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LA CENTRAL BAKERY Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

LA CENTRAL BAKERY 3306 W 55TH ST, CHICAGO 60632 Restaurant
December 10, 2014 Canvass License #1868489
9
Total Violations
1
Critical
3
Major
5
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

9
Violation #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED LARGE SHELF IN WALK IN COOLER WITH HEAVY RUST ACCUMULATION. REMOVE RUST AND RESTORE SURFACE TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MAINAIN SHELF IN A CLEAN AND SANITARY CONDITION.
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: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING AREAS UNCLEAN WITH FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION : ALL UNDERSIDES OF MIXERS AND EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF BULK FOOD. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
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 #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS UNCELAN WITH DIRT BUILD UP, FOOD DEBIS AND DUST: IN PREP AREA UNDER AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND FOOD PREPARATION EQUIPMENT INCLUDING LAGE MIXERS, DISPLAY AREA UNDER AND BEHIND ALL DISPLAY CASES, IN REAR STORAGE AREA UNDER AND BEHIND ALL SHELVING UNITS, ALONG WALLS AND IN CORNERS, FLOOR OF WALK IN COOLER. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOOR IN A SANITIARY CONDITION.
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 #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAIN COVER.
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 #35
MINOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED FAN COVERS WITHIN WLAK IN COOLER UNCLEAN WITH DIRT/DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FAN COVERS.
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.
Violation #35
MINOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED WALLS UNCLEAN NEAR FRYER WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBIS ACCUMUALTION. ALL WALLS MUST BE KEPT CLEAN AND MAINTAINED.
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.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED EXPOSED HANDSINK IN FOOD PREP AREA WITH PLUMBING LEAK. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN EXPOSED HADNSINK AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED BACK FLOW DEVICE ABOVE MOP SINK LEAKING. FAUCET OF 3 COMPARTMETN SINK. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN BACKFLOW DEVICE. OBSERVED CONDENSER WITHIN WALK IN COOLER DRIPPING INTO BUCKET REPAIR AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER.
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.
Violation #40
MINOR
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: OBSERVED THERMOMETER WITHIN WALK IN COOLER NOT WORKING. ALL THERMOMETERS WITHIN COOLERS MUST BE IN A CONSPICUOUS PLACE THAT ARE EASY TO READ AND ABLE TO BE CHECKED FREQUENTLY TO ENSURE REFIGERATION UNITS ARE MAINTAINING 40F OR LESS AT ALL TIMES.
Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.
Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.
Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.
Violation #40
MINOR
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: OBSERVED THERMOMETER WITHIN WALK IN COOLER NOT WORKING. ALL THERMOMETERS WITHIN COOLERS MUST BE IN A CONSPICUOUS PLACE THAT ARE EASY TO READ AND ABLE TO BE CHECKED FREQUENTLY TO ENSURE REFIGERATION UNITS ARE MAINTAINING 40F OR LESS AT ALL TIMES.
Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.
Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.
Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.

Health Department Information

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