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KOLATEK'S BAKERY INC

2445 N HARLEM AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60707 · Grocery Store

Inspection summary

KOLATEK'S BAKERY INC has been inspected 7 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since November 23, 2010. The most recent inspection, on February 19, 2014, found no infractions.

1 of 7 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, Food source, labelling and allergens and Cleaning and sanitizing.

Recent inspections have recorded fewer infractions than earlier ones, so the record is improving.

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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on August 8, 2013. For example: REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

  • 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 August 8, 2013. For example: FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

  • Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk

    Anything that touches food, such as cutting boards, dishes and utensils, must be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Inspectors check dishwasher temperatures, sanitizer strength and how wiping cloths are stored. Poor sanitizing lets bacteria survive from one use to the next.

    Recorded once on March 16, 2012. For example: DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

  • 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 9 times across 6 separate inspections, most recently on January 22, 2014. For example: FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

  • 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 8 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on January 13, 2014. For example: FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

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.

7 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE KITCHEN AREAS.
  3. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
      • PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 8/8/13 INSPECTION REPORT#1354122. 32 INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE BUILDUP FROM PIPING AND VENT COVER IN WALK IN FREEZER, MUST RESTRICT USING GARBAGE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE, INVEST IN FOOD GRADE BAGS, AND REPAIR GASKET TO WALK-IN FREEZER, 11/08/2013 37 MUST STORE EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS ONE DESIGNATED AREA AWAY FROM FOOD PRODUCT, 11/08/2013 38 MUST REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAKERY AREA, 11/08/2013 40 INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CORRECT NOTED VIOLATIONS BY 1/21/14.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FAN COVERS AND SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-I-N-COOLERS,MANUAL CAN OPENER AND HOUSING ATTACHED TO THE FOOD PREP TABLE AT REAR MAIN KITCHEN,UPPER PANEL INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE,HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENTS ETC.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING INCLUDING BENEATH GROCERY SHELVINGS AND REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE KITCHEN AREAS.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON VENTILATION COVERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.
  4. Canvass

    6 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL PACKAGE ITEMS OFFERED FOR SALE WITH THE SOURCE OF WHERE PRODUCTS ARE MADE,
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HAND SINK AND PREP TABLE AT REAR MAIN KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE BUILDUP FROM PIPING AND VENT COVER IN WALK IN FREEZER, MUST RESTRICT USING GARBAGE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE, INVEST IN FOOD GRADE BAGS, AND REPAIR GASKET TO WALK-IN FREEZER,
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN LIGHT BULBS IN SAUSAGE AREA
    • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
      • MUST STORE EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS ONE DESIGNATED AREA AWAY FROM FOOD PRODUCT,
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAKERY AREA,
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL WALK-IN COOLER,
  5. Complaint Re-Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • Inspector Comments: Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. instructed to detail clean daily.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • Inspector Comments: Light bulbs not working in rear prep kitchen. Instructed to replace non-working bulbs
    • 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
      • Inspector Comments: Ice scoop not propery stored. Instructed to store in sanitize holder or container
  6. Complaint

    4 infractions

    • 24. DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
      • Dish washing facilities not maintained. While running and draining water individually in each of three compartments in rear prep area, water coming up from floor drain air gap. Instructed to detail clean drainline and grease trap to prevent inadequate disposal of waste water. Serious citation issued 7-38-030.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. instructed to detail clean daily.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • Light bulbs not working in rear prep kitchen. Instructed to replace non-working bulbs.
    • 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
      • Ice scoop not propery stored. Instructed to store in sanitize holder or container.
  7. Complaint

    4 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS INSIDE BAKERY WALK-IN COOLER WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DEAD LIGHT BULBS ABOVE KITCHEN/FOOD PREP AREA.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL WALK-IN COOLER.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER (BAKERY SECTION) IN REAR AREA TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE.

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