FAIL
Risk 2 (Medium)
CUERNAVACA BAKERY Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Bakery
September 26, 2017
Canvass Re-Inspection
License #2054096
7
Total Violations
2
Critical
1
Major
4
Minor
1
Corrected On Site
Inspection Summary
This bakery was inspected by the Chicago Department of Public Health on September 26, 2017. The inspection type was "Canvass Re-Inspection" and resulted in a Fail outcome.
This establishment is classified as Risk 2 (Medium), which determines the inspection frequency and focus areas.
The inspector documented 7 violations during this inspection, including 2 critical violations that required immediate attention.
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
7
Violation #3
CRITICAL
Violation Details
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND 4 CASES OF EGGS ON THE FLOOR AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. 79.1 DEGREES. EMPLOYEE STATES EGGS WERE DELIVERED THIS MORNING AT 5 AM. ALL EGGS WERE DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. TOTAL VALUE 50 LBS $100.00 CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
Why This Matters
Ill food workers cause 70% of foodborne outbreaks. Proper reporting prevents transmission of Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, and other serious diseases.
Food Code Requirement
All food employees must understand and follow health reporting requirements and food safety responsibilities.
Specific Requirements
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.
CDPH Food Code: Section 2-201.11 - 2-201.13
Violation #14
CORRECTED
CRITICAL
Violation Details
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 9-18-17 REPORT #2088317 #19 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 #29 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 INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN VIOLATIONS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090
Why This Matters
Uncorrected violations continue posing health risks and often worsen over time.
Food Code Requirement
Previous critical violations must be corrected.
Specific Requirements
All previous violations corrected within required timeframes; Critical violations corrected immediately; Documentation of corrections maintained.
Status
This violation was corrected during the inspection.
CDPH Food Code: Section 8-401.10
Violation #33
MAJOR
Violation Details
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
Why This Matters
Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.
Food Code Requirement
All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.
Specific Requirements
Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-601.11
Violation #34
MINOR
Violation Details
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
Why This Matters
Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.
Food Code Requirement
Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.
Specific Requirements
Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-201.13
Violation #35
MINOR
Violation Details
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.
Why This Matters
Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.
Food Code Requirement
Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.
Specific Requirements
Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-201.11
Violation #36
MINOR
Violation Details
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.
Why This Matters
Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.
Food Code Requirement
Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.
Specific Requirements
50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-303.11
Violation #36
MINOR
Violation Details
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.
Why This Matters
Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.
Food Code Requirement
Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.
Specific Requirements
50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-303.11
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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