New Chicago Pak Sweets

2326 W Devon Ave, Chicago, IL 60659
Indian
Last inspected: Apr 25, 2022
95
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited New Chicago Pak Sweets 10 times, with records going back to 2017. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 25, 2022. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. Public records show no inspections at New Chicago Pak Sweets since Apr 25, 2022, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around 10 violations across recent inspections versus roughly 12 violations before.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, showing up 24 times.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so New Chicago Pak Sweets is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

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Inspection History
Apr 25, 2022
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE UTILITY SINK LOCATED IN THE REAR KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA BY THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A BACKFLOW DEVICE SO THAT CAN BE EASILY SERVICED AND LOCATED.
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Apr 18, 2022
Routine
2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE KITCHEN PREPARATION, ON THE BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES, ON DRY STORAGE SHELVING UNIT NEXT TO BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE CORNER ALONG THE COOLER LOCATED IN THE FRONT DISPENSING AREA, AND IN THE WOODEN CABINETS LOCATED IN THE FRONT DISPENSING SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS, CLEAN SURFACES, AND MAINTAIN PREMISES FREE OF PEST. RECOMMENDED RECEIVE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE . PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A).
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN FRONT DISPENSING SERVICE AREA WHERE EMPLOYEES WILL BE DISPENSING TCS HOT HOLDING FOOD ITEM AND REFRIGERATED FOOD ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(c). CITATION ISSUED. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HADNSINK IN THE FRONT DISPENSING AREA WHERE FOOD WILL BE SERVED , SO THAT EMPLOYEES CAN WASH THEIR HANDS. ALSO HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA HAS A DRAIN LINE ATTACHED TO IT THAT DRAINS THE WATER FROM THE WALK-IN COLLER INSIDE THE HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED TO REROUTE DRAIN LINE AND ESNURE THAT HANDWASHING SINKS ARE ONLY USED FOR HANDWASHING.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS IN HOT HOLDING UNITS LOCATED IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA. ALSO OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS CONSPICUOUSLY PLACED IN DESSERT DISPLAY COOLER LOCATED IN THE FRONT DISPENSING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETRS FOR ALL HOT AND COLD HOLDING UNITS.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS WITH NO LABELS LOCATED IN THE REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA NEAR DRY STORAGE SHELVES. ALSO OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINER ON PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN AREA INSTRUCTED WITH NO LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS WITH FOOD NAME ON ALL FOOD CONTAINERS. MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FROZEN FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH APPROPRIATE FOOD STORAGE BAGS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME GREASE BUILD UP ON SURFACE OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE UTILITY SINK LOCATED IN THE REAR KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA BY THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A BACKFLOW DEVICE SO THAT CAN BE EASILY SERVICED AND LOCATED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDSINK LOCATED IN THE KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA WITH A LEAK UNDERNEATH. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE UNISEX TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN THE REAR KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN TOILET ROOM AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNISEX TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO ADD SPRING SO THAT DOOR IS SELF CLOSING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING VENT COVERS IN ALL TOILET ROOMS WITH DUST BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 26, 2021
Complaint
2 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 16 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-204.11-OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT WHERE EMPLOYEES ARE SERVING TCS HOT HOLDING FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HAND SINK IN FRONT WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER WHICH IS ACCESSIBLE FOR EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS OR MOVE HOT HOLDING UNIT TO REAR PREP NEAR ACCESSIBLE HAND WASHING SINK OR REMOVE HOT HOLDING UNIT FROM PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN MEN'S AND WOMEN'S PUBLIC BATHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN BATHROOMS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13-OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: 5-502.11-OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GARBAGE BAGS AND CRATES STORED NEAR BACK DOOR. MUST REMOVE FROM PREMISES AND DISPOSE INTO OUTSIDE WASTE RECEPTACLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11-OBSERVED GREASE ON FLOORS AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ON WALLS THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12-OBSERVED FILTHY TOILET SEAT IN STAFF BATHROOM LOCATED BY 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. ALSO OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE OF MOP SINK IN REAR BY 3-COMP SINK. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114-OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF CARD BOARD BOXES NEAR BACK DOOR. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM PREMISES AND CLEAN AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN WET FLOORS AROUND TOILET BOWLS IN MEN'S AND WOMEN'S BATHROOMS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN WET TOILET BOWL IN MEN'S PUBLIC BATHROOM.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-303.11-OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB ON FAR LEFT SIDE AT VENTILATION HOOD. MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING LIGHT BULB.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13-OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12-OBSERVED NO LABELS ON BULK FOOD CONTAINERS (SPICES). MUST LABEL WITH COMMON NAME TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15-OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF REAR DOOR WITH DAMAGED RODENT PROOF STRIP WITH ABOUT A 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL RODENT PROOF STRIP TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.12-OBSERVED FILTHY CUTTING BOARD IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN OR REPLACE WITH CLEAN CUTTING BOARD.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11-OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE WITH CLEAN SHELVES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19-OBSERVED MISSING SINK STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE.
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May 7, 2021
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 18 violations
Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOKED SAMOSAS WITH STUFFED POTATOES AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 120.2F. OBSERVED FRIED POTATOES WITH ONIONS AT 107.8F AND COOKED CHICKEN PUFFS AT 125.6F IN HOT HOLDING UNIT. PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE TO HOLD TCS FOOD ITEMS MUST BE AT 135.0F OR ABOVE. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE FOOD. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 75 LBS AT A COST OF $110.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: SUMMARY REPORT NOT POSTED FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION ON 11/27/2020, REPORT #2457072. MUST POST RECENT SUMMARY REPORT VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-010(B).
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO TOILET PAPER AVAILABLE IN WOMEN'S AND STAFF BATHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE TOILET PAPER IN BATHROOMS AT ALL TIMES DURING OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED. MANAGER REPLENISHED TOILET PAPER IN BATHROOMS AT END OF INSPECTION.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VERIFICATION FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-010.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT WHERE EMPLOYEES ARE SERVING TCS HOT HOLDING FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HAND SINK IN FRONT WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER WHICH IS ACCESSIBLE FOR EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS OR MOVE HOT HOLDING UNIT TO REAR PREP NEAR ACCESSIBLE HAND WASHING SINK OR REMOVE HOT HOLDING UNIT FROM PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GARBAGE BAGS AND CRATES STORED NEAR BACK DOOR. MUST REMOVE FROM PREMISES AND DISPOSE INTO OUTSIDE WASTE RECEPTACLE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LABELS ON BULK FOOD CONTAINERS (SPICES). MUST LABEL WITH COMMON NAME TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF REAR DOOR WITH DAMAGED RODENT PROOF STRIP WITH ABOUT A 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL RODENT PROOF STRIP TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINT TO PREVENT HAIR FROM CONTAMINATING FOOD, UTENSILS AND CLEAN EQUIPMENT.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FILTHY CUTTING BOARD IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN OR REPLACE WITH CLEAN CUTTING BOARD.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE WITH CLEAN SHELVES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING SINK STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF CARD BOARD BOXES NEAR BACK DOOR. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM PREMISES AND CLEAN AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE ON FLOORS AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ON WALLS THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FILTHY TOILET SEAT IN STAFF BATHROOM LOCATED BY 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. ALSO OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE OF MOP SINK IN REAR BY 3-COMP SINK. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB ON FAR LEFT SIDE AT VENTILATION HOOD. MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING LIGHT BULB.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
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Nov 27, 2020
Reinspection
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 DEAD ROACHES THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DEAD PESTS FROM PREMISES AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD IN REAR PREP AREA COVERED IN DARK STAINS AND DEEP GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN AND DIRTY GASKET ON WALK-IN COOLER DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE HOLE IN WALL BEHIND SINK IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOLES IN EXTERIOR DOOR LEADING TO GARBAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTIPLE CRACKED TILES IN REAR PREP AREA IN FRONT OF MAIN COOK LINE AND NEXT TO HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN AND CRACKED BASEBOARD UNDERNEATH EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA NEXT TO COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN AND NONFUNCTIONING BOX TYPE FREEZER IN FRONT DINING ROOM AREA NEXT TO COFFEE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
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Nov 20, 2020
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BAKERY DISPLAY COOLER CONTAINING VARIOUS DAIRY BASED ETHNIC PASTRIES MAINTAINING AN IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 45.7F. COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VARIOUS DAIRY BASED ETHNIC PASTRIES HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 45.8-49.1F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROXIMATELY 150LBS OF PASTRIES VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $400. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL TCS ITEMS AT OR BELOW 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 LIVE ROACHES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY: OBSERVED 2 LIVE ROACHES BEHIND MAIN COOK LINE IN REAR PREP AREA AND APPROXIMATELY 23 LIVE ROACHES INSIDE OF AND AROUND GREASE TRAP LOCATED BENEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO RECEIVE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE AND MAINTAIN PREMISES FREE OF PESTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A).
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2293951 DATED 6/20/2020 NOT CORRECTED: " ALL DRY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME OUTSIDE THE CONTAINERS." "TWO EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD DOES NOT HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE." "ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT THESE VIOLATIONS AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD IN REAR PREP AREA COVERED IN DARK STAINS AND DEEP GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE HOLE IN WALL BEHIND SINK IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOLES IN EXTERIOR DOOR LEADING TO GARBAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTIPLE CRACKED TILES IN REAR PREP AREA IN FRONT OF MAIN COOK LINE AND NEXT TO HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE, GRIME, AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH BAKERY COOLERS, UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA, UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA, AND THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDTION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN AND CRACKED BASEBOARD UNDERNEATH EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA NEXT TO COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN AND NONFUNCTIONING BOX TYPE FREEZER IN FRONT DINING ROOM AREA NEXT TO COFFEE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
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Jun 20, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: ALL READY TO EAT COOKED TCS FOOD INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER HELD OVER 24 HOURS, MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH NAME OF THE PRODUCT AND EXPIRATION DATE OR PREPARATION DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE AND PROVIDE CLEANING SUPPLIES KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NO VISIBLE THERMOMETER IN SIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL DRY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME OUTSIDE THE CONTAINERS.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE DINING TABLES, PREP TABLES, CHOPPING BOARD MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FROZEN FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CEILING VENT COVER IN BOTH WASHROOMS WITH DUST BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: WALLS IN THE PREP AREA. BY THE EXPOSED AND SINK AND HOT HOLDING UNIT WITH FOOD SPLATTERED/STAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE,ALL CORNER ,BEHIND AND UDNDERNEATH ALL COOKING EQUIPMENTS, COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA BROKEN/CRACKED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. MAKE THE FLOOR SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE. WATER STAINED WALL PANELS THROUGHOUT THE DINING AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: VENTILATION NOT WORKING INSIDE THE MEN'S WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: TWO EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD DOES NOT HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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Feb 28, 2018
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Feb 22, 2018
Routine
12 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS BEEF FILLED PASTRIES AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN A HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 117.9F. APPROXIMATELY 3 LBS DISCARDED WITH AN ESTIMATED VALUE OF $20.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS AVAILABLE AT BOTH EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS AND IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED DIRTY DISHES BEING STORED INSIDE THE REAR PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK. DISHES REMOVED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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No evidence of rodent or insect infestation, no birds, turtles or other animals
Inspector notes: EVIDENCE OF RODENT INFESTATION. OBSERVED DROPPINGS THROUGH OUT ESTABLISHMENT INCLUDING OVER 300 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ALONG ALL BASEBOARDS AND UNDER ALL SHELVING AND COOKING EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. ON STORAGE SHELVING AND STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, REAR DRY STORAGE AREAS, COOKS LINE PREP SHELVING. ON AND IN COOKING EQUIPMENT. ALONG BASEBOARD THROUGHOUT THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND INSIDE WASH BOWL CABINET. INSIDE SHELVING OF DINING ROOM CABINETS.UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND UTILITY MOP SINK. NOTED OUTER MOST DOOR AT THE FRONT ENTRANCE AND SIDE EXIT DOOR WITH OPEN 1/2 INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM AND SIDE OF DOOR. MUST SEAL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS. SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SEAL ALL NOTED HOLES IN WALLS AND CEILINGS. HAVE LICENSED PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT FOR MICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM #2079208 ON 8-29-17 NOT CORRECTED. #30- NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND SERVICE COOLER NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND PREPARED DATE...MUST ALSO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINER WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS AND NOT INSIDE OPEN JARS/CONTAINERS OR GROCERY BAGS. #32-NOTED DIRTY CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP CUTS AT THE PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, SMOOTH SURFACE OF CUTTING BOARDS AND/OR REPLACE....NOTED LARGE POTS ON PREMISES THAT DO NOT FIT INSIDE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FOR PROPER WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A LARGER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, DISH WASHER AR REMOVE UTENSILS FROM PREMISES....NOTED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC PAINT AND/OR REPLACE. #33- INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN SHELVES AND COOKING EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT INCLUDING MICROWAVE, SHELVE DISPLAY SHELVING AND CABINETS. #34- INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE FRONT DISPLAY AREA. #38- NOTED WATER DRIPPING FROM THE CONDENSATION UNIT INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER INTO A CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED REPAIR THE CONDENSATION UNIT AND MAINTAIN.#41- NOTED CLUTTER ON SHELVING AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD, TIN FOIL, NEWS PAPER AS LINER FOR WALLS, SHELVING OR EQUIPMENT. ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST NOT USE RAW WOOD AS PROPS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT. RAW WOOD MUST BE SEALED/PAINTED. DOORS MISSING FROM HOT HOLDING DISPLAY UNIT. MUST REPLACE DOORS. BASE OF TOILET ROOM HAND SINK CABINET IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR SAME.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DIRTY, BLACKENED CLOTH CURTAIN IN DOOR WAY BETWEEN THE FRONT AND MIDDLE FOOD PREP AREAS. MUST REMOVE. INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS FOUND DIRTY WITH GREASE, DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS.---ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND SPICE CONTAINERS DIRTY.---EXTREMELY DIRTY, BLACKENED MOP SINK. EXCESSIVE GREASE AND ENCRUSTED FOOD ACCUMULATION ON ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, HOT HOLDING UNITS, MUST CLEAN ALL.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FRONT, MIDDLE AND REAR PREP WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. FLOORS UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, MOP SINK AND IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DIRTY. FLOORS UNDER ALL STORAGE SHELVING AND PREP TABLES WITH DEBRIS AND DIRT. MUST CLEAN ALL.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS THROUGHOUT ALL FOOD PREP AREAS, STORAGE AND DISH AREAS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN.WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE DINING ROOM MUST BE REPLACED.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER OR INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR HOT HOLDING DISPLAY UNIT. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT MUST BE ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED FROM THE FLOORS 6" OR ABOVE.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT HAT/HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST PROVIDE FOR HEAD AND BEARD.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND SERVICE COOLER NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND PREPARED DATE...MUST ALSO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINER WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS AND NOT INSIDE OPEN JARS/CONTAINERS OR GROCERY BAGS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED NO STOPPERS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ....NOTED DIRTY CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP CUTS AT THE PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, SMOOTH SURFACE OF CUTTING BOARDS AND/OR REPLACE....NOTED LARGE PUTS ON PREMISES THAT DO NOT FIT INSIDE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FOR PROPER WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A LARGER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, DISH WASHER AR REMOVE UTENSILS FROM PREMISES....NOTED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC PAINT AND/OR REPLACE
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN SHELVES AND COOKING EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT INCLUDING MICROWAVE, SHELVE DISPLAY SHELVING AND CABINETS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE FRONT DISPLAY AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED WATER DRIPPING FROM THE CONDENSATION UNIT INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER INTO A CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED REPAIR THE CONDENSATION UNIT AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED CLUTTER ON SHELVING AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was New Chicago Pak Sweets last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at New Chicago Pak Sweets on file is from Apr 25, 2022. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at New Chicago Pak Sweets?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 24 times, more than any other issue at New Chicago Pak Sweets.

Has New Chicago Pak Sweets' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at New Chicago Pak Sweets have averaged around 10 violations per visit, down from roughly 12 earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at New Chicago Pak Sweets means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.