOKIES PRE PACKAGED FOR SALE MUST HAVE A LABEL. NAME OF THE PRODUCT, COMPANY'S NAME AND ADDRESS, INGREDIENTS, OZ, AND ANY ALLERGEN SUCH AS MILK, NUTS, EGGS, ETC. PRIORITY FOUDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED AT THIS TIME.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES INSIDE THE ICE MAKER NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN/SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: MISSING VISIBLE THERMOMETER INISDE THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. IN THE KITCHEN. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB (ONE OUT OF 3 LIGHT BULBS) ON THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 17, 2020
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL PASTRIES AND COOKIES PRE PACKAGED FOR SALE MUST HAVE A LABEL. NAME OF THE PRODUCT, COMPANY'S NAME AND ADDRESS, INGREDIENTS, OZ, AND ANY ALLERGEN SUCH AS MILK, NUTS, EGGS, ETC. PRIORITY FOUDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED AT THIS TIME.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND BIG GARBAGE CAN STORED IN FRONT OF THE HAND SINK IN THE FRONT SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT HAND SINK MUST BE ACCESIBLE TO WASH HAND ALL THE TIMES WITHOUT ANY ITEMS/GARBAGE CAN IN FRONT OF THE HAND SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED AT THIS TIME. MANAGER REMOVED THE GARBAGE CAN DURING INSPECTION.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES INSIDE THE ICE MAKER NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN/SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
16
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: MISSING VISIBLE THERMOMETER INISDE THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. IN THE KITCHEN. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
36
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB (ONE OUT OF 3 LIGHT BULBS) ON THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 11, 2019
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SMALL WATER LEAKS AT DRAIN PIPES UNDERNEATH THE 1 COMP PREP SINKS IN MAIN PREP/BASEMENT PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAKS AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE BROKEN CHEST FREEZER AND MILK CRATES STORED NEAR THE BASEMENT PREP AREA DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN WASH ROOM NOT WORKING.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE VENTILATION AS REQUIRED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY FOR CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENCE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
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Oct 9, 2019
License
3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE BUT IN-COMPLETE CLEAN-UP ITEMS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCES ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MAKER,DRIPPING INTO ICE "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,NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED "RAW" OR UNDER COOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK (*) TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT REAR MAIN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE AND MAINTAIN.
10
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS.
47
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SMALL WATER LEAKS AT DRAIN PIPES UNDERNEATH THE 1 COMP PREP SINKS IN MAIN PREP/BASEMENT PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAKS AND TO MAINTAIN.
51
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: EXPOSED BRICK WALL NEAR DOOR WAY IN BASEMENT PREP AREA MUST BE SEALED SUCH THAT IT MAINTAIN TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND SEAL NOTICEABLE OPENING ABOVE THE MINI BAKING MIXER IN SAME AREA AND TO MAINTAIN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE BROKEN CHEST FREEZER AND MILK CRATES STORED NEAR THE BASEMENT PREP AREA DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND TO MAINTAIN.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN WASH ROOM NOT WORKING.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE VENTILATION AS REQUIRED.
56
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY FOR CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENCE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Fannie Schmoe's Bakery Llc. — Fannie's Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Fannie Schmoe's Bakery Llc. — Fannie's Cafe on file is from Aug 25, 2020. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Fannie Schmoe's Bakery Llc. — Fannie's Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “adequate ventilation & lighting” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Fannie Schmoe's Bakery Llc. — Fannie's Cafe.

Has Fannie Schmoe's Bakery Llc. — Fannie's Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Fannie Schmoe's Bakery Llc. — Fannie's Cafe have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Fannie Schmoe's Bakery Llc. — Fannie's Cafe means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.