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LA CENTRAL BAKERY V Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Bakery

LA CENTRAL BAKERY V (AKA: PANADERIA LA CENTRAL BAKERY) 4124 W 47TH ST, CHICAGO 60632 Bakery
November 25, 2019 Canvass Re-Inspection License #2264020
5
Total Violations
3
Critical
2
Major

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

5
Violation #3
CRITICAL
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE A VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
Ill food workers cause 70% of foodborne outbreaks. Proper reporting prevents transmission of Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, and other serious diseases.
All food employees must understand and follow health reporting requirements and food safety responsibilities.
Employees must: Report illness symptoms and exposures; Be excluded/restricted when ill; Understand their role in preventing foodborne illness; Follow proper hygiene practices; Have signed health policy on file.
Violation #5
CRITICAL
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO PROCEDURE IN PLACE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE AND NECESSARY SUPPLIES EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
Vomit and diarrhea contain millions of viral particles. One incident can contaminate entire facility and cause outbreak affecting dozens.
Written procedures required for cleaning bodily fluid events to prevent disease transmission.
Written procedure must address: Isolating contaminated area; Removing and discarding affected food; Using proper PPE; Cleaning and sanitizing with appropriate concentration; Proper disposal of contaminated materials.
Violation #10
CRITICAL
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT HANDWASH SINKS. INSTD TO PROVIDE HANDWASH SIGNAGE.
Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.
Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.
Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.
Violation #37
MAJOR
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION MISSING ON CUSTOMER SELF SERVICE PRE PACKAGED CAKESS:. (B) LABEL INFORMATION SHALL INCLUDE: (1) THE COMMON NAME OF THE FOOD, OR ABSENT A COMMON NAME; AN ADEQUATELY DESCRIPTIVE IDENTITY STATEMENT; (3) IF MADE FROM TWO OF MORE INGREDIENTS, A LIST OF INGREDIENTS AND SUB-INGREDIENTS IN DESCENDING ORDER OF PREDOMINANCE BY WEIGHT, INCLUDING A DECLARATION OF ARTIFICAL COLORS, ARTIFICAL FLAVORS AND CHEMICAL PRESERVATIVES, IF CONTAINED IN THE FOOD. (3) AN ACCURATE DECLARATION OF THE NET QUANTITY OF CONTENTS.
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
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION MISSING ON CUSTOMER SELF SERVICE PRE PACKAGED CAKESS:. (B) LABEL INFORMATION SHALL INCLUDE: (1) THE COMMON NAME OF THE FOOD, OR ABSENT A COMMON NAME; AN ADEQUATELY DESCRIPTIVE IDENTITY STATEMENT; (3) IF MADE FROM TWO OF MORE INGREDIENTS, A LIST OF INGREDIENTS AND SUB-INGREDIENTS IN DESCENDING ORDER OF PREDOMINANCE BY WEIGHT, INCLUDING A DECLARATION OF ARTIFICAL COLORS, ARTIFICAL FLAVORS AND CHEMICAL PRESERVATIVES, IF CONTAINED IN THE FOOD. (3) AN ACCURATE DECLARATION OF THE NET QUANTITY OF CONTENTS.
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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