Palermo Bakery, 3317 N Harlem Ave, Chicago, IL 60634 - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: Palermo Bakery
Address: 3317 N Harlem Ave, Chicago, IL 60634
Type: Bakery
Total inspections: 3
Last inspection: Nov 28, 2012
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100

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Inspection findings

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  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  • PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  • VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Jul 20, 2010 100
  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  • FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
  • LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  • VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Apr 5, 2011 100
  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  • LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  • TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
  • VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Nov 28, 2012 100

Violation descriptions and comments

Jul 20, 2010

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. BOTTOM OF DISPLAY COOLER IN FRONT AND REAR AREA UNCLEAN WITH ACCUMULATED DUST,INSTRUCTED TO KEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; DAMAGED RUBBER STRIP ON EXIT DOOR REAR SIDE MUST BE REPLACED TO PROPERLY SEAL BOTOM DOOR
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CAN OPENER UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CRACKED,DAMAGED FLOOR IN PREP AREA MUST REGROUT,MUST BE SMOOTH ;MISSING FLOOR TILES IN REAR AREA MUST BE REPLACED;ALL BOXES IN REAR AREA MUST BE ELEVATED 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. PEELING PAINT INSIDE WALK IN COOLER MUST BE REMOVED /REPAINTED
The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. AIR VENTS IN PREP AREA ABOVE COOLER MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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. FURNACE AREA MUST BE REORGANIZED,MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY MATERIALS INSIDE THE FURNACE ROOM;ALL TOOLS IN THE REAR AREA NOT NEEDED IN THE BAKERY MUST BE REMOVED

Apr 5, 2011

Floor through-out not maintained. Instructed to detail clean floor along along wallbase and under equipment and replace missing floor tile in walk-in cooler.
Adequate light not provide in prep and storage area. Instructed to install more light in side storage room and in prep area. Must install light shields and end caps over bulbs or install shatter proof bulbs.
Ventilation not provided in toilet rooms. Instructed to install exhaust fan or have window open at all times of operation.
Bulk storage containers not labeled. Instructed to label all containers with name on exterior.
Deep freezer covers not mantianed. Instructed to detail clean, remove dirty and apply non-toxic sealant to surface to seal and have non-absorbant.
Prep tables, sinks, cooking equipment, can opener and storage racks not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
Walls and ceiling through-out not maintained. Instructed to seal all damaged walls around basebaord and install coving. Walls in prep area not maintained. Instructed to repair damaged walls and repaint. Ceiling in toilet room not maintained. Instructed to seal hole or cover.

Nov 28, 2012

MUST INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT TOILET ROOM DOOR (NORTH PREP AREA).
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND HOT WATER TANK AND UNDER AND AROUND HEATER IN REAR AREA.--------MUST FIX OR REPLACE LOOSE FLOOR TILES (NORTH PREP AREA) BY WALK-IN COOLER.
MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHTSHIELDS AND ENDCAPS ABOVE (2) PREP AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOOSE FAUCET AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.---------MUST FIX LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

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