RACINE BAKERY INC Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Bakery

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1412214 DATED 10/23/14 NOT CORRECTED/MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN: #18-STILL OBSERVED LIVE FLY ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. FOUND LARGE FLIES IN THE REAR PREP AREA ON THE PIPES/CONDUITS, PREP TABLES, COOLER WALLS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. SMALL FLIES IN THE FRONT/REAR PREP/STORAGE AREAS AND ON THE BAKED GOODS STORAGE RACKS, WALLS AND CEILING. 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. 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. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090

Uncorrected violations continue posing health risks and often worsen over time.

Previous critical violations must be corrected.

All previous violations corrected within required timeframes; Critical violations corrected immediately; Documentation of corrections maintained.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: UPGRADED TO CRITICAL VIOLATION #14.

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: UPGRADED TO CRITICAL VIOLATION #14.

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: MUST RECAULK AROUND THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA.

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 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 SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE THE LOWER DAMAGED SHELF ON THE PREP TABLE IN THE REAR CAKE ROOM.

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 SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE THE DAMAGED DOOR ON THE PROOFER IN THE REAR PREP AREA.

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 SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAINT THE LARGE MIXER IN THE REAR PREP AREA.

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 SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND LARGE ICE BUILD UP IN THE WALK IN FREEZER BY THE FAN COVERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE BUILD UP 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: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK, THE EXTERIOR AND TOP OF THE DISHMACHINE AND BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS. ALSO CLEAN 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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FOUND FLOORS IN THE REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF REGROUTING. MUST REGROUT FLOORS.

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: 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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST FIX THE LEAK UNDERNEATH THE DISHWASHING MACHINE IN THE REAR PREP AREA.

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: MUST FIX THE LEAK UNDERNEATH THE DISHWASHING MACHINE IN THE REAR PREP AREA.

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.