HERNANDEZ ENTERPRISES INC Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Bakery

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FOR INSPECTION REPORT 1751703, DATED 4/8/2016. VIOLATION INCLUDES; #35; 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. #45; FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED. VIOLATION STILL EXISTS. 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 IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS; FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC., IN PREP AREA NOT LABELED. ALSO, BREAD AND BREAD FLOUR BEING SOLD IN BAGS FROM SELF SERVE RACKS, NEED INGREDIENT AND SELL BY LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL AND MAINTAIN.

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: DEFROST DEEP FREEZER IN BASEMENT 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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WORKING LIGHT AND MAINTAIN.

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WORKING LIGHT AND MAINTAIN.

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.