FAIL
Risk 1 (High)
BALE SANDWICH AND BAKERY Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant
July 20, 2020
Complaint
License #2021688
4
Total Violations
3
Critical
1
Major
1
Corrected On Site
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
4
Violation #5
CRITICAL
Violation Details
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
Why This Matters
Vomit and diarrhea contain millions of viral particles. One incident can contaminate entire facility and cause outbreak affecting dozens.
Food Code Requirement
Written procedures required for cleaning bodily fluid events to prevent disease transmission.
Specific Requirements
Written procedure must address: Isolating contaminated area; Removing and discarding affected food; Using proper PPE; Cleaning and sanitizing with appropriate concentration; Proper disposal of contaminated materials.
CDPH Food Code: Section 2-501.11
Violation #22
CRITICAL
Violation Details
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: FOUND TCS FOOD INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 35 POUNDS OF SOUR HAM INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AT 53.5F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. DISPOSED OF 35 POUNDS OF SOUR HAM VALUE AT 200 DOLLARS.
Why This Matters
Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.
Food Code Requirement
Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.
Specific Requirements
Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.
CDPH Food Code: Section 3-501.16(A)(1)
Violation #38
CRITICAL
Violation Details
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: FOUND FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY AT PREMISES.OBSERVED ABOUT 50 FRUIT FLIES ON WALLS AND CEILING BY BAKERY AREAS AND REAR EXIT. 7-38-020A. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED. MUST NOTIFY PEST CONTROL OPERATOR AND RID OF FRUIT FLIES
Why This Matters
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
Food Code Requirement
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
Specific Requirements
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-501.111
Violation #38
CRITICAL
Violation Details
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: FOUND FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY AT PREMISES.OBSERVED ABOUT 50 FRUIT FLIES ON WALLS AND CEILING BY BAKERY AREAS AND REAR EXIT. 7-38-020A. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED. MUST NOTIFY PEST CONTROL OPERATOR AND RID OF FRUIT FLIES
Why This Matters
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
Food Code Requirement
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
Specific Requirements
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-501.111
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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