ACE BAKERY Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Bakery

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: THE CENTRAL PREP AREA EXPOSED HANDSINK HAS NO HOT WATER, AN ALTERNATE SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA WILL BE USED AT THIS TIME.

Missing supplies prevent proper handwashing, forcing inadequate cleaning that spreads pathogens.

All handwashing sinks must have soap and hand drying provisions.

Soap in dispensers at each sink; Paper towels in dispensers or air dryers; Supplies maintained during all hours; Waste receptacles if paper towels used.

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: THE WALK IN COOLER HAS OPEN PRODUCT (PIE SLICES) STORED ON AND ABOVE SHELVES THAT ARE COVERED WITH MOLD; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE ENTIRE WALK IN COOLER INTERIOR AND SHELVING.

Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.

All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.

Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: THE BAKERY GREASE TRAP LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT IS LEAKING ALL OVER THE FLOOR, REPAIR THE GREASE TRAP SO WASTE WATER IS CONTAINED AND DRAINS PROPERLY.

Inadequate facilities prevent proper cleaning and sanitization of equipment.

Warewashing facilities must meet design and operational requirements.

3-compartment sink with drainboards; Mechanical dishwasher with proper temperatures; Test strips; Thermometers; Adequate size.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: The front door pest strip lets in some light, adjust the pest strip at the bottom of the door.

Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.

Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.

Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: THE PROOF BOX, DOUGH MIXER, COOLER HANDLES, ROLLING PINS AND SINK HANDLES AND FULL OF DOUGH BUILDUP, CLEAN ALL FOOD EQUIPMENT UNTIL ALL FOOD DEPOSITS ARE REMOVED THROUGHOUT THE PREPARATION AREA.

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: THE TILE BASEBOARD BEHIND THE STOVE HAS COME OFF OF THE WALL, REATTACH THE TILE. THE FLOORS ARE DIRTY UNDER AND BEHIND THE EQUIPMENT, CLEAN THE FLOORS FROM CORNER TO CORNER.

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: THE TILE BASEBOARD BEHIND THE STOVE HAS COME OFF OF THE WALL, REATTACH THE TILE. THE FLOORS ARE DIRTY UNDER AND BEHIND THE EQUIPMENT, CLEAN THE FLOORS FROM CORNER TO CORNER.

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.