HERNANDEZ ENTERPRISES INC Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Bakery

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED REAR SCREEN DOOR TO BE DAMAGED WITH MISSING SCREEN AT THE REAR EXIT OF FACILITY. ALSO OBSERVED WAS A HOLE AT THE BASE OF THE DOOR THRESHOLD AT THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR SCREEN DOOR AND REPAIR HOLE AT BASE TO RODENT-PROOF DOOR TO EXTERIOR.

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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 15 RAT DROPPINGS IN THE UNCOVERED BASE OF THE AIR HANDLING UNIT LOCATED NEXT TO THE BATHROOM AT THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN THE AREA FREE OF RODENT DROPPINGS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-020(a). CITATION ISSUED.

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.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE BINS AND FLOUR CONTAINERS TO BE STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AND THE PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS ON SHELVES AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.

Prevent contamination during all food handling.

Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED UTENSILS STORED ON SOILED SHELVES AND EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA UNDER TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN-USE UTENSILS IN A CLEAN AND DRY LOCATION IN BETWEEN USES.

Improper storage contaminates utensils between uses.

In-use utensils must be properly stored between uses.

Store in food with handle out; On clean surface; In running water; In water at 135°F or above.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED BAKING SHEETS AND PANS STORED ON THE FLOOR BENEATH SHELVES THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREPARATION AND BAKING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL EQUIPMENT INVERTED AND AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

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 HEAVY FOOD DEBRIS AND ACCUMULATION BUILT ON THE PREPARATION TABLE SHELVES AND ROLLING PIN HOLDER IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE AREAS FREE OF FOOD DEBRIS AND RESIDUE ACCUMULATION.

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 SLOW DRAINING HAND SINK IN BAKERY PREPARATION AREA AND BENT FAUCET AT 2 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA TO BE LEAKING FROM THE SIDES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE SINKS TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE DRAINAGE TO HAND SINK AND TO FIX LEAK AT 2-COMPARTMENT SINK.

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.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN BOTH BATHROOM AT THE FACILITY AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN EACH UNISEX BATHROOM.

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.

Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.

Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DAMAGED, MISSING, AND SAGGING CEILING TILES IN THE OVEN/BAKING AREA. OBSERVED MISSING COVER ON AIR HANDLING UNIT LOCATED NEXT TO BATHROOM AT REAR EXIT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN CEILING AND AIR HANDLING UNIT.

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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVY FOOD DEBRIS, DUST, AND GREASE BUILD UP IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: FLOORS AND WALLS BELOW TABLE IN THE MAIN PREPARATION AREA; THE FLOOR BELOW THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK; FLOOR AND WALLS IN THE REAR BAKING/OVEN AREA ARE SOILED WITH DUST AND GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS FREE OF FOOD DEBRIS, DUST BUILD UP, AND GREASE ACCUMULATION.

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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVY FOOD DEBRIS, DUST, AND GREASE BUILD UP IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: FLOORS AND WALLS BELOW TABLE IN THE MAIN PREPARATION AREA; THE FLOOR BELOW THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK; FLOOR AND WALLS IN THE REAR BAKING/OVEN AREA ARE SOILED WITH DUST AND GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS FREE OF FOOD DEBRIS, DUST BUILD UP, AND GREASE ACCUMULATION.

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.