BAKERS SQUARE

Address: 5220 N HARLEM AVE , CHICAGO, IL 60656, Chicago, IL

Latest Inspection: Pass w/ Conditions on Mar 13, 2025

Key Findings

• ● Coolers to be improper:-salsa 51.8f, salad dressings 50 Code 22

Facility Details

• Facility Type: Restaurant
• Risk: Risk 1 (High)
• Status: Independent

Inspection History (32 inspections)

• Pass w/ Conditions — Thu Mar 13 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS TO BE IMPROPER:-SALSA 51.8F, SALAD DRESSINGS 50.1F, COLESLAW 53F, YOG
• Pass w/ Conditions — Tue Mar 19 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME INCLU
• Pass — Wed Oct 11 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.12--OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE TH
• Fail — Fri Oct 06 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.12--OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE TH
• Fail — Thu Sep 28 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE. | 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD
• Pass — Tue Oct 11 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) ()
• Fail — Mon Sep 26 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 25. CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED COSUMER ADVISORY DONE INCORRECTLY ON MENUS. ONLY THOSE ITEMS SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED NEED TO BE DISCLOSED. REMOVE ASTERIS
• Pass — Tue Sep 28 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. |
• Pass w/ Conditions — Wed May 19 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK LOCATED ON HOT LINE OPPOSITE FLAT TOP GRILLS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. |
• Pass — Mon Nov 09 2020 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVES. | 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: REPAIR THE MIDDLE SINK STOPPER AT THE 3
• Out of Business — Mon Nov 09 2020 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) ()
• Pass — Mon Mar 30 2020 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK IN PREP/COOKING AREA AND IN WASHROOMS. | 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED;
• Pass — Wed Apr 24 2019 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT AT CEILING AT REAR WHERE CLEANING CHEMICALS ARE STORED.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR. CORE VIOLATION | 55. PH
• Pass — Tue Mar 19 2019 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT AT CEILING AT REAR WHERE CLEANING CHEMICALS ARE STORED.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR. CORE VIOLATION | 55. PH
• Pass w/ Conditions — Mon Aug 20 2018 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 NO CLEAN UP POLICY FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-
• Fail — Wed Aug 08 2018 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION THAT ALL FO
• Pass — Wed Dec 06 2017 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Found the cutting board at the 2 door sandwich cooler with deep, dark grooves in it. Instructed facilit
• Fail — Tue Nov 28 2017 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 12. HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: Found the cooking line exposed handsink inaccessible with a container o
• Pass — Thu Apr 06 2017 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) ()
• Fail — Wed Mar 29 2017 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: Observed foods at improper temperatures: in the prep cooler- 1/2lb of ham at 45.

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