A PIECE OF CAKE BAKERY, INC. Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: 50-60 MICE DROPPINGS FOUND SCATTERED ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS BEHIND COOLERS, UNDERNEATH DESK, IN FURNACE CLOSET, IN WASHROOMS AND BEHIND PREP TABLES. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, SEAL UP ALL OPENINGS IN FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILINGS, REPAIR BOTTOMS OF ALL DOORS MAKING THEM TIGHT-FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY. MUST ALSO OBTAIN SCREEN DOORS FOR FRONT AND REAR DOORS WHICH ARE REQUIRED TO KEEP INSECTS AND RODENTS OFF PREMISES. CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS 7-38-020.

Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.

Building openings must be protected against pest entry.

Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS - Comments: NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY POSTED AND VISIBLE TO THE CUSTOMERS. CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS 7-42-010(B).

Unpasteurized products can contain dangerous pathogens.

Only pasteurized dairy and eggs in certain situations; no prohibited foods.

Pasteurized eggs for recipes not fully cooked; Pasteurized dairy products; No home-prepared foods.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOTED 10-14-10 NOT CORRECTED:-34-CLEAN FLOORS IN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLBASE THRU-OUT. -35-SEAL HOLE IN WALL IN TOILET ROOM.-36-PROVIDE LIGHTSHIELDS THRU-OUT PREP AREAS.

Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.

Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.

Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: ALL PREP TABLES AND SHELVES UNDERNEATH(INCLUDING ALL LEGS AND WHEELS OF ALL EQUIPMENT, INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS 0F ALL COOLERS & FREEZERS, ALL OVENS, ALL STORAGE CONTAINERS, ALL MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT AND SURFACES, ALL STORAGE RACKS, ALL SINKS AND ALL OTHER UNCLEAN SURFACES THROUGHOUT.

Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.

All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.

Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: REPAIR HOLE IN FLOOR IN REAR BY MOP SINK. REPLACE ALL MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT OR LEVEL FLOORS WHERE TILES ARE MISSING. DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.

Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.

Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: SEE #29.

Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.

Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.

Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: SEE #29.

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: SEAL OPENINGS IN WALL IN REAR UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THROUGHOUT. CLEAN WALLS AND WINDOW LEDGES THROUGHOUT WHERE NOT CLEAN, SEAL ALL LOOSE BASEBOARDS.

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: SEAL OPENINGS IN WALL IN REAR UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THROUGHOUT. CLEAN WALLS AND WINDOW LEDGES THROUGHOUT WHERE NOT CLEAN, SEAL ALL LOOSE BASEBOARDS.

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.