CUERNAVACA BAKERY Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Bakery

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND 96 EGGS OUT ON COUNTER WAITING TO BE USED IN PASTRIES. EGGS WERE AT 79.2 DEGREES. INSTUCTED MANAGER ALL EGGS SHOULD BE 40 DEGREES OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. TOTAL VALUE $30.00 5 POUNDS ALL EGGS WERE DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

Ill food workers cause 70% of foodborne outbreaks. Proper reporting prevents transmission of Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, and other serious diseases.

All food employees must understand and follow health reporting requirements and food safety responsibilities.

Employees must: Report illness symptoms and exposures; Be excluded/restricted when ill; Understand their role in preventing foodborne illness; Follow proper hygiene practices; Have signed health policy on file.

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OBSERVERD OUTSIDE GARBAGE CONTAINER NOT BE MAINATAINED. CONTAINER OPEN WITH GARBAGE OVERFLOWING. OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER WITH GREASE ENCRUSTED AT THE TOP OF CONTAINER. OBSERVED HIGH WEED GROWTH ALLOWING FOR RODENT HARBORAGE. OBSERVED SEVERAL RAT DROPPINGS AT AIR CONDITIONING UNIT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT ALL ISSUES AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates breeding grounds for disease vectors.

Exterior waste areas must be clean and pest-proof.

Dumpsters on cleanable pad; Tight-fitting lids; Area kept clean; Grease containers covered; Regular pickup; No overflow.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM OCTOBER 21, 2016 REPORT #1966920 NOT CORRECTED OR MAINTAINED. #30 OBSERVED BAKERY ITEMS FLAN, CHEESECAKE, JELLO,AND BREAD OFFERED FOR RETAIL SALE WITH OUT PROPER LABELS, INSTRUCTED ON PROPER LABELING #33 OBSERVED THE #10 CAN OPENER, COFFEE MACHINE ABOVE COFFEE BASKET, PREP TABLE, AND BAKING TRAYS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOLERS, FRYER DOOR,PROOFER, AND ALL ICEING CONTAINERS/BULK CONTAINERS. #34 OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILES IN THE LADIES RESTROOM, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL MISSING FLOOR TILES. #35 OBSERVED WALLS PEELING PAINT IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND RESEAL. ALSO NEED TO CLEAN ALL WALLS, AND CEILINGS/RESEAL. #OBSERVED REAR NOZZLE LEAKING AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. #OBSERVED CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE, AND REAR PORCH, INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT ALL PREVIOUS MINORS AND MAINTAIN. 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 EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH IN MILK COOLER, MUST CLEAN ALL STORAGE SHELVES WHERE MULTI USE UTENSILS ARE BEING STORED, AND MUST CLEAN ALL FAN UNITS IN REACH IN COOLERS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEEDOF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND DEAD ROACHES. FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND FRYERS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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: WALLS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING: WALLS IN FRYER AREA WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP, WALL IN OVEN AREA, WALLS BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, AND WALLS IN FRONT COUNTER AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN 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: ALL LIGHTS IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OD PROPER SHIELDING WITH TUBES AND END CAPS. MUST INSTALL 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: ALL LIGHTS IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OD PROPER SHIELDING WITH TUBES AND END CAPS. MUST INSTALL 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.