PHLOUR BAKERY AND CAFE Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Bakery

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO EXPOSED HAMD SINK INSTALLED AT FOLLOWING AREAS: DOUGH AREA(HEAVY INDUSTRUAL ELECTRICAL DOUGH MIXER IS LOCATED BETWEEN REAR STORAGE AND COOKING AREA WERE STOVE AND FLAT GRILL IS LOCATED ALSO FRONT BREAD AREA. MUST INSTALL SAID SINK UNDER CITY PLUMBING CODE.MUST PROVIDE SOAP PAPER TOWELS/HAND DRYING DEVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene practices and potential fecal contamination.

Sufficient, properly maintained toilet facilities required.

Adequate number for staff; Convenient location; Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Maintained clean; Proper ventilation.

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: NO SNEEZE GUARD PROVIDED AT FRONT COUNTER TOP WERE CUSTOMER WILL BE SEATING.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.

All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.

Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED 5 MICE DROPPINGS T SOUTH-WEST CORNER BESIDE THE STOVE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. MAIN FRONT DOOR NOT/INSECT PROOF DOOR(TOP RIGHT ,BOTTOM LEFT).REAR EXIT DOOR WITH A GOP OF 1/4" TO 1/2" INSTRUCTED TO RODENT /INSECT PROOF SAID DOOR. 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.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: ALL DRY FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.

Consumers need warning about increased risk from raw/undercooked foods.

Required consumer advisories for raw/undercooked foods.

Disclosure and reminder for raw/undercooked animal foods; Written notice on menu; Must identify specific items.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REMOVE /RELOCATE SOAP DISPENSER FROM ABOVE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK.SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED AT FOLLOWING SINKS:EXPOSED FRONT AREA BETWEEN ESPRESSO MACHINE AND SERVING COUNTER. BAKERY AREA BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND PREP TABLE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. BROKEN RUBBER GASKETS INSIDE THE THREE DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AT FRONT AREA UNDER THE ESPRESSO MACHINE AND BREAD AREA. ICE BUILD-UP UNDER THE CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER,ALSO BROKEN WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE WRAPS ON PIPE UNDER THE CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. REPAIR CAUSE AND REMOVE/REPLACE SAID WRAP.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DEBRIS ON FLOOR BEHIND AND UNDER THE PROOFS AND OVEN BY THE DISH ROOM.FLOOR DRAINS UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AND UNDER SCRAPE SINK ATTACHED TO MENTIONED UNIT.ALSO EXCESS WATER ON FLOOR UNDER THE DISH MACHINE.MUST KEEP AREA MENTIONED DRY AND CLEAN EXCESS ITEMS(POT,PANS,BOXES ETC) ARE STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT AREA,INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF THE FLOOR, SWEEP AND MAINTAIN SAID AREA. BROKEN FLOOR TILES UNDER THE BREAD OVEN NEED TO BE REPLACED,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.

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: HOLES ON WALL TILES AT FRONT COFFEE/SERVING AREA,ALSO ON WALL ACROSS FROM MOP SINK,ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.PARTIALLY MISSING CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA IN FRONT OF THE BASEMENT DOOR,NEED TO REPLACE.BROKEN CEILING IN BASEMENT AREA,WERE POTS,PANS CONTAINERS ETC ARE STORED,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN OR RELOCATE MENTIONED ITEMS.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. BROKEN AND DIRTY CAULKING AROUND THE MOP SINK INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE

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: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AT REAR PREP AREA,NEED TO PROVIDE.CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE DOUGH LARGE MIXER.REMOVE DEBRIS INSIDE LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE DISH MACHINE.

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: DRAIN PIPE UNDER THE DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY DRAIN WATER INSIDE THE FLOOR DRAIN PARTIALLY WATER DRAINS ON FLOOR UNDER THE UNIT,INSTRUCTED TO RE-ADJUST SO WATER DRAINS ONTO FLOOR DRAIN. DUST ON VENT DUCT ABOVE THE BREAD OVEN,NEED TO CLEAN 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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: DRAIN PIPE UNDER THE DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY DRAIN WATER INSIDE THE FLOOR DRAIN PARTIALLY WATER DRAINS ON FLOOR UNDER THE UNIT,INSTRUCTED TO RE-ADJUST SO WATER DRAINS ONTO FLOOR DRAIN. DUST ON VENT DUCT ABOVE THE BREAD OVEN,NEED TO CLEAN 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.