CENTRAL BAKERY Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Bakery

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: Found mouse droppings on site in various areas: 30 in the rear area near the back door, 40 inside the walk in cooler, 30 in the rear prep area behind the coolers and along walls, 20 inside the side panel of the large oven, 10 in the middle prep area along the wall bases, and 10 in the front trash container receptacle located behind the front counter. Instructed facility to remove all pests and evidence, clean and sanitize affected areas, and maintain. Recommended to contact a licensed pest control provider for service. Serious violation 7-38-020.

Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.

Building openings must be protected against pest entry.

Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Instructed facility to clean all baking racks and shelving units throughout facility and to 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: Instructed facility to clean floors throughout, including the basement, especially along wall bases and under and around equipment. Observed a large pallet on the floor of the walk in cooler with items stacked on top of it. Instructed facility to remove and maintain items at least six inches off the floor with access underneath items to facilitate proper cleaning.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Instructed facility to clean floors throughout, including the basement, especially along wall bases and under and around equipment. Observed a large pallet on the floor of the walk in cooler with items stacked on top of it. Instructed facility to remove and maintain items at least six inches off the floor with access underneath items to facilitate proper cleaning.

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.