DEL REFUGIO BAKERY Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Bakery

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.

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.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED; INSTRUCTED TO LABEL CONTAINERS WITH THE NAME OF THE PRODUCT INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER.

Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.

All food properly labeled with required information.

Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: FOUND ONE INCH GAPS AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT AND REAR ENTRANCE DOORS; INSTRUCTERD TO SEAL OPENINGS AT BOTH DOORS TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.

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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: FOUND RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. OBSERVED 100 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE BOTTOM OF THE UNUSED PREP TABLE NEXT TO THE EXPOSED HANDSINK, ON THE FLOOR IN THE STORAGE AREA BY THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR AND ALONG WALLS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. ALSO FOUND 40 RAT DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT AREA ON THE WALL LEDGE AND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED.

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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT NEEDS CLEANING: PREP TABLES, FLOOR MIXERS, BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS, REFRIGERATION UNITS, OVENS, ROLLING CARTS AND BAKING PANS.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT UTILITY SINK IN WASHROOM; INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A BACKFLOW DEVICE.

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN OUTSIDE AREA BEHIND REAR EXIT DOOR UNDER PORCH; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: THE FLOORS AND WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT NEED CLEANING; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREA. CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN AND VENT FAN IN WASHROOM TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: THE FLOORS AND WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT NEED CLEANING; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREA. CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN AND VENT FAN IN WASHROOM TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.