CUERNAVACA BAKERY Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Bakery

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: THE 4-DOOR FRONT MILK COOLER HAS DRIPPING WATER FROM THE CONDENSER ONTO SEALED CONTAINERS OF MILK. THE FRONT OF THE STORE HAS 6 OPEN BAKERY RACKS FULL OF UNPROTECTED BAKERY GOODS THAT CUSTOMERS SERVE THEMSELVES. THE BOTTLES OF MILK HAVE BEEN WIPED DOWN WITH A SANITIZING RINSE AND MOVED. THE COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION UNTIL REPAIRED AND REINSPECTED BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. THE BAKERY GOODS MUST BE MOVED BEHIND THE COUNTER AND A SWINGING DOOR SEPARATING THE CUSTOMERS FROM THE BAKERY SIDE OR DISPLAYED BEHIND SNEEZE GUARDS OR OTHER PROTECTION.

Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.

All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.

Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: THE FOLLOWING VIOLATIONS WERE FOUND AT THIS TIME AND ALSO DOCUMENTED FOR CORRECTION ON REPORT # 547672 DATED SEPTEMBER 14, 2011. (32) MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR COOLERS,SNEEZE GUARDS AT DESSERT DISPLAY UNITS ARE DAMAGED.MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK. (33) MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM PREP TABLES,ROLLING CARTS,SHELVING UNITS, CAN OPENER, FLOOR MIXERS, RACKS, GARBAGE CANS, DEEP FRYER, FILTERS AT HOOD. (37) MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR. ALL THE ABOVE VIOLATIONS MUST BE CORRECTED BY JUNE 12, 2013.

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.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: THE DISHWASHING DRYING RACKS AND TABLE ARE DIRTY: WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE AREA IN DETAIL.

Consumers need warning about increased risk from raw/undercooked foods.

Required consumer advisories for raw/undercooked foods.

Disclosure and reminder for raw/undercooked animal foods; Written notice on menu; Must identify specific items.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: THE REAR BAKING AREA LIGHTING HAS UNSHIELED GLASS BULBS, INSTALL BULB SHIELDS.

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: THE REAR SINK HAS A SMALL LEAK, REPAIR PLUMBING.

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: THE REAR SINK HAS A SMALL LEAK, REPAIR PLUMBING.

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.