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BAKE FOR ME

4305 S HALSTED ST, CHICAGO, IL 60609 · BAKERY/DELI

Inspection summary

BAKE FOR ME has been inspected 11 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since January 5, 2011. The most recent inspection, on January 14, 2016, found no infractions.

2 of 11 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 source, labelling and allergens.

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 source, labelling and allergensHigher risk

    Food must come from approved suppliers, stay in labelled containers and be thrown out when it is spoiled or damaged, such as dented or swollen cans. Labelling matters for allergies: an unlabelled container can hide an allergen.

    Recorded once on January 5, 2011. For example: FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

  • 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 18 times across 8 separate inspections, most recently on December 14, 2015. For example: FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

  • 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 7 times across 7 separate inspections, most recently on December 14, 2015. For example: FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

  • Food safety training and certificationLower risk

    Most jurisdictions require a certified food handler or manager on site, and some require allergen or food-worker training. These findings mean the paperwork or the trained person was missing at the time. They do not by themselves mean food was handled unsafely.

    Recorded once on January 7, 2015. For example: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

  • 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 once on November 14, 2011. For example: ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED

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.

11 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Complaint

    3 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • NOTED STORAGE SHELVING DIRTY THROUGH OUT PREP AREA AND INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZERS. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE DUST,DEBRIS AND/OR SPILLS.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOORS DIRTY ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: DECORATING ROOM, CAKE PREP AREA AND COOKING AREA. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE SPILLS,DUST AND DEBRIS. ALSO FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • WALLS DIRTY INSIDE THE PRODUCT COOLER AND AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND STOVE. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE DUST AND DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN VENT COVERS TO REMOVE DUST.
  3. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE STORAGE CAKE FREEZER AND COOLERS TO REMOVE SPILLS.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE REAR PREP AREAS ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
    • 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
      • INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES.
  4. Complaint

    3 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • OBSERVED THE REAR BAKERY WALK-IN COOLER FAN GUARD COVERS NOT CLEAN,DUSTY, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST CLEAN. ONSERVED THE TOP MICROWAVE INTERIOR NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, OBSERVED THE EGG COOLER STORAGE SHELVES , ALSO REAR 2 DOOR CAKE FREEZER NOT CLEAN ,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED CEILING AND WALL ABOVE SIDE OVEN NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/REPAINT.ALSO CLEAN FRONT WALL VENT (DUSTY). OBSERVED CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • OBSERVED 3 LIGHT WITHOUT SHIELDS IN THE BAKING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING SHIELDS.
  5. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • REMOVE CARDBOARD AND CLEAN WALL SURROUNDING ICING TABLE. SPLASH CARD REQUIRED AT FRONT HANDSINK NEAR FOOD LINE.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN FOLLOWING ITEMS: PANINI MAKER AND STORAGE RACKS IN WALK-IN COOLER.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER AND UNDER FLOUR STORAGE.
  6. Short Form Complaint

    5 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • NEW CUTTING BOARD NEEDED AT FRONT SANDWICH COUNTER. WORN, DISCOLORED. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZERS AND COOLERS IN NEED SOF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. BAKING RACKS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FROSTING BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS AND BUILD UP. DETAIL FLOOR CLEANING TO SANDWICH PREP AREA UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • WALLS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • LEAKS AT 1 COMPARTMENT SINKS IN NEED OF REPAIR AT FAUCET. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
  7. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • NEW CUTTING BOARD NEEDED AT FRONT SANDWICH COUNTER. WORN, DISCOLORED. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZERS AND COOLERS IN NEED SOF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. BAKING RACKS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FROSTING BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS AND BUILD UP. DETAIL FLOOR CLEANING TO SANDWICH PREP AREA UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • WALLS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • LEAKS AT 1 COMPARTMENT SINKS IN NEED OF REPAIR AT FAUCET. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
  8. Complaint

    3 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE WITH LIME BUILD-UP. INSTD TO DELIME AND MAINTAIN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • STOCK ON FLOOR. ELEVATE 6 INCHES. FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • LIGHTSHIELDS THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME. INTERIOR OF HOOD NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
  9. Complaint Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  10. Short Form Complaint

    1 infraction

    • 26. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED
      • When toilet and lavatory facilities are provided for the patrons of food establishments, such facilities shall be adequate in number, convenient, accessible, properly designed, and installed according to the municipal code.OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HAND SINK IN NEW EXPANDED/PREPAND DISH WASHING AREA AND REAR PREP AREA.(NEAREST EXPOSED SINK IS APPROX 13FT FROM PREP AREAS LOCATED IN WRAPING AREA) MUST INSTALL HAND SINKS IN PREP AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.
  11. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. must label date soups/foods not in original container.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods. must replace worn door attachment in far rear.

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