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LAESPIGA DE ORO BAKERY Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Bakery

LAESPIGA DE ORO BAKERY 2456-2458 S DRAKE AVE, CHICAGO 60623 Bakery
November 13, 2015 Canvass License #2522
4
Total Violations
2
Critical
2
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

4
Violation #30
CRITICAL
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED LARGE BINS CONTAINING CORNMEAL, BREADCRUMBS AND FLOUR WITHOUT LABELS INDICATING PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND MAINTAIN.
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.
Violation #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED GLUE TRAPS WITH DEAD INSECTS ON THE FLOOR OF THE STORAGE CLOSET. MANAGER REMOVE SAID GLUE TRAPS DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.
Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.
Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.
Violation #36
MINOR
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED ADEQUATE LIGHT NEEDED IN THE HALLWAY WHERE THE STORAGE RACKS ARE HELD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHT AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS NEEDED ON THE LIGHT BULBS OVER THE PRODUCE AREA AND ON THE LIGHT BULBS OVER THE BAKERY DISPLAY AREA, BOTH LOCATED IN THE FRONT CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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.
Violation #36
MINOR
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED ADEQUATE LIGHT NEEDED IN THE HALLWAY WHERE THE STORAGE RACKS ARE HELD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHT AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS NEEDED ON THE LIGHT BULBS OVER THE PRODUCE AREA AND ON THE LIGHT BULBS OVER THE BAKERY DISPLAY AREA, BOTH LOCATED IN THE FRONT CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections