CARIBBEAN AMERICAN BAKING CO Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Bakery

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS, BEEF PATTIES, CHICKEN, ETC., ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

Temperatures above 41°F allow rapid bacterial multiplication, doubling every 20 minutes.

Cold foods must be held at 41°F or below.

Maintain 41°F or below; Check temperatures regularly; Properly functioning refrigeration; Thermometers in all units; Keep doors closed.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION 1609332, DATED 1/5/2016. VIOLATIONS INCLUDE; VIOLATION #33; OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT; OVEN, MIXER, STOVE, PREP TABLES, FOOD CONTAINERS,BREAD PROOFER AND ALL CONTACT SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. VIOLATION #34; OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES; REAR PREP AND STORAGE, BOTH TOILET ROOMS, IN STAFF LOCKER ROOM, UNDERNEATH ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND AROUND THE HOT WATER TANK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PREMISES STILL NON COMPLIANT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.

Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.

Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE WARMER BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER NOT CLEAN. INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE OVEN, AND THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE IN THE TAKE OUT SECTION OF PREMISES, NOT CLEAN. ALSO, MOUNTED CAN OPENER ON PREP TABLE IN REAR NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL ALL AND MAINTAIN.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS DRAINS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. ALSO, FLOORS IN BOTH WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER ARE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS AND MAINTAIN.

Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.

Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.

Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED WALLS THROUGHTOUT THE KITCHEN NOT CLEANED, FOOD DEBRIS AND DUST ACUMULATION ON WALLS. WALL IN STAFF BREAKROOM HAS PEELING PAINT . ALSO, THE CEILING HAS A LARGE WATER STAIN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN WALLS AND REPAIR CEILING 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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED WALLS THROUGHTOUT THE KITCHEN NOT CLEANED, FOOD DEBRIS AND DUST ACUMULATION ON WALLS. WALL IN STAFF BREAKROOM HAS PEELING PAINT . ALSO, THE CEILING HAS A LARGE WATER STAIN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN WALLS AND REPAIR CEILING 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.