Ann's Bakery

August 22, 2025 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings18
critical findings4

Failed findings

no certified food manager on dutycritical

Official wording: Person In Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, And Performs Duties
Inspector note: PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
code 1Priority
handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR BREAD BAKING/PANCAKE PREP AREA/DISH WASHING AREA.WERE I OBSERVED BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD AND DISH WASHING SINK MUST INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT & COLD RUNNING WATER,SOAP & TOWELS AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(NO CITATION ISSUED ISSUED)
code 10Priority
certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN,MASHED POTATO,SLICING DELI MEATS,ETC)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER ARRIVED ON DUTY AT 10:55 A.M.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
code 2Priority
water/temperature at the sink offcritical

Official wording: No Bare Hand Contact With Rte Food Or A Pre-Approved Alternative Procedure Properly Allowed
Inspector note: OBSERVED BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT TCS FOODS SUCH AS PANCAKES.OBSERVED FEMALE FOOD HANDLER REMOVE PANCAKES FROM GRILL IN REAR BREAD BAKING PREP AREA WITH BARE HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE GLOVES OR UTENSILS TO HANDLE TCS FOODS.(PRIORITY 7-38-010)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 9Priority
hot/cold holding temps off

Official wording: Proper Hot Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH 8LBS. COOKED MUSHROOM SOUP-102.3F.11LBS. COOKED PIEROGI-112.7F.6LBS. COOKED POTATO-125.5F.7LBS. COOKED CHICKEN WINGS-101.5F-102.0F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE. APPX.32LBS.$222.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 21
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: 3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONATINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE (SHAKERS,CONTAINERS,BULK,SQUEEZE BOTTLES,SPRAYERS,ETC) • 3-602.11(A; B:1-4,6,7; C; D) : MUST LABEL REPACKAGED BAKERY GOODS ON DISPLAY FOR SALE WITH PROPER INFORMATION GIVEN AND MAINTAIN.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: 6-202.13 OBSERVED AN INSECT ZAPPER STORED ON PREP COUNTER IN DELI AREA MUST BE REMOVED AND MAINTAINED PROPERLY. • 6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP IN CENTER ALONG TOP & BOTTOM OF FRONT DOUBLE DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY. • OBSERVED REAR SCREEN DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT FLY ENTRY MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING. • OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.150 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS,WALLS AND CEILINGS ,PRODUCE DISPLAY AREA ON ONIONS,REAR STORAGE AREA IN BAGS OF ONIONS,INSIDE OF A BUCKET OF WET MOPHEADS,STAFF TOILET ROOM,SALES FLOOR.ALSO APPX. 20 OR MORE LIVE LARGE FLIES ON BAKING AND FOOD PREP TABLES,FLYING AROUND PREMISES.2- RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR NEXT TO CHEST FREEZER IN REAR STORAGE AREA.MUST REMOVE RAT DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/22/25.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 38
Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & Display

Inspector note: 3-305.11 : OBSERVED FOOD STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS MUST ELEVATE AND MAINTAIN. • OBSERVED 6- ROLLING CARTS WITH BAKED BREADS AND PASTRIES ON SALES FLOOR FOR SALE NOT PROTECTED WITH SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND THEM AND ON THEM AND NOT PROTECTED FROM THE PUBLIC.MUST STORE FOOD PRODUCT PROPERLY TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.PRODUCT WAS REMOVED AND SOME COVERED AT THIS TIME.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 39
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Wiping Cloths: Properly Used & Stored
Inspector note: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE FROM PREP TABLES.
code 41
In-Use Utensils: Properly Stored

Inspector note: OBSERVED SCOOPS BEING STORED INSIDE OF BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS MUST REMOVE AND STORE PROPERLY.
code 43
Gloves Used Properly

Inspector note: OBSERVED FEMALE USING BARE HANDS TO HANDLE READY TO EAT FOODS MUST PROVIDE GLOVES OR UTENSILS .
code 46
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: 4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON MAIN KITCHEN 1- DOOR REACH IN COOLER & BAKERY 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER. • 4-101.19 : MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE THROUGHOUT ALL PREP , STORAGE AREAS,WALK IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.MUST REMOVE FOIL LINED ON SHELVING UNITS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
code 47
Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test Strips

Inspector note: OBSERVED OUTDATED & DISCOLORED QUAT CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS TO CHECK SANITIZING SOLUTION PPM'S AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN TESTED THE STRIP COLOR PPM'S IS BLUE AND SHOULD SHOW HUES OF GREEN.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 48
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: 4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE FROM PREP TABLES, FRYER CABINETS,FLOOR MIXERS,REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
code 49
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: 5-204.12 : OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
code 51
Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned

Inspector note: MUST REATTACH SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON STAFFS 1ST FL. TOILET ROOM DOOR LEADING INTO PREP AREA TO CLOSE TIGHTLY.
code 53
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: 6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER DISPLAY SHELVES ON SALES FLOOR ,PREP AREAS AND STORAGE AREAS. • MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR BEHIND SHELVING UNITS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: 6-501.14 : MUST PLACE 1- EYE STOVE UNDER VENTILATION HOOD IN MAIN KITCHEN.
code 56

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on June 18, 2025: 10 findings appeared for the first time. 8 findings recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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