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RED HEN BREAD

1623 N MILWAUKEE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60647 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

RED HEN BREAD has been inspected 4 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since August 15, 2011. The most recent inspection, on December 16, 2014, found no infractions.

1 of 4 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 and Protecting food from contamination.

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.

  • 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 August 18, 2011. For example: NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

  • Protecting food from contaminationHigher risk

    This covers how food is stored, prepared and displayed: raw meat kept away from ready-to-eat food, food covered and stored off the floor, and nothing dripping or splashing into it. Cross-contamination from raw to cooked food is a direct route for salmonella and E. coli.

    Recorded once on August 15, 2011. For example: FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

  • 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 5 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on August 22, 2011. For example: PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

  • 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 2 separate inspections, most recently on August 18, 2011. 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.

4 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 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,ORGANIZE THE PREMISES,REMOVE UNUSED PIECES OF EQUIPMENTS STORED AT REAR,REMAINING ARTICLES MUST BE STORED 6" OFF FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING.
  3. Tag Removal

    5 infractions

    • 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 APPROXIMATELY 20 RODENT MOUSE DROPPINGS IN VARIOUS AREAS FRONT INTERIOR CABINETS,ON FLOORS AT CORNERS OF REAR DRY STORAGE AREAS,IN CLUTTERED REAR STORAGE ROOM AND OBSERVED A FLY STRIP STORED ABOVE THE CHEST FREEZER AT REAR FOOD PREP. MANAGEMENT WAS INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE FLY STRIPS.MUST DETAIL CLEAN,SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PLUMBING/ELECTRICAL FIXTURES,OPENINGS ON CEILING TILES AT REAR FOOD PREP,ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
    • 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 AT REAR FOOD PREP ARE PEELING MUST BE IN GOOD REPAIR- SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND PROVIDE MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER AT MOP SINK DISPOSAL.
    • 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.MUST REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILES WERE NOTED AND REPLACE MOLDING SECTION OVER THE 3 COMP SINK AREA AND WALLS/CELINGS ALONG FOOD PREP AREAS IN NEED FOR FURTHER CLEANING.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.LIGHT FIXTURE AT REAR FOOD PREP/STORAGE AREA IS NOT SHIELDED-MUST PROVIDE,MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
    • 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,ORGANIZE THE PREMISES,REMOVE UNUSED PIECES OF EQUIPMENTS STORED AT REAR,REMAINING ARRTICLES MUST BE STORED 6" OFF FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING.
  4. Canvass

    6 infractions

    • 16. FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
      • All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation.FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED BLACK MOLD GROWTH ON INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF UNIT CLEANED AND SANITIZED PROFESSIONALLY. FAX REINSPECTION LETTER TO (312) 746-4240 AFTER UNIT IS CLEANED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
    • 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 APPROXIMATELY 20 RODENT MOUSE DROPPINGS IN VARIOUS AREAS FRONT INTERIOR CABINETS,ON FLOORS AT CORNERS OF REAR DRY STORAGE AREAS,IN CLUTTERED REAR STORAGE ROOM AND OBSERVED A FLY STRIP STORED ABOVE THE CHEST FREEZER AT REAR FOOD PREP. MANAGEMENT WAS INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE FLY STRIPS.MUST DETAIL CLEAN,SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PLUMBING/ELECTRICAL FIXTURES,OPENINGS ON CEILING TILES AT REAR FOOD PREP,ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
    • 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 AT REAR FOOD PREP ARE PEELING MUST BE IN GOOD REPAIR- SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND PROVIDE MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER AT MOP SINK DISPOSAL.
    • 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.MUST REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILES WERE NOTED AND REPLACE MOLDING SECTION OVER THE 3 COMP SINK AREA AND WALLS/CELINGS ALONG FOOD PREP AREAS IN NEED FOR FURTHER CLEANING.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.LIGHT FIXTURE AT REAR FOOD PREP/STORAGE AREA IS NOT SHIELDED-MUST PROVIDE,MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
    • 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,ORGANIZE THE PREMISES,REMOVE UNUSED PIECES OF EQUIPMENTS STORED AT REAR,REMAINING ARRTICLES MUST BE STORED 6" OFF FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING.

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