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WHEAT'S END CAFE AND BAKERY Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Bakery

WHEAT'S END CAFE AND BAKERY 543 W DIVERSEY PKWY, CHICAGO 60614 Bakery
September 26, 2022 License License #2872396
4
Total Violations
2
Critical
2
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

4
Violation #10
CRITICAL
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT BAKERY AND DISHROOM AREAS. PROVIDE HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER. SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL/HAND DRYING DEVICE IS REQUIRED ON EACH HANDWASHING SINK. UNITS MUST BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030
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 #47
MINOR
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: WOOD PANELS UNDER THE FRONT COUNTER ARE NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. THE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, AND A NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.
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: THE WASHBOWL INSIDE THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM IS SLOWLY DRAINING. REPAIR ISSUE
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 #51
CRITICAL
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: THE WASHBOWL INSIDE THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM IS SLOWLY DRAINING. REPAIR ISSUE
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.

Health Department Information

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