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BROWN SUGAR BAKERY & CAFE Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

BROWN SUGAR BAKERY & CAFE (AKA: BROWN SUGAR BAKERY) 324-328 E 75TH ST, CHICAGO 60619 Restaurant
December 14, 2017 Canvass License #2384876
6
Total Violations
1
Critical
3
Major
2
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

6
Violation #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED LOOSE RUBBER GASKETS AT THE TWO DOOR FREEZER IN THE DECORATING AREA OF THE BAKERY; REPLACE/REPAIR GASKETS AT THE TWO DOOR FREEZER.
Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.
Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.
Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.
Violation #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED CRACKED/DAMAGED FLOOR TILE IN THE COOKING AREA OF THE BAKERY UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND THE LARGE FLOOR MIXERS. ALSO UNDER THE FLOOR MAT IN FRONT OF THE THREE COMP SINK; MUST REPLACE/REPAIR ALL DAMAGED FLOOR TILE.
Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.
Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.
Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.
Violation #35
MINOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: FOUND PEELING PAINT ON THE WALL IN THE HALLWAY BETWEEN THE STORAGE AREA AND THE DECORATING AREA; REPAINT WALL. OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILE IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM ON THE EAST SIDE OF THE BAKERY; REPLACE TILE. OBSERVED PEELING AND CRACKED PAINT IN THE STORAGE ROOM ON THE STORAGE SIDE OF THE BAKERY; REMOVE AND REPAINT WHERE NEEDED AND PROVIDE MISSING CEILING TILE WHERE NEEDED IN THAT ROOM AS WELL.
Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.
Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.
Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.
Violation #37
MAJOR
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: ALL WASHROOM DOORS MUST BE SELF CLOSING; PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICES FOR ALL WASHROOM DOORS.
Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.
All food properly labeled with required information.
Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND ONE TOILET IN THE WASHROOM ON THE WEST SIDE OF THE BAKERY INOPERABLE; MUST REPAIR TOILET. FOUND NO COLD RUNNING WATER IN THE WASHROOM AT THE HAND SINK ON THE EAST SIDE OF THE BAKERY; RESTORE COLD RUNNING WATER THE THE HAND SINK. A BACK FLOW DEVICE IS NEEDED AT THE NEWLY INSTALLED UTILITY SINK IN THE REAR AREA OF THE DECORATING SECTION; INSTALL A BACK FLOW PREVENTER TO THIS UTILITY SINK.
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND ONE TOILET IN THE WASHROOM ON THE WEST SIDE OF THE BAKERY INOPERABLE; MUST REPAIR TOILET. FOUND NO COLD RUNNING WATER IN THE WASHROOM AT THE HAND SINK ON THE EAST SIDE OF THE BAKERY; RESTORE COLD RUNNING WATER THE THE HAND SINK. A BACK FLOW DEVICE IS NEEDED AT THE NEWLY INSTALLED UTILITY SINK IN THE REAR AREA OF THE DECORATING SECTION; INSTALL A BACK FLOW PREVENTER TO THIS UTILITY SINK.
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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More Information CDPH Food Protection
Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections