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CARIBBEAN AMERICAN BAKING CO Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Bakery

CARIBBEAN AMERICAN BAKING CO 1539 W HOWARD ST, CHICAGO 60626 Bakery
June 18, 2015 Canvass License #6120
3
Total Violations
1
Critical
1
Major
1
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

3
Violation #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: RAW WOOD SHELVES AT SOUTH-EAST WALL ARE POROUS,SURFACE NOT SMOOTH.BROKEN WRAP AROUND PIPE UNDER AND BEHIND THE CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID ITEMS WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. SCREEN REAR DOOR PARTIALLY BROKEN,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.MUST BE COMPLETELY ENCLOSED. PRESENTLY NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT/INSECT NOR FLIES ON PREMISES.
Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.
Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.
Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.
Violation #35
MINOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: NORTH WALL AT MEN'S LOCKER ROOM WITH WHITE SUBSTANCE WHICH CRUMBLES AT TOUCH,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.PEELING PAINT ON WALL BY THE MEN'S WASHROOM.PARTIALLY CEILING AT PREP AREA NOT PAINTED,INSTRUCTED TO PAINT AND MAINTAIN.WALLS UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND BY THE SHELF ACROSS FROM THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH FOOD DEBRIS.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.
Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.
Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.
Violation #35
MINOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: NORTH WALL AT MEN'S LOCKER ROOM WITH WHITE SUBSTANCE WHICH CRUMBLES AT TOUCH,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.PEELING PAINT ON WALL BY THE MEN'S WASHROOM.PARTIALLY CEILING AT PREP AREA NOT PAINTED,INSTRUCTED TO PAINT AND MAINTAIN.WALLS UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND BY THE SHELF ACROSS FROM THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH FOOD DEBRIS.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.
Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.
Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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More Information CDPH Food Protection
Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections