ALPHA BAKING INC Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Wholesale

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED OVER 10 LIVE FRUIT FLIES BEHIND THE WALK-IN FREEZER IN THE PACKAGING DEPARTMENT. ALSO NOTED DOOR #13, #14, #22 NOT RODENT/ INSECT PROOFED WITH OVER AN INCH GAP AT THE RIGHT AND LEFT SIDE AT THE BOTTOM OF DOORS (DOCK AREA). MUST RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED THE SAID DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE FRUIT FLIES. RECOMMEND TO CALL LICENSED PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF (3) EXPOSED HANDSINK IN PREP AREA.-------INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF MICROWAVE OVEN WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION IN EMPLOYEE LUNCHROOM TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE.

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: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN GARAGE/RECEIVING DOCK, AND FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND VENDING MACHINES AT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.---------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER.

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: WALLS BEHIND THE TOILET BOWL IN THE ROUTE SUPERVISOR WASHROOM NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.------ INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS BEHIND/UNDER 2 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH SLIMY BUILD-UP.

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: WALLS BEHIND THE TOILET BOWL IN THE ROUTE SUPERVISOR WASHROOM NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.------ INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS BEHIND/UNDER 2 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH SLIMY BUILD-UP.

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.