HERNANDEZ ENTERPRISES INC Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Bakery

DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK - Comments: NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT ON-SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TEST KIT ON PREMISES ON LAST INSPECTION DATED 9/17/2015. TEST KIT REQUIRED ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES TO THE TEST STENGTH OF SANITIZER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

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.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSP#1482988, DATED 9/17/2015. VIOLATION #32; WATER DRIPPING FROM CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.RUBBER GASKET AROUND THE WALK-IN FRAME DOOR IS BROKEN INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. VIOLATION #33; EXCESS GRIMES ON BOTH WASH ROOM DOORS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WATER IS DRIPPING FROM THE CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE A BUCKET LOCATED UNDERNEATH THE CONDENSER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.

Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.

Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FOLLOWING FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT; EXTERIOR OF OVENS, FOOD CONTAINERS, PREP TABLES, AND THE INTERIOR OF THE TALL HOT HOLDING UNIT. ALSO THE INTERIOR OF THE 3- COMP SINK HAS BUILD-UP OF OLD DRIED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED BASEMENT DOOR OFF HINGES. WALLS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP COVERED WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. WALLS IN TOILET ROOM ON WEST WALL AND IN REAR ARE DIRTY. STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP. CEILING VENT IN REAR PREP WITH DUST BUILD UP. WALL BASE ON SOUTH WALL IS DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED SLOW DRAIN IN HANDSINK IN WEST TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED SLOW DRAIN IN HANDSINK IN WEST TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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.