LEVINSONS INC Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Bakery

NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITH BARE HANDS HANDLING SEVERAL COOKED CAKES, SLICING CAKE TO FILL WITH CREAM, THAN PICK THEM UP AND TRANSFER TO A SHEET AND STORED AT SERVING FRONT CASE TO SELL. NO GLOVES USED FOR A READY TO EAT PRODUCTS. NO BARE HAND CONTACT ALLOWED WITH READY TO EAT FOODS. MUST USE SINGLE USE FOOD TISSUES, UTENSILS,TONGS OR GLOVED HANDS. PRIORITY VIOLATION: 7-38-010, CITATION ISSUED.

Contaminated water spreads waterborne diseases. Insufficient hot water prevents proper sanitization.

Potable water supply must be adequate, protected, and properly heated.

Water from approved public system; Sufficient pressure for all operations; Hot water minimum 120°F at fixtures, 180°F for high-temp dishwashers; Backflow prevention installed; No cross-connections.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO SOAP PROVIDED AT HANDWASHING SINK AT FRONT SERVING FOOD: BREAD, PASTRIES, ETC. SOAP MUST BE PROVIDED AT SAID SINK FOR PROPER HANDWASHING TO MINIMZE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION. NO SOAP WAS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUE. MANAGER BOUGHT SOAP AND AT 10:32AM SOAP WAS PROVIDED AT FRONT SERVING AREA.

Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.

Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.

Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: FOUND AT REAR PREP AREA THE ONLY HANDWASHING SINK WITH HOT WATER EXCEDING TEMP OF 120F, PRESENTLY 135.7F AND CLIMBING. UNABLE TO TEMPER THE HOT WATER. COLD WATER HANDLE BROKEN. WATER HANDLE STORED ON TOP THE SHELF. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING HANDS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE TO USE HANDWASHING SINK AT FRONT SERVICE AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED. CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.

Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.

Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.

Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO SIGNAGE POSTED AT SOLE WASHROOM INSTRUCTING EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS. PROVIDED SIGNAGE TO POST.

Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.

Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.

Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: LIVE AND DEAD COCKROACHES IN GLUEBOARDS. MUST REMOVE GLUEBOARDS WITH TRAPPED INSECTS.

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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST INFESTION. OVER 300 RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS OBSERVED THROUGHOUT REAR FOOD PREP AND STORAGE AREA; ON FLOOR UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, BEHIND OVEN, ON TOP SHELVES, ON LEDGES OF CARTS WHERE FOOD IS STORED. ALSO FOOD PANS AND COOKIE SHEETS, MICE DROPPINGS OBSERVED AT DOUGH UNIT, INSIDE FOOD PROOFER UNIT AND FLOORS. WE OBSERVED OVER 30 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON SITE (REAR AREA). OBSERVED BAKER WAVING ONE HAND TO REMOVE FLIES FROM TABLE AND NOT TO FLY ONTO CAKES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS AND ELIMINATE FLIES. CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS AND EQUIPMENT. CONTACT PEST CONTROL TO SERVICE PREMISES. PRIORITY VIOLATION: 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED.

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.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.

Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.

Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: GRIME, GREASE AND ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS MUST BE REMOVED FROM ALL EQUIPMENT, UNDER PREP TABLES, CARTS, SHLEVS AT FRONT COUNTER AREA, PLASTIC FOOD CONTAINERS ETC. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: HANDWASHING SINK AT FRONT SERVICE AREA IS TILTED. REPAIR ISSUE SO SINK BASIN SELF DRAINS.

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.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates contamination sources.

Refuse must be properly contained and removed.

Leak-proof, pest-proof containers; Tight-fitting lids; Clean storage areas; Frequent removal; Containers cleaned.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: BROKEN WALLS AND HOLES IN WALLS UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN CEILING ABOVE OVEN. MUST REPAIR. SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: BROKEN WALLS AND HOLES IN WALLS UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN CEILING ABOVE OVEN. MUST REPAIR. SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.