HERNANDEZ ENTERPRISES INC Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Bakery

HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING HANDS AT REAR ONE COMPARTMENT SINK(POT SINK). MUST WASH HANDS ONLY AT HANDWASHING SINK. MUST WASH HANDS EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.MANAGER CORRECTED THE ISSUE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-010,CITATION ISSUED.

Improper sanitization fails to kill pathogens, allowing contaminated equipment to spread illness throughout facility.

Sanitizing solutions and rinse water must meet specific requirements for effectiveness.

Chemical sanitizers: Chlorine 50-100 ppm, Quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm, Iodine 12.5-25 ppm; Hot water: 171°F for 30 seconds or 180°F at dish surface; Test strips required; Proper contact time.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: HANDWASHING SINKS IN PREP AREAS/DISHROOM NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING.REAR HANDWASHING IN FRONT WAS YELLOW BUCKET WITH MOPS INSIDE AND MOP HANDLES IN FRONT THE SINK BLOCKING THE FAUCET ON THE SIDE AN ATTACHEMENT FOR THE DOUGH MIXER . OBSERVED HANDWSHING SINK BY THE FRONT PREP ARE,A BOX FULL OF GARBAGE IN FRONT SAID SINK.UPON MY REQUEST MENTIONED ITEMS WAS REMOVED FROM BOTH HANDWASHING SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED.

Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.

Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.

Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED OVER 20 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE UNCOVERED BASE OF THE AIR HANDLING UNIT LOCATED NEXT TO THE BATHROOM AT THE REAR EXIT DOOR. ALSO OVER 40 MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS(SHELVES BETWEEN DRY FOOD) AND STAIRCASE THAT GOES DOWN TO THE BASEMENT. 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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: WOOD SHELVES USED FOR DRY FOOD CONTAINERS AND BAGS WITH FLOURS SUGAR ETC MUST BE REPLACED.EXTREMELY IN POOR REPAIR,SURFACE NOT EASILY CLEANABLE.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: WOOD SHELVES USED FOR DRY FOOD CONTAINERS AND BAGS WITH FLOURS SUGAR ETC MUST BE REPLACED.EXTREMELY IN POOR REPAIR,SURFACE NOT EASILY CLEANABLE.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.