CUENCA'S BAKERY & GROCERIES Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Bakery

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 1459955 ISSUED ON 05-21-2014. SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-42-090 #32 - INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT EXTERIOR SURFACE OF GREASE BOX UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, METAL STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER AND METAL STORAGE RACKS IN REAR STORAGE.----------NOTED MILK CRATES IS USED AS STORAGE SHELVES ON PREMISE, MUST PROVIDE PROPER RAISED SHELVES 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING. #33 - INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE METAL RACKS WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. #34 - INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT REAR STORAGE AREA INCLUDING FLOORS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. #35 - INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH DUST BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. #41 - INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN REAR TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED UNVENTED ONE BURNER GAS STOVE IN COOKING AREA (REAR PREP AREA). INSTRUCTED TO MOVE/TRANSFER THE SAID BURNER UNDER KITCHEN HOOD/VENTILATION.

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.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.