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BEVERLY BAKERY INC Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Bakery

BEVERLY BAKERY INC 10528 S WESTERN AVE, CHICAGO 60643 Bakery
February 8, 2019 Canvass Re-Inspection License #1546696
12
Total Violations
4
Critical
1
Major
7
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

12
Violation #3
CRITICAL
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
Ill food workers cause 70% of foodborne outbreaks. Proper reporting prevents transmission of Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, and other serious diseases.
All food employees must understand and follow health reporting requirements and food safety responsibilities.
Employees must: Report illness symptoms and exposures; Be excluded/restricted when ill; Understand their role in preventing foodborne illness; Follow proper hygiene practices; Have signed health policy on file.
Violation #5
CRITICAL
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND PROCEDURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
Vomit and diarrhea contain millions of viral particles. One incident can contaminate entire facility and cause outbreak affecting dozens.
Written procedures required for cleaning bodily fluid events to prevent disease transmission.
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.
Violation #23
CRITICAL
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED READY TO EAT FOOD, HAM, TURKEY, SAUSAGE, DICED TOMATOES, QUICHE, CUT LEAFY GREENS, ETC NOT PROPERLY LABELED AND DATED IN REACH-IN AND PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
Inadequate reheating fails to kill bacteria that grew during storage.
Foods must be reheated to 165°F within 2 hours.
Reheat to 165°F within 2 hours; Use proper equipment (not hot holding units); Discard if not reaching temperature in time.
Violation #44
MINOR
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED PRESET TABLEWARE ON DINING TABLES. INFORMED MANAGER ALL PRESET TABLEWARE SHALL BE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION BY BEING WRAPPED, COVERED OR INVERTED.
Clutter harbors pests and prevents proper cleaning.
Facility must be free of unnecessary items and litter.
Remove unnecessary equipment; No litter; Organized storage; No living quarters; Personal items in designated areas.
Violation #45
MINOR
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE CUPS STORED ON FLOOR IN FRONT COFFEE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES OFF FLOOR.
Contaminated single-use items transfer pathogens to food and customers.
Single-use items must be protected from contamination.
Store in original packaging; Protect from contamination; Handle by non-contact surfaces; Cannot reuse.
Violation #47
MINOR
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RAW WOOD SURFACES AROUND REAR WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ICE BUILDUP INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN WALK-IN FREEZER.
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.
Violation #49
MINOR
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DUST, DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS ON BULK CONTAINERS, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, COFFEE MACHINES AND GRINDER, COUNTERS IN PREP AREAS, PREP COOLERS, FREEZERS, AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT.
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.
Violation #51
CRITICAL
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER HAND WASHING SINK AND LEAKING FAUCET ON UTILITY SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE AND FAUCET.
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.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BASEBOARDS LOOSE AND MISSING ALONG WALLS, NEAR UTILITY SINK, ETC IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE BASEBOARDS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE AND PEELING PAINT ON WALLS AND CEILINGS IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WALLS AND CEILINGS IN DISH WASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED OPENING ALONG BASEBOARDS BEHIND BULK CONTAINERS IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED SEAL ALL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS.: OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES IN FURNACE ROOM, ELECTRICAL ROOM, REAR STORAGE, AND WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST, DIRT, AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, WALK-IN, AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS IN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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.
Violation #56
MINOR
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILDUP INSIDE VENTILATION HOOD IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL VENTILATION HOOD SYSTEMS.
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.
Violation #57
MINOR
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
Smoking contaminates hands and food with nicotine and tar residues.
Smoking prohibited in food establishments.
No smoking in any part of establishment; Designated areas away from food; Proper signage posted.
Violation #57
MINOR
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
Smoking contaminates hands and food with nicotine and tar residues.
Smoking prohibited in food establishments.
No smoking in any part of establishment; Designated areas away from food; Proper signage posted.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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