Canvass Re-Inspection
Nov 25, 2024
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 25, 2024 · Original Source
Bakery · Chicago, IL
Taximaroa Bakery
3954 W Lawrence Ave
Last inspected Nov 25, 2024 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗
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2 inspectionsCanvass
Nov 15, 2024
Fail
6 recorded violations
notedCode 37Food source and labeling
Official wording
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR KITCHEN SHELF WITHOUT A LABEL.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON ALL BULK CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY ITEM(SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC).
In plain English
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
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES.OBSERVED 3 LIVE COCKROACHES ON THE FLOOR AND WALL AND CEILING IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA AND APPROXIMATELY 25 RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR AND METAL RAILS INSIDE OF THE LARGE BAKING OVEN IN THE MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA ALSO,APPROXIMATELY 15 SMALL FLYING INSECTS IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND REMOVE ALL EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS.ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE 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 47Cleaning and sanitizing
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FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WORNED-OUT BLACKENED CAULK AROUND THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN SO THAT IS SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANBLE SURFACE 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 49Cleaning and sanitizing
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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN 1ST FLOOR/BASEMENT KITCHEN STORAGE RACKS,INTERIOR OF COOLERS,TOPS/BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES,INTERIOR OF ROLLING BAKING UTILITY CARTS, DEEP FRYER AND INTERIOR OF COOKING STOVE AND INTERIOR OF OVEN ALSO,STORAGE SHELF BEHIND THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.
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
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE THE BASEMENT REAR STORAGE ROOM AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE MOPS,BROOMS CLEANING EQUIPMENTS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING.
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
INSTRUCTED TO MOVE GAS STOVE SO THAT IS DIRECTLY UNDERNEATH THE VENTILATION HOOD SYSTEM 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, Nov 15, 2024 · Original Source