PASS
Risk 1 (High)
KLEIN'S BAKERY & CAFE Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant
September 20, 2024
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License #2528390
4
Total Violations
2
Critical
2
Minor
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
4
Violation #38
CRITICAL
Violation Details
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA/ DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA A FLY TRAP FULL OF DEAD FLIES ON THE CEILING AND DEAD ROACHES AND FLIES ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA AND BELOW THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DEAD INSECTS AND TRAPS THAT ARE FULL AND CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN AFFECTED AREAS.
Why This Matters
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
Food Code Requirement
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
Specific Requirements
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-501.111
Violation #43
MINOR
Violation Details
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED SCOOPS, SPATULAS, AND KNIVES STORED BEHIND THE GAP BETWEEN THE WALL AND THE KNIFE HOLDER NEXT TO THE ENTRANCE TO THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL KNIVES AND UTENSILS IN APPROPRIATE LOCATIONS IN BETWEEN USE.
Why This Matters
Improper storage contaminates utensils between uses.
Food Code Requirement
In-use utensils must be properly stored between uses.
Specific Requirements
Store in food with handle out; On clean surface; In running water; In water at 135°F or above.
CDPH Food Code: Section 3-304.12
Violation #49
MINOR
Violation Details
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE STANDING FREEZER BOTTOM SHELF TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE. OBSERVED HEAVY FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP IN THE GASKETS OF THE 2 DOOR STANDING COOLER IN FRONT PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF STANDING FREEZER AND GASKETS TO BE FREE OF FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP.
Why This Matters
Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.
Food Code Requirement
All surfaces must be kept clean.
Specific Requirements
Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-601.11, 4-602.13
Violation #49
MINOR
Violation Details
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE STANDING FREEZER BOTTOM SHELF TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE. OBSERVED HEAVY FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP IN THE GASKETS OF THE 2 DOOR STANDING COOLER IN FRONT PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF STANDING FREEZER AND GASKETS TO BE FREE OF FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP.
Why This Matters
Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.
Food Code Requirement
All surfaces must be kept clean.
Specific Requirements
Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-601.11, 4-602.13
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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CDPH Food Protection