FOREST VIEW BAKERY Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Bakery

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED OVER 30 RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND OVER 20 RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT STORAGE UNDER STORAGE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO CALL LICENSED PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF EXPOSED HAND SINK, 2 AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS, BAKERY CARTS AND STORAGE RACKS WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS.--------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN COUNTER SHELVES BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.

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: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION THROUGHOUT PREMISES, (PREP AREA, REAR STORAGE AREA, INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER), ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS INCLUDING FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT UNDER STORAGE SHELVES.----------MUST RESEAL UNSEALED FLOOR BASEBOARD INSIDE TOILET ROOM (BEHIND TOILET BOWL)

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: NOTED WALL IN REAR BEHIND PREP TABLE (AROUND ELECTRIC CABINET) WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND/OR REPAINT THE SAID WALL.

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.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN THERMOMETER INSIDE COOLERS. MUST BE VISIBLE AND ACCURATE.

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN THERMOMETER INSIDE COOLERS. MUST BE VISIBLE AND ACCURATE.

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.