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: OBSERVED LARGE OVERHEAD DELIVERY DOOR IN REAR NOT RODENT PROOFED. 1/4" GAPS AT BOTH LOWER CORNERS OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL PROPER THESHOLD TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY AND MAINTAIN. 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.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FORM INSPECTION 1506638, DATED 8/17/2015. VIOLATION INCLUDE; #32; Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be replaced/repaired, walk in cooler shelving that had exposed raw wood IN hall be repaired/replaced. VIOLATION #33; Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), non food contact surfaces of dough divider not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Rear storage shelving mot clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). VIOLATION #34; Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, not clean, need detailed cleaning, floors by dish machine, 3 compartment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors that had missing/damaged floor tiles, shall be repaired/replaced, floor that had exposed cement, peeling paint in rear prep area, shall be repaired/sealed. VIOLATION #35; Walls that had peeling paint/holes, shall be repaired/sealed, damaged/broken shall be repaired/replaced. Walls that had exposed raw wood in rear storage areas, shall be repaired/sealed. Damaged/stained, missing ceiling tiles in prep areas, and in storage areas, shall be provided. VIOLATION #45; Must provide food handlers list for next routine inspection. PREMISES STILL NON COMPLIANT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.

Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.

Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON THE 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER ON THE SOUTHWEST WALL IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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 FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN IN THE PREP AREA; EXTERIOR OF ALL FOOD CONTAINERS; MOUNTED CAN OPENER; PREP TABLES, AND INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE . FREEZER CURTAINS IN THE WALK IN FREEZER. ALSO, THE EXTERIOR OF ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED STAINED OR MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; DRY STORAGE AREA, STAFF TOILET ROOMS, AND MANAGER'S OFFICE. HOLE IN WALL ABOVE THE DOOR, IN WOMEN TOILET ROOM. ALSO, WALLS ARE BEING CONSTRUCTED IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA FOR AN ADDITIONAL OFFICE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL AND MAINTAIN.

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: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; DRY STORAGE, AND IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WORKING LIGHTS 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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED VENTILATION IN MENS AND WOMENS TOILET ROOM ON THE NORTHWEST SIDE OF THE PREMISES, NOT WORKING. ALSO, THE FAUCET IS LOOSE ON THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE TOILET ROOM OFF DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL AND MAINTAIN.

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.

LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED LINENS BEING STORED IMPROPERLY IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZER WATER WHEN NOT IN USE AND MAINTAIN.

Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.

Prevent contamination during all food handling.

Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.

LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED LINENS BEING STORED IMPROPERLY IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZER WATER WHEN NOT IN USE AND MAINTAIN.

Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.

Prevent contamination during all food handling.

Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.