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JENNIVEE'S BAKERY & CAFE Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

JENNIVEE'S BAKERY & CAFE 2925 N HALSTED ST, CHICAGO 60657 Restaurant
March 5, 2025 Canvass License #2918271
9
Total Violations
4
Critical
3
Major
2
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

9
Violation #10
CRITICAL
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NOTED NO HANDWASH SIGNAGE IN BASEMENT EMPLOYEE BATHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.
Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.
Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.
Violation #22
CRITICAL
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: NOTED IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS MACAPUNO STRINGS 67 F, CHOCOLATE PUDDING 60.6 F, HEAVY WHIPPING CREAM 59.3 F, LONGANNISA SAUSAGE 44 F, MANGO FILLING 48.7 F, MASCARPONE 44.8 F, SOUR CREAM 45.7, BUTTERMILK 47.8 F, AND WHOLE MILK 48.6 F IN BAKERY 2 DOOR COOLER. PERSON IN CHARGE DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROXIMATELY 33 LBS VALUED AT $93.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.
Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.
Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.
Violation #37
MAJOR
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED CAKE TOPPERS (SPRINKLES, WHITE CHOCOLATE AND CHOCOLATE CHIPS, NUTS ETC.) STORED ON SHELVES IN NORTH DISHROOM IN CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS OF COMMON NAMES ON ALL ITEMS REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
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 #39
MAJOR
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARD ON FRONT PREP TABLE. PLATES AND UTENSILS ARE STORED ON COUNTERTOP SURROUNDING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SPLASHGUARD TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF SURFACES AND PASTERIES BEING HANDLED FROM SINK.
Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.
Prevent contamination during all food handling.
Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.
Violation #40
MINOR
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED FRONT FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES.
Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.
Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.
Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.
Violation #48
CRITICAL
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE TEST STRIPS/TESTING DEVICE ON SITE TO ADEQUATELY MEASURE THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE (160 F) AFTER THE FINAL RINSE FOR HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.
Cannot verify sanitization without test strips, risking contaminated equipment.
Warewashing facilities must be properly equipped and supplied.
3-compartment sink or dishwasher; Test strips for sanitizer; Thermometers for water temperature; Adequate drainboards; Proper detergents.
Violation #51
CRITICAL
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: NOTED WATER FOUNTAIN AT FRONT GELATO FREEZER LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.
Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.
Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED CLUTTER IN ALL BASEMENT STORAGE ROOMS. ITEMS ON THE FLOOR IN REAR OF BOILER ROOM, AND IN STORAGE CLOSETS ALONG THE SOUTH SIDE OF BASEMENT NEED TO BE KEPT ON PROPER SHELVING THAT IS NON-POROUS SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AND A MINIMUM OF 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Building must be maintained in good condition.
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED CLUTTER IN ALL BASEMENT STORAGE ROOMS. ITEMS ON THE FLOOR IN REAR OF BOILER ROOM, AND IN STORAGE CLOSETS ALONG THE SOUTH SIDE OF BASEMENT NEED TO BE KEPT ON PROPER SHELVING THAT IS NON-POROUS SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AND A MINIMUM OF 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Building must be maintained in good condition.
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

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Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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