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Restaurant: Gorski Bakery
Address: 2835 N Central Ave, Chicago, IL 60634
Type: Bakery
Total inspections: 8
Last inspection: May 24, 2012

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All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FOUND 100 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE UNUSED 2 DOOR COOLER,SERIOUS VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED,MANAGER CLEANED THE COOLER,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVED THE COOLER ; FOUND SMALL 30 LIVE FLIES IN THE PACKAGING AREA WITH OPEN PASTRIES AND PIES READY FOR PACKAGING,SERIOUS VIOLATION,MANAGER DISCARDED THE PASTRIES AND PIES TOTAL $475.00 ,300 PCS(20 LBS) AND GIVEN 5 DAYS 10-04-10 TO CORRECT THE VIOLATION,MUST CALL PEST COMPANY; FOUND 20 LIVE FLIES INSIDE TOILET IN BASEMENT,GIVEN 5 DAYS -10-04-10 TO CLEAN UP ,CALL PEST COMPANY FOR SERVICE;INSTRUCTED NO FLIES OR MICE DROPPINGS , NO INSECTS MUST BE FOUND IN A FOOD ESTABLISHMENT,RECOMMEND TO PUT ADDITIONAL LIGHTS IN THE PACKAGING AREA
The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. FOUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE NOT FULLY COVERED AND OPEN,GARBAGE IS FULL TO THE TOP,SERIOUS VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED,INSTRUCTED OUTSIDE GARBAGE MUST BE TIGHTLY COVERED AND MAINTAINED,CITATION ISSUED,GIVEN 5 DAYS 10-04-10 TO CORRECT THE VIOLATION
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER,CAKE AREA AND BASEMENT UNCLEAN,GREASY,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND FLOOR DRAIN NEAR BIG OVEN MUST BE REPAIRED ;MISSING FLOOR TILE IN PACKAGING AREA MUST BE REPLACED
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CEILING TILES IN THE FF AREAS MUST BE REPLACED AND SEALED:PACKAGING AREA,PREP AREA BASEMENT, 2 STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT AND TOOLS STORAGE AREA IN BASEMENT
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE FRONT DELI AND SALAD DISPLAY COOLER;MUST REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA;MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LIGHTS IN THE PACKAGING AREA
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN PACKAGING AREA AND BASEMENT,MUST ORGANIZE BASEMENT AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY MATERIALS
Soiled and clean linens, coats, and aprons shall be properly stored. USED /DIRTY APRONS MUST BE PLACED IN A COVERED CONTAINER

HAS BEEN CORRECTED
All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FROM 9/27/10 INSPECTION FOUND COOLER CLEAN, FOUND NO SMALL LIVE FLIES IN PACKAGING AREA OR TOILET ROOM IN BASEMENT. HOWEVER, AT THIS TIME FOUND ROACH ACTIVITY IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS:FLOOR AND DOOR IN BIG OVEN (REAR),CREVICES BY HANDSINK,3 COMPARTMENT SINK, ELECTRICAL OUTLET, WALL CREVICES, SLICER MACHINE AND FOUND SMALL LIVE FLIES IN BAKERY STORAGE AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. GIVEN 5 DAYS TO CORRECT VIOLATION,10-12-10,INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST COMPANY FOR SERVICE. MUST ELIMINATE ALL PESTS. WASH AND SANITIZE SURFACES/UTENSILS. RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL COMPANY FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICE.
All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. FOUND HOSES AND HOSE BIBBS IN BASEMENT PREP AREAS. A HOSE MAY NOT BE ATTACHED TO ANY FAUCET/BIBB UNLESS A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE IS INSTALLED. AIR CONDITIONER RUN-OFF LINE DRAINING INTO BASEMENT PREP AREA 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST RE-ROUTE LINE SO IT DOES NOT DRAIN INTO SINK.
NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION
HAS BEEN CORRECTED
NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION
NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION
NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION
NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION
NO SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED HANDSINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN CAKE PREP ROOM. MUST INSTALL WASHABLE BARRIER BETWEEN SINKS.

HAS BEEN CORRECTED,ORKIN PEST SERVICE DATED 10-08-10,INSTRUCTED TO KEEP UP WITH THE TREATMENT AND FOLLOW PEST CONTROL INSTRUCTION-GOOD HOUSEKEEPING;MUST CLEAN WALLS,FLOORS AND SEAL ALL CREVICES THROUGH-OUT ESTABLISHMENT.
SPLASHGUARD HAS BEEN INSTALLED
FOR NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION
FOR NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION
FOR NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION
HOSES ,HOSE BIBBS, AIRCONDITIONER HAS BEEN REMOVED
FOR NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION
FOR NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION

Evidence of a live animal found on premises. Observed black cat in basement storage room on bottom storage shelf. Instructed manager that cat must be removed from premises and no live animals or insects kepted on premises. Critical citation issued 7-38-020. Cat was removed from premises.
Evidence of rodent activity found on premises. Found mice droppings on on storage rack in front on bottom shelf-approximately 20, in ajdacent storage room on bottom on storage shelf-approximately 20 and in basement storage room near decorations-approximately 10 mice droppings. Instructed to remove all activity, detail clean and sanitize areas. Serious citation issued. 7-38-020.
Facilities not maintaining proper temperature. Found internal temperature of cooler at 52.1 F while storing potentially hazardous foods. Instructed that all coolers must maintain 40 F or below at all times of operation. Critical citation issued 7-38-005(A). 'Held for Inspection' tag placed on cooler.
Potentially hazardous foods does not meet temperature requirement during storage, preparation, display and service. Found 5 lbs of cooked chicken at 51.9 F in cooler stated above. Instructed that potentially hazardous foods must maintain 40 F or below. Critical citation issued 7-38-005(A). Value $25.00
Previous minor violation not corrected: report: 414119, dated 9-27-2010: -33 All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. Shelves inside walk-in cooler, cake area and basement uncleaned, greasy, must clean and maintain. -35 Walls and ceiling shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Ceiling tiles in ff areas must replaced and sealed: packaged area, prep area basement, 2 storage room in basement and tools storage area in basement. -41 All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odor. Must remove unused equipment in packaging area and basement, must organize basement and remove unnecessary materials. Serious citation issued 7-42-090.
Light bulb in basement walk-in cooler not shielded. Instructed to sheild bulb. Shields through out prep area not cleaned. Instructed to replace all light shields and end-caps.
Stainsteel surface in prep area not maintained. Instructed to remove rust at bottom of storage shelves and apply non-toxic sealant to surface.
Foods stored in coolers not labeld or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.
Cooking equipment not properly vented. Instructed that all cooking equipment must be under ventilation exhaust fan.

Violation #18 now corrected.
Violation #36 now corrected.
Foods stored in coolers not labeld or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.
Cooking equipment not properly vented. Instructed that all cooking equipment must be under ventilation exhaust fan.
Stainsteel surface in prep area not maintained. Instructed to remove rust at bottom of storage shelves and apply non-toxic sealant to surface.
Violation #29 now corrected.

Evidence of live insects on premises. Observed houseflies thru-out bakery prep and storage area-approximately 15, Gnats around tree compartment sink bakery area-approximately 10 plus and one live roach along side of grease trap in bakery area. Instructed to remove all live activity, detail clean and sanitize and have licensed pest control service premises. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.
Dish washing facilities not maintained or operated. While draining and running water in middle of three compartment sink in small bakery prep. Water with black gritty particles coming up left and right sides. Instructed to detail clean grease trap and drainlines to prevent inadequate disposal of waste water. Serious citation issued 7-38-030.
Bulk storage containers not labeled. Instructed to label all foods not in original containers.
Floor thru-out premises not cleaned or maintained. Instructed to detail clean floor thru-out prep area and repair floor inside small bakery walk-in cooler.
Thermometer not provided inside several coolers. Instructed to provide thermometer conspicuous inside coolers.
Faucet and drainline at three compartment sink in bakery and exposed handsink in basement not maintained. Instructed to repair drainline and faucet from leaking.
Can opener, ventilation filters and exhaust hood, racks, trays, sinks, prep tables, mixer, bulk storage containers and cooking equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
Light covers and shields thru-out not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean or replace.
Toilet room in basement not maintained or cleaned. Toilet room floor, sinks and toilet(entire toilet room) not clean or in good use. Also, toilet not provided with hand drying device. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize facility and provided disposal paper towel or hand dryer. Serious citation issued 7-38-030.

Bulk storage containers not labeled. Instructed to label all foods not in original containers.
Thermometer not provided inside several coolers. Instructed to provide thermometer conspicuous inside coolers.
Faucet and drainline at three compartment sink in bakery and exposed handsink in basement not maintained. Instructed to repair drainline and faucet from leaking.
Light covers and shields thru-out not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean or replace.
Floor thru-out premises not cleaned or maintained. Instructed to detail clean floor thru-out prep area and repair floor inside small bakery walk-in cooler.
Can opener, ventilation filters and exhaust hood, racks, trays, sinks, prep tables, mixer, bulk storage containers and cooking equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
Violation #18 now corrected.
Violation #24 now corrected.
Violation #27 now corrected.

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