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Mekato's Colombian Bakery Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

Mekato's Colombian Bakery 5423 N LINCOLN AVE, CHICAGO 60625 Restaurant
June 11, 2015 Canvass Re-Inspection License #2308306
3
Total Violations
2
Major
1
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

3
Violation #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CHIPPING WOOD SURFACES, FRONT COUNTER TABLES, AND SHELVING REAR STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL AND BETTER 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.
Violation #41
MAJOR
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Unused equipment on premises. Instructed to repair 3 door freezer or remove from premises, clutter rear closet area, instructed to clean, remove clutter and better organize,
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.
Violation #41
MAJOR
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Unused equipment on premises. Instructed to repair 3 door freezer or remove from premises, clutter rear closet area, instructed to clean, remove clutter and better organize,
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.

Health Department Information

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