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Oak Mill Bakery

2204 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Nov 14, 2017
86
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Oak Mill Bakery has five inspections on file, the first dated 2011. The most recent report on file is from Nov 14, 2017. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Note that Oak Mill Bakery's inspection history hasn't been updated since Nov 14, 2017; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.

The pattern that stands out is “food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored”, which has been cited two times.

Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Oak Mill Bakery is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 14, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AN DUST ACCUMULATION ON FLOOR IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA AND BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH STORAGE SHELVING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER IN FOOD PREP AREA NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT WHEN FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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86
Nov 17, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CURRENT AND ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A FOOD MANAGER WITH ORIGINAL AND CURRENT CITY CERTIFICATE. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED A SLIGHT DISCOLORATION AND RUST ON WALLS AND SIDES OF THE INNER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND ALSO REMOVE RUST FROM INSIDE ICE MACHINE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRTY VENTS ON WALL OF THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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86
Oct 26, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR SURFACES OF MILK REFRIGERATOR AT FRONT SELLING AREA. REMOVE DIRT AND DEBRIS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
43
90
Aug 29, 2014
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT PAPER AND DRY GOODS STORAGE AREA.
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Jul 21, 2011
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.CLEN MULTI-USSE UTENSILS,DISHWARE MUST BE PROPERLY STORED,INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
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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.FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS REQUIRE DETAIL CLEANING INCLUDING BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
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90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Oak Mill Bakery last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Oak Mill Bakery on file is from Nov 14, 2017. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Oak Mill Bakery?

Across the inspection record, “food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Oak Mill Bakery.

Has Oak Mill Bakery's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Oak Mill Bakery have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Oak Mill 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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