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LA CANASTA BAKERY, INC. Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Bakery

LA CANASTA BAKERY, INC. (AKA: LA CANASTA BAKERY) 3575 W ARMITAGE AVE, CHICAGO 60647 Bakery
October 27, 2015 Short Form Complaint License #1875426
3
Total Violations
1
Critical
1
Major
1
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

3
Violation #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED DAMAGED CRACKED FLOOR TILES AT FRONT SELLING AREA AND REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED CARDBOARD BOXES BEING USED AS A FLOOR LINER IN FRONT PREP AREA BY PREP COOLER. INSTRUTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
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.
Violation #37
MAJOR
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES BATHROOM DOOR NOT SELF-CLOSING. MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AND MAINTAIN.
Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.
All food properly labeled with required information.
Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.
Violation #37
MAJOR
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES BATHROOM DOOR NOT SELF-CLOSING. MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AND MAINTAIN.
Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.
All food properly labeled with required information.
Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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