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CENTRAL BAKERY Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Bakery

CENTRAL BAKERY 3911 W NORTH AVE, CHICAGO 60647 Bakery
November 30, 2023 Canvass License #5605
10
Total Violations
1
Major
9
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

10
Violation #36
MINOR
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM PROBE THERMOMETER ON THE PREMISES TO MEASURE THE TEMPERATURE OF COLD FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 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 #47
MINOR
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED BREAD BEING STORED IN CARDBOARD BOXES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOODS IN FOOD GRADE STORAGE CONTAINERS.
Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.
All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.
Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.
Violation #47
MINOR
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTED STORAGE RACKS STORED INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE STORAGE RACKS.
Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.
All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.
Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.
Violation #49
MINOR
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE PREP TABLES, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS, AND STORAGE SHELVES.
Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.
All surfaces must be kept clean.
Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.
Violation #53
MAJOR
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.
Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.
Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: REPLACE THE MISSING FLOOR TILES IN THE MIDDLE FOOD PREP AREA. REPAIR THE OPENINGS IN THE DRYWALL CEILING IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.
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.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALL PREP AREAS AND IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. CLEAN THE WALLS AND CEILINGS OF THE FOOD PREP AREAS.
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.
Violation #56
MINOR
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL LIGHT FIXTURES IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITHOUT A LIGHT SHIELD AND END CAPS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.
Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.
Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.
Violation #56
MINOR
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. ONE OF THE LIGHT FIXTURES IS OUT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN ALL FOOD PREP AREAS.
Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.
Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.
Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.
Violation #56
MINOR
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. ONE OF THE LIGHT FIXTURES IS OUT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN ALL FOOD PREP AREAS.
Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.
Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.
Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.

Health Department Information

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