CARIBBEAN AMERICAN BAKING CO Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Bakery

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: OBSERVED NO ONE ON SITE, IN CHARGE, AT TIME OF INSPECTION.

Without knowledgeable supervision, critical food safety practices may be overlooked, significantly increasing risk of foodborne illness outbreaks affecting multiple customers.

The person in charge must be present during all hours of operation, hold valid certification, and demonstrate food safety knowledge.

Person in charge must: Be present during all operating hours; Hold valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate; Demonstrate knowledge of foodborne disease prevention, HACCP principles, and Code requirements; Ensure employee compliance with food safety practices.

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED INCLUDING BEEF AND CHICKEN PATTIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012.

Lack of certification indicates potential gaps in food safety knowledge, increasing risk of improper food handling and foodborne illness.

Valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate required and must be posted.

Certificate must be: Current and valid; Posted conspicuously in public view; Held by person in charge during all operating hours; Renewed before expiration date.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED WARMING UNIT LOCATED ON SIDE OF BAKERY THAT DOES NOT HAVE ACCESS TO A HANDWASHING SINK. A HANDWASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER MUST BE INSTALLED IN FOOD DISPENSING AREA OR THE HOT HOLDING UNIT MUST BE RELOCATED TO ADJACENT FOOD PREPARATION AREA THAT HAS ACCESS TO HANDWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C). NO CITATION ISSUED AT THIS TIME.

Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.

Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.

Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY ON THE FOLLOWING AREAS: APPROXIMATELY 50 MOUSE/RODENT DROPPINGS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, BEHIND HOT WATER HEATER BEHIND STOVE; APPROXIMATELY 100 DROPPINGS ON SIDES OF OVENS AND PROOFERS; APPROXIMATELY 50 MOUSE/RODENT DROPPING IN FRONT SERVICE AREA UNDER AND BEHIND HOT HOLDING; APPROXIMATELY 50 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN REAR DRY STORAGE UNDER SHELVING; APPROXIMATELY 20 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM UNDER SINK. ALL MOUSE/RODENT DROPPINGS MUST BE REMOVED. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS CREATING HARBORAGE INCLUDING TOOLS AND EXCESS EQUIPMENT IN REAR DRY STORAGE AND ADJACENT TO MEN'S WASHROOM. RELOCATE ALL TOOLS TO A DESIGNATED AREA AWAY FROM FOOD AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY EQUIPMENT THAT IS CREATING HARBORAGE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (A).

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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS VERY UNCLEAN UNDER AND BEHIND STOVE AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. REMOVE HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION UNDER AND BEHIND STOVE. FLOORS NEED TO BE KEPT CLEAN AND DRY. OBSERVED FLOORS OF MEN'S WASHROOM UNCLEAN. OBSERVED ALL FLOORS NEED TO BE CLEANED IN DETAIL THROUGHOUT FACILITY INCLUDING REAR DRY STORAGE, FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, REAR FOOD PREP AREA, SERVICE AREA IN ORDER TO MONITOR PEST CONTROL.

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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBERVED CRACKED AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES AROUND CATCH BASIN UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. REPLACE ALL CRACKED AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN FLOOR IN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION AT ALL TIMES.

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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED HOLES IN WALLS ALONG FLOOR/ WALL JUNCTURE. ALL HOLES IN WALLS OR ENTIRE PREMISE MUST BE SEALED AND ALL COVING NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. MAINTAIN ALL FLOOR /WALL JUNCTURES.

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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: ALL TOOLS NEED TO BE STORED SEPARATE AWAY FROM FOOD OR ROOF RELATED ITEMS AT ALL TIMES.

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.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #60

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.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #60

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.