Miski Bakery

May 29, 2025 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings12
critical findings3

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Failed findings

no certified food manager on dutycritical

Official wording: Person In Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, And Performs Duties
Inspector note: OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE NO VALID PROOF OF FOOD SAFETY MANAGEMENT TRAINING DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE.
code 1Priority
certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate
Inspector note: OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING AND HANDLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS (EMPANADAS AND CREAMED PASTRIES) WITHOUT A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE HOLDER ON SITE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING, AND OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
code 2Priority
hand hygiene slippingcritical

Official wording: Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, Or Tobacco Use
Inspector note: NOTED EMPLOYEE DRINKS & CUPS ON FRONT PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE AND CONSUME DRINKS IN DESIGNATED AREA.
code 6Priority
food not cooled down right

Official wording: Proper Date Marking And Disposition
Inspector note: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS (PREPARED WHIPPED CREAM, HORCHATA, BLUEBERRY FILLING) IN KITCHEN 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR NOT LABELED TO INDICATE THE PRODUCT'S NAME AND DATE BY WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED, OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS OF PREPARATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISCARD DATE FOR REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS PLACED IN ALL COLD-HOLDING UNITS. PERSON IN CHARGE DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROX. 15 LBS VALUED AT $20 PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
code 23
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: NOTED DRY INGREDIENTS IN KITCHEN ON SHELVES AND TABLETOPS STORED IN CONTAINERS WITH OUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS OF COMMON NAMES FOR ALL ITEMS REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN.
code 37
Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & Display

Inspector note: OBSERVED READY TO EAT PASTRIES: ALFAJOR, GUAVA CREAM CHEESE POP TART, CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE, MIXED BERRY POP TART, BANANA NUT MUFFIN, BLUEBERRY MUFFIN, SMORES BROWNIE, AND DONUT COUNTERTOP DISPLAY SHELVES NOT PROTECTED. INSTRUCTED TO WRAP AND LABEL WITH PRODUCT NAME AND INGREDIENTS, OR PROVIDE PROPER DISPLAY CASE TO PROTECT FOOD FROM THE PUBLIC. PERSON IN CHARGE DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROXIMATELY 20 LBS, VALUED AT $75. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
code 39
Personal Cleanliness

Inspector note: NOTED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAIR COVERS AND MAINTAIN.
code 40
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Wiping Cloths: Properly Used & Stored
Inspector note: NOTED WIPING CLOTHS DRAPED OVER FRONT PREP AREA HANDSINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND ON PREP TABLETOPS. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD WIPING CLOTHS IN PROPER SANITIZING BUCKETS IN BETWEEN USE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION ON FOOD PREP SURFACES.
code 41
Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test Strips

Inspector note: OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR QUATERNARY SANITIZER USED AT 3 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. I INFORMED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZING SOLUTION MUST BE PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
code 48
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED CLUTTER THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. ITEMS STORED IN PLASTIC BAGS AND BOXES ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS. ALL KEPT ITEMS ARE TO BE STORED ON PROPER SHELVING THAT IS NON-POROUS, SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AND A MINIMUM OF 6-INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
code 55
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
code 57
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.
code 58

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