Canvass
Nov 13, 2024
Out of Business
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 13, 2024 · Original Source
Bakery · Chicago, IL
Salty Sweet
4459 W Armitage Ave
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The full inspection history
3 inspectionsNon-Inspection
Nov 1, 2024
No Entry
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 1, 2024 · Original Source
Complaint
Dec 12, 2023
Pass w/ Conditions
10 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
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INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED TWO ROACHES IN KITCHEN. OBSERVED ROACH ON PREP TABLE HOLDING MICROWAVE AND ON INTERIOR OF SECOND COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. CORRECTED ON SITE ROACHES KILLED AND REMOVED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. 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 47Cleaning and sanitizing
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FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
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OBSERVED UNSEALED WOOD TO ELEVATE TWO DOOR OVEN IN KITCHEN AND HOT HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY SEAL WOOD IN SAID AREAS FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
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
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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED BUILDUP ON EXTERIOR OF SMALL TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN EXTERIOR OF SMALL TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FOOD BUILDUP ON INTERIOR BASE OF BOTH BLENDERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND DUST ON ALL SHELVING OF PREP TABLE HOLDING MICROWAVE IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR OF SANDWICH PRESS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DEBRIS ON INTERIOR OF TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT USED FOR DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO 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 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
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PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES ON HOT AND COLD WATER FAUCETS OF UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES ON FAUCETS OF UTILITY SINK AND MAINTAIN.
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 57Permits, training, and postings
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ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ONE EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEE.
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 58Permits, training, and postings
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ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGERS.
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 16Cleaning and sanitizing
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FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
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OBSERVED NO CHLORINE CHEMICAL SANITIZER ON PREMISES USED TO SANITIZE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. CORRECTED ON SITE CHLORINE CHEMICAL SANITIZER DELIVERED TO FACILITY BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED CHLORINE CHEMICAL SANITIZER SHALL BE PROVIDED AND AVAILABLE FOR USE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORIOTY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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 53Cleaning and sanitizing
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TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR 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 55Cleaning and sanitizing
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED LIGHTSHIELD IN REAR ABOVE UTILITY SINK STAINED WITH DEAD BUGS ON INTERIOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SPLASHES ON WALLS IN HALLWAY LEADING TO REAR STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WHITE SUBSTANCE ON FLOOR, ALONG BASES OF WALL AND IN CORNERS OF REAR STORAGE CLOSET USED TO STORE BAKING PRODUCTS. INSTRUCTED TO 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 DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP ON FLOOR VENTS UNDERNEATH HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR VENTS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST ON CEILING VENT COVER IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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, Dec 12, 2023 · Original Source