LA CENTRAL BAKERY Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Bakery

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: PREPACKAGED CAKES NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS.

Improper methods result in slow cooling that allows bacterial growth.

Approved cooling methods must be used.

Use shallow pans, ice baths, rapid chill units, ice wands; Cut large items into smaller portions; Stir frequently; Leave uncovered during cooling.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED WORN CAUKING WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE SURFACE NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND WALL. ADVISED MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. GASKETS IN PROOFER AND WALKIN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR, TORN, NOT TIGHT FITTING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME. HINDGES ON PROOFER IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME

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 THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE ACCUMULATION: BASINS OF ALL SINKS, LEGS WHEELS AND ALL ATTACHED PIPING OF DONUT FRYER AND PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.

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: OBSERVED BROKEN AND OR MISSING FLOOR TILES NEAR DONUT FRYER.FLOOR UNDER DONUT FRYER SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE BUILDUP. ADVISED MUST REPAIR,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBERVED MISSING WALL TILE NEAR BOILER FOR EXPOSED SINK. INSTRUCTED MY REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME. OBSERVED EXHAUST FAN WITH EXCESSIVE BUILDUP OF DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME. OBSERVED WALL BASE IN POOR REPAIR NEAR DONUT FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBERVED MISSING WALL TILE NEAR BOILER FOR EXPOSED SINK. INSTRUCTED MY REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME. OBSERVED EXHAUST FAN WITH EXCESSIVE BUILDUP OF DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME. OBSERVED WALL BASE IN POOR REPAIR NEAR DONUT FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME.

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.