ISABELLA'S BAKERY Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: IMMOBILE TOP LOADER UNUSED YOGURT MACHINE NOT ABLE TO WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A FAUCETUNDER CITY PLUMBING CODE WITH HOT / COLD RUNNING WATER ABOVE THE SAID UNIT. TAGGED UNIT"HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-020

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.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED OVER 30 MICE DROPPINGS ON PREMISES INSIDE REAR STORAGE, FURNACE AREA,AND BEHIND THE CHEST FREEZER IN PREP AREA.ALSO ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR BY THE COUNTER OF REAR AREA,UNABLE TO CHECK.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS,ELEVATE ITEMS 6" FROM FLOOR THROUGHOUT.ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA MENTIONED. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020

Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.

Building openings must be protected against pest entry.

Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER ON PREMISES(ON VACATION) WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE HANDLED:BEEF EMPANADA,CHICKEN EMPANADA AND BEEF TAMALES. A CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER MUST BE ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE PREPARED,SERVED AND STORED, SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-012(a)

Temperatures above 41°F allow rapid bacterial multiplication, doubling every 20 minutes.

Cold foods must be held at 41°F or below.

Maintain 41°F or below; Check temperatures regularly; Properly functioning refrigeration; Thermometers in all units; Keep doors closed.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: DIRTY /FOOD STAINED PAPER LINER ON SHELVES IN PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. OBSERVED A SOAP DISPENSER WITH SOAP INSTALLED ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE / RELOCATE SAID SOAP.

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: A COOKIE SHEET WITH ACCUMULATION OF GRIMES AND DEBRIS LOCATED ON TOP THE DRAIN BOARD OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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: MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLENABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIALS

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: DEBRIS AND DUST ON LIGHT SHIELD INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

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: DEBRIS AND DUST ON LIGHT SHIELD INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

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.