MUGHAL BAKERY Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Wholesale

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND 9 EACH COOKED PASTRIES FILLED WITH CHICKEN STORED OP TOP THE TABLE AT SELLING AREA,AT TEMP OF 75.9F; ALSO 15 EACH COOKED PASTRIES FILLED WITH VEGGIE AT TEMP OF 73F TO 74.1F. FOOD WAS DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 5 AND VALUE 30.INFORMATION ON FOOD TEMPERATURE GIVEN. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)

Ill food workers cause 70% of foodborne outbreaks. Proper reporting prevents transmission of Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, and other serious diseases.

All food employees must understand and follow health reporting requirements and food safety responsibilities.

Employees must: Report illness symptoms and exposures; Be excluded/restricted when ill; Understand their role in preventing foodborne illness; Follow proper hygiene practices; Have signed health policy on file.

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING AND RINSING MULTI USE UTENSILS(COOKIES SHEETS,PARTS OF MIXER BOWL, SPOONS, SPATULAS ETC.SOME OF THOSE CONTAINER WITH FOOD ON IT WAS STORED INSIDE THE DIRTY MOP SINK). NO SANITIZE SOLUTION USED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOR SANITIZER ON PREMISES. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030

Improper sanitization fails to kill pathogens, allowing contaminated equipment to spread illness throughout facility.

Sanitizing solutions and rinse water must meet specific requirements for effectiveness.

Chemical sanitizers: Chlorine 50-100 ppm, Quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm, Iodine 12.5-25 ppm; Hot water: 171°F for 30 seconds or 180°F at dish surface; Test strips required; Proper contact time.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED 7 LIVE FLIES ON REAR AND FRONT PREP AREA. MICE DROPPINGS IN DIFFERENT LOCATIONS OF THE PREMISES( UNDER AND ON TOP SHELVES,CORNERS AND ALONG THE WALLS. ALSO ABSORBED RAT DROPPINGS IN TWO DIFFERENT LOCATIONS OF PREMISES: ON SHELVES WHERE FOOD IS REPACKED AND INSIDE THE FOOD CONTAINERS,UNDER THE STAIR CASE FOOD PRODUCTS IS STORED AT THAT LOCATIONS. OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED, FOUND SCREEN DOOR NOT RODENT /INSECT PROOF, GAP OF 1/2" TO 1"AT BOTTOM OF THE DOOR,MAIN DOOR IS OPENED. WINDOW AT STAFF WASHROOM IS OPENED NO SCREEN PROVIDED,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED IT,OR CLOSE WINDOW AND PROVIDE VENTILATION. NEED TO REMOVE ALL PLASTIC CRATES AND PROVIDE RAISED SHELVED DUE TO MICE DROPPINGS ARE UNDER THE CRATES.MICE DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED AT SOUTH STORAGE ON SHELVES AND ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLIES, MICE AND RAT DROPPINGS, MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREA. APPROX 60 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS, AND 30 OR MORE RAT DROPPINGS. NEED TO SEAL OPENING OUTSIDE OF THE PREMISES.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.

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: FOUND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED,FAUCET NOT REACHING TWO END COMPARTMENTS,ONLY REACHES MIDDLE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A FAUCET THAT REACH ALL THREE COMPARTMENTS. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-030

Inadequate facilities prevent proper cleaning and sanitization of equipment.

Warewashing facilities must meet design and operational requirements.

3-compartment sink with drainboards; Mechanical dishwasher with proper temperatures; Test strips; Thermometers; Adequate size.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: NEED TO PROVIDED LABELS WITH NAME OF FOOD,SOURCE AND THE LIST OF ALL FOOD INGREDIENTS, AT REPACKED FOOD THAT IS SOLD TO CUSTOMERS.

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.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: PROPERLY STORE PLASTIC UTENSILS(INVERT)USED FOR CUSTOMERS.

Consumers need warning about increased risk from raw/undercooked foods.

Required consumer advisories for raw/undercooked foods.

Disclosure and reminder for raw/undercooked animal foods; Written notice on menu; Must identify specific items.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NEED TO REMOVE OVERS SIZED EQUIPMENT AND POTS(UNABLE TO WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE)OR PROVIDED A LARGE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, ABLE TO IMMERSES THE LARGE EQUIPMENT. PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

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: NEED TO CLEAN ALL PREP TABLES,AND INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF DRY FOOD CONTAINERS INCLUDED HANDLES,ENCRUSTED FOOD.REMOVE SPIDER WEBS FROM UNDER THE PREP TABLES.

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: CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES(UNDER THE SHELVES,COUNTERS,CORNERS,UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND ALONG THE BASE BOARD WALL)FOOD DEBRIS. REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA AND INSIDE THE STAFF WASHROOM.

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: CLEAN WALL IN PREP AREA, REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD WITH END CAPS AT LIGHTS IN PREP AREA,AND KEEP IT CLEAN.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PROVIDE VENTILATION FOR THE STAFF WASHROOM.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED MOP SINK SLANTED, NOT SELF DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO RE-LINE THE MOP SINK.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED MOP SINK SLANTED, NOT SELF DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO RE-LINE THE MOP SINK.

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.