HERNANDEZ ENTERPRISES INC Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Bakery

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED CARDBOARD LINERS ON SHELVING IN WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED MANGEMENT TO REMOVE AND THAT ONLY SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES MAY BE USED.

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: NOTED SHELVING DIRTY AT CONDIMENT AREA AT PREP/BAKING AREA AT REAR ALSO NOTED OVEN ENCRUSTED WITH CRUMBS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN SHELVING AND OVEN.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT NEED CLEANING.

Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.

Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.

Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: NOTED CEILING PANELS SMOKED, STAINED AND MISSING AT BAKING/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR/REPLACE CEILING PANELS.

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHT SHIELD CAPS MISSING FROM LIGHT AT DOUGH PREP BENTCH AND OVEN AREA AND SHIELD MISSING FROM WALK-IN COOLER AT REAR.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE CAPS AND SHIELD.

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: LIGHT SHIELD CAPS MISSING FROM LIGHT AT DOUGH PREP BENTCH AND OVEN AREA AND SHIELD MISSING FROM WALK-IN COOLER AT REAR.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE CAPS AND SHIELD.

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.