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BEVERLY BAKERY INC Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Bakery

BEVERLY BAKERY INC 10528 S WESTERN AVE, CHICAGO 60643 Bakery
June 17, 2020 Canvass License #1546696
9
Total Violations
4
Critical
1
Major
4
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

9
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 #25
MINOR
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED NO REMINDER FOR FOODS SERVED UNDERCOOKED ON MENU,( IE EGGS,BEEF). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE REMINDER FOR ANY RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS SERVED TO CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
Dirty surfaces attract pests and can contaminate food indirectly.
Non-food contact surfaces must be kept clean.
Clean as often as necessary; Remove grease and debris; Maintain equipment exteriors; Keep walls, ceilings, floors clean.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL ON SITE. OBSERVED 46 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AND INSIDE UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN ELECTRICAL CLOSET. ALSO 24 MICE DROPPING IN DISHWASHING AREA UNDER DISHMACHINE, POT/PAN STORAGE RACK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/ SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENED PEST SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 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.
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 #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 #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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