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ARGYLE EL BAKERY AND DELI

1131 W ARGYLE ST, CHICAGO, IL 60640 · Grocery Store

Inspection summary

ARGYLE EL BAKERY AND DELI has been inspected 5 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since May 11, 2012. The most recent inspection, on July 22, 2014, found no infractions.

2 of 5 inspections on record found no infractions at all. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Food temperature control.

The number of infractions per inspection has stayed roughly the same over time.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Bacteria multiply fastest between about 4 °C and 60 °C (40 °F to 140 °F). Inspectors check that cold food stays cold, hot food stays hot, cooked food is cooled quickly, and that staff have accurate thermometers. Temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning, so these are treated as critical findings.

    Recorded once on May 11, 2012. For example: FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

  • Equipment and utensilsLower risk

    Equipment has to be built from cleanable materials, kept in good repair and stored properly. These findings are mostly about upkeep, like a cracked shelf, a worn gasket or utensils stored the wrong way. They are generally lower risk but show how well the kitchen is maintained.

    Recorded 7 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on July 22, 2014. For example: FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be smooth and clean, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate food-safety risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded 4 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on July 22, 2014. For example: FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

  • Other findingsLower risk

    Findings that do not fit the categories above, such as follow-ups that confirm an earlier violation was corrected, or requirements specific to this type of facility.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on July 18, 2014. For example: ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

5 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass Re-Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • BROKEN FLOOR GREASE TRAP LID IN DISH ROOM,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. RAW WOOD SWING DOOR AT FRONT COUNTER,SURFACE IS POROUS AND UNABLE TO CLEAN.MUST PROVIDE A SWING DOOR THAT HAS A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.WINDOW LEDGE OF FRONT AREA BY THE ATM MACHINE IS COVERED WITH CARPET WHICH A FOUL ODOR COMES FROM IT,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • : EXCESS ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE THREE CHEST FREEZERS,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.VENT COVER INSIDE THE STAFF WASHROOM HAS A BUILD-UP OF DUST INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • EXCESS WATER ON FLOOR BY THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK N REAR AREA,WATER COMES FROM AIR CONDITION UNIT,NEED TO REPAIR THE WHAT CAUSE STANDING WATER. FOUND STOCK ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES,INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE STOCK 6" OFF THE FLOOR.REMOVE CRATES AND PROVIDE RAISED SHELVES.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MISSING TILE AT REAR STORAGE AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE
  3. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 11. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
      • FOUND EXPOSED HAND SINK REMOVED FROM DISH ROOM.OWNER REMOVED EXPOSED HAND SINK, BECAUSE IT BROKE.INSTRUCTED TO REINSTALL SAID SINK WITH HOT / COLD RUNNING WATER AND FOLLOW CITY PLUMBING CODE,ALSO PROVIDED SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT SAID SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • BROKEN FLOOR GREASE TRAP LID IN DISH ROOM,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. RAW WOOD SWING DOOR AT FRONT COUNTER,SURFACE IS POROUS AND UNABLE TO CLEAN.MUST PROVIDE A SWING DOOR THAT HAS A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.WINDOW LEDGE OF FRONT AREA BY THE ATM MACHINE IS COVERED WITH CARPET WHICH A FOUL ODOR COMES FROM IT,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • EXCESS ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE THREE CHEST FREEZERS,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.VENT COVER INSIDE THE STAFF WASHROOM HAS A BUILD-UP OF DUST INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • EXCESS WATER ON FLOOR BY THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK N REAR AREA,WATER COMES FROM AIR CONDITION UNIT,NEED TO REPAIR THE WHAT CAUSE STANDING WATER. FOUND STOCK ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES,INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE STOCK 6" OFF THE FLOOR.REMOVE CRATES AND PROVIDE RAISED SHELVES.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MISSING TILE AT REAR STORAGE AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
  4. License Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  5. License

    5 infractions

    • 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
      • NO COOLERS OR FREEZERS ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME. ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS MUST BE ON WITH COOLER AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 40 F OR BELOW AND FREEZER AIR TEMPERATURE AT 0 F.
    • 9. WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE
      • NO RUNNING HOT WATER ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE RUNNING HOT AND COLD WATER AT ALL SINKS. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • NO LIGHT COVERS FOR LIGHT BULBS THROUGHOUT. MUST PROVIDE AND INSTALL COVERS FOR ALL LIGHT BULBS.
    • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
      • WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. MUST PROVIDE AND INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOR WASHROOM DOOR.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • NO MOP SINK ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND INSTALL MOP SINK WITH RUNNING HOT/COLD WATER AND WITH BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE.

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