AMAZCAKES LLC Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Bakery

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HANDSINK LOCATED IN (IN USE) MAIN PREP AREA AS WELL AS HANDSINK LOCATED IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED. PIC PROVIDED SOAP AT THIS TIME.

Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.

Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.

Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR INSIDE OF COOLING UNITS LOCATED IN FRONT PREP AND REAR PREP IN ORDER TO MONITOR AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURES.

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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 70 SMALL ORDENT DROPPINGS IN FRONT PREP AREA SCATTERED ALONG FLOOR , IN STORAGE SPACE ON FLOOR SCATTERED UNDER ALL BOXES STORED ON FLOOR ACROSS FROM WHITE COOLING UNIT, IN MAIN PREP AREA ALONG WALLS ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT, UNDER STORAGE CARTS, UNDER RISERS WHERE FLOUR IS STORED, IN SPACE BEHIND SWINGING DOOR UNDER MISCELLANEUS ITEMS STORED IN SAID SPACE, IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN BETWEEN HEAVY COOKING EQUIPMENT AND BEHIND COOLING UNITS. NOTED APPROXIMATLEY 15 SMALL AND LARGE FLIES FLYING THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA AND ON EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLING UNITS. RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICE, REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVILY SOILED CRATES USED FOR ELEVATION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE EQUIPMENT.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SHELVING UNITS ALONG WALLS ABOVE PREP WITH HEAVY FOOD DEBRIS BUILT UP ON ALL SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL WORKING MATERIALS CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED WATER-STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT FRONT, MAIN AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.

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: OBSEVRED DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS THROUGHOUT FRONT, MAIN AND REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA, INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL COOLING UNITS THROUGHOUT ALL PREP AREAS, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS. INTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND CLEAN AT FREQUENCY TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

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: OBSERVDD EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF FOOD DEBRIS, DECOR MATERIALS, FLATTENED CARDBOARD BOXES AND OTHER MISCELLANEUS ITEMS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALL PREP AREAS. INSTRUTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR TO ENSURE PROPER CLEANING AND PROHIBIT FOOD SOURCE FOR PEST.

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: OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILES IN MAIN AND REAR PREP AREAS AS WELL AS WALLS IN FRONT AND MAIN PREP AREA IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND PROVIDE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE FLOORS AND WALLS.

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: OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILES IN MAIN AND REAR PREP AREAS AS WELL AS WALLS IN FRONT AND MAIN PREP AREA IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND PROVIDE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE FLOORS AND WALLS.

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.