FAIL
Risk 2 (Medium)
LA PERLA TAPATIA BAKERY Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Bakery
November 21, 2017
Canvass
License #1698
3
Total Violations
2
Critical
1
Major
2
Corrected On Site
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
3
Violation #16
CORRECTED
CRITICAL
Violation Details
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOOD NOT PROTECTED. OBSERVED 3 ROLLING RACKS IN MIDDLE OF BAKERY SHOWROOM FLOOR WITH A TOTAL OF 8 DOZEN SHEET PANS OF WALNUT POUND CAKE AND CORN MUFFINS NOT PROTECTION. OBSERVED CUSTOMERS WALKING UP TO ROLLING RACKS AND PULLING ITEMS OFF SHEET PANS WITH NO BARRIER. INFORMED MANAGERS THAT FOODS MUST PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. SERIOUS # 7-38-005 (A)
Why This Matters
Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.
Food Code Requirement
All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.
Specific Requirements
Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.
Status
This violation was corrected during the inspection.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-601.11, 4-602.11
Violation #29
CORRECTED
CRITICAL
Violation Details
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1735064, DATE 3/30/16, NOT CORRECTED. VIOLATION # 30 OBSERVED PRE-PACKAGED BAKERY ITEMS OFFERED FOR SALE NOT PROPERLY LABELED, CAKES, JELLO, FLAN ETC., INSTRUCTED ON PROPER LABELING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT VIOLATION AND PROVIDE LABELS ON ALL PRE-PACKAGED BAKERY ITEMS OFFERED FOR SALE. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-42-090
Why This Matters
Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.
Food Code Requirement
Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.
Specific Requirements
Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.
Status
This violation was corrected during the inspection.
CDPH Food Code: Section 8-201.14
Violation #29
CORRECTED
CRITICAL
Violation Details
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1735064, DATE 3/30/16, NOT CORRECTED. VIOLATION # 30 OBSERVED PRE-PACKAGED BAKERY ITEMS OFFERED FOR SALE NOT PROPERLY LABELED, CAKES, JELLO, FLAN ETC., INSTRUCTED ON PROPER LABELING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT VIOLATION AND PROVIDE LABELS ON ALL PRE-PACKAGED BAKERY ITEMS OFFERED FOR SALE. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-42-090
Why This Matters
Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.
Food Code Requirement
Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.
Specific Requirements
Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.
Status
This violation was corrected during the inspection.
CDPH Food Code: Section 8-201.14
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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CDPH Food Protection