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LOAVES & WITCHES Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Bakery

LOAVES & WITCHES 6034 N Broadway, CHICAGO 60660 Bakery
April 22, 2025 Canvass License #2971810
6
Total Violations
6
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

6
Violation #40
MINOR
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: ALL FOOD HANDLERS/PREPARERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR/BEARD RESTRAINTS.
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 #40
MINOR
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: ALL FOOD HANDLERS/PREPARERS MUST WEAR APPROPRIATE CLOTHING / UNIFORMS / APRONS THAT COVER EXPOSED ARMPITS AND TORSOS.
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 #47
MINOR
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE PAINT GALLON AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR SHELVING IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.
Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.
All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.
Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.
Violation #49
MINOR
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: TABLE TOP CAN OPENER NOTED DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.
Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.
All surfaces must be kept clean.
Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: BLACKEN, MOLDY CAULKING AT THE DISH AREA HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REPLACE.-----EXCESSIVE DUST ON THE CEILING VENTILATION AND LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE DISH WASHING AREA AND ENTRANCE TO THE WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.----MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT MAKING FLOORS UNACCESSIBLE TO CLEAN AND MONITOR. MUST REMOVE ALL CRATES.
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: BLACKEN, MOLDY CAULKING AT THE DISH AREA HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REPLACE.-----EXCESSIVE DUST ON THE CEILING VENTILATION AND LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE DISH WASHING AREA AND ENTRANCE TO THE WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.----MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT MAKING FLOORS UNACCESSIBLE TO CLEAN AND MONITOR. MUST REMOVE ALL CRATES.
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.

Health Department Information

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