MARKELOS BAKERY Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Bakery

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD NOT PROTECTED,OPEN PASTRY ITEMS ON ROLLING UTILITY CARTS OUT ON FRONT CUSTOMER AREA NEAR THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT PROTECTED FROM PUBLIC CONTAMINATION, NOT WRAPPED AND COVERED, AND NO SNEEZE GUARDS TO PROTECT SAID OPEN PASTRIES, INSTRUCTED TO WRAP AND COVER AT ONCE OR REMOVE FROM THIS AREA. ALSO,OBSERVED ENTRY WAY THE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA NOT PROTECTED.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A BARRIER TO PROTECT AGAINST PUBLIC CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.

All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.

Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE PREP/DISHWASH AREA AND THE FLOUR BAG STORAGE AREA. APPROXIMATELY 30 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND EQUIPMENT IN THESE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. ALSO, THE REAR SCREEN DOOR HAS TEAR IN THE CENTER APPROXIMATELY A FOOT LONG,AND OPENING AT LEFT BOTTOM OF SAID SCREEN DOOR APPROXIMATELY 1/4" INCH, APPROXIMATELY 1/4"INCH OPENING AROUND THE HANDLE SAME SCREEN DOOR NOT INSECT/RODENT PROOF.MUST MAKE SAID DOOR TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM AND ENTIRE DOOR TO PREVENT PEST-ENTRY AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 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.

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER NOT MAINTAINED WITH OVERFLOWING TRASH AND LIDS ARE DAMAGED WITH HOLES.INSTRUCTED TO NOTIFY THE GARBAGE DISPOSAL COMPANY FOR SERVICE AND REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED LIDS TO THE GARBAGE DUMPSTER AND MAINTAIN CONTAINER COVERED.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates breeding grounds for disease vectors.

Exterior waste areas must be clean and pest-proof.

Dumpsters on cleanable pad; Tight-fitting lids; Area kept clean; Grease containers covered; Regular pickup; No overflow.

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER/CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES OR VALID DOCUMENTATION WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD.(HANDLES MILK,EGGS, ETC.). SERIOUS VIOLATION.7-38-012.

Temperatures above 41°F allow rapid bacterial multiplication, doubling every 20 minutes.

Cold foods must be held at 41°F or below.

Maintain 41°F or below; Check temperatures regularly; Properly functioning refrigeration; Thermometers in all units; Keep doors closed.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING LIDS FOR THE WHITE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIDS FOR BULK FOOD CONTAINERS THAT ARE STORED BENEATH THE BAKING/PREP TABLE AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED BREAD CASE NEAR THE FRONT COUNTER AREA AND MAINTAIN.

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: DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIORS OF COOLERS,INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE,TOPS/BOTTOMS OF ROLLING UTILITY CARTS WHEELS ATTACHED,ALL SHELVINGS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA,EXTERIOR TOPS OF PASTRY CASES AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER AREA 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: FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND 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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS SPLASHED AT WALLS AND CEILINGS NEAR THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALLS/CEILINGS IN PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN. REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON CEILINGS AND AROUND THE VENTILATION COVERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES 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: OBSERVED SMALL WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE BENEATH THE EXPOSED HANDSINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.

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.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON CORNERS OF FLOORS NEAR THE BAKING OVEN.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ITEMS KEPT MUST BE PROPERLY STORED AND ELEVATED AT LEAST 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING AND 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.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON CORNERS OF FLOORS NEAR THE BAKING OVEN.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ITEMS KEPT MUST BE PROPERLY STORED AND ELEVATED AT LEAST 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING AND 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.