RACINE BAKERY INC Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Bakery

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES: OBSERVE A FEMALE EMPLOYEE PUT ON A HAIR NET, AND DIG IN HER EAR AND NOT WASH HER HANDS. OBSERVED ANOTHER FEMALE EMPLOYEE TOUCH HER HEAD/EAR WHILE WEARING GLOVES. WHEN TOLD TO WASH HER HANDS SHE WASHED THEM WITH THE GLOVES ON. INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS BEFORE/AFTER WEARING GLOVES, WHEN TOUCHING BODY, MULTI-TASKING, ETC. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A)

Hands are #1 vehicle for pathogen transfer. Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods causes majority of foodborne outbreaks.

Proper handwashing and no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.

Wash hands for 20 seconds with soap and warm water; Use utensils, deli tissue, or gloves for ready-to-eat foods; Wash hands after restroom, handling raw foods, touching face/hair, and between tasks.

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOUND TWO FLY STRIPS COMPLETELY COVERED WITH LARGE FLIES HANGING IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLY STRIPS AND TO NOT HANG IN PREP AREAS. 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: FOUND 50 LARGE FLIES AND 5 SMALL FLIES ON THE CEILING, WALLS, PIPES AND EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL FLIES, CLEAN THE AFFECTED AREA AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICES. 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: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1115232 DATED MARCH 27, 2014 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN: 30-UNLABELED BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA AND DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS. 32-OBSERVED GASKETS OF 3 DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN GARAGE WITH TORN GASKETS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GASKETS. 32-OBSERVED RACKS OF ALL REFRIGERATION IN PREP AREAS AND GARAGE WITH RUST. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST FROM RACKS AND MAINTAIN. 33-DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING:INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVING, PREP TABLE AND STORAGE RACKS THROUGHOUT. MUST REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE, DIRT/DUST BUILD UP. 34-MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN: HEAVY BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS UNDER/BEHIND ALL FOOD EQUIPMENT, IN STORAGE AREAS, FLOOR DRAINS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT. 34-MUST KEEP ALL FOOD ELEVATED (AT LEAST 6") IN THE WALK IN COOLERS AND WALK IN FREEZERS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. 34-MUST REPLACE/REPAIR ALL MISSING/BROKEN FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS. 35-MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN: WALLS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS, HOOD VENTS IN PREP AREAS, FAN COVERS OF FRONT WALK IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA, 35-MUST REMOVE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT REAR AND FRONT PREP AREAS. 36-PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS AND MAINTAIN IN DRY STORAGE AREA, GARAGE STORAGE AND IN THE DESSERT COOLER IN THE FRONT CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA. 38-FIX AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING LEAKS: 3 COMPARTMENT SINK PLUMBING UNDERNEATH THE 2ND BASIN, KITCHEN HANDSINK PLUMBING UNDERNEATH AND CAKE PREP ROOM HANDSINK FAUCET BASE. 38-MUST HAVE ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE HOOD IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. 41-OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS STORED OVER FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS AND STORE SEPARATELY. 41-OBSERVED EXCESS CLUTTER THROUGHOUT. ELIMINATE EXCESS CLUTTER AND BETTER ORGANIZE. 41-OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE RACKS STORED OUTSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE THE FOOD STORAGE RACKS INSIDE. 42-OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS IN PREP AREA WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE HANDLING FOOD AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010

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: FOUND RAW WOOD SHELVING IN THE REAR PREP AREA, OUTSIDE THE CAKE PREP AREA BY THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL RAW WOOD, MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK AND THE FAN COVERS IN ALL WALK IN COOLERS. MUST REMOVE EXCESS DIRT/DUST 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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST GET EXCESS AMOUNT OF SPIDER WEBS DOWN FROM WALL AND WALL ATTACHMENTS IN THE REAR PREP AREAS. MUST 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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST GET EXCESS AMOUNT OF SPIDER WEBS DOWN FROM WALL AND WALL ATTACHMENTS IN THE REAR PREP AREAS. MUST 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.