EL MORO LETRAN CHURROS & BAKERY Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Bakery

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO EXPOSED HANDSINK AVAILABLE FOR HANDWASHING. THE ONLY EXPOSED HANDSINK FOR HANDWASHING WAS REMOVED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND INSTALL HANDSINK AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene practices and potential fecal contamination.

Sufficient, properly maintained toilet facilities required.

Adequate number for staff; Convenient location; Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Maintained clean; Proper ventilation.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND APPROXIMATELY 40 RODENT MICE DROPPINGS ON AND AROUND WOODEN PALLETS AND BEHIND MOTOR OF REFRIGERATOR,WASHING MACHINE IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND PROVIDE SCREENS FOR EXHAUST FANS ON SOUTH WALL OF KITCHEN TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NOW RECCOMENDED. 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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES INCLUDING BASEMENT DRY STORAFE AREAS AND REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE KITCHEN AREAS 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: REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON EXHAUST VENTS ON SOUTH WALL OF KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN.SEAL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS AT LOWER WALLS IN BASEMENT AREAS WHERE NOTED TO MANAGER 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 INSIDE THE CHURRO DRY STORAGE ROOM NEAR THE KITCHEN MUST BE SHIELDED OR PROVIDE SHATTER-PROOF LIGHTING 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.

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: TOILET ROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF CLOSING AND MAINTAIN.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE AND WORKING SINK STOPPERS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN. NO GREASE TRAP AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED. 4 BURNER STOVE MUST BE UNDER HOOD/VENTILATION AND MAINTAIN. REPAIR COLD HANDLE AT THE MOP SINK AND MAINTAIN.

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: MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE AND WORKING SINK STOPPERS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN. NO GREASE TRAP AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED. 4 BURNER STOVE MUST BE UNDER HOOD/VENTILATION AND MAINTAIN. REPAIR COLD HANDLE AT THE MOP SINK AND MAINTAIN.

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.