NHU LAN BAKERY Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Bakery

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: FOUND (TCS FOODS) STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN-COOLER. OBSERVED PORK ROLL AT 56.5 F,HAM 47.8 F,EGGS AT 49.1 F,TOFU 55.1 F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 35# OF FOOD WORTH $200.00 AS STATED BY OWNER.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED. COS.

Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.

Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.

Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: FOUND READY-TO-EAT, (TCS FOODS) HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS (BEEF,RICE,HAM ETC) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.

Inadequate reheating fails to kill bacteria that grew during storage.

Foods must be reheated to 165°F within 2 hours.

Reheat to 165°F within 2 hours; Use proper equipment (not hot holding units); Discard if not reaching temperature in time.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: FOUND NO THERMOMETER INSIDE THE TABLE TOP HOT HOLDING UNIT AT FRONT PREP AREA.MUST PROVIDE 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: FOUND LIVE SMALL HOUSE FLIES AND LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA AND REAR PREP DISH WASHING AREA APPROXIMATELY 13 LIVE SMALL HOUSE FLIES AND FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND EQUIPMENTS IN MENTIONED AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NOW RECCOMENDED. 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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: FOUND RUSTY SHELF INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE 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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND KITCHEN STORAGE SHELFS TO REMOVE DRIED UP FOOD DEBRIS AND TO 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: FOUND HAND SINK INSIDE THE WASH ROOM IN POOR REPAIR,LOOSE.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR 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.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: A toilet room used by females shall be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins.

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.

Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.

Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED HAS EXCESSIVE GREASE ON TOP AND AROUND OF LID AND EXCESSIVE GREASE SPILLS ON GROUND FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND THE GREASE CONTAINER.ALSO,OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER DAMAGED AT CORNERS WITH LARGE HOLES.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN MENTIONED AREAS AND MAINTAIN DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST FEED/HARBORAGE AREA AND REPLACE LIDS FOR GARBAGE DUMPSTER.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B),CITATION ISSUED. -

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 CLUTTER OUTSIDE THE REAR EXIT DOOR. UNUSED COOKING EQUIPMENT(TRAYS, POTS,PANS,CART).INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND PROVIDE PROPER RAISED SHELVING IN WALK-IN-FREEZER TO ELEVATE STOCK ITEMS AT LEAST 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEAINING.

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 CLUTTER OUTSIDE THE REAR EXIT DOOR. UNUSED COOKING EQUIPMENT(TRAYS, POTS,PANS,CART).INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND PROVIDE PROPER RAISED SHELVING IN WALK-IN-FREEZER TO ELEVATE STOCK ITEMS AT LEAST 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEAINING.

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.