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PANADERIA NUEVO LEON Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Bakery

PANADERIA NUEVO LEON 1634 W 18TH ST, CHICAGO 60608 Bakery
February 8, 2019 Canvass License #23363
7
Total Violations
3
Critical
2
Major
2
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

7
Violation #3
CRITICAL
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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.
Violation #5
CRITICAL
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED. REMINDED MANAGER OF THE NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS, AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/DISINFECTION RATED FOR NOROVIRUSES.
Vomit and diarrhea contain millions of viral particles. One incident can contaminate entire facility and cause outbreak affecting dozens.
Written procedures required for cleaning bodily fluid events to prevent disease transmission.
Written procedure must address: Isolating contaminated area; Removing and discarding affected food; Using proper PPE; Cleaning and sanitizing with appropriate concentration; Proper disposal of contaminated materials.
Violation #37
MAJOR
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED CAKES, JELLO, RICE PUDDING, AND TACO SHELLS NOT PROPERLY LABELED IN THE 2 DOOR COOLER, INSTRUCTED ON PROPER LABELING.
Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.
All food properly labeled with required information.
Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.
Violation #37
MAJOR
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD LABELS/ALLERGEN LABEL MISSING ON FOOD PREPACKAGED IN THE RETAIL ESTABLISHMENT, AS REQUIRED BY LAW 21CFR101 FOOD LABELING AND CFR317 LABELING MARKING DEVICES, AND CONTAINERS,.(ie. RICE PUDDING CONTAINS MILK ECT.), INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.
All food properly labeled with required information.
Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.
Violation #47
MINOR
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL BOX FREEZERS WITH EXCESIVE ICE, INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND CLEAN, ALSO CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE UPRIGHT REACH IN COOLER IN REAR.
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.
Violation #48
CRITICAL
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR ALTERNATIVE MANUAL WAREWASHING FOR IN PLACE EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL INPLACE MIXERS, GRINDERS,AND BULK CONTAINERS THAT DO NOT FIT IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
Cannot verify sanitization without test strips, risking contaminated equipment.
Warewashing facilities must be properly equipped and supplied.
3-compartment sink or dishwasher; Test strips for sanitizer; Thermometers for water temperature; Adequate drainboards; Proper detergents.
Violation #48
CRITICAL
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR ALTERNATIVE MANUAL WAREWASHING FOR IN PLACE EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL INPLACE MIXERS, GRINDERS,AND BULK CONTAINERS THAT DO NOT FIT IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
Cannot verify sanitization without test strips, risking contaminated equipment.
Warewashing facilities must be properly equipped and supplied.
3-compartment sink or dishwasher; Test strips for sanitizer; Thermometers for water temperature; Adequate drainboards; Proper detergents.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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