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BROU'NE DESSERTS Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Bakery

BROU'NE DESSERTS 3721 N SOUTHPORT AVE, CHICAGO 60613 Bakery
February 15, 2022 License License #2831530
9
Total Violations
4
Critical
4
Major
1
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

9
Violation #5
CRITICAL
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP ITEMS ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED OWNER MUST HAVE ALL NECESSARY ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN POLICY ON PREMISES. 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 #33
MAJOR
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: NO COOLERS OR FREEZERS ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED ALL COOLERS MUST BE ON WITH AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 41.0 F OR BELOW, AND FREEZERS MUST BE FROZEN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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.
Violation #36
MINOR
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: NO METAL STEM FOOD THERMOMETER ON-PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND CALIBRATE A METAL STEM FOOD THERMOMETER AND HAVE ON-PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK ON-PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK FROM A LICENSED ILLINOIS PEST CONTROL OPERATOR ON-PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C).
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 #39
MAJOR
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: NO SPLASH GUARDS BETWEEN MOP SINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND BETWEEN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND HANDWASH SINK. MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARDS AT SAID LOCATIONS.
Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.
Prevent contamination during all food handling.
Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.
Violation #39
MAJOR
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: NO SNEEZE GUARD ON THE FRONT PREP AREA COUNTER. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.
Prevent contamination during all food handling.
Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.
Violation #48
CRITICAL
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: NO SANITIZING TEST STRIPS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE.
Cannot verify sanitization without test strips, risking contaminated equipment.
Warewashing facilities must be properly equipped and supplied.
3-compartment sink or dishwasher; Test strips for sanitizer; Thermometers for water temperature; Adequate drainboards; Proper detergents.
Violation #50
CRITICAL
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE - Comments: FOUND NO RUNNING HOT WATER AT ALL SINKS ON-PREMISES, WATER TEMPERATURE AT 53.6 F AT ALL SINKS AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER/OWNER MUST PROVIDE MINIMUM RUNNING HOT WATER AT 110.0 F AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND 100.0 F AT ALL OTHER SINKS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
Without proper water temperatures, cannot sanitize or clean properly.
Adequate hot and cold running water required.
Hot water 120°F minimum at fixtures; Cold water available; Sufficient pressure; From approved source.
Violation #50
CRITICAL
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE - Comments: FOUND NO RUNNING HOT WATER AT ALL SINKS ON-PREMISES, WATER TEMPERATURE AT 53.6 F AT ALL SINKS AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER/OWNER MUST PROVIDE MINIMUM RUNNING HOT WATER AT 110.0 F AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND 100.0 F AT ALL OTHER SINKS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
Without proper water temperatures, cannot sanitize or clean properly.
Adequate hot and cold running water required.
Hot water 120°F minimum at fixtures; Cold water available; Sufficient pressure; From approved source.

Health Department Information

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