Phlour Bakery And Cafe

Year	Inspections	Violations	Serious
2026	1	1	0
2025	4	17	2
2024	1	15	0
2023	1	4	0
2022	2	21	0
2021	1	3	0
2020	1	2	0
2019	2	6	0
2018	2	20	2
2017	2	10	1

Mar 18, 2026 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND FLOOR NOT SMOOTH IN FRONT OF ICE MACHINE.MUST REPAIR.

Jul 3, 2025 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12 OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN CONTAINERS IN ALL THE COOLERS, WALK IN COOLER AND DRY STORAGE WITHOUT PROPER LABELING OF NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A LABEL REFLECTING THE FOOD ITEM'S NAME WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVE FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-101.17 OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVES, SURFACES, THROUGHOUT THE FRONT COUNTER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OR PAINT TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15 PREP AREA HANDWASH SINK (BY 1-COMPARTMENT SINK) PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY ALSO FRONT PREP AREA HANDWASH SINK HOT WATER HANDLE STRIPPED. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINKS.

Jun 26, 2025 Complaint Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN CONTAINERS IN ALL THE COOLERS, WALK IN COOLER AND DRY STORAGE WITHOUT PROPER LABELING OF NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A LABEL REFLECTING THE FOOD ITEM'S NAME WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVE FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
Not serious Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 7 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE SANDWICH/BREAD PREP AREA IN CORNER. ALSO OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 8 SMALL FLIES ON DRAIN NEAR DISHWASHER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVES, SURFACES, THROUGHOUT THE FRONT COUNTER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OR PAINT TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15 PREP AREA HANDWASH SINK (BY 1-COMPARTMENT SINK) PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY ALSO FRONT PREP AREA HANDWASH SINK HOT WATER HANDLE STRIPPED. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINKS.

Jun 24, 2025 Short Form Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Serious Priority
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS HAM 48.6F, SLICED TOMATO 47F, CUCUMBER 47.9F, AND MOZZARELLA CHEESE AT 56.5F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 8 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $150.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
Serious Priority
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

NOTED TEMPERATURE OF 2-DOOR REACH IN PREP COOLER TO BE IMPROPER AT 48F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN CONTAINERS IN ALL THE COOLERS, WALK IN COOLER AND DRY STORAGE WITHOUT PROPER LABELING OF NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A LABEL REFLECTING THE FOOD ITEM'S NAME WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVE FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
Not serious Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 7 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE SANDWICH/BREAD PREP AREA IN CORNER. ALSO OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 8 SMALL FLIES ON DRAIN NEAR DISHWASHER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

OBSERVED PLATES NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT PLATES AFTER SANITIZING AND AIR DRYING.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVES, SURFACES, THROUGHOUT THE FRONT COUNTER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OR PAINT TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
Not serious Priority Foundation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR SANITIZER OR FOR MANUAL WAREWASHING AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE A TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION IN MG/L OF SANITIZING SOLUTION MUST BE PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15 PREP AREA HANDWASH SINK (BY 1-COMPARTMENT SINK) PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY ALSO FRONT PREP AREA HANDWASH SINK HOT WATER HANDLE STRIPPED. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINKS.

Apr 18, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT REAR EXIT DOORS SWEEPS. MUST RODENT PROOF REAR EXIT DOORS AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

PREP AREA HANDWASH SINK (BY 1-COMPARTMENT SINK) PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY ALSO FRONT PREP AREA HANDWASH SINK HOT WATER HANDLE STRIPPED. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINKS.

Mar 22, 2024 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINKS INACCESSIBLE TO EMPLOYEES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY: HANDWASHING SINK IN FRONT BAKING AREA BLOCKED BY FOOD CART, HANDWASHING SINK IN DISH MACHINE AREA BLOCKED BY WASTE RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN HANDWASHING SINKS FREE OF OBSTRUCTIONS AND ACCESSABLE TO EMPLOYEES AT ALL TIMES. PERSON-IN-CHARGE REMOVED OBSTRUCTIONS FROM ALL HANDWASHING SINKS ON-SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEES THAWING SPINACH USING WARM, STILL WATER IN THE KITCHEN AREA PREP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO THAW USING APPROVED THAWING METHODS AND MAINTAIN, SUCH AS RUNNING UNDER CONTINUOUS WATER AT OR BELOW 70.0F.
Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED PLASTIC CUP USED AS SCOOP IN BULK DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CUP AND REPLACE WITH UTENSIL WITH HANDLE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF FOOD AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE FOOD CONTAINERS AND STORE AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE GROUND AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

FOOD HANDLER NOTED IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA WITHOUT EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST HAVE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS AT ALL TIMES.
Severity not stated
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

OBSERVED CLEAN EQUIPMENT (MIXING BOWLS) STORED UNCOVERED/UN-INVERTED IN THE KITCHEN AREA STORAGE SHELF. INSTRUCTED TO COVER OR INVERT ALL CLEAN UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED TO ELEVATE FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE KITCHEN AREA AND WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE MILK CRATES AND USE EQUIPMENT THAT ALLOWS FOR ADEQUATE CLEANING BENEATH STORED ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

NOTED THE FRONT COFFEE PREP USED COFFEE GROUNDS COUNTER MOUNTED BUMPER IN POOR REPAIR, WITH PEELING MATERIAL. MUST REPLACE.
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLER SOILED WITH DUST AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOIL AND DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED WASTE RECEPTACLES NOT COVERED WITH LID IN UNISEX TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERS FOR ALL WASTE RECEPTACLES IN TOILET ROOMS AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DRYING MOP STORED DIRECTLY ON FLOOR AND WALLS IN UTILITY SINK CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE MOP AND STORE INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF WALLS AND EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED TO LINE FLOORS IN WALK-IN COOLER AND KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, EASILY-CLEANABLE SURFACE OF FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.-----OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN BENEATH DISH MACHINE AREA HANDWASHING SINK TO BE SOILED WITH DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN AND MAINTAIN DRAIN FIXTURES AS EASILY-CLEANABLE.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BASE COVING IN POOR REPAIR ALONG WALLS NEAR REAR FACILITY DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE BASE COVING IN ALL AREAS EXPOSED TO MOISTURE AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED HOLE IN BASEMENT WALL IN CORNER BENEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT STORAGE SHELF (NEAR BASEMENT ENTRANCE). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR HOLE IN FACILITY WALL AND MAINTAIN PHYSICAL FACILITIES IN GOOD REPAIR.
Not serious Priority Foundation
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

OBSERVED COMPLIANCE SUMMARY REPORT DATED FROM 1-4-23 FROM REPORT #2569156 FOR FACILITY NOT POSTED WITHIN DIRECT VIEW OF THE PUBLIC. NOTED POSTED IN THE BAKING PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE COMPLIANCE SUMMARY TO BE WITHIN DIRECT VIEW OF THE PUBLIC AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.

Jan 4, 2023 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Priority Foundation
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

2-102.14 NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
Not serious Priority Foundation
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS (PASTRY FILLINGS(CHEESE, QUICHE, EGGS ETC.)) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED AND ALSO THE PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE BY NEXT INSPECTION (UPON BEING INSPECTED) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED
Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

NOTED EMPLOYEE DRINKS AND FOOD STORED AT THE SAME REFRIGERATION UNIT WITH CUSTOMER FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA WHERE EMPLOYEES CAN STORE THEIR FOOD.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED DIRTY AND WET FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE UNDENEATH FOOD DRY NSTORAGE CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DRY AT ALL TIMES.

Jan 11, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

: 6-201.11--- FLOORS NOTED IN POOR REPAIR WITH LARGE DIVOTS, MISSING/CHIPPING CEMENT IN THE FRONT BAKERY PREP, AND THE HALLWAY TO THE REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----CEILING VENTILATION COVER IN THE REAR FOOD PREP WITH EXCESSIVE DUST. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Jan 4, 2022 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Priority Foundation
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

THE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING THE INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
Not serious Priority Foundation
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WAS ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHEN FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. THE MANAGER ARRIVES ONE HOUR AND TWENTY MINUTES AFTER THE INITIAL START OF THE INSPECTION. REVIEWED THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED, AND ALL CERTIFICATES MUST BE POSTED ON THE PREMISES, NOT FILED IN CABINETS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
Not serious Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FRONT BAKING AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. SINK FILLED WITH DIRTY PANS AND BLOCKED BY A MOP BUCKET. HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR USE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO SOAP LOCATED AT THE FRONT COUNTER HAND WASHING SINK, NO PAPER TOWELS OR SOAP LOCATED AT THE DISH MACHINE AREA HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. SEE THE ABOVE VIOLATION #10 FOR CITATION.
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND WASHING STATIONS.
Severity not stated
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

INTERIOR NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE ARE DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Priority Foundation
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS OF THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. MENU ITEM SUCH AS A SANDWICH CALLED CROQUE MADAME LISTS A FRIED EGG AND NOTE A SALAD BEING PREPARED AND SERVED DURING THE INSPECTION WITH AN UNDERCOOKED FRIED EGG ON TOP. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY THAT DISCLOSES AND REMINDS CONSUMERS OF ALL PRINTED AND VIRTUAL MENUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
Not serious Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 75 TO 100 MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE REAR DISH MACHINE AND REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM ALONG ALL BASEBOARDS AND UNDER THE HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, SANITIZE ALL AREAS, AND RECOMMEND HAVING THE PEST CONTROL CO SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT FOR MICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

MUST NOT RE-USE SOILED MESHING FOR BREAD PROOFING BASKETS. MUST USE CLEAN MESH FOR EACH FOOD CONTACT BREAD PREP USE.
Severity not stated
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

ALL PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

SANDWICH PREP COOLER CUTTING BOARD WITH BLACKENED, DEEP CUTS/GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR RE-SURFACE.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD OR TAPE AS A MEANS OF A BUMPER FOR THE METAL RACK SHELVING AT THE WALK-IN COOLER.----MUST NOT USE TAPE AS A MEANS OF A GUARD ON THE HANDLE OF THE REAR OVEN. ALL MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
Severity not stated
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

INTERIOR OF THE DISHWASHING MACHINE AROUND THE CHEMICAL DISPENSING SYSTEM AND DRAINAGE PLUG WITH DIRT AND ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE REAR BULK FLOUR STORAGE.
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT WAS FOUND DIRTY: INTERIOR DOOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE, EXTERIOR OF THE REAR BAKING OVENS, EXTERIOR OF ALL THE BULK FOOD STORAGE BINS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NO VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE IS LOCATED ON THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK WITH HOSES ATTACHED TO THE SINK. MUST PROVIDE A VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS NOTED IN POOR REPAIR WITH LARGE DIVOTS, MISSING/CHIPPING CEMENT IN THE FRONT BAKERY PREP, AND THE HALLWAY TO THE REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.-----CEILING VENTILATION COVERS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP, HALLWAY VENT COVER AT THE WASHROOM ENTRANCES, AND VENTILATION COVERS INSIDE THE WASHROOMS, ALL WITH EXCESSIVE DUST. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----MISSING DOORWAY WALL SIDES/DOOR JAM AT THE BASEMENT ENTRANCE, MISSING PEELING BASEBOARD COVING ALONG THE WEST WALL BEHIND THE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS, LARGE HOLE IN THE WALL AT THE BOTTOM OF THE BASEMENT STAIRWELL.----HOLES NOTED IN THE BASEBOARD WALLS WHERE COVING WAS MISSING/PEELED IN THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM. MUST SEAL/REPLACE/REPAIR ALL.
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MISSING LIGHT SHIELD THROUGHOUT THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REPLACE.
Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL THE EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE.
Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER.

Feb 19, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

FOODHANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST PROVIDE.
Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

FOUND NO LIDS FOR TRASH CANS INSIDE EMPLOYEE BI GENDER RESTROOMS. MUST PROVIDE.
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

FOUND EXHAUST/HOOD FILTERS NOT CLEAN AT STOVE AT REAR OF PREMISE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Jan 28, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED COLD WATER NOT WORKING AT HAND SINK AT FRONT PREP ESPRESSO MACHINE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES NOT COMPLETE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CURRENT EMPLOYEES.

Jan 28, 2019 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOUND CERTIFIED MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.

Jan 16, 2019 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Priority Foundation
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-010. MUST PROVIDE.
Not serious Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
Not serious Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FOUND EVIDENCE OF MICE AT PREMISES. OBSERVED 30 MICE DROPPINGS BEHIND PROOFERS AT REAR OF PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-020A.MUST ELIMINATE EVIDENCE OF MICE AND NOTIFY PEST CONTROL OPERATOR.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT REAR PREPARATION AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOUND CERTIFIED MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.

Jun 1, 2018 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Observed ready-to-eat items without proper labeling (croutons, icing, glaze) Must provide with name/ingredients, & date on bulk foods. Must provide name, date, ingredients, allergens, manufacturer address and total weight of item. Observed non food grade bags being used as food storage in the walk in cooler. Must provide.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Observed the dry food storage shelves in the basement in poor repair. Must make shelves a non-porous, smooth, easily cleanable surface. Observed food supplies and equipment being stored directly under the waste water pipes in the basement. Must remove.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

sement is in poor repair; has rough unfinished surface with large cracks and holes. Must repair to provide a non-porous, smooth, easily cleanable surface. Floors behind equipment have accumulated excess food debris and dust in the front prep area. Need detail cleaning. Floor under dish machine has accumulated food debris and standing water by the drain area. Must clean, and maintain area.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

Wall and side of grill in the rear prep encrusted with food debris. Must remove debris, clean, and maintain. Observed an accumulation of excess dust, dirt, and debris on all equipment throughout basement. Must detail clean and maintain. Observed walls in basement with raw wood, exposed brick, and large holes. Must repair and provide a non-porous, smooth, easily cleanable surface. Ceiling in basement was missing in areas. Had exposed insulation, raw wood, peeling paint, and excess debris buildup. Must repair and provide a non-porous, smooth, easily cleanable surface. Fan cover in reach in cooler of the front prep are had excess debris buildup, must remove debris, clean, and maintain. Condenser in walk in cooler has a fuzzy, black buildup on surface. Must remove buildup, clean, and maintain.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Observed no backflow prevention device on the espresso machine, and coffee machine in the front prep area. Must provide.
Not serious Minor
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

No thermometer provided in the walk in cooler or in the reach in cooler of the front prep area. Must provide and make conspicuous.
Not serious Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

helves in rear prep area have boxes of disorganized papers spilling out of them and various tools. Must remove unnecessary articles from food prep area, and maintain. Crates being used as shelving on floor throughout. Must remove. Basement has excess amounts of unnecessary articles and equipment throughout including: construction equipment, old food not for use, boxes of paperwork, and other various items. Must remove, organize, clean, and maintain. Personal items stored in food prep area. Must remove.
Not serious Minor
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

Wash clothes stored in sinks and on equipment in front prep. Must store in buckets of sanitizer.

May 25, 2018 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Serious Critical
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

Front prep cooler does not provide adequate refrigeration. Cooler has an ambient air temperature of 48.2F. All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. Cooler has been tagged and held for inspection. Must not use cooler until repaired and the CDPH has been contacted for tag removal. Critical Violation# 7-38-005(A)
Serious Critical
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

The following foods in the front prep cooler were found at improper temperatures of 44.6F-53.8F: 4.5# of sauerkraut, 4.5# of cheese, 9# of tuna salad, 1.5# of cut leafy greens, 1.5# of roast beef, 4.5# of mayo, 1# of turkey, and 1/2# of cut tomatoes. The foods have a total weight of 27# and a total value of $75. All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. The facility corrected during inspection by voluntarily discarding these items. Critical violation# 7-38-005 (A)
Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

Found evidence of rodent activity on site during inspection. Facility basement had aprox 100 mouse droppings throughout. Must remove droppings, clean, sanitize, and maintain area. Advised to contact pest control provider for further service to provide a pest free facility. Serious violation# 7-38-020
Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK

Facility provided only Quaternary test strips during time of inspection, the 3 compartment sink and the dish machine use a chlorine sanitize rinse at this time. Must provide appropriate test strips. Serious Violation# 7-38-030
Not serious Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Observed ready-to-eat items without proper labeling (croutons, icing, glaze) Must provide with name/ingredients, & date on bulk foods. Must provide name, date, ingredients, allergens, manufacturer address and total weight of item. Observed non food grade bags being used as food storage in the walk in cooler. Must provide.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Observed the dry food storage shelves in the basement in poor repair. Must make shelves a non-porous, smooth, easily cleanable surface. Observed food supplies and equipment being stored directly under the waste water pipes in the basement. Must remove.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Floor in basement is in poor repair; has rough unfinished surface with large cracks and holes. Must repair to provide a non-porous, smooth, easily cleanable surface. Floors behind equipment have accumulated excess food debris and dust in the front prep area. Need detail cleaning. Floor under dish machine has accumulated food debris and standing water by the drain area. Must clean, and maintain area.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

Wall and side of grill in the rear prep encrusted with food debris. Must remove debris, clean, and maintain. Observed an accumulation of excess dust, dirt, and debris on all equipment throughout basement. Must detail clean and maintain. Observed walls in basement with raw wood, exposed brick, and large holes. Must repair and provide a non-porous, smooth, easily cleanable surface. Ceiling in basement was missing in areas. Had exposed insulation, raw wood, peeling paint, and excess debris buildup. Must repair and provide a non-porous, smooth, easily cleanable surface. Fan cover in reach in cooler of the front prep are had excess debris buildup, must remove debris, clean, and maintain. Condenser in walk in cooler has a fuzzy, black buildup on surface. Must remove buildup, clean, and maintain.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Observed no backflow prevention device on the espresso machine, and coffee machine in the front prep area. Must provide.
Not serious Minor
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

No thermometer provided in the walk in cooler or in the reach in cooler of the front prep area. Must provide and make conspicuous.
Not serious Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

Shelves in rear prep area have boxes of disorganized papers spilling out of them and various tools. Must remove unnecessary articles from food prep area, and maintain. Crates being used as shelving on floor throughout. Must remove. Basement has excess amounts of unnecessary articles and equipment throughout including: construction equipment, old food not for use, boxes of paperwork, and other various items. Must remove, organize, clean, and maintain. Personal items stored in food prep area. Must remove.
Not serious Minor
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

Wash clothes stored in sinks and on equipment in front prep. Must store in buckets of sanitizer.

Apr 14, 2017 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Result: Pass.

Apr 10, 2017 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Serious Critical
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

NO EXPOSED HAMD SINK INSTALLED AT FOLLOWING AREAS: DOUGH AREA(HEAVY INDUSTRUAL ELECTRICAL DOUGH MIXER IS LOCATED BETWEEN REAR STORAGE AND COOKING AREA WERE STOVE AND FLAT GRILL IS LOCATED ALSO FRONT BREAD AREA. MUST INSTALL SAID SINK UNDER CITY PLUMBING CODE.MUST PROVIDE SOAP PAPER TOWELS/HAND DRYING DEVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030
Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

NO SNEEZE GUARD PROVIDED AT FRONT COUNTER TOP WERE CUSTOMER WILL BE SEATING.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED 5 MICE DROPPINGS T SOUTH-WEST CORNER BESIDE THE STOVE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. MAIN FRONT DOOR NOT/INSECT PROOF DOOR(TOP RIGHT ,BOTTOM LEFT).REAR EXIT DOOR WITH A GOP OF 1/4" TO 1/2" INSTRUCTED TO RODENT /INSECT PROOF SAID DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
Not serious Minor
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

ALL DRY FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

REMOVE /RELOCATE SOAP DISPENSER FROM ABOVE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK.SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED AT FOLLOWING SINKS:EXPOSED FRONT AREA BETWEEN ESPRESSO MACHINE AND SERVING COUNTER. BAKERY AREA BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND PREP TABLE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. BROKEN RUBBER GASKETS INSIDE THE THREE DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AT FRONT AREA UNDER THE ESPRESSO MACHINE AND BREAD AREA. ICE BUILD-UP UNDER THE CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER,ALSO BROKEN WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE WRAPS ON PIPE UNDER THE CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. REPAIR CAUSE AND REMOVE/REPLACE SAID WRAP.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

DEBRIS ON FLOOR BEHIND AND UNDER THE PROOFS AND OVEN BY THE DISH ROOM.FLOOR DRAINS UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AND UNDER SCRAPE SINK ATTACHED TO MENTIONED UNIT.ALSO EXCESS WATER ON FLOOR UNDER THE DISH MACHINE.MUST KEEP AREA MENTIONED DRY AND CLEAN EXCESS ITEMS(POT,PANS,BOXES ETC) ARE STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT AREA,INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF THE FLOOR, SWEEP AND MAINTAIN SAID AREA. BROKEN FLOOR TILES UNDER THE BREAD OVEN NEED TO BE REPLACED,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

HOLES ON WALL TILES AT FRONT COFFEE/SERVING AREA,ALSO ON WALL ACROSS FROM MOP SINK,ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.PARTIALLY MISSING CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA IN FRONT OF THE BASEMENT DOOR,NEED TO REPLACE.BROKEN CEILING IN BASEMENT AREA,WERE POTS,PANS CONTAINERS ETC ARE STORED,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN OR RELOCATE MENTIONED ITEMS.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. BROKEN AND DIRTY CAULKING AROUND THE MOP SINK INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE
Not serious Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AT REAR PREP AREA,NEED TO PROVIDE.CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE DOUGH LARGE MIXER.REMOVE DEBRIS INSIDE LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE DISH MACHINE.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

DRAIN PIPE UNDER THE DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY DRAIN WATER INSIDE THE FLOOR DRAIN PARTIALLY WATER DRAINS ON FLOOR UNDER THE UNIT,INSTRUCTED TO RE-ADJUST SO WATER DRAINS ONTO FLOOR DRAIN. DUST ON VENT DUCT ABOVE THE BREAD OVEN,NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
Not serious Minor
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

STEM THERMOMETER IS NEEDED ON PREMISES TO BE ABLE TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURE.

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