MI TIENDITA BAKERY STORE Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Bakery

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING RAW BEEF, RICE, BEANS, CHICKEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE CERTIFICATE HOLDER ON SITE WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Lack of certification indicates potential gaps in food safety knowledge, increasing risk of improper food handling and foodborne illness.

Valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate required and must be posted.

Certificate must be: Current and valid; Posted conspicuously in public view; Held by person in charge during all operating hours; Renewed before expiration date.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 50 SMALL AND LARGE RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING PLACES... UNDER CHIP RACKS NEXT TO MEAT DISPLAY COOLER, UNDER LAYS CHIP RACKS LOCATED IN FRONT AND MID GROCERY AREA, IN STORAGE AREA NEXT TO TOILET ROOM AS WELL AS UNDER PRODUCE RACKS. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 25 SMALL AND LARGE BLACK LIVE FLIES FLYING THROUGHOUT PREP AREA, ON GLASS CASING CONTAINING BAKED PASTIES, ON EQUIPMENT STORING PRODUCE AND ON WALLS IN PREP ARERA.RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE, REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SAID AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 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.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT LOCATED IN PREP AREA STORING COOKED (RICE, BEANS, CHICKEN, STEWS, ETC) WITH PROTECTIVE BARRIER MISSING, LEAVING FOOD EXPOSED TO POSSSIBLE CONTAMINATION FROM THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY VIOLATION. PIC DISCARDED ALL FOOD ITEMS STORED IN EQUIPMENT AND DISCONTINUED USE AT THIS TIME. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.

Prevent contamination during all food handling.

Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CRATES USED FOR STORAGE AND ELEVATION THROUGHOUT PREP, GROCERY AND STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE AND PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE EQUIPMENT FOR STORING ITEMS.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS DELI DISPLAY COOLER INSIDE THE SLIDING DOOR SECTION OF MEAT COOLER IN PREP AS WELL AS SHELVING UNITS LOCATED INSIDE REACH IN COOLERS WITH BLACK AND GREY MOLD LIKE BUILD UP ON NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FREE OF ACCUMULATED BUILDUP.

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.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED TRASH BUILD UP UNDERNEATH OUTSIDE RECEPTACLES BEHIND FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN REFUSE AREAS.

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: OBSERVED MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS STORED IMPROPERLY IN STORAGE ROOM CONNECTED TO PREP AREA ON FLOORS. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND STORE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

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: OBSERVED MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS STORED IMPROPERLY IN STORAGE ROOM CONNECTED TO PREP AREA ON FLOORS. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND STORE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

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.