Grecias Bakery

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Inspections

1. Nov 7, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Severity not stated

     IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

     OBSERVED KNIVES AND OTHER COOKING UTENTILS STORED IN BETWEEN WALL AND RACK AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER STORAGE OF UTENSILS AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED STAINED WALLS AND FOOD DEBRIS NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, IN CORNER ON FLOOR BEHIND PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING.

2. Oct 19, 2022 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

     OBSERVED NO ITEMS FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

     OBSERVED MULTI-USE UTENSILS NOT BEING SANITIZED AT 2 & 3- COMPARTMENT SINKS AT 0.0 PPM'S. OBSERVED A MALE AND FEMALE EMPLOYEE WASHING UTENSILS AT 2 & 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS WITH A SOAPY TOWELS AND A BOWL OF WATER INSIDE OF SINK BASINS RINSING WITH WATER AND STORING DISHES ON SHELF AND USING UTENSIL TO SEPERATE DOUGH.INSTRUCTED TO SET UP SINK TO WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE UTENSILS PROPERLY.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

     MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

   • Severity not stated

     CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

     MUST ELEVATE LARGE FOOD CONTAINERS AND PAPER GOODS STORAGE CONTAINERS FROM FLOOR IN PREP AREAS AND BASEMENT STORAGE OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS

   • Severity not stated

     WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

     OBSERRVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

   • Severity not stated

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

     MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR STORAGE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.

   • Severity not stated

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

     OBSERVED A TOWEL BEING USED TO STOP UP SINK MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE SINK STOPPERS.

   • Severity not stated

     WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

     OBSERVED NO DRAINBOARD AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     MUST CLEAN FLOUR AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR MIXER,PREP TABLES,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,SOME DISPLAY UNITS,ALL REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS,ROLLING CARTS.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     OBSERVED NO LID ON GARBAGE CANS IN BOTH UNISEX TOILET ROOMS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     MUST CLEAN DEBRIS AND FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT INCLUDING BASEMENT.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASES IN REAR PREP AREA AND FLOORING IN POOR REPAIR IN FRONT OF PROOFING BOX,HOLE IN FLOOR AROUND PIPE AT FRONT WINDOW.

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR NEW EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

3. Sep 25, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

     OBSERVED NO EMPLOYE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

     OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE NECESSARY ITEMS NEEDED AND A DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

     OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME., INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

     OBSERVED PRE-PACKAGED JELLO, CAKES, AND PUDDING NOT PROPERLY LABELED FOR RETAIL FOOD, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COMMON NAME OF ITEM, NET QUANITY, INGREDIENTS LIST, NAME AND ADDRESS OF BUSINESS AND MAJOR FOOD ALLERGENS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

   • Severity not stated

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

     OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

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

     OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED THE WALLS AND CEILING IN THE REAR COOKING AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ALSO REMOVE STANDING WATER ON THE FLOOR IN FRONT OF THE PROOFER.

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     OBSERVED TWO WOMEN WITHOUT FOOD HANDLING TRAINING, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

4. Jun 9, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Not serious Minor

     FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

     OBSERVED REAR PROOFER NOT MAINTAINED, RUBBER GASKETS TORN AROUND THE DOORS OF THE PROFFER, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

   • Not serious Minor

     FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

     OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REAR MICROWAVE, AND COOLERS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

   • Not serious Minor

     FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

     OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN HEATER ROOM, AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

   • Not serious Minor

     WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

     OBSERVED REAR CEILING NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/RESEAL. ALSO CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS.

   • Not serious Minor

     PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

     OBSERVED CLUTTER IN BASEMENT AND IN HEATER ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.

5. Oct 8, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Not serious Minor

     FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

     INTERIOR BOTTOM OF COOLER WITH DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.

   • Not serious Minor

     TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

     TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. CORRECT SAME.

   • Not serious Minor

     FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

     FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO RECORDS, LOGS IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER REQUIREMENTS.

6. Dec 18, 2014 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Not serious Minor

     FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

     OBSERVED RAW WOOD DRY STORAGE SHELVES NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR. OBSERVED RAW WOOD BAKING SHEETS USED FOR BREAD. RAW WOOD IS PROHIBITED ALL RAW WOOD MUST BE SEALED AND WASHABLE AND CLEANABLE. SEAL ALL RAW WOOD AND MAINTAIN OBSERVED VAPORIZER FOR BREAD RISING LOCATED ON WEST REAR KITCHEN LEAKING ONTO FLOOR. MACH NINE MUST BE REPAIRED SO THAT THERE IS NO LEAKING CONDITION. MAINTAIN.

   • Not serious Minor

     FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

     OBSERVED VAPORIZER FOR BREAD RISING LOCATED ON WEST REAR KITCHEN LEAKING ONTO FLOOR. MACHINE MUST BE REPAIRED SO THAT THERE IS NO LEAKING CONDITION. MAINTAIN.

   • Not serious Minor

     FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

     OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF REAR WASHROOM DOOR UNCLEAN. DOOR NEEDS TO BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED IN SANITARY CONDITION.

7. Dec 10, 2014 Canvass · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Serious Critical

     FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

     OBSERVED REFRIGERATOR NOT MAINTAINING 40F OR LESS FOUND AT 48.3 F. NO POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD FOUND WITHIN REFRIGERATION AT TIME OF INSPECTION. REFRIGERATION UNIT TAGGED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)

   • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

     PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

     OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1305419 DATED 9/17/13 NOT CORRECTED :#32 DISPLAY UNIT IMPROPERLY DESIGNED, MISSING PROPER DOORS, PROVIDE SAME OR REMOVE UNIT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

   • Not serious Minor

     FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

     OBSERVED SPLASH GUARD NEEDED AT FRONT EXPOSED HANDSINK IN BETWEEN HANDSINK AND PREP TABLE. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN SPLASHGUARD.

   • Not serious Minor

     FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

     OBSERVED RAW WOOD DRY STORAGE SHELVES NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR. OBSERVED RAW WOOD BAKING SHEETS USED FOR BREAD. RAW WOOD IS PROHIBITED ALL RAW WOOD MUST BE SEALED AND WASHABLE AND CLEANABLE. SEAL ALL RAW WOOD AND MAINTAIN

   • Not serious Minor

     FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

     OBSERVED VAPORIZER FOR BREAD RISING LOCATED ON WEST REAR KITCHEN LEAKING ONTO FLOOR. MACH NINE MUST BE REPAIRED SO THAT THERE IS NO LEAKING CONDITION. MAINTAIN.

   • Not serious Minor

     FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

     OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF REAR WASHROOM DOOR UNCLEAN. DOOR NEEDS TO BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED IN SANITARY CONDITION.

   • Not serious Minor

     REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

     OBSERVED THERMOMETERS NOT EASILY FOUND. THERMOMETERS NEED TO BE AN OBVIOUS PLACE WHERE THEY ARE EASY TO READ AND CAN CHECK THE INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE REFRIGERATORS REGULARLY. MAINTIAN.

8. Sep 17, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Not serious Minor

     FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

     DISPLAY UNIT IMPROPERLY DESIGNED, MISSING PROPER DOORS. PROVIDE SAME OR REMOVE UNIT.

   • Not serious Minor

     FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

     EXTERIOR OF SOAP DISPENSER NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.

   • Not serious Minor

     WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

     LIGHTSHIELDS IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME. CLEAN INTERIOR EXTERIOR OF TOILET ROOM DOORS.

   • Not serious Minor

     TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

     RE ATTACH SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT TOILET ROOM DOOR.

9. Jul 9, 2012 License · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Not serious Minor

     FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

     LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS UNDER PREP TABLE.

   • Not serious Minor

     FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

     REPAIR/REPLACE WORN RUBBER GASKET AT THREE DOOR FREEZER. CLEAN SHELVES UNDER PREP TABLE.

   • Not serious Minor

     WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

     SEAL ALL HOLES AROUND ALL PIPES GOING INTO CEILING ABOVE FRYER IN PREP AREA AND AROUND PIPES UNDER ALL HANDSINKS. REMOVE DUST FROM CEILING VENTILATION FAN IN WASHROOM.