Pleasant House Bakery
Last inspected: Mar 28, 2016
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Score
The health department has logged 10 inspections at Pleasant House Bakery, the earliest from 2011. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 28, 2016. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. The most recent inspection at Pleasant House Bakery is from Mar 28, 2016, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around six violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code”, showing up seven times.
Among Chicago restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspection History
Mar 28, 2016
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTI USE UTENSILS BEING STORED BEHIND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL UTENSILS PROPERLY AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A CUTTING BOARD STAINED WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES, CUTTING BOARD IS ATTACHED TO THE PREP COOLER LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE 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 ACCUMULATED GREASE ON THE VENT LOCATED ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOK WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HAIR RESTRAINT AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 25, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS NOT PROTECTED; UNCOVERED BAKED BREAD BEING STORED ON RAW WOOD SHELVES IN THE CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA WITHOUT ANY FORM OF PROTECTED FROM PUBLIC CONTAMINATION. OBSERVED OUTSIDE WALK IN COOLER NOT LOCKED DURING OPERATION HOURS. INSTRUCTED TO PROTECT ALL FOODS FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER REMOVED UNCOVERED BREADS FROM THE CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA INTO THE FOOD PREP AREA AND LOCKED THE WALK IN COOLER DURING INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (BEEF, CHICKEN) ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIME FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ARRIVE APPROXIMATELY 35 MINUTES AFTER INSPECTION STARTED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTI USE UTENSILS BEING STORED BEHIND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL UTENSILS PROPERLY AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A CUTTING BOARD STAINED WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES, CUTTING BOARD IS ATTACHED TO THE PREP COOLER LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE 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 ACCUMULATED GREASE ON THE VENT LOCATED ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOK WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HAIR RESTRAINT AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 17, 2015
Complaint
8 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON DUTY WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO APPLY FOR RECIPROCITY CERTIFICATE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012A CITATION ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SEAL RAW WOOD SURFACES ON WALLS AND DOOR WAY IN OUTSIDE STORAGE AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA. FLOORS MIST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING OUTLET COVER ON WALL BEHIND REACH-IN FREEZER. CLEAN CEILING VENT ABOVE ICE MACHINE(DUST BUILDUP).
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING HOT WATER HANDLE ON UTILITY SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN DRY STORAGE AREA. STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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Jul 1, 2015
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SEAL RAW WOOD SURFACES ON WALLS AND DOOR WAY IN OUTSIDE STORAGE AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA. FLOORS MIST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING OUTLET COVER ON WALL BEHIND REACH-IN FREEZER. CLEAN CEILING VENT ABOVE ICE MACHINE(DUST BUILDUP).
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING HOT WATER HANDLE ON UTILITY SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN DRY STORAGE AREA. STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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Jul 1, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR, CORNER, CREVICES, AND COVES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DEGREASE AND DETAIL CLEAN CANOPY OVER GRILL.
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Mar 18, 2014
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Must label cooked foods in all coolers & freezers.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Must remove rust from walk in cooler shelving units.Must repair or replace torn window screen in toilet room.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Must remove excessive food & debri from all cooking equipment,rolling carts,shelving units,window sills,coolers,filters at hood.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Must clean food debris from floors along wallbases,under equipment throughout premises and paper & food storage.Must scrape & paint peeling paint on floor in prep area
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Must seal all openings around pipes leading into walls & ceilings throughout premises & food & paper storage area.Must repair or replace loose wallbases in prep area & wall panel near cooking equipme
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Must provide thermometer for hot holding unit.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Must remove clutter & organize articles off of floor & away from walls in food & paper storage area & near outside walk in cooler.
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Mar 11, 2014
Routine
8 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: Observe evidence of more than 25 rodent droppings scattered on floor and along wallbases in rear adjacent food & paper storage room.Also door of same food & paper storage room,Rear door frame in poor repair & front entry door does not close tightly.Must remove droppings,clean & sanitize areas,rodent proof door & door frame to be tight fitting.Recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 3/11/14.Serious 7-38-020.Citation Issued.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Must label cooked foods in all coolers & freezers.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Must remove rust from walk in cooler shelving units.Must repair or replace torn window screen in toilet room.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Must remove excessive food & debri from all cooking equipment,rolling carts,shelving units,window sills,coolers,filters at hood.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Must clean food debri from floors along wallbases,under equipment throughout premises and paper & food storage.Must scrape & paint peeling paint on floor in prep area.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Must seal all openings around pipes leading into walls & ceilings throughout premises & food & paper storage area.Must repair or replace loose wallbases in prep area & wall panel near cooking equipment.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Must provide thermometer for hot holding unit.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Must remove clutter & organize articles off of floor & away from walls in food & paper storage area & near outside walk in cooler.
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Aug 16, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SEAL ALL RAW WOOD FRONT COUNTER.REPAIR REAR INNER DOOR FRAME.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND SANITIZE BAR GUN HOLDERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN REAR YARD NEED TO REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.
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Nov 3, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: REMOVE DUST FROM VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS IN CORNER AREAS OF KITCHEN, AROUND AND UNDER EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.
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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. NO UTILITY SINK ON PREMISES FOR DISPOSAL OF WASTE WATER; MUST INSTALL WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND A BACKFLOW DEVICE.
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Apr 26, 2011
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pleasant House Bakery last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pleasant House Bakery on file is from Mar 28, 2016. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pleasant House Bakery?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Pleasant House Bakery.
Has Pleasant House Bakery's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pleasant House Bakery have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Pleasant House 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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