FOREST VIEW BAKERY Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Bakery

SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE - Comments: OWNER STILL UNABLE TO PROVIDE RECEIPT OR PROOF OF SOURCE FOR THE 24 UNLABELED JARS OF HONEY TAGGED ON 8/27/2013. OWNER THEREFORE IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF PRODUCT THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS.

Without knowledgeable supervision, critical food safety practices may be overlooked, significantly increasing risk of foodborne illness outbreaks affecting multiple customers.

The person in charge must be present during all hours of operation, hold valid certification, and demonstrate food safety knowledge.

Person in charge must: Be present during all operating hours; Hold valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate; Demonstrate knowledge of foodborne disease prevention, HACCP principles, and Code requirements; Ensure employee compliance with food safety practices.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS - Comments: STILL NOTED EVIDENCE OF MICE ACTIVITY AND FLYING INSECT ACTIVITY IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ON LEDGING OF FOOD CHARTS, ON PALLETS AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. ALSO NOTED A INCREASE IN FLYING INSECTS (OVER 25) THROUGH OUT PREMISES. OBTAINED ACCESS TO BASEMENT THAT WAS INACCESSIBLE DURING INSPECTION OF 8/27/2013 WHERE WE NOTED OVER 100 MICE DROPPINGS THROUGH OUT BASEMENT SUPPLY STORAGE AREA. MUST STILL REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS AND INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND SURFACES ALSO ELIMINATE FLYING INSECTS. STILL INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY.

Pests carry numerous pathogens including Salmonella, E. coli, and Hantavirus, contaminating food and surfaces.

Facility must be free of pest infestation.

No live pests; No pest droppings, gnaw marks, or nesting; Effective pest control program; Regular monitoring; Professional treatment when needed.

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: STILL NOTED A THICK YELLOWISH, GRAYISH, SLIMY AND FROSTY SUBSTANCE AT DOOR/GASKET LINING INSIDE OF 6 DOOR FREEZER DRIPPING ONTO UNCOVERED FOOD ITEMS (CAKES, PASTRY,DOUGH ETC).MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN DOOR GASKETS ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS AT THE REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA.

Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.

All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.

Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED WITH DATE AND NAME OF PRODUCTS. MUST LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS DURING STORAGE INCLUDING BULK ITEMS.

Improper methods result in slow cooling that allows bacterial growth.

Approved cooling methods must be used.

Use shallow pans, ice baths, rapid chill units, ice wands; Cut large items into smaller portions; Stir frequently; Leave uncovered during cooling.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: STILL NOTED PEELING PAINT ON MIXERS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH AND MAINTAIN.

Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.

Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.

Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: STILL INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSIDE COOLERS, SHELVES INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZERS, MEAT GRINDER WITH OLD FOOD PARTICLES, BREAD SLICERS. MUST UPGRADE HOUSE KEEPING.

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: STILL INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS, ESPECIALLY ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH PALLETS AND HEAVY EQUIPMENT AT THE REAR BASEMENT WITH EMPLOYEE LOCKER ROOM. MUST ALSO CLEAN FLOORS INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZERS.

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: STILL NOTED BROKEN/MISSING WALL TILES BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NEXT TO EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK. ALSO NOTED DISCOLORATION AND FOOD STAINS/GREASE THROUGH OUT CEILING AT THE FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL HOLES AND CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL WALLS AND CEILINGS INCLUDING BASEMENT DRY STORAGE.

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: STILL INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE END CAPS ON LIGHTING AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND WHERE EVER NEEDED.

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: NOTED TOILET DOOR AT THE BASEMENT WITH EMPLOYEE LOCKER ROOM NOT SELF CLOSING. MUST REPAIR.

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.

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: NOTED TOILET DOOR AT THE BASEMENT WITH EMPLOYEE LOCKER ROOM NOT SELF CLOSING. MUST REPAIR.

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.