Canvass
Jun 10, 2024
Out of Business
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 10, 2024 · Original Source
Bakery · Chicago, IL
Al-Khyam Bakery
4744-4746 N Kedzie Ave
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The full inspection history
4 inspectionsCanvass Re-Inspection
Mar 15, 2024
Pass
3 recorded violations
notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
4-101.19--OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVES IN THE REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. OBSERVED BROKEN GLASS IN TWO PACKAGED PASTRIES DISPLAY CABINETS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 48Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
Inspector’s notes
4-603.15--OBSERVED LARGE BAKING MIXING BOWLS AFFIXED, NOT DETACHABLE,LOCATED AT REAR PITA MAKING FOOD PREP AREA TOO LARGE TO FULLY SUBMERGE IN EXISTING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PROCEDURES FOR ALTERNATIVE WAREWASHING OF MENTIONED BAKING MIXING EQUIPMENTS.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 56Facility maintenance
Official wording
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
6-202.11--OBSERVED SEVERAL CEILING LIGHT BULBS WITHOUTH PROTECTIVE SHIELDS IN THE FAR REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN PROTECTIVE SHIELDS AT ALL TIMES.
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 15, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Mar 12, 2024
Fail
5 recorded violations
notedCode 56Facility maintenance
Official wording
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
6-202.11--OBSERVED SEVERAL CEILING LIGHT BULBS WITHOUTH PROTECTIVE SHIELDS IN THE FAR REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN PROTECTIVE SHIELDS AT ALL TIMES.
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesnotedCode 59Other
Official wording
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
Inspector’s notes
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2590396 DATED:03/05/2024 #38--APPROXIMATELY 50 LIVE SMALL FLIES OBSERVED TODAY IN SAME AREAS REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREAS,ON THE WALLS AND BOXES AND ON THE WALLS IN ADDITIONAL REAR PITA MAKING PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.RECCOMENDATION:PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingnotedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
4-101.19--OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVES IN THE REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. OBSERVED BROKEN GLASS IN TWO PACKAGED PASTRIES DISPLAY CABINETS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 48Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
Inspector’s notes
4-603.15--OBSERVED LARGE BAKING MIXING BOWLS AFFIXED, NOT DETACHABLE,LOCATED AT REAR PITA MAKING FOOD PREP AREA TOO LARGE TO FULLY SUBMERGE IN EXISTING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PROCEDURES FOR ALTERNATIVE WAREWASHING OF MENTIONED BAKING MIXING EQUIPMENTS.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
4-602.13--OBSERVED A CLUTTER, DUST, DEBRIS AND DIRT UNDER THE SHELVES AND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND IN THE FAR BACK PREPARATION AREA ON THE PITA CONVEYER BELT.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 12, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Mar 5, 2024
Fail
10 recorded violations
notedCode 2Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE (TCS FOODS) GROUND BEEF PIES ARE BEING PREPARED.INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE (TCS FOODS) IS PREPARED AND SERVED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012,CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesnotedCode 48Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED LARGE BAKING MIXING BOWLS AFFIXED, NOT DETACHABLE,LOCATED AT REAR PITA MAKING FOOD PREP AREA TOO LARGE TO FULLY SUBMERGE IN EXISTING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PROCEDURES FOR ALTERNATIVE WAREWASHING OF MENTIONED BAKING MIXING EQUIPMENTS.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED A CLUTTER, DUST, DEBRIS AND DIRT UNDER THE SHELVES AND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND IN THE FAR BACK PREPARATION AREA ON THE PITA CONVEYER BELT.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED SMALL OPENINGS ON THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BY THE MIXER IN THE FAR REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AN MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE BY THE HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA.INSTRUCTED TO POST APPROPRIATE SIGNAGE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
In plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
More about handwashing problemsnotedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED APROXIMATELY 100 LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE PREMISES: REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREAS,ON THE WALLS AND BOXES AND ON THE WALLS IN ADDITIONAL REAR PITA MAKING PREP AREA.OBSERVED APROXIMATELY 10 RODENT RAT DROPPINGS BEHIND CLUTTERED EQUIPMENT IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND 5 RODENT RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTERS.ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY.MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsnotedCode 43Equipment and utensils
Official wording
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED UTENSILS, POTS AND PANS NOT PROPERLY STORED ON OPEN STORAGE RACKS IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND INVERT CLEAN POTS, PANS AND UTENSILES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
More about equipment or utensil issuesnotedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVES IN THE REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. OBSERVED BROKEN GLASS IN TWO PACKAGED PASTRIES DISPLAY CABINETS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 56Facility maintenance
Official wording
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED SEVERAL CEILING LIGHT BULBS WITHOUTH PROTECTIVE SHIELDS IN THE FAR REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN PROTECTIVE SHIELDS AT ALL TIMES.
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesnotedCode 57Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 5, 2024 · Original Source