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CHICAGO SWEET CONNECTION BAKERY Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Bakery

CHICAGO SWEET CONNECTION BAKERY 5569 N NORTHWEST HWY, CHICAGO 60630 Bakery
January 26, 2017 Canvass License #1139498
5
Total Violations
1
Critical
2
Major
2
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

5
Violation #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE METAL SHEET WITH SHARP EDGES UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DRAINBOARD (IN DISH WASHING AREA).---------MUST DEFROST EMPLOYEE REFRIGERATOR WITH EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION (EMPLOYEE LUNCHROOM).
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 EMPLOYEE DRINKING FOUNTAIN WITH PINK MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP BY EMPLOYEE LOCKER ROOMS.
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 FILL OR LEVEL BROKEN UNEVEN FLOOR BY FRYING AREA UNDER AND AROUND FRYERS IN REAR PREP AREA.-------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALLS IN REAR PACKAGING AREA.---------MUST RESURFACE FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER BY THE DOOR.
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 #36
MINOR
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE NON WORKING LIGHT BULB INSIDE 2 DOOR REACH-IN DISPLAY COOLER BEHIND FRONT SERVICE AREA AND LIGHT BULB IN COLD PACKAGING AREA.
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 #36
MINOR
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE NON WORKING LIGHT BULB INSIDE 2 DOOR REACH-IN DISPLAY COOLER BEHIND FRONT SERVICE AREA AND LIGHT BULB IN COLD PACKAGING AREA.
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.

Health Department Information

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