MONTERREY BAKERY Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Bakery

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED 5 LARGE RACKS CONTAINING MULTIPLE SHEET TRAYS OF BAKERY ITEMS UNCOVERED OPEN TO PUBLIC IN MIDDLE OF STORE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL BAKERY ITEMS MUST BE INSIDE CASES WITH DOORS PREOTERCTED FROM PUBLIC AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER REMOVED RACKS AND FOOD DURING INSPECTION. 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.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD PACKAGED ON SITE WITHOUT PROPER LABEL. ALL PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS NEED TO BE PROERLY LABELED.

Improper methods result in slow cooling that allows bacterial growth.

Approved cooling methods must be used.

Use shallow pans, ice baths, rapid chill units, ice wands; Cut large items into smaller portions; Stir frequently; Leave uncovered during cooling.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED DOOR OF DISPLAY CASE IN DISREPAIR AND REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. DUCT TAPE MUST BE REMOVED AND DOOR MUST BE REPAIRED OR REPLACED.

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 SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD AS SHELF LINER. CARDBOARD IS PROHIBITED AND ALL SURFACES NEED TO BE NON ABSORBANT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING AREAS UNCLEAN: SHELVING IN FRONT SERVICE AREA, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZER IN BASEMENT, INTERIOR OF REFRIGATOR IN FRONT WINDOW.

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: OBSERVED FLOOR OF WALK IN COOLER UNCLEAN WITH DIRT ACCUMULATION. FLOOR MUST BE CLEANED IN DETAIL AND MAINTAINED IN A SANITIARY CONDITION.

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 CEILING VENT WITHIN WASHROOM WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENT.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED WALL AND LIGHT SWITCH WITHIN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM UNCLEAN. MUST CLEAN WALL AND LIGHTSWITCH AND MAINTAIN IN A SANITARY CONDITION.

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.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER WITHIN REACH IN REFRIGERATOR NEAR FRONT WINDOW. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN THERMOMETER.

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER WITHIN REACH IN REFRIGERATOR NEAR FRONT WINDOW. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN THERMOMETER.

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.