LA PERLA TAPATIA #2 Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Bakery

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED . 90 DAY GRACE PERIOD GIVEN.

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.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE FOR FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 90 DAY GRACE PERIOD GIVEN.

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.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED THERMOMATER NOT CALIBRATED . INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALIBRATE THERMOMATER.

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: FOODS NOT POTECTED. OBSERVED PASTRIES ON DISPLAY WITH OUT PROTECTION IN SHOPPING AISLE. OBSERVED CUSTOMERS SELF SERVE PASTRIES . INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROTECT FOOD AT ALL TIMES BY USE OF PACKAGING OR DISPLAY CASE . OBSERVED EMPLOYEES PLACE PASTRIES IN DISPLAY CASE. CORRECTED ON SITE . PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 .

Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.

Prevent contamination during all food handling.

Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON TWO NESCEFE CAFE MACHINES. INTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE BACK FLOW DEVICE FOR MACHINES AND MADE VISIBLE.

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED NO LIGHT IN WALK IN FREEZER BASEMENT . INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE LIGHT IN WALK IN FREEZER.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED NO LIGHT IN WALK IN FREEZER BASEMENT . INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE LIGHT IN WALK IN FREEZER.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.