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The Twisted Baker

2475 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60614
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Aug 18, 2016
86
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited The Twisted Baker three times, with records going back to 2015. The most recent report on file is from Aug 18, 2016. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. The Twisted Baker's record stops at Aug 18, 2016, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

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

When inspectors have written things up, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

The Twisted Baker's latest score of 86 sits above the Chicago average of 81. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

3
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 18, 2016
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED FROST BUILD UP IN BASEMENT CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACKSIH COLORED STAINS ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE DOORS OF THE BASEMENT CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: NOTED BOXES OF KITCHEN SUPPLIES, EQUIPMENT, OFFICE SUPPLIES, PASTRY DECORATING MATERIALS AND OTHER SUPPLIES, STORED ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.
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86
Aug 17, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE MINI FRIDGE AT THE FRONT COUNTER HOLDING IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 53 DEGREES WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD STORED INSIDE. THE UNIT WAS TAGGED DURING INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL THE CDPH HAS REMOVED THE TAG. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005(A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD STORED IN THE FRONT MINI FRIDGE COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: MILK, 48-51 DEGREES, 5 LBS/$15; ALMOND MILK, 48 DEGREES, 1 LB/$5; SOY MILK, 51 DEGREES, 1/2 LB$5; WHIPPED CREAM, 49 DEGREES, 1 LB/$5. THESE PRODUCTS WERE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005(A)
3
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED FROST BUILD UP IN BASEMENT CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACKSIH COLORED STAINS ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE DOORS OF THE BASEMENT CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: NOTED BOXES OF KITCHEN SUPPLIES, EQUIPMENT, OFFICE SUPPLIES, PASTRY DECORATING MATERIALS AND OTHER SUPPLIES, STORED ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.
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78
Jan 30, 2015
License
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 LONG RAW WOOD BUTCHER BLOCK COUNTERS IN FRONT SEATING AREA. COUNTERS MUST BE SEALED AND MAINTAINED SO THEY ARE A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS IN NEED OF CLEANING. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Twisted Baker last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Twisted Baker on file is from Aug 18, 2016. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Twisted Baker?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The Twisted Baker.

Has The Twisted Baker's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Twisted Baker have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Twisted Baker 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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