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SANDY'S BAKERY & DELI INC Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Bakery

SANDY'S BAKERY & DELI INC (AKA: SANDY'S BAKERY & DELI) 5857 W LAWRENCE AVE, CHICAGO 60630 Bakery
August 30, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection License #1442912
7
Total Violations
1
Critical
1
Major
5
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

7
Violation #47
MINOR
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.19: OBSERVED PARCHMENT PAPER, CARDBOARD AND ALUMINUM FOIL USED AS LINERS ON SHELVING UNITS AND PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PARCHMENT PAPER, ALUMINUM FOIL AND CARDBOARD AS LINERS FROM ALL AREAS OF PREMISES, SHELVING UNITS AND PREP TABLE SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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 #47
MINOR
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.19: OBSERVED FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR OR ON MILK CRATES THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS TO ELEVATE FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
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 #51
CRITICAL
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-203.15: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ONE COMPARTMENT SINK ON FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ONE COMPARTMENT SINK WHERE IT CAN EASILY LOCATED AND SERVICED
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 #53
MAJOR
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 5-501.17: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES IN BOTH UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES IN BOTH UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS IN BASEMENT.
Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.
Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.
Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.11: OBSERVED STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.
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: 6-501.12: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS, IN CORNERS, ALONG BASES OF WALLS AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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: 6-501.12: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS, IN CORNERS, ALONG BASES OF WALLS AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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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