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 food at improper temperatures: In the large prep area-640lbs of cream cheese frosted carrot cake at 62.1f, 300lbs of cream cheese icing at 59.4f; In the smaller rear prep area walk in cooler- 400lbs of cheesecake at 54.2f. Operator discarded and denatured said items, valued at $3000 as stated by operator. Instructed facility to maintain all potentially hazardous foods at 40f or below or 140f or above. Operator states that cheesecake was in cooler to cool down to proper temperature but found no temperature logs or other evidence or labeling. Critical citation issued 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: Observed no hot water at two exposed handsinks in the large prep area- one handsink located near the dish machine. Operator repaired by opening hot water line to sink during inspection. The other handsink is located near the multiple walk in doors and had a temperature of 70.1f. Operator repaired by turning hot water tank back on during inspection. Instructed facility to maintain hot water to all sinks at all times. Critical citation issued 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.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: Previous minor violations not corrected from report # 1631924, dated 2-19-16: Violation 30- "OBSERVED PREPACKAGED FOOD ITEMS FOR RETAIL SALE UNLABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN WITH THE NAME OF PRODUCT, WHERE IT WAS MANUFACTURED, INGREDIENTS, AND DATE." Labels installed during inspection. and Violation 32- "OBSERVED A TOILET SEAT MISSING IN THE UPSTAIRS WOMEN'S EMPLOYEE BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN." Facility installed seat during inspection. Serious citation issued 7-42-090.

Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.

Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.

Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Observed dirt accumulation in the upper interior portion of the ice machine. Instructed facility to clean, sanitize, 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: Observed dirt and debris on the floor in the second floor dry storage room. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

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: Observed dirt and debris on the floor in the second floor dry storage room. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

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.