Jaffa Bakery

175 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60604

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Nov 18, 2011

Score

Low Risk

Jaffa Bakery appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 18, 2011. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. The most recent inspection at Jaffa Bakery is from Nov 18, 2011, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

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

The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed”, which has been cited two times.

Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Jaffa Bakery is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 18, 2011

Routine

2 minor violations.

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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. OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR.

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. PLASTIC WALL/FLOOR BASE MISSING UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FLOOR BASE/SEAL GAP BETWEEN WALL AND FLOOR.

Jan 6, 2011

Routine

2 minor violations.

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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. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL (X2) STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK ALSO MUST REPAIR DAMAGED PREP AREA SANDWICH COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKET (RIPPED).

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. PREP AREA HANDWASH BOWL PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.

Feb 1, 2010

Routine

2 minor violations.

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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. Prep reach in coolers door rubber gaskets ripped. Must repair/replace all damaged coolers gaskets.

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. Prep area handwash bowl pipe leaking. Must repair and maintain.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Jaffa Bakery last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Jaffa Bakery on file is from Nov 18, 2011. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Jaffa Bakery?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Jaffa Bakery.

Has Jaffa Bakery's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Jaffa Bakery have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Jaffa 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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