IL GIARDINO DEL DOLCE, INC Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Bakery

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT INFESTATION THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. OBSERVED OVER 500 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE STORAGE SHELVES AND FLOOR OF THE DISPLAY COUNTER, OFFICE AREA, ELECTRICAL/HVAC AND LAUNDRY ROOMS, STORAGE AREAS AND FOOD PREP AREAS THROUGHOUT THE ESTABLISHMENT. ALSO OBSERVED A LIVE MOUSE TRAPPED ON A GLUEBOARD IN THE STORAGE ROOM. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE THE RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY 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: OBSERVED THE WASH TEMPERATURE GAUGE FOR THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE NOT OPERATING. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE WASH TEMPERATURE GAUGE.

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.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE BEING RUN WITH POWDERED DISH DETERGENT APPLIED BY HAND TO THE INSIDE OF THE MACHINE BEFORE STARTING THE WASH CYCLE WHEN THE MACHINE IS EQUIPPED WITH AN AUTOMATIC DETERGENT SUPPLIER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE MACHINE SO THAT DETERGENT IS APPLIED AUTOMATICALLY TO THE MACHINE.

Cannot verify sanitization without test strips, risking contaminated equipment.

Warewashing facilities must be properly equipped and supplied.

3-compartment sink or dishwasher; Test strips for sanitizer; Thermometers for water temperature; Adequate drainboards; Proper detergents.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS AVAILABLE TO MEASURE THE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Cannot verify sanitization without test strips, risking contaminated equipment.

Warewashing facilities must be properly equipped and supplied.

3-compartment sink or dishwasher; Test strips for sanitizer; Thermometers for water temperature; Adequate drainboards; Proper detergents.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE PREP TABLES, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, STORAGE SHELVES, ROLLING CARTS AND RACKS, MICROWAVES, INTERIOR OF COOLERS IN ALL FOOD PREP AREAS.

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.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE WERE PROVIDED IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOMS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: MUST INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE FOR THE WASHROOM DOOR NEXT TO THE STORAGE AREA.

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: REPAIR THE SECTION OF THE CEILING DRYWALL IN THE STORAGE ROOM ABOVE THE WATER HEATER. SCRAPE AND REPAINT THE CHIPPED PAINT ON THE CEILING ABOVE THE CAKE AND CANNOLI DECORATING AREA. SEAL ANY OPENINGS AND REPAIR DRYWALL WHERE NEEDED.

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: CLEAN THE WALLS AND FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREAS THROUGHOUT. CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE STORAGE AREAS, ELECTRICAL/HVAC AND LAUNDRY ROOMS. CLEAN THE WALLS AND INSIDE DOORS OF THE WALK-IN COOLERS.

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: CLEAN THE WALLS AND FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREAS THROUGHOUT. CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE STORAGE AREAS, ELECTRICAL/HVAC AND LAUNDRY ROOMS. CLEAN THE WALLS AND INSIDE DOORS OF THE WALK-IN COOLERS.

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.