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

LA CANASTA BAKERY, INC. (AKA: LA CANASTA BAKERY) 3575 W ARMITAGE AVE, CHICAGO 60647 Bakery
October 19, 2016 Canvass License #1875426
4
Total Violations
2
Critical
2
Major

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

4
Violation #18
CRITICAL
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: NOTED OVER 10 LIVE ROACHES ON DRY STORAGE SHELVING,MILK CRATES USED FOR STORAGE AND INSIDE GARAGE COLLECTION COMPARTMENT OF JUICER. ALSO NOTED OVER 5 FLYING INSECTS AND CRAWLING ANTS ON WALLS AND FLOORS AT THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. 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.
Violation #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED NO STOPPERS AT THE FRONT PREP AREA 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TO PROVIDE. ALSO NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKETS AT THE FRONT PREP SERVICE COOLER. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE AND 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.
Violation #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER WITH DIRT AND OLD FOOD PARTICLES AND PANINI MACHINE AT THE FRONT PREP AREA WITH SPILLS.
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.
Violation #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER WITH DIRT AND OLD FOOD PARTICLES AND PANINI MACHINE AT THE FRONT PREP AREA WITH SPILLS.
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.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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More Information CDPH Food Protection
Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections