CHICAGO SWEET CONNECTION BAKERY Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Bakery

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: FOUND COOKED PASTRIES FILLED WITH COOKED SPINACH AT TEMP OF 69.2F TO 73.9F, FOOD STORED ON TOP THE SELLING FRONT COUNTER. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED TEMPERATURE ABUSED FOOD. POUNDS 20 PIECE EACH, VALUE 18 CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

Ill food workers cause 70% of foodborne outbreaks. Proper reporting prevents transmission of Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, and other serious diseases.

All food employees must understand and follow health reporting requirements and food safety responsibilities.

Employees must: Report illness symptoms and exposures; Be excluded/restricted when ill; Understand their role in preventing foodborne illness; Follow proper hygiene practices; Have signed health policy on file.

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND BOTH EXPOSED HAND SINKS AT FRONT SERVING AND SELLING AREA NOT MAINTAINED:ONE SINK IS CLOGGED THE OTHER SLOWLY DRAINS AND WASTE WATER OVERFLOWS FROM THE GREASE TRAP TO INSIDE THE CABINET AND FLOOR INSTRUCTED TO USE EXPOSED HAND SINK AT STAFF DINING AREA,CLOSE TO FRONT AREA.NEED TO REPAIR BOTH SAID SINKS. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene practices and potential fecal contamination.

Sufficient, properly maintained toilet facilities required.

Adequate number for staff; Convenient location; Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Maintained clean; Proper ventilation.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED 4 BURNER UNIT BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT STORED UNDER THE VENTILATION.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOOD/VENTILATION OR REMOVE UNIT FROM PREMISES

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: PIPE UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH A BUILD-UP OF BLACK LIME, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN 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: PEELING PAINT BEHIND THE OVENS #4 AND #5,INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT.FLOOR UNDER THE STEAM KETTLE IN POOR REPAIR BROKEN AND STANDING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL REPLACE FLOOR MENTIONED.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

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: PEELING PAINT BEHIND THE OVENS #4 AND #5,INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT.FLOOR UNDER THE STEAM KETTLE IN POOR REPAIR BROKEN AND STANDING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL REPLACE FLOOR MENTIONED.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

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.