FAIL
Risk 2 (Medium)
LA ESTRELLA BAKERY, INC. Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Bakery
October 27, 2016
Canvass
License #1874299
4
Total Violations
1
Critical
1
Major
2
Minor
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
4
Violation #24
MAJOR
Violation Details
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: NOTED WATER FLOWING FROM THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT SINK INTO THE OTHER SINK THROUGH THE DIVIDER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL BOTTOM DIVIDER AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-030
Why This Matters
Inadequate facilities prevent proper cleaning and sanitization of equipment.
Food Code Requirement
Warewashing facilities must meet design and operational requirements.
Specific Requirements
3-compartment sink with drainboards; Mechanical dishwasher with proper temperatures; Test strips; Thermometers; Adequate size.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-301.11, 4-501.14
Violation #35
MINOR
Violation Details
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: NOTED PEELING PAINT ON CEILING AT THE FRONT FOOD DISPLAY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
Why This Matters
Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.
Food Code Requirement
Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.
Specific Requirements
Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-201.11
Violation #38
CRITICAL
Violation Details
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED SLOW DRAIN AT THE REAR HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. ALSO NOTED LEAKING PIPE AT THE U-JOINT OF BATH ROOM HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
Why This Matters
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
Food Code Requirement
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
Specific Requirements
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-501.111
Violation #38
CRITICAL
Violation Details
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED SLOW DRAIN AT THE REAR HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. ALSO NOTED LEAKING PIPE AT THE U-JOINT OF BATH ROOM HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
Why This Matters
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
Food Code Requirement
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
Specific Requirements
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-501.111
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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