LEVINSONS INC Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Bakery

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE RINSING THE PANS ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH CHLORINE SANITIZING READING LEVEL OF MORE THAN 200PPM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER HOW TO PROPERLY SET THE 3RD COMPARTMENT SINK WITH (CHLORINE)SANITIZING SOLUTION WITH THE PROPER READING LEVEL OF 100PPM. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL. PROVIDED SIGN ON HOW TO PROPERLY SET THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

Improper sanitization fails to kill pathogens, allowing contaminated equipment to spread illness throughout facility.

Sanitizing solutions and rinse water must meet specific requirements for effectiveness.

Chemical sanitizers: Chlorine 50-100 ppm, Quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm, Iodine 12.5-25 ppm; Hot water: 171°F for 30 seconds or 180°F at dish surface; Test strips required; Proper contact time.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PEELING PAINT ON THE CABINET UNDERNEATH THE DISPLAY COOLER IN THE FRONT AREA. MUST SCRAPE THE PEELING PAINT AND REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC PAINT. SCREEN ON THE DOOR OF THE EXIT DOOR RIPPED OFF. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

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: Correct By: Friday, June 15, 2012 Violation Codes: 7-38-005 (B), 7-38-025 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL INSIDE THE DRAWER OF THE PREP TABLE AND ORGANIZE. CLEAN THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE 3 DOOR REACH IN FREEZER . CLEAN IN DETAIL ALL THE LIDS AND EXTERIOR OF ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH FLOUR, SUGAR, SALT, CORN MEAL ETC.MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE BOTTOM CABINET OF THE DISPLAY COOLER IN THE STORE AND MAINTAIN.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST REMOVE ALL THE CARDBOARD ON THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WASHROOM AND ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR AREA BY THE EXIT DOOR.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MOLDY CEILING BY THE EXIT DOOR AND INSIDE THE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. WALLS BEHIND THE 3 DOOR REACH IN COOLER CLOSE TO THE EXIT DOOR DAMAGED. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PEELING PAINT INSIDE THE DOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST SCRAPE THE PEELING PAINT 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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observation Type: Out Correct By: Friday, June 15, 2012 Violation Codes: 7-38-030, 015, 010 (A), 005 (A) Inspector Comments: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL VENTILATION(EXHAUST FAN) INSIDE THE WASHROOM. NO VENTILATION NOTED. LEAKING ON BOTH FAUCET NECK OF THE 3 COMPT SINK. MUST REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK.

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: Observation Type: Out Correct By: Friday, June 15, 2012 Violation Codes: 7-38-030, 015, 010 (A), 005 (A) Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN THE 3 DOOR REACH IN FREEZER AND THE DISPLAY COOLER IN THE STORE AND MUST BE VISIBLE.

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: Observation Type: Out Correct By: Friday, June 15, 2012 Violation Codes: 7-38-030, 015, 010 (A), 005 (A) Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN THE 3 DOOR REACH IN FREEZER AND THE DISPLAY COOLER IN THE STORE AND MUST BE VISIBLE.

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.