ROESER'S BAKERY Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Bakery

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT WHERE FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES ARE CUTTING STRAWBERRIES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CEASE FOOD PREPARATION IN THE BASEMENT AND TO PREPARE ALL FOOD WHERE AN EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IS LOCATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.

Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.

Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: NO SANITIZER WAS DETECTED AT THE FINAL RINSE FOR THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE. THE MACHINE WAS BEING USED TO WASH PANS DURING THE INSPECTION. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SO THAT A FINAL RINSE OF 100 PPM CHLORINE IS DETECTED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 80 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES IN THE BASEMENT, BENEATH THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES ON THE FLOOR, AND ON THE SHELVES OF THE CABINET IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA NEXT TO THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, PREP TABLES, STORAGE SHELVES IN THE BASEMENT AND PREP AREA, AND DEEP FRYERS.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA AROUND AND BEHIND THE EQUIPMENT AND IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT ON AND IN BETWEEN THE STORAGE SHELVES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR STORE ITEMS OFF OF THE FLOOR.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT ON AND IN BETWEEN THE STORAGE SHELVES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR STORE ITEMS OFF OF THE FLOOR.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.