HERNANDEZ ENTERPRISES INC Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Bakery

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-010.MUST PROVIDE.

Ill food workers cause 70% of foodborne outbreaks. Proper reporting prevents transmission of Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, and other serious diseases.

All food employees must understand and follow health reporting requirements and food safety responsibilities.

Employees must: Report illness symptoms and exposures; Be excluded/restricted when ill; Understand their role in preventing foodborne illness; Follow proper hygiene practices; Have signed health policy on file.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: FOUND TCS FOODS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES. 4 GALLONS OF MILK AT 54.8F AND 12 DOZEN EGGS AT 54.1F AND 55.6F. PRIORITY VIOLATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005.DISPOSE OF APPROXIMATELY 100 POUNDS OF TCS FOODS VALUE AT $150.

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: FOUND WALK-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES. COLD HOLDING AT 53.2F. PRIORITY VIOLATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005.TECHNICIAN ON-PREMISES TO REPAIR WALK-IN COOLER BY THE END OF INSPECTION.COOLER AT 41.3F

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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: FOUND LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY AT PREMISES.OBSERVED 1 LIVE ROACH BY REAR DISHWASHING AREAS AND 1 BY FRONT DESK AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-020A. MUST NOTIFY PEST CONTROL OPERATOR AND ELIMINATE ALL ROACHES.

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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: SINKS AT DISHWASHING AREAS, SHELVING UNITS INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER, WALLS INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER, PREPARATION TABLES, AND FAN COVERS INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND WALLS IN POOR REPAIR AT REAR DISHWASHING AREAS AND PREPARATION AREAS.LOOSE WALLS AND HOLES. MUST FASTEN WALLS PROPERLY AND SEAL ALL HOLES TO PREVENT THE HARBORAGE OF ROACHES. FOUND IMPROPER CEILING TILES ABOVE/IN FRONT OF OVENS. MUST REPLACE WITH FIRE-RESISTANT TILES.

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: FOUND NO EXHAUST HOOD OVER 2 LARGE GAS OVENS/NO FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM. MUST PROVIDE HOOD OR OBTAIN LETTER OF APPROVAL FROM FIRE DEPARTMENT/BUILDING. OVENS MAY BE SELF-VENTILATED, BUT NO DOCUMENTS ARE TO BE PROVIDED AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION.

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.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: FOUND FOOD HANDLERS AT PREMISES WITH NO CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE.

Smoking contaminates hands and food with nicotine and tar residues.

Smoking prohibited in food establishments.

No smoking in any part of establishment; Designated areas away from food; Proper signage posted.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: FOUND FOOD HANDLERS AT PREMISES WITH NO CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE.

Smoking contaminates hands and food with nicotine and tar residues.

Smoking prohibited in food establishments.

No smoking in any part of establishment; Designated areas away from food; Proper signage posted.