ALLIANCE BAKERY Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Bakery

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM6-3-15,REPORT#1820302 #32-RAW WOOD SHELVES IN NEED OF SEALING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES #32-RUBBER GASKETS AT REACH IN COOLER AND WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF REPLACING DUE TO DAMAGE. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. #34-FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER IN NEED OF CLEANING. FLOORS THROUGH OUT BASEMENT IN CORNERS AND UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #35- CEILING AREA ABOVE OVEN IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN #38-AIR VENTS IN WALK IN COOLER AND ABOVE OVEN IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090 TODAY 11-4-16 WE OBSERVED THE SAME VIOLATIONS

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 SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLERS AND WALK-IN FREEZER(PREP AND FRONT WOOD COOLER)INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR(PAINT WITH NON-TOXIC PAINT)OR REPLACE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. DEEP FRYER(WITH OIL IN IT)ON PREMISES HOWEVER NO WASTE OIL CONTAINER ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEEP FRYER FROM PREMISES OR PROVIDE A WASTE OIL CONTAINER.OWNER STATED DEEP FRYER NOT IN USE. STAFF WASHROOM DOOR WITH HOLES,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

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: BURNED FOOD INSIDE THE CONVENTION OVEN,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CAN OPENER WITH DEBRIS. SPIDER WEBS UNDER PREP TABLES IN PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: EAST SIDE CRUMBLE WALLIS COVERED WITH PLASTIC SHEETS,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PLASTIC AND SEAL WALL,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. BASEMENT IS USED FOR STORAGE AREA,ALSO REACH-IN COOLER AND CHEST FREEZER ARE STORED AT SAID LOCATION DRY WALL REPLACE ON CEILING ABOVE THE REACH IN COOLER IN BAKERY AREA ARE TAPED WITH DUCT TAPE,ALSO A PIECE WOOD IS USED ON CEILING ABOVE THE DOOR AT SAME LOCATION,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPLACE WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.

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: EAST SIDE CRUMBLE WALLIS COVERED WITH PLASTIC SHEETS,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PLASTIC AND SEAL WALL,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. BASEMENT IS USED FOR STORAGE AREA,ALSO REACH-IN COOLER AND CHEST FREEZER ARE STORED AT SAID LOCATION DRY WALL REPLACE ON CEILING ABOVE THE REACH IN COOLER IN BAKERY AREA ARE TAPED WITH DUCT TAPE,ALSO A PIECE WOOD IS USED ON CEILING ABOVE THE DOOR AT SAME LOCATION,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPLACE WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.

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.