Canvass Re-Inspection
Mar 31, 2025
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 31, 2025 · Original Source
Bakery · Chicago, IL
Caribbean American Baking Co
1539 W Howard St
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3 inspectionsCanvass
Mar 24, 2025
Fail
4 recorded violations
notedCode 37Food source and labeling
Official wording
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Inspector’s notes
LABEL FOOD IN PLASTIC CONTAINERS WITH A COMMON NAME,INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER
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Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.
More about food source, dating, or labeling problemsnotedCode 38Pests
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INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
WE OBSEEVED OVER 40 MICE DROPPING IN DIFFERENT LOCATION OF PREMISES:FRONT PREP,REAR PREP,DISHWASHING AREA. REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 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 54Facility maintenance
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GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
Inspector’s notes
OUTSIDE GARBAGE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED.BAGS OF GARBAGE OVERFLOWING UNABLE TO CLOSE LIDS. MUST KEEP TIGHT FITTED LIDS TO MINIMIZE INSECTS AND RODENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-020(B),CITATION ISSUED
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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 60Other
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PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
Inspector’s notes
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 6-13-2024,REPORT# 2596223 47)4-204.18: BROKEN WRAPS WITH EXPOSED INSULATION ON PIPE AT CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.REPAIR ISSUE. #51)5-205.15DRAIN PIPE UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS LEAKING(SANITING COMPARTMENT),REPAIR ISSUE #55)6-201.11: SOME DEBRIS UNDER THE SHELVES AND AROUND HOT WATER TANK.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED
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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 24, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Jun 13, 2024
Pass
6 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
BACK REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF.GAP 1/4 OF BOTTOM OF THE DOOR.REPAIR ISSUE
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 47Cleaning and sanitizing
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FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
BROKEN WRAPS WITH EXPOSED INSULATION ON PIPE AT CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.REPAIR ISSUE.
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 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
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PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
DRAIN PIPE UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS LEAKING(SANITING COMPARTMENT),REPAIR ISSUE
In plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
SOME DEBRIS UNDER THE SHELVES AND AROUND HOT WATER TANK.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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
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ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PERSONAL CLOTHING STORED AT REAR STORAGE AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED DESIGNATE AREA. PROVIDE SHELVES,NO CLOTHING SHOUL BE STORED ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVES.
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 58Permits, training, and postings
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ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
Inspector’s notes
ADDITIONAL ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED FOR THE NEW MANAGER WITH CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
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, Jun 13, 2024 · Original Source