HENDRIKX BELGIAN BREAD CRAFTER Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Bakery

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14 (A)- OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED."

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.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11- FOUND NO PROCEDURES ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Vomit and diarrhea contain millions of viral particles. One incident can contaminate entire facility and cause outbreak affecting dozens.

Written procedures required for cleaning bodily fluid events to prevent disease transmission.

Written procedure must address: Isolating contaminated area; Removing and discarding affected food; Using proper PPE; Cleaning and sanitizing with appropriate concentration; Proper disposal of contaminated materials.

HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED - Comments: 2-301.14 (I)- OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER LICK PASTRY CREAM FROM THUMB ON RIGHT HAND, THEN PREPARED/HANDLED TIRAMISU WITH BARE HAND CONTACT. INFORMED MANAGER THAT FOOD HANDLERS MUST WASH HANDS IMMEDIATELY AFTER AND PROPERLY AFTER ENGAGING IN ACTIVITIES THAT CONTAMINATE HANDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE THAT FOOD HANDLERS WASH HANDS PROPERLY TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED 6LBS, AT A TOTAL VALUE OF $30.00 PRIORITY VIOLATION # 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

Improper sanitization fails to kill pathogens, allowing contaminated equipment to spread illness throughout facility.

Sanitizing solutions and rinse water must meet specific requirements for effectiveness.

Chemical sanitizers: Chlorine 50-100 ppm, Quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm, Iodine 12.5-25 ppm; Hot water: 171°F for 30 seconds or 180°F at dish surface; Test strips required; Proper contact time.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED - Comments: 3-301.11 (B) (B)- OBSERVED IMPROPER HYGIENIC PRACTICE. OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER PREPARING READY TO EAT FOOD, TIRAMISU DESSERT WITH BARE HAND CONTACT, AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INFORMED MANAGER THAT BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD IS NOT ALLOWED. INFORMED MANAGER THAT BARRIERS SUCH AS TONGS, SINGLE USE GLOVES, ETC. MUST BE USED TO AVOID BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION # 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

Contaminated water spreads waterborne diseases. Insufficient hot water prevents proper sanitization.

Potable water supply must be adequate, protected, and properly heated.

Water from approved public system; Sufficient pressure for all operations; Hot water minimum 120°F at fixtures, 180°F for high-temp dishwashers; Backflow prevention installed; No cross-connections.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14 - OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINK ADJACENT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.

Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.

Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-602.11 (A) (B1-3, 4-7) (A)- OBSERVED INDIVIDUALLY PRE PACKAGED PASTRY ITEMS, POUND CAKES, LOAVES OF BREAD, STORED BEHIND FRONT COUNTER AREA WITHOUT PROPER LABELS. INFORMED MANAGER THAT LABELS ARE REQUIRED WITH, LIST OF INGREDIENTS, ALLERGENS, ETC. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LABELS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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.

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: 4-502.13 (A) (A) OBSERVED MULTIPLE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC PASTRY BAGS BEING AIR DRIED AND STORED FOR REUSE/CONTINUED PURPOSE, IN DISH WASHING AREA. INFORMED MANAGER THAT SAID PASTRY BAGS MAY NOT BE RE-USED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER NOT TO RE-USE DISPOSABLE PASTRY BAGS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Contaminated single-use items transfer pathogens to food and customers.

Single-use items must be protected from contamination.

Store in original packaging; Protect from contamination; Handle by non-contact surfaces; Cannot reuse.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.16 (A)- OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD UP ON VENT COVERS ABOVE PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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: 6-201.16 (A)- OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD UP ON VENT COVERS ABOVE PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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.