LA DULCE BAKERY INC Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Bakery

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED NO LABELS ON BULK FOOD CONTAINERS, IN REAR OF OPERATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LABELS ON ALL BULK CONTAINERS. MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES.

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 BULK FOOD CONTAINERS, IN REAR PREP AREA WITH MISSING LIDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LIDS ON ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS. MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES.

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 BLACK SUBSTANCE, EMBEDDED IN CAULKING ALONG 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE CAULKING AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELD, IN REAR BAKERY PREP AREA WITH DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED MANAGERS TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN, AT ALL TIMES.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DOOR, IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM, LOCATED IN REAR OF OPERATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR. MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED OCEAN BLUE PEELED PAINT, BY PREP TABLE NEAR OFFICE. ENSURE SURFACES ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD, OVER REAR EXIT DOOR ENTRANCE AND IN BAKERY PREP ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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: OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DOOR, IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM, LOCATED IN REAR OF OPERATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR. MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED OCEAN BLUE PEELED PAINT, BY PREP TABLE NEAR OFFICE. ENSURE SURFACES ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD, OVER REAR EXIT DOOR ENTRANCE AND IN BAKERY PREP ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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.