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LA FARINE BAKERY

1461 W CHICAGO AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60642 · Bakery

Inspection summary

LA FARINE BAKERY has been inspected 6 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since May 11, 2011. The most recent inspection, on June 27, 2013, found no infractions.

1 of 6 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: Pests.

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.

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on November 16, 2012. For example: NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

  • 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 14 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on November 26, 2012. 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 5 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on November 26, 2012. For example: FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

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.

6 inspections

  1. Short Form Complaint

    0 infractions

  2. Complaint Re-Inspection

    5 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST CLEAN INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS. CLEAN ALL PREP TABLES, STORAGE RACKS, MIXERS, BAKING TRAYS AND PANS, ETC.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT INCLUDING STORAGE AREAS.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AROUND AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT. SOME AREAS WITH CHIPPED OR CRACKED PAINT; REMOVE AND REPAINT.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • REPAIR LEAKING FROM CRACKED TOILET IN BASEMENT. LEAKS UPON FLUSHING ONLY. OWNER OF BAKERY HAS SEALED CRACKS BUT STATES IT TAKES A WHILE FOR DRYING; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A FAN TO INCREASE DRYING TIME.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY CLUTTER; ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL STORAGE AREAS.
  3. Complaint

    6 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • OBSERVED REAR OVERHEAD GARAGE DOOR NOT SEALED AT LEFT CORNER; LIGHT SHOWING WITH AN OPENING; MUST SEAL/RODENT PROOF DOOR. ALSO TEN OR MORE FRUIT FLIES IN BASEMENT WASHROOM AROUND TOILET; MUST ELIMINATE. ONE LIVE AND SEVERAL DEAD ROACHES ON FLOOR OF BASEMENT; MUST REMOVE. ONE DEAD BABY MOUSE ON BASEMENT FLOOR; MUST REMOVE. MORE THAN FIFTY MOUSE DROPPINGS ON PALLETS IN THE MIDDLE OF THE BASEMENT STORING BAGS OF MEAL AND OTHER ITEMS; CLEAN AREA TO REMOVE DROPPINGS.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST CLEAN INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS. CLEAN ALL PREP TABLES, STORAGE RACKS, MIXERS, BAKING TRAYS AND PANS, ETC.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT INCLUDING STORAGE AREAS.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AROUND AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT. SOME AREAS WITH CHIPPED OR CRACKED PAINT; REMOVE AND REPAINT.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • REPAIR LEAKING FROM CRACKED TOILET IN BASEMENT. LEAKS UPON FLUSHING ONLY. OWNER OF BAKERY HAS SEALED CRACKS BUT STATES IT TAKES A WHILE FOR DRYING; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A FAN TO INCREASE DRYING TIME.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY CLUTTER; ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL STORAGE AREAS.
  4. Short Form Complaint

    1 infraction

    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • VIOLATION STILL PENDING
  5. Complaint Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • VIOLATION STILL REMAINING
  6. Complaint

    8 infractions

    • 10. SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW
      • In food establishments, there shall be adequate sewage and waste water disposal facilities that comply with all the requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago. STANDING SMELLY WASTE WATER ON FLOOR OF BASEMENT STORAGE AREA, UNSURE OF WHAT IS CAUSING THE STANDING WATER, MANAGERS SAYS ITS A PIPE LEAKING FROM CITY LINE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAIR AT ONCE CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED
    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED 25 MICE DROPPINGS FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN, REAR GARAGE AREA, AND BASEMENT AREA, OVER HEAD GARAGE DOOR NO PROPERLY CLOSING, APPROX. 1/12 GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM OF DOOR, INSTRUCTED TO CLOSE ALL OUTER OPENING TO PREVENT RODENT, AND REMOVE ALL CLUTTER CAUSING A RODENT HARBORAGE, GARAGE AND BASEMENT AREA SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED
    • 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. DETAILED CLEANING CLEAN NEEDED TO, ALL SURFACES: COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVES INSIDE COOLER AND FREEZERS, STORAGE CONTAINERS,COUNTER TABLE TOPS, AND ALL MIXERS
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES, FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREAS NEEDS DETAILED CLEANING
    • 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. WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT PREMISES NEEDS CLEANING/REPAIRED
    • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
      • EMPLOYEES CHANGING AREA IN BASEMENT NEEDS TO BE CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZED
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A BETTER TROUGH FOR WATER TO DRAIN, TO FLOOR DRAIN IN BASEMENT AREA
    • 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. MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL CLUTTER AND SEWER ODORS FROM PREMISES, CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE ALL AREAS

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