CHICAGO SWEET CONNECTION BAKERY Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Bakery

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE BUILD-UP IN WALK-IN-FREEZERS AT FAN COVERS AND AROUND DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ICE-BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, AND REPAINT EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GREASE BOX WITH RUST BUILD-UP BENEATH THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AT (2ND FLOOR/EMPLOYEE CAFETERIA ).

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR(S) IN POOR REPAIR (CRACK/CREVICES) IN THE WASHING AREAS AND PRODUCTION AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR DAMAGED FLOOR(S), FLOOR(S) MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES,NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL AND MAINTAIN DRY. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAP ON FLOOR AROUND ROOF DRAIN WEST WAREHOUSE AREA WERE NOTED TO MANAGER 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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND CEILING VENTS AND FAN COVERS THROUGHOUT THE PRODUCTION AREAS AND DISHWASHING AREAS TO REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ALSO,DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALLS THROUGHOUT THE PRODUCTION AREAS TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHED DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULB AT EXHAUST HOOD AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED SMALL WATER LEAKS AT BASE OF FAUCETS AT THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HAND SINK(2ND FLOOR/EMPLOYEE CAFETERIA).INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING ISSUES AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED VENTILATION NOT WORKING INSIDE THE MENS AND WOMENS (2ND FLOOR/EMPLOYEEE CAFETERIA AREA).INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED SMALL WATER LEAKS AT BASE OF FAUCETS AT THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HAND SINK(2ND FLOOR/EMPLOYEE CAFETERIA).INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING ISSUES AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED VENTILATION NOT WORKING INSIDE THE MENS AND WOMENS (2ND FLOOR/EMPLOYEEE CAFETERIA AREA).INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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.