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THE TWISTED BAKER

2475 N LINCOLN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60614 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

THE TWISTED BAKER has been inspected 4 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since January 30, 2015. The most recent inspection, on September 21, 2017, 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: Food temperature control.

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 on August 17, 2016. 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 5 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on August 18, 2016. 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 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on August 18, 2016. 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

    3 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • NOTED FROST BUILD UP IN BASEMENT CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • OBSERVED BLACKSIH COLORED STAINS ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE DOORS OF THE BASEMENT CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • NOTED BOXES OF KITCHEN SUPPLIES, EQUIPMENT, OFFICE SUPPLIES, PASTRY DECORATING MATERIALS AND OTHER SUPPLIES, STORED ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.
  3. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
      • OBSERVED THE MINI FRIDGE AT THE FRONT COUNTER HOLDING IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 53 DEGREES WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD STORED INSIDE. THE UNIT WAS TAGGED DURING INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL THE CDPH HAS REMOVED THE TAG. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005(A)
    • 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
      • OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD STORED IN THE FRONT MINI FRIDGE COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: MILK, 48-51 DEGREES, 5 LBS/$15; ALMOND MILK, 48 DEGREES, 1 LB/$5; SOY MILK, 51 DEGREES, 1/2 LB$5; WHIPPED CREAM, 49 DEGREES, 1 LB/$5. THESE PRODUCTS WERE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005(A)
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • NOTED FROST BUILD UP IN BASEMENT CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • OBSERVED BLACKSIH COLORED STAINS ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE DOORS OF THE BASEMENT CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • NOTED BOXES OF KITCHEN SUPPLIES, EQUIPMENT, OFFICE SUPPLIES, PASTRY DECORATING MATERIALS AND OTHER SUPPLIES, STORED ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.
  4. License

    2 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED 2 LONG RAW WOOD BUTCHER BLOCK COUNTERS IN FRONT SEATING AREA. COUNTERS MUST BE SEALED AND MAINTAINED SO THEY ARE A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • OBSERVED FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS IN NEED OF CLEANING. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS.

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