Oak Tree Restaurant & Bakery
Last inspected: Feb 20, 2019
47
Score
The health department has logged 18 inspections at Oak Tree Restaurant & Bakery, the earliest from 2010. The most recent visit was on Feb 20, 2019. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about. Oak Tree Restaurant & Bakery's record stops at Feb 20, 2019, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around six violations each, up from closer to four violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code”, showing up 11 times.
Oak Tree Restaurant & Bakery's latest score of 47 falls below the Chicago average of 81. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Feb 20, 2019
Routine
4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING THE PREPERATION AND CONSUME BY/DISCARD DATE OF ALL REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE, AND REMINDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PRESET TABLEWARE IN THE DINING ROOM,UNCOVERED & EXPOSED TO POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION. MUST REMOVE/COVER/INVERT ALL PRESET TABLEWARE TO PREVENT POTENTIAL EXPOSURE TO CONTAMINATION.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN ENCRUSTED WITH AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS. MUST REMOVE DIRT/DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED THE FLOOR FAN IN THE KITCHEN ENCRUSTED WITH AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS. MUST REMOVE DIRT/DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE TWO SINKS IN THE FAR RIGHT SIDE FRONT PREP AREA BROKEN AND UNABLE TO OPERATE AT THIS TIME. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE TOILET ROOMS' EXHAUST VENTILATIONS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON FAN COVER OF THE REAR PREP AREA EXHAUST VENTILATION. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Feb 23, 2018
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: SOME FOODS NOT LABELED OR DATED INSIDE MEAT WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL AND DATE FOODS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE BLOCK BUILD UP ON REAR OF BREAD WALK IN COOLER CONDENSER ALSO SOME REACH IN PREP COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR COOLERS RUBBER DOOR GASKETS AND REMOVE ICE BLOCK BUILD UP ON REAR OF CONDENSER IN BREAD WALK IN COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE UPPER PORTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR LITTERED IN DRY STORAGE ROOM CAGE AND IN CHEFS OFFICE. MUST CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SPLATTERS/DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING TILES AT REAR PREP AREA AND ABOVE DISHMACHINE ROOM. MUST CLEAN/PAINT CEILING TILES.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 1-COMPARTMENT SINK (BY ENTRANCE TO REAR PREP AREA)DRAIN PIPE LEAKING INSIDE CABINET. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
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74
Oct 10, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MISSING A SPLASH GUARD AT REAR HAND WASH SINK, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP STORED ON ICE CUBES AT FRESH FRUIT STATION, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP OFF.
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90
Jan 17, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: SPRAY BOTTLES AND COOKED FOODS IN WALK-IN COOLERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DRAWER COOLERS BOTTOM SHELF NOT CLEAN, FOUND FOOD DEBRIS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN, ALSO FOOD SCOOP AND SHELVES IN KITCHEN NOT CLEAN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN MAIN KITCHEN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKY DRIAN PIPE UNDER MAIN KITCHEN HAND SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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82
Jan 7, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FOUND REFRIGERATION UNIT UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMP OF 40F OR LOWER AT TIME OF INSPECTION: REACH-IN COOLER LOCATED NEXT TO THE GRILL AMBIENT TEMPERATURE WAS 60F BY THEIR EXTERNAL THERMOMETER AND 58.4F BY MY INTERNAL THERMOMETER. ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS WERE DISCARDED (SEE VIOLATION #3). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE UNIT SERVICED SO THAT IT MAINTAINS THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE. UNIT WAS TAGGED AND CANNOT BE USED UNTIL RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH. ONCE FIXED PLEASE FAX A LETTER TO 312-746-4240 OR EMAIL US AT CDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMRPOPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF THE REACH-IN COOLER THAT WAS TAGGED: RAW CHICKEN AT 48.5F, CORNED BEEF HASH AT 68.4F, GRILLED CHICKEN AT 65.7F, SHELLED EGGS AT 55.8F, EGG BEATERS AT 50.8F, TURKEY SLICED AT 51.6, CHEESE AT 54.2F, AND SLICED VEGETABLES AT 50.6F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 15# OF FOOD WORTH $75. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE CEILING VENT IN THE MEN'S EMPLOYEE WASHROOM TO REMOVE DUST BUILDUP.
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82
Jan 20, 2015
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN/SANITIZE INTERIOR BOTTOM/SHELVING OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA AND DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOLES IN THE WALL NEXT TO THE BAG IN BOX SODAS AND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL WALLS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTER IN THE FORM OF CARDBOARD BOXES AT BOTTOM OF STAIRS LEADING TO GARBAGE AREA.
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Sep 30, 2014
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE BULK CONTAINERS OF FOOD INGREDIENTS UNLABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK FOOD INGREDIENTS.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOXES OF SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR OF THE UPSTAIRS DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE COFFEE STATION PREP TABLE, UNDER THE HOT PREP LINE EQUIPMENT AND UNDER THE SHELVING IN THE UPSTAIRS DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOLES IN THE WALL NEXT TO THE BAG IN BOX SODAS AND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL WALLS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLOWN LIGHT BULBS UNDER THE HOOD AND INSIDE OF THE UPSTAIRS DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE PLUMBING UNDER THE RIGHT BASIN OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING AND NO COLD WATER AT THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING AND PROVIDE COLD WATER AT THE MOP SINK.
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74
Aug 12, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE BULK CONTAINERS OF FOOD INGREDIENTS UNLABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK FOOD INGREDIENTS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOLES IN THE WALL NEXT TO THE BAG IN BOX SODAS AND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL WALLS.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLOWN LIGHT BULBS UNDER THE HOOD AND INSIDE OF THE UPSTAIRS DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEFT FAUCET BASE LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
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82
Dec 18, 2013
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE AND PREPARATION. OBSERVED MUSHROOMS STORED DIRECTLY IN THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED THE MUSHROOMS AND WAS INSTRUCTED NOT TO STORE FOOD IN THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE MISSING VINYL BASEBOARD ON THE WALL OF THE MEN'S EMPLOYEE RESTROOM.
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Dec 9, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1327130 ON 4/23/13 NOT CORRECTED: 33/01 - DETAIL CLEAN THE STORAGE SHELVES IN THE PREP AREAS, DUST ON SHELVES ABOVE PREP TABLE AND INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. 43/01 - OBSERVED THE ICE SCOOP STORED IN THE ICE BIN AT THE SERVICE AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE THE ICE SCOOP IN A CLEAN CONTAINER OUTSIDE OF THE ICE BIN. OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON THE PREP TABLES AND COUNTERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE WET WIPING CLOTHS IN A BUCKET OF SANITIZING SOLUTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS, STAINLESS STEEL STORAGE SHELVES IN THE PREP AREAS, WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREAS, AND FLOOR OF THE BAKERY WALK-IN COOLER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE CEILING TILES IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH FOOD DEBRIS ON THEM. CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE MEN'S EMPLOYEE RESTROOM AND REPLACE THE MISSING VINYL BASEBOARD ON THE WALL OF THE MEN'S EMPLOYEE RESTROOM.
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Apr 23, 2013
Complaint
7 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED 4 DOOR PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50F. THE UNIT WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS CHEESE AND SAUSAGE. THE COOLER WAS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WERE OBSERVED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED SALAD DRESSING AT 44.9-46.0F, EGG WHITES AT 50.1F, EGG YOLKS AT 50.9F, COOKED CHICKEN AT 113.1F, TURKEY AT 45.1F, MEATLOAF AT 46.7F AND CHEESES AT 50.1F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 50# OF FOOD WORTH $300. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Source of cross contamination controlled i.e. cutting boards, food handlers, utensils, etc
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CROSS CONTAMINATION BETWEEN DIFFERENT RAW FOODS AND RAW AND READY-TO-EAT FOODS IN THE PREP COOLERS. OBSERVED TURKEY PATTIES AND PORK SAUSAGE PATTIES STORED IN THE SAME CONTAINER IN THE PREP COOLER. ALSO OBSERVED AN OPEN PACKAGE OF RAW CHICKEN LINK SAUSAGE STORED WITH CUT VEGETABLES (ONION, RED PEPPERS) IN THE SAME PULL OUT DRAWER IN THE PREP COOLER. THE LIQUID FROM THE PACKAGE OF CHICKEN SAUSAGE WAS IN CONTACT WITH THE CUT VEGETABLES IN THE DRAWER. ALSO OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN AND RAW BEEF STORED ABOVE READY-TO-EAT FOODS IN THE PREP COOLER AND WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE RAW AND READY-TO-EAT FOODS SO THAT THE RAW FOOD DOES NOT CONTAMINATE THE READY-TO-EAT FOODS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOODS IN THE COOLERS. LABEL ALL DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN DRY STORAGE ROOM.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UTENSILS STORED IN A CONTAINER OF STANDING WATER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO WASH AND SANITIZE THE UTENSILS AND DO NOT STORE IN STANDING WATER. DETAIL CLEAN THE STORAGE SHELVES IN THE PREP AREAS, DUST ON SHELVES ABOVE PREP TABLE AND INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MAINTAIN THE FLOOR OF THE DISHAREA CLEAN AND DRY. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE DRY STORAGE ROOM.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE ICE SCOOP STORED IN THE ICE BIN AT THE SERVICE AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE THE ICE SCOOP IN A CLEAN CONTAINER OUTSIDE OF THE ICE BIN. OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON THE PREP TABLES AND COUNTERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE WET WIPING CLOTHS IN A BUCKET OF SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Aug 29, 2012
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: ALL CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DUSTY CONDENSERS IN WALK-IN COOLERS & FOOD SPILLS UNDER THE SINK IN THE COFFEE STATION MUST BE KEPT CLEAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN DRY STORAGE ROOM (MEZZANINE LEVEL) & SOME FLOOR DRAINS BY THE SALAD STATION MUST BE KEPT CLEAN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: EVIDENCE OF MILDEW ON CAULKING AROUND THE DISHMACHINE WALL & SPLASHGUARD, MUST REPLACE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INTERNAL THERMOMETERS NEEDED IN MOST OF THE SMALL COOLERS THRU-OUT PREMISES, MUST PROVIDE.
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May 29, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. BULK FOOD AND SPICE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. BAGS OF ONIONS AND FLOUR STORED ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS 6" OFF THE FLOOR.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PREP DRAWER COOLER DOORS ARE IN POOR REPAIR, NOT CLOSING PROPERLY, USING A CARD BOARD TO COVER A MISSING DOOR OPENING. INSTRUCTED MGR TO REPAIR COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: HAND SINK NEXT TO REAR PREP TABLE, IN STRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUAURD IN BETWEEN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MORE LIGHTS.
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May 17, 2011
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SPLASH GUARDS NEEDED AT FRONT/SERVING AREA HANDSINK & IN REAR COOK'S LINE HANDSINK. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CAULKING OF SPLASH GUARDS AT DISHMACHINE & 3-COMP SINK AREA MUST BE REPLACED (EVIDENCE OF WEAR & TEAR). The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
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May 10, 2011
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: NOTED 21-SMALL/FRUIT FLIES ON WALL & CEILING ABOVE THE WAIT STAFF'S HANDSINK, IN REAR OF KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PESTS, CONTACT P.C.O. & CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS (7-38-020). All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: ALL UTENSILS/TABLE SETTINGS MUST BE KEPT COVERED, TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. 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.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SPLASH GUARDS NEEDED AT FRONT/SERVING AREA HANDSINK & IN REAR COOK'S LINE HANDSINK (BESIDE PREP TABLES). All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: DRAINS AT SINKS BY THE STAFF STATION IN REAR (BY EAST DINING AREA), CABINET UNDER DUMP SINK AT COFFEE STATION, GASKETS OF MOST COOLER DOORS-DUE TODUST/SPILLS FOOD DEBRIS. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CAULKING OF SPLASHGUARDS AT DISHMACHINE & 3-COMP SINK AREA MUST BE REPLACED (EVIDENCE OF WEAR & TEAR). The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOLLOWING PLUMBING ISSUES MUST BE ADDRESSED: LOOSE FAUCET HANDLES AT 1-COMP SINK (WAIT STATION), LEAKY PIPE UNDER COFFEE STATION DUMP SINK, SPRAYER HEAD AT SCRAPE SINK OF THE DISHMACHINE. 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.
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Nov 19, 2010
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
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Nov 10, 2010
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 25 FRUIT FLIES THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. MUST CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.
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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. RUBBER GASKETS ON REACH-IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS, ALL GASKETS IN POOR REPAIR IN NEED OF REPLACING. ALL CUTTING BOARDS MUST BE REPLACED. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD-UP OF DEBRIS AND GREASE, INTERIOR OF ALL REACH-IN COOLERS, ICE MACHINE, BREAD RACK, KNIFE HOLDERS, AND POP GUN. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE ALL BUILD-UP. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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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 THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA, REAR STORAGE AND REAR DESSERT AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS CLEAN AT ALL TIMES.
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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. Use dustless cleaning methods. WALLS AND CEILING AT HOT LINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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. THE FOLLOWING LEAKS IN NEED OF REPAIR: HAND SINK AT BEVERAGE STATION, 2 COMP SINK FAUCET, 3 COMP SINK P-TRAP, AND STEAM OVEN CONNECTION. VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE AND BUILD-UP. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. ALL ICE UTENSILS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER, ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Mar 24, 2010
Routine
3 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. CUTTING BOARDS IN COLD AREA IN NEED OF REPLACING. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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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 INNEED OF CLEANING AT CHEMICAL STORAGE AND HOT LINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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. VENTILATION HOODS AT HOT LINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Oak Tree Restaurant & Bakery last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Oak Tree Restaurant & Bakery on file is from Feb 20, 2019. The public record contains 18 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Oak Tree Restaurant & Bakery?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited 11 times, more than any other issue at Oak Tree Restaurant & Bakery.
Has Oak Tree Restaurant & Bakery's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Oak Tree Restaurant & Bakery have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Oak Tree Restaurant & Bakery means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
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