EL REY DEL MAIZ Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Bakery

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A WRITTEN DETAILED CLEANING PROCEDURE FOR ALL FOOD-CONTACT EQUIPMENT THAT IS TOO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED IN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK; INCLUDING THE SEMI-COOKING TUB, SOAKING/CLEANING OF CORN TUB, LARGE GRINDER, AND ROLLING TRANSPORT CART. MUST SUBMIT PROCEDURE TO CDPH AT FOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG FOR APPROVAL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-025 NO CITATION ISSUED. PLEASE NOTE:(B) Sink compartments shall be large enough to accommodate immersion of the largest EQUIPMENT and UTENSILS. If EQUIPMENT or UTENSILS are too large for the WAREWASHING sink, a WAREWASHING machine or alternative EQUIPMENT as specified in Paragraph (C) of this section shall be used. Pf (C) Alternative manual WAREWASHING EQUIPMENT may be used when there are special cleaning needs or constraints and its use is APPROVED. Alternative manual WAREWASHING EQUIPMENT may include: (1) High-pressure detergent sprayers; (2) Low- or line-pressure spray detergent foamers; (3) Other task-specific cleaning EQUIPMENT; (4) Brushes or other implements;

Cannot verify sanitization without test strips, risking contaminated equipment.

Warewashing facilities must be properly equipped and supplied.

3-compartment sink or dishwasher; Test strips for sanitizer; Thermometers for water temperature; Adequate drainboards; Proper detergents.

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN OF FACILITY DRAINING INTO A LARGE BUCKET IN THE BASEMENT WITH A SUMP PUMP INSIDE THE BUCKET. MUST PROVIDE A PLUMBING AND DRAINAGE SYSTEM, APPROVED BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS, PLUMBING SECTOR. PRIORITY VIOLATION#: 7-38-030(C),NO CITATION ISSUED.

Improper disposal contaminates environment and attracts pests.

All waste water must be properly disposed.

Discharge to approved sewer; No dumping outside; Grease trap maintained; No floor draining to exterior.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN THE BASEMENT/HOT WATER TANK LOCATION; ORGANIZE, AND MAINTAIN AREAS.

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: MUST SEAL ALL GAPS AND OPENINGS IN THE WALLS, FLOOR, AND CEILING IN THE FURNACE CLOSET, BY THE PIPING IN THE WALLS, AND IN THE BASEMENT.

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: MUST PROVIDE A 4" FLOOR COVING IN PREP AREAS THAT IS A NON-POROUS, CORROSION-RESISTANT, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

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: MUST PROVIDE A 4" FLOOR COVING IN PREP AREAS THAT IS A NON-POROUS, CORROSION-RESISTANT, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

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.