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

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: OBSERVED NO PERSON-IN-CHARGE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON-SITE. INSTRUCTED TO ENSURE PERSON-IN-CHARGE WITH CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

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.

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER OR ORIGINAL CERTIIFCATE ON-SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED (CHICKEN, EGG DISHES). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER TRAINING TO AT LEAST ONE FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES. 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.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE FOR COLD-HOLDING: CHICKEN AT 50.1F AND MILK AT 52.1F IN THE KITCHEN AREA SMALL REFRIGERATOR, ORANGE SOUP AT 55.0F IN THE REAR UPRIGHT REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE TCS FOOD HELD AT IMPROPER COLD-HOLDING TEMPERATURES. PERSON-IN-CHARGE DISCARDED ALL TCS FOOD HELD AT IMPROPER COLD-HOLDING TEMPERATURES AND DENATURED WITH BLEACH ON-SITE. APPROXIMATELY 15 LBS. VALUED APPROXIMATELY $75.00 DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.

Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.

Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED KITCHEN AREA SMALL REFRIGERATOR AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE FOR COLD-HOLDING TCS FOOD, 54.0F AMBIENT INTERNAL AIR TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL TCS FOOD FROM COOLER AND CEASE USE OF COOLER TO STORE TCS FOOD UNTIL REPAIRED OR REPLACED AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH. PERSON-IN-CHARGE REMOVED ALL TCS FOOD ITEMS FROM COOLER ON-SITE. COOLER TAGGED FOR REINSPECTION WHILE ON-SITE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

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.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE USING CLEAN WIPING CLOTH TO DRY EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS AFTER CLEANING AND SANITIZING. INSTRUCTED TO ALLOW CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS TO AIR DRY FOLLOWING CLEANING AND SANITIZING AND MAINTAIN.

Clutter harbors pests and prevents proper cleaning.

Facility must be free of unnecessary items and litter.

Remove unnecessary equipment; No litter; Organized storage; No living quarters; Personal items in designated areas.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF REAR PREP TABLE TO BE SOILED WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOIL AND MAINTAIN.

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 1-COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN PLUMBING TO BE LEAKING AND IN POOR REPAIR, BUT FUNCTIONAL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE 1-COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN PLUMBING FIXTURE AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN GOOD REPAIR.

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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED 1-COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN PLUMBING TO BE LEAKING AND IN POOR REPAIR, BUT FUNCTIONAL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE 1-COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN PLUMBING FIXTURE AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN GOOD REPAIR.

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.