MOLLY'S CUPCAKES Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Bakery

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT (GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS, SANITIZER) ON SITE. KIT MUST MATCH POLICY IN PLACE FOR FACILITY. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Vomit and diarrhea contain millions of viral particles. One incident can contaminate entire facility and cause outbreak affecting dozens.

Written procedures required for cleaning bodily fluid events to prevent disease transmission.

Written procedure must address: Isolating contaminated area; Removing and discarding affected food; Using proper PPE; Cleaning and sanitizing with appropriate concentration; Proper disposal of contaminated materials.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISIONS AT HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA AND REAR WARE WASH AREA OF FACILITY. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE FACILITY MUST OBTAIN HAND DRYING PROVISION (PAPER TOWELS) AND MAINTAIN AT HAND SINK AT ALL TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.

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.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED FACILITY COLD HOLDING UNITS NOT MEETING TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENTS. THREE ONE DOOR REACH IN COLD HOLDING UNITS NOT MEETING TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENTS IN FRONT PREP AREA.. MUST REPAIR 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.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER FOR MEASURING AMBIENT AIR INSIDE COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT OF FACILITY. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.

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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED SMALL FLIES THROUGH OUT FACILITY 40 SMALL FLIES IN WARE WASHING AREA/ , 20 SMALL FLIES IN FRONT PREP, HALL WAY AND UTILITY SINK AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE FACILITY MUST CONTACT PEST CONTROL SERVICE TO REMOVE PEST(SMALL FLIES) FROM FACILITY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) NO 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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED NON FOOD CONTACT AREA WITH ACCUMULATION OF DUST AND DEBRIS, UNDER EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AND DRY STORAGE AREA UNDER RACK, IN CORNERS, ETC. MUST DETAILED CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE WARE WASHING MACHINE NOT MEET WASH SOLUTION TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENTS, WASH SOLUTION AT 107 DEGREES F. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE WASH SOLUTION REQUIREMENTS MUST BE MEET AND MAINTAINED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 NO CITATION .

Cannot verify sanitization without test strips, risking contaminated equipment.

Warewashing facilities must be properly equipped and supplied.

3-compartment sink or dishwasher; Test strips for sanitizer; Thermometers for water temperature; Adequate drainboards; Proper detergents.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED NON FOOD CONTACT AREA WITH ACCUMULATION OF DUST AND DEBRIS, UNDER EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AND DRY STORAGE AREA UNDER RACK, IN CORNERS, ETC. MUST DETAILED CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE OR EASILY LOCATED. MUST OBTAIN INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

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.

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING SEWAGE & WASTE WATER DISPOSAL REQUIREMENTS. FACILITY WASTE WATER IS CONVEYING ON FLOOR FROM GREASE TRAP ONCE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK BASIN IS RELEASED FOR DISPOSAL. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE FACILITY MUST MEET REQUIREMENTS AND MAINTAIN PROPER DISPOSAL AND CONVEYANCE OF SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.

Improper disposal contaminates environment and attracts pests.

All waste water must be properly disposed.

Discharge to approved sewer; No dumping outside; Grease trap maintained; No floor draining to exterior.

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING SEWAGE & WASTE WATER DISPOSAL REQUIREMENTS. FACILITY WASTE WATER IS CONVEYING ON FLOOR FROM GREASE TRAP ONCE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK BASIN IS RELEASED FOR DISPOSAL. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE FACILITY MUST MEET REQUIREMENTS AND MAINTAIN PROPER DISPOSAL AND CONVEYANCE OF SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.

Improper disposal contaminates environment and attracts pests.

All waste water must be properly disposed.

Discharge to approved sewer; No dumping outside; Grease trap maintained; No floor draining to exterior.