JR DESSERT BAKERY Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Bakery

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: THE REAR EXIT SCREEN DOOR IS NOT PROPERLY RODENT PROOFED. 1/4" GAP AT THE TOP OF THE DOOR, ACCESSIBLE FOR FLIES TO ENTER, DOOR WAS OPENED DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL PROPER THRESHOLD TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF INSECTS AND MAINTAIN. ALSO, EXIT DOOR IN THE BOX ROOM NOT RODENT PROOFED. THRESHOLD IS INSTALLED, BUT 1/4" GAP IS STILL PRESENT AT BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL PROPER THRESHOLD TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY AND MAINTAIN. 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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON THE 2-DOOR COOLER ON THE WEST WALL IN THE TEMP ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. ALSO, EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION IN THE WALK IN FREEZER IN THE BOX ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN ND MAINTAIN.

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: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF COOLERS NOT CLEAN IN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE 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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE CEILING TILE IN THE REAR OF THE BAKING ROOM. HOOD AND FILTERS WITH DUST AND FOOD ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED NON WORKING LIGHTS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WORKING LIGHTS AND MAINTAIN.

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: OBSERVED NON WORKING LIGHTS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WORKING LIGHTS AND MAINTAIN.

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.