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 1 SMALL LIVE COCKROACH IN CABINETS OF RACK STORAGE AREA. OBSERVED OVER 200 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN WEST DRY STORAGE ROOM NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR AND EMPLOYEE WASHROOM, NEAR MOP SINK BEHIND DRY STORAGE SHELVES AND OUTSIDE WALK IN FREEZER UNDER DRY STORAGE SHELVES NEXT TO REAR DOCK DOOR. OBSERVED OVER 100 FRUIT FLIES IN STAFF BATHROOM AND LOCKER ROOM NEAR LARGE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OBSERVED 20 FRUIT FLIES OUTSIDE PROOFER. OBSERVED DOCK DOOR NOT RODENTPROOF WITH 1/4 INCH GAPS AT BASE AND REAR DOOR IN WEST DRY STORAGE ROOM NOT RODENTPROOF WITH 1/4 INCH GAP AT BASE IN CORNERS. RODENTPROOF DOORS AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ELIMINATE LIVE PEST ACTIVITY AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS CITATIONS ISSUED 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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING AREAS NEED TO BE CLEANED: ALL INTERIOR OF CABINETS IN RACK STORAGE AREA, CLEAN UNDERSIDE OF LARGE STANDING MIXERS AND EXTERIOR OF MIXERS.

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: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FLOORS UNCLEAN. LARGE WEST ROOM DRY STORAGE AREA, FLOORS UNDER LARGE STANDING MIXERS, FLOORS OF RACK STORAGE ROOM, FLOORS OUTSIDE PROOFER AREA, ALL FLOOR DRAINS NEED TO BE SCRUBBED OUT AND MAINTAINED. OBSERVED FLOOR UNDER LARGE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISREPAIR AND FLOOR DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF LARGE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISREPAIR.OBSERVED FLOOR UNDER LARGE 3 COMPARTEMENT SINK WITH STANDING WATER AND FLOOR OUTSIDE OF PROOFER WITH STANDING WATER.OBSERVED FLOOR COVING IN DISREPAIR OUTSIDE OF WALK IN FREEZER ON SOUTH WALL.

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: OBSERVED WALLS UNCLEAN AROUND LARGE STANDING MIXERS ACCROSS FROM SMALL 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES. OBSERVED WALL OPENING IN WEST DRY STORAGE ROOM OUTSIDE STAFF WASHROOM. REPAIR WALL AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WALL OPENING UNDER SMALL 3 COMPARTMENT SINK REPAIR WALL AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS IN WASHROOMS.

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 LIGHT SHIELDS NEEDED IN WALK IN FREEZER AND IN PROOFER. INSTALL 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 LEAKING CONDITION INSIDE PROOFER CAUSING STANDING WATER INSIDE PROOFER AND DIRECTLY OUTSIDE PROOFER. OBSERVED LEAKING CONDITION OUTSIDE WALK IN FREEZER. REPAIR LEAKING CONDITIONS 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.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED MOPS NEED TO BE HUNG TO DRY AFTER USE. MAKE MOP SINK ACCESSIBLE AND USE MOP SINK APPROPRIATELY. OBSERVED WEST DRY STORAGE ROOM NEEDS TO BE DECLUTTERED. REMOVE ANY UNECESSARY ITEMS AND STORE ALL REMAINING ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND 6 INCHES AWAY FROM WALLS.

Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.

Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.

Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED MOPS NEED TO BE HUNG TO DRY AFTER USE. MAKE MOP SINK ACCESSIBLE AND USE MOP SINK APPROPRIATELY. OBSERVED WEST DRY STORAGE ROOM NEEDS TO BE DECLUTTERED. REMOVE ANY UNECESSARY ITEMS AND STORE ALL REMAINING ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND 6 INCHES AWAY FROM WALLS.

Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.

Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.

Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.