LITTLE MISS MUFFIN INC Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Wholesale

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND EVIDENCE OF MICE DROPPINGS UNDER THE PALLETS AND BEHIND THE BOXES WITH EMPTY CONTAINERS FOR SHIPPINGS OVER 40 TOTAL. ON THE DRY STORAGE SHELVE OVER 15 TOTAL. AND FRUIT FLIES AND HOUSE FLIES INSIDE THE WASHROOM ,ALONG THE BASEBOARD OUTSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER AND ON THE EXIT DOOR GOING OUTSIDE THE DUMPSTER AREA OVER 10 TOTAL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE MICE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREA, ELIMINATE FRUIT FLIES AND HOUSE FLIES. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-020.

Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.

Building openings must be protected against pest entry.

Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: ALL LID AND EXTERIOR PART OF ALL BULK CONTAINERS AND CONTAINERS WITH SWEETS AND ICING, PREP TABLES, INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE, THE INSIDE 3 DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN AND THE GASKET ALONG THE DOORS OF THE SAME COOLER, AND ALL THE TRAYS AND MUFFIN TRAYS 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: FLOOR THRU-OUT THE ESTABLISHMENT, PRODUCTION AREA, DISH WASHING AREA, WASHROOM, LUNCH ROOMS,STORAGE AREA, ALONG THE WALL BASE, ALL CORNER,BEHIND AND UNDER THE PALLETS AND STORAGE SHELVINGS NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING(WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE AND DUST ACCUMULATED).DAMAGED FLOOR IN FRONT OF THE DISH MACHINE AND MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE FLOOR MAKE IT SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE.FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND SYRUP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND SANITIZE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE CARDBOARD ON THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER.

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: STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILING THRU-OUT THE PRODUCTION,, RECEIVING AND SHIPPING AREA., AND EMPLOYEES BREAK ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILES. MUST SEAL THE GAP AROUND THE PIPE BESIDE THE LOCKERS INSIDE THE MENS WASHROOM. SEAL THE CREVICES/GAP ON THE WALL BASE INSIDE THE WOMENS WASHROOM BY THE WASHING MACHINE ROOM.

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: SOLID LIGHT SHIELD THRU-OUT THE PRODUCTION AND SHIPPING AREA NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB, MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ON THE LIGHT BULB, INSIDE THE STORAGE ROOM WITH MUFFINS AND OTHER BAKERY PRODUCTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD AND REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB.

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: SOLID LIGHT SHIELD THRU-OUT THE PRODUCTION AND SHIPPING AREA NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB, MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ON THE LIGHT BULB, INSIDE THE STORAGE ROOM WITH MUFFINS AND OTHER BAKERY PRODUCTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD AND REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB.

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.