Sofia Bakery

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Inspections

1. Mar 21, 2025 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED GAP UNDER EXTERIOR DOOR LEADING TO BACK PORCH AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR DOOR TO BE TIGHT FITTING.

   • Severity not stated

     PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

     OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES WITHOUT PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DIRECT ALL FOOD HANDLERS TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED FRONT COUNTER/PREP AREA FLOOR TO BE DAMAGED AND UNEVEN. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED MULTIPLE ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR (BAGS, CONTAINERS, ETC.). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO STORE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR AT ALL TIMES AND MAINTAIN FLOORS CLEAR FOR THE PREVENTION OF PEST HARBORAGE.

2. May 14, 2024 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

     OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE TCS FOODS (TORTAS AND BAKED GOODS) ARE PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PIC THAT ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AS WELL AS CERTIFIED MANAGER WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED UNEVEN AREAS AND MISSING BOARDS ON FLOORS IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FLOOR IN ALL AREAS TO MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

3. Jun 9, 2023 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

     OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS (TORTAS AND BAKED GOODS) ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

     OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.

4. Jun 13, 2022 License Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

     Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON INTERIOR PARTS OF PROOFING BOX.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES ON REAR PORCH FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE CAULKING ON WALLS AND AROUND PIPES IN REAR PORCH.

5. Jun 8, 2022 License Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

     Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)

   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX. "1-2" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     Inspector Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 60OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR,SHELVING UNITS, WOOD WALLBASE LEDGES, IN BETWEEN CLUTTER THROUGHOUT BASEMENT,ON PIPES LEADING UNDER STAIRCASE IN BASEMENT,ELECTRICAL BOXES.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 6/8/22.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON INTERIOR PARTS OF PROOFING BOX.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES ON REAR PROCH FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE CAULKING ON WALLS AND AROUND PIPES IN REAR PORCH.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN REAR YARD,BASEMENT AND REAR PORCH.

6. Jun 3, 2022 License Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

     Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

     Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)

   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX. "1-2" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT AND REAR DOORS ALONG SIDE. MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 100 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR,SHELVING UNITS, WOOD WALLBASE LEDGES, IN BETWEEN CLUTTER THROUGHOUT BASEMENT.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 6/3/22.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     Inspector Comments: MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD BAKERY DISPLAY UNITS ON SALES FLOOR.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON INTERIOR PARTS OF PROOFING BOX AND FRYER CABINET.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES ON REAR PROCH FOOD STORAGE AREA,DAMAGED TILES SURROUND AT MOPSINK,GAP AT WALL BASE BEHIND HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM.MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE CAULKING ON WALLS AND AROUND PIPES IN REAR PORCH AND UNDERNEATH HAND SINKS IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN REAR YARD,BASEMENT AND REAR PORCH

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO VENTILATION HOOD OVER OVEN IN REAR PREP AREA.OBSERVED VENTILATION HOOD NOT OPERABLE OVER FRYER.

7. May 25, 2022 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

     OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

     OBSERVED NO POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINK IN PREP,DISH WASHING AND TOILET ROOMS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED AN APPX. "1-2" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT AND REAR DOORS. MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

     OBSERVED NO BARRIER AT ENTRY INTO FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD BAKERY DISPLAY UNITS ON SALES FLOOR.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING DOOR HANDLE ON PROOFING BOX.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON INTERIOR PARTS OF PROOFING BOX AND FRYER CABINET.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY BACKFLOW DEVICE ON MOPSINK,NO COLD RUNNING WATER AT MOPSINK.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES ON REAR PROCH FOOD STORAGE AREA,DAMAGED TILES SURROUND AT MOPSINK,GAP AT WALL BASE BEHIND HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM.MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE CAULKING ON WALLS AND AROUND PIPES IN REAR PORCH AND UNDERNEATH HAND SINKS IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN REAR YARD AND REAR PORCH.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED NO VENTILATION HOOD OVER OVEN IN REAR PREP AREA.OBSERVED VENTILATION HOOD NOT OPERABLE OVER FRYER.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS AT LIGHTS IN FRONT PREP AREA.MUST REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.