NORTH SHORE BAKERY Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Bakery

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. OBSERVED FRONT DOOR, SIDE DOOR AND ROLLED-UP DOOR OPENED. FRONT DOOR NOT ABLE TO COMPLETE CLOSE TO FRAME DUE TO BE UNEVEN. OBSERVED FLIES ON PREMISES: BAKERY/PREP AREA, FRONT PREP, STORAGE AND SELLING AREA. SMALL FLIES WERE OBSERVED AT CORRIDOR BY THE SELLING AREA,UNDER THE SHELVES,ALSO SMALL FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON WALLS AND INSIDE BREAD CASE,APPROX 15 OR MORE. HOUSE FLIES APPROX 10 OR MORE. OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MICE DROPPINGS IN REAR STORAGE NORTH-WEST CORNER,BEHIND THE FURNACE IN FRONT PREP AREA,SMALL STORAGE AND BY THE WALK-IN FREEZER.APPROX 25 OR MORE DROPPINGS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA MENTIONED. NEED TO REPLACE BROKEN MESH THAT COVERS THE WALL FAN BY THE REAR ROLLED-UP DOOR. ALSO FOUND A OUTSIDE ZAPPER FOR FLIES STORED ON SHELF IN SELLING AREa. ALL OUTER OPENING MUST BE PROTECTED. 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.

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED.OBSERVED BROKEN CABINETS,FOOD CANS,AND OTHER DEBRIS AROUND CONTAINERS,ALSO WASTE OIL CONTAINER NOT CLEANED,WASTE OIL ON TOP THE LID, EXCESS FLIES ON TOP THE LID AND GARBAGE AREA. MUST KEEP AREA CLEAN AT ALL TIMES TO MINIMIZE INSECTS ACTIVITIES. 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: ALL DRY FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.ALSO IF FOOD IS NOT STORED AT ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE 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: PROVIDE LIDS FOR THE WHITE CONTAINERS WERE DRY FOOD IS STORED.

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: CLEAN INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF FOOD CONTAINERS INCLUDED HANDLES THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES,ENCRUSTED FOOD ON THEM

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN FILTERS ABOVE THE ONE BURNER,DUST AND GREASE BUILD-UP

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: NEED TO CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES SPECIALLY CORNERS, ALONG THE BASEBOARD WALL AND INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER. NEED TO REPLACE BROKEN CEMENT INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE STEAM BOX.

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 UNDER THE TWO COMPARTMENT SINK,BLACK SUBSTANCE ON IT.

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: NEED TO CLEAN INSIDE ALL THE LIGHT SHIELD,INSECTS AND DUST BUILD-UP.

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: REPAIR HANDLE FOR THE EXPOSED HAND SINK BY THE SECOND EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. PROVIDE UNTHREAD FAUCET AT TWO COMPARTMENT 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: REPAIR HANDLE FOR THE EXPOSED HAND SINK BY THE SECOND EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. PROVIDE UNTHREAD FAUCET AT TWO COMPARTMENT 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.