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CHICAGO SWEET CONNECTION BAKERY Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Bakery

CHICAGO SWEET CONNECTION BAKERY 5569 N NORTHWEST HWY, CHICAGO 60630 Bakery
March 20, 2013 Canvass License #1139498
6
Total Violations
1
Critical
2
Major
3
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

6
Violation #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, AND REPAINT EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GREASE BOX WITH RUST BUILD-UP UNDER HAND SINK AT EMPLOYEE LUNCH ROOM.
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 #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CAKE STORAGE RACKS WITH FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.----------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF (3) MICROWAVE OVEN AT EMPLOYEE LUNCHROOM IN SECOND FLOOR TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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.
Violation #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS INSIDE CLEANING STORAGE ROOM IN REAR AREA.
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.
Violation #35
MINOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH DUST BUILD-UP ABOVE REAR PREP/PRODUCTION AREA.
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 #38
CRITICAL
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO FIX VENTILATION INSIDE MEN'S EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM (REAR OF RETAIL SIDE 1ST FLOOR).--------MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND FRONT SERVICE AREA (RIGHT SIDE).----------MUST FIX STRIPPED (HOT) FAUCET HANDLE AT HAND SINK (RIGHT SIDE) INSIDE WOMEN'S LOCKER/TOILET ROOM BY REAR PREP AREA AND STRIPPED FAUCET (COLD) HANDLE (RIGHT SIDE) AT MEN'S EMPLOYEE LOCKER/TOILET ROOM BY PREP AREA.
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.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO FIX VENTILATION INSIDE MEN'S EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM (REAR OF RETAIL SIDE 1ST FLOOR).--------MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND FRONT SERVICE AREA (RIGHT SIDE).----------MUST FIX STRIPPED (HOT) FAUCET HANDLE AT HAND SINK (RIGHT SIDE) INSIDE WOMEN'S LOCKER/TOILET ROOM BY REAR PREP AREA AND STRIPPED FAUCET (COLD) HANDLE (RIGHT SIDE) AT MEN'S EMPLOYEE LOCKER/TOILET ROOM BY PREP AREA.
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.

Health Department Information

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