Wan Shi Da Bakery & Cafe

2229 S Wentworth Ave, Chicago, IL 60616
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Jul 15, 2015
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Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged six inspections at Wan Shi Da Bakery & Cafe, the earliest from 2012. The newest entry in the record is dated Jul 15, 2015. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. The file hasn't been updated since Jul 15, 2015, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.

“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.

Wan Shi Da Bakery & Cafe scores about where you'd expect for a Chicago restaurant. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 15, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: KITCHEN SHELVES AND COUNTER TOPS NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS NOTED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOOD CONTAINERS NOT CLEAN IN WALK-IN COOLER, MOLD LIKE SUBSANCE NOTED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AT FRONT PASTRY DISPLAY CASES, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MISSING A VACUUM BRAKER AT TWO HOSE BIBS IN BASEMENT WHERE A HOSE IS ATTACHED. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Sep 25, 2014
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN WALLS AND CEILING IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND BASEMENT BEHIND 2-COMPARTMENT SINK. REMOVE DIRT AND DEBRIS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES ON TOP OF COOLERS AND STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REMOVE AND ORGANIZE AREAS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE
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Sep 18, 2014
Routine
9 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: OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILING IN FRONT PREP AREA AND INSIDE WASHROOMS. APPROXIMATELY 40 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED IN THIS AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZED AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 09/18/13 REPORT#1296579. (32)SOAP DISPENSER IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE. (33)FOUND STORAGE SHELVES NOT CLEAN UNDER PREP TABLES,CAN GOOD AND DRY STORAGE SHELVES. MUST CLEAN BUILD UP DEBRIS OR RE-PAINT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FROZEN MEATS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS INSIDE CHEST FREEZERS IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO USE A FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST MAINTAIN FLOOR DRY AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING. OBSERVED CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA NEAR TO PREP TABLES. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN WALLS AND CEILING IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND BASEMENT BEHIND 2-COMPARTMENT SINK. REMOVE DIRT AND DEBRIS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES ON TOP OF COOLERS AND STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REMOVE AND ORGANIZE AREAS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER PREPARING AND SERVING FOOD WITHOUT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST PROPERLY STORED ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
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Sep 18, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SOAP DISPENSER IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM IN POOR REPAIR.MUST REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND STORAGE SHELVES NOT CLEAN UNDER PREP TABLES,CAN GOOD AND DRY STORAGE SHELVES.MUST CLEAN BUILD UP DEBRIS OR RE-PAINT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FAUCET HANDLES LEAKY AT 3-COMP SINK.MUST REPAIR.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO THERMOMETER FOR REACH IN COOLER BEHIND SERVICE COUNTER.MUST INSTALL.
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Aug 21, 2012
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Correct By: Wednesday, November 14, 2012 Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: FOUND SHELVING UNITS NOT CLEAN AT REAR KITCHEN AREAS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Correct By: Wednesday, November 14, 2012 Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT REAR KITCHEN AREAS.
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Aug 14, 2012
Routine
4 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: FOUND FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY AT REAR PREPARATION AREAS BY MOP SINK. OBSERVED ABOUT 30 FRUIT FLIES ON WALLS. SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND SHELVING UNITS NOT CLEAN AT REAR KITCHEN AREAS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT REAR KITCHEN ARREAS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND WASH CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Wan Shi Da Bakery & Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Wan Shi Da Bakery & Cafe on file is from Jul 15, 2015. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Wan Shi Da Bakery & Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Wan Shi Da Bakery & Cafe.

Has Wan Shi Da Bakery & Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Wan Shi Da Bakery & Cafe have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Wan Shi Da Bakery & Cafe means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.