Public record information on Chicago Health Inspections for M Bakery located at 1527 W Lawrence Ave.


M BAKERY

1527 W LAWRENCE AVE , CHICAGO, IL, 60640


Inspection ID: 2605993. Canvass Re-Inspection performed on 11/06/2024, resulted in a 'Pass', Risk 1 (High).

Violations:
54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: 5-501.115 ADDITIONAL CLEANING IN REAR OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER AREA. NOTED SOME DEBRIS ON GROUND, MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. | 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.13 INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR BASEBOARD NEXT TO GREASE BOX (UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK). | 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114 INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED ON TOP OF WALK-IN FREEZER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Inspection ID: 2605687. Canvass performed on 10/30/2024, resulted in a 'Fail', Risk 1 (High).

Violations:
5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED | 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS INCLUDING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER | 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (FLOUR, COCOA, SUGAR SALT ETC) | 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED OVER 40 SMALL LIVE FLIES IN REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA AND OVER 5 SMALL LIVE FLIES INSIDE CUSTOMER WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO CONTACT LICENSED PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (A) CITATION ISSUED | 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN DOOR SWEEP UNDERNEATH REAR EXIT DOOR. | 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6' OFF THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER AND IN WALK-IN COOLER. | 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, PREP SHELVES, SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE RACKS IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. | 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT OR REPLACE STORAGE METAL RACKS WITH EXCESSIVE RUST AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. | 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE RUST ACCUMULATION ON WALL AND FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND IN WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST/REPAINT. | 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: FOUND NO SANITIZING TEST STRIPS (FOR CHLORINE AND QUATS) AVAILABLE FOR DETERMINING SANITIZING CONCENTRATION AT 3 COMPARTMENT SANITIZING SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED | 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER. | 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY (RIGHT) FAUCET NECK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. | 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON GROUND UNDER AND AROUND GARBAGE DUMPSTER IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA, MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES (FURNITURE). INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. | 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR BASEBOARD NEXT TO GREASE BOX (UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK). | 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHTSHIELDS WITH DEAD INSECTS ABOVE KITCHEN PREP AREA. --------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE (2) WASHROOMS. --------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION ABOVE KITCHEN PREP AREA. | 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER AND ON TOP OF WAL-IN FREEZER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. | 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2577489 ISSUED ON 06-20-2023. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED #47 - OBSERVED MULTIPLE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP SCRATCHES AND STAINS ON PREP STATIONS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RESURFACE/REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN. #55 - OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN. #57 - OBSERVED MULTIPLE EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES RECEIVE FOOD HANDLING TRAINING TO COMPLY WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS. #58 - OBSERVED ONE CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE THAT ANY INDIVIDUAL THAT HAS A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATE RECEIVES ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE AND KEEPS CERTIFCATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

Inspection ID: 2577489. Canvass performed on 06/20/2023, resulted in a 'Pass', Risk 1 (High).

Violations:
47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED MULTIPLE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP SCRATCHES AND STAINS ON PREP STATIONS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RESURFACE/REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN. | 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING PANELS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR MISSING CEILING PANELS AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR. | 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN. | 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED MULTIPLE EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES RECEIVE FOOD HANDLING TRAINING TO COMPLY WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS. | 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED ONE CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE THAT ANY INDIVIDUAL THAT HAS A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATE RECEIVES ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE AND KEEPS CERTIFCATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

Inspection ID: 2571260. Canvass performed on 02/15/2023, resulted in a 'Out of Business', Risk 1 (High).

Violations:
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Inspection ID: 2559980. Canvass performed on 06/28/2022, resulted in a 'Pass', Risk 1 (High).

Violations:
51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: FRONT AREA HANDWASH SINK PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY ALSO PREP AREA HANDWASH SINK COLD WATER PEDAL LEAKING AT BASE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER FRONT AREA HANDWASH SINK PIPE MUST DRAIN QUICKLY AND PREP AREA HANDWASH SINK COLD WATER PEDAL MUST BE REPAIRED/NOT LEAKING.

Inspection ID: 2252277. Canvass performed on 01/10/2019, resulted in a 'Pass w/ Conditions', Risk 1 (High).

Violations:
3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED | 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILTY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE /PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED. | 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FAN GUARDS IN WALK IN COOLER NEED TO BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED. | 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED BACK FLOW DEVICE NEEDED ON WATER LINE OF ESPRESSO MACHINE. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN. | 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY FO CHICAGO FOOD SANITIATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN

Inspection ID: 2129844. Canvass performed on 01/03/2018, resulted in a 'Pass', Risk 1 (High).

Violations:
32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKETS AT DOOR OF 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNITS AT THE DISPLAY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE....NOTED RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE. | 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAIN AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. | 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED SLOW WATER DRAIN AT THE HAND WASH SINK OF THE FRONT PREP AREA AND LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN....NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY FANS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND AT THE FRONT BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Inspection ID: 1978861. Canvass performed on 01/04/2017, resulted in a 'Pass', Risk 1 (High).

Violations:
30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: ALL PRE-PACKAGED FOODS IN THE DISPLAY COOLER FOR PURCHASE SUCH AS SOUR CREAM, MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH BUSINESS NAME, ADDRESS AND LIST OF INGREDIENTS. ALL BULK FOODS SUCH AS FLOUR, NOT IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED. | 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ALL ITEMS STORED BETWEEN THE PROOF BOX AND WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR TO ENABLE ADEQUATE CLEANING/MONITORING. | 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING. MUST BE A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACE. | 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: EXCESSIVE GREASE ON THE CEILING VENT ABOVE THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN/REMOVE GREASE AND MAINTAIN.

Inspection ID: 1770283. Canvass performed on 05/06/2016, resulted in a 'Pass', Risk 1 (High).

Violations:
33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: REACH IN COOLER WITH SODA AND REACH IN 4 DOOR COOLER WITH DUST ACCUMULATED ON THE FAN GUARD. MUST CLEAN, REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN. | 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND THE ROTISSERIE, DEEP FRYER, AND GRILL WITH GREASE BUILD -UP. MUST CLEAN, REMOVE GREASE AND MAINTAIN. | 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CAULK ALONG THE SPLASH GUARD OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WORN OUT WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE. MUST RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN. | 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CEILING VENT COVER WITH DUST BUILD-UP INSIDE THE CUSTOMER'S WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN, REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN. | 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: ALL LIGHT BULBS MUST BE SHIELDED INSIDE 4 DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND THE LIGHT BULBS ON THE CEILING OF THE DINING AREA AND THE DONUT CASE. | 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.

Inspection ID: 1532957. Canvass performed on 04/16/2015, resulted in a 'Pass', Risk 1 (High).

Violations:
33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD SPLATTER ON THE SIDES AND BOTTOM OF THE CONDENSER, FAN VENT COVER, AND THE WALL BEHIND THE CONDENSER IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. | 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS UNDER THE STORAGE RACKS AND PASTRY CARTS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN. | 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPLACE OR RESURFACE THE RUSTED FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

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