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

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND FRONT ENTRANCE AND EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT/INSECTS PROOF,WITH OVER 1/4 OF AN INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECT PROOF THE DOORS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.

Building openings must be protected against pest entry.

Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1982617 DATED 2/3/17. #30-LABEL AND DATE ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH COOKED READY TO EAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN. #32-CRACKED/BROKEN SOLID LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE COFFEE STATION. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. NO GROCERY BAG ALLOWED TO STORE FROZEN MEAT. FOUND SOME FROZEN MEAT STORED ON A GROCERY BAG. MUST REPLACE WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAG. #43- WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLE.CHOPPING BOARD,ETC. MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 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 SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: RUSTED WIRE RACK SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST REMOVE RUST,OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. DEFROST ICE CREAM FREEZER WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED.

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 INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER NEEDS CLEANING 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: FILTER ON THE HOOD IN THE COOK LINE WITH GREASE BUILD -UP. MUST CLEAN, REMOVE GREASE 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: LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER NOT SHIELDED. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD 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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER NOT SHIELDED. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD 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.