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IL GIARDINO DEL DOLCE, INC Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Bakery

IL GIARDINO DEL DOLCE, INC (AKA: IL GIARDINO DEL DOLCE) 2855-2859 N HARLEM AVE, CHICAGO 60707 Bakery
August 19, 2013 Complaint License #1766467
6
Total Violations
1
Critical
2
Major
3
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

6
Violation #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD LINING FROM SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND RE CAULK WORN OUT CAULKING WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP SUBSTANCE AROUND 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA, AND RESEAL CHIPPING METAL TABLE AND PREP WOOD TABLE THAT APPEARS TO ME MOLDED,
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: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AND STORAGE AREAS, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, WALK-IN COOLER FLOORS AND WASHROOM FLOORS,
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: MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE IN REAR PREP AREA, AND CLEAN WALL VARIOUS AREAS THROUGHOUT SAME AREA,
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 #36
MINOR
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS REAR PREP AREA,
Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.
Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.
50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR LEAK UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND FAUCET AT SAME SINK, AND REPAIR HOT WATER HANDLE TO HAND SINK IN BATHROOM,
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: MUST REPAIR LEAK UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND FAUCET AT SAME SINK, AND REPAIR HOT WATER HANDLE TO HAND SINK IN BATHROOM,
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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