HENDRIKX BELGIAN BREAD CRAFTER Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Bakery

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE ON SITE. DURING TIME OF INSPECTION FACILITY IS PREPARING (SLICED TOMATOES, SOUP, CHICKEN CURRY, QUICHE, LEAFY SPINACH). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Lack of certification indicates potential gaps in food safety knowledge, increasing risk of improper food handling and foodborne illness.

Valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate required and must be posted.

Certificate must be: Current and valid; Posted conspicuously in public view; Held by person in charge during all operating hours; Renewed before expiration date.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #60.

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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 12 MEDIUM BLACK LIVE FLIES FLRUING THROUGHOUT BAKERY PREP AREA, SITTING ON ROLLING CARTS SHELVES AND THROUGHOUT STORAGE AND DINING AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. MUST ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATON. 7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.

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.

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED SOME FOOD EMPLOYEES WITHOUT EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE RUST ON PREP TABLE SHELVES THROUGHOUT PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP ON BULK CONTAINERS LOCATED THROUGHOUT PREP AREA, IN INTERIOR SURFACES OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, ALL PREP TABLES AND STAND IN PLACE EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE BUILDUP.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED FAUCET NECK ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISREPAIR, SLIGHT LEAK AND MENDED TOGETHER WITH DISH TOWEL, MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSEVRED FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISE WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS, TRASH AND MISCELLANEUS ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR IN STORAGE CLOSETS.

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.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN PREP AREA OR DRY STORAGE IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNED OUT BULBS AND INCREASE LIGHTING.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AS REQUIRED.

Inadequate allergen knowledge can cause life-threatening allergic reactions.

Food allergen training required for certified managers.

Certified managers must complete allergen training; Staff must understand major allergens; Prevent cross-contact; Respond to customer inquiries.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AS REQUIRED.

Inadequate allergen knowledge can cause life-threatening allergic reactions.

Food allergen training required for certified managers.

Certified managers must complete allergen training; Staff must understand major allergens; Prevent cross-contact; Respond to customer inquiries.