ACE BAKERY Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Bakery

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: NO INTERNAL NOR EXTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR THE 3-DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN THE MIDDLE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A THERMOMETER AND MAINTAIN.

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: DETERGENT AND SANITIZER HOSE ON REAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK SITS IN THE BOTTOM OF THE COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOSE SHORTENED SO IT DOES NOT CONTAMINATE NOR CAUSE BACK SIPHONAGE. MAINTAIN SAME.

Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.

Prevent contamination during all food handling.

Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS OR ANY PERSONS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME.

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: WIPING CLOTHES IMPROPERLY STORED ON THE PREP TABLES, INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTIONS (SANITIZER MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM)WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.

Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.

Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.

Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: THE FAUCET ON THE FRONT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKS AT THE BASE. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, ALONG THE WALLBASE AND UNDER/AROUND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MOPS STORED IN MOP BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANGING UP FOR PROPER AIR DRYING. MAINTAIN SAME.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: LIGHT SHIELDS MISSING FROM VARIOUS LIGHTS IN THE REAR AND FRONT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS AND MAINTAIN.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: LIGHT SHIELDS MISSING FROM VARIOUS LIGHTS IN THE REAR AND FRONT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS AND MAINTAIN.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.