NHU LAN BAKERY Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Bakery

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: VARIOUS PACKAGED, COOKED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (PORK, RICE, EGG, SHRIMP, MUSHROOMS) ON DISPLAY COUNTER WITHOUT ANY TEMPERATURE HOLDING METHOD BEING APPLIED. FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 72.7F TO 126.4F. MUST KEEP POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40F OR LESS OR 140F OR ABOVE. FOODS DENATURED AND DISCARDED DURING INSPECTION. APPROXIAMATE WEIGHT: 28#, VALUE: $229.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION, 7-38-005a.

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.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS - Comments: EVIDENCE OF COCKROACH INFESTATION. SIGHTED LIVE COCKROACHES IN FOLLOWING AREAS: INSIDE ICE MACHINE, ON WALL ABOVE ICE MACHINE, ON LARGE MIXER, ON BAG OF FLOUR, INSIDE ELECTRICAL BOXES, ON WALLS AROUND REAR COOKING EQUIPMENT AND LARGE MIXER, IN CREVICES OF WOOD SHELVING, IN REACH-IN COOLER GASKETS, ON PAPER LINERS IN FRONT OF MICROWAVES. OVER 50 LIVE ROACHES, NYMPH AND ADULT. CRITICAL VIOLATION, 7-38-020. OVER 1/4 INCH GAP TO OUTSIDE AT BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR. MUST SEAL OPENING. MUST ELIMINATE COCKROACH ACTIVITY. HAVE PREMISES SERVICED BY LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY. CAULK AND SEAL (SMOOTHLY) ALL GAPS/CREVICES THROUGH-OUT PREMISES. COMPLY WITH FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS REGARDING SANITATION AND MAINTENANCE OF PREMISES.

Pests carry numerous pathogens including Salmonella, E. coli, and Hantavirus, contaminating food and surfaces.

Facility must be free of pest infestation.

No live pests; No pest droppings, gnaw marks, or nesting; Effective pest control program; Regular monitoring; Professional treatment when needed.

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING DISPLAY AND STORAGE. FOUND RACK OF BREAD ON DISPLAY IN CUSTOMER AREA WITHOUT ANY PROTECTIVE BARRIER IN PLACE, LID MISSING FROM CUSTOMER SELF-SERVICE BREAD BIN. OPENED BOTTLE OF SODA STORED ON ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE. CONTAINER OF WINDEX GLASS CLEANER HANGING ABOVE OPEN PITCHER OF MUSHROOMS SOAKING IN WATER. SERIOUS VIOLATION, 7-38-005a. MUST PROVIDE PROTECTIVE BARRIERS OR SNEEZEGUARDS FOR FOODS ON DISPLAY FOR CUSTOMER SELF-SERVICE. ICE FROM BIN WAS DISCARDED AND WINDEX REMOVED TO NON-FOOD STORAGE SPACE.

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.

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OUTSIDE GARBAGE CONTAINER (DUMPSTER) IN POOR REPAIR, HOLE IN SIDE OF CONTAINER. ACCUMULATED WOOD, DEBRIS AND EQUIPMENT IN REAR YARD OF BUILDING, POSSIBLE RODENT HARBORAGE. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE GARBAGE CONTAINER. REMOVE ALL DEBRIS AND EQUIPMENT FROM OUTSIDE REAR OF PREMISES AND MAINTAIN AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION, 7-38-020.

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates breeding grounds for disease vectors.

Exterior waste areas must be clean and pest-proof.

Dumpsters on cleanable pad; Tight-fitting lids; Area kept clean; Grease containers covered; Regular pickup; No overflow.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: PACKAGED FOOD AND DRINK IN DISPLAY COOLERS WITHOUT LABELS. MUST LABEL WITH CONTENTS NAME, INGREDIENTS AND SOURCE. LABEL CONTAINERS WITH CONTENTS NAME IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER.

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: KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN ELECTRICAL CONDUIT AND COOLER. MUST PROVIDE SANITARY KNIFE RACK FOR STORAGE OF UTENSILS.

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: ALL UNFINISHED WOOD SURFACES MUST BE FINISHED TO BE EASILY CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBANT. MUST INSTALL WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED HANDSINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DRAINBOARD. PROVIDE COVER FOR ICE BIN AT SMOOTHIE PREP AREA. PEELING FINISH (PAINT) ON SURFACES OF MIXER. MUST REFINISH SAME.

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: FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE, COOLER GASKETS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVING/RACKS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.

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: BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGH-OUT PREMISES. MUST REPAIR FLOOR TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST CLEAN FLOOR THROUGH-OUT, REMOVE GREASE, LITTER AND DEBRIS.

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: MUST SEAL ALL GAPS AND CREVICES ON WALLS AND AROUND ATTACHED EQUIPMENT, PIPES, CONDUITS ETC THROUGH-OUT. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES. CLEAN ALL DIRT/DUST FROM ALL WALL AND CEILING VENT COVERS

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: BROKEN LIGHTSHIELDS IN PREP AREAS. MUST REPLACE. PROVIDE SOLID LIGHTSHIELD ABOVE REAR MIXING BOWL.

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: NO VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES ON INSIDE OR OUTSIDE HOSE BIBBS (HOSE ATTACHED UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK) OR WATER SUPPLY LINE TO ICE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL SAME.

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: NO VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES ON INSIDE OR OUTSIDE HOSE BIBBS (HOSE ATTACHED UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK) OR WATER SUPPLY LINE TO ICE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL SAME.

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.