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SANABEL GROCERY & BAKERY Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery/bakery

SANABEL GROCERY & BAKERY 4213 N KEDZIE AVE, CHICAGO 60618 GROCERY/BAKERY
January 18, 2013 Canvass License #2009055
7
Total Violations
3
Major
4
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

7
Violation #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MISSING DRAIN STOPPER FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE. COLD HANDLE OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK FAUCET IN THE PREP AREA OF THE BAKERY DEPT NOT IN GOOD REPAIR. MUST REPAIR.
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.
Violation #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING : ALL BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE PREP TABLES, INTERIOR OF THE 3 DOOR COOLER BOTTOM SHELVE, INTERIOR OF THE CABINET UNDER THE WASHBOWL SINK OF THE WOMENS WASHROOM, EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE BAKERY PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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.
Violation #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE REGULAR PALLET OF SHELVINGS TO STORE STOCKS.(FOUND A LOT OF STOCKS STORED ON THE FLOOR). FLOOR BEHIND THE 20 DOORS REACH IN/DISPLAY COOLER WITH DEBRIS AND DUST ACCUMULATED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. DAMAGED FLOOR BY THE EXIT DOOR. MUST REPAIR FLOOR,MAKE IT SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST PROVIDE MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN THE BAKERY PREP AREA.
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.
Violation #35
MINOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS INSIDE THE WOMENS WASHROOM,ON THE WALLS BEHIND THE PREP TABLE OF THE BAKERY PREP AREA, AND ON THE WALLS BESIDE THE OVEN IN THE BAKERY PREP AREA. MUST SCRAPE THE PEELING PAINT AND REPAINT. WALLS ABOVE THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR WITH ACCUMULATED DUST. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. FAN GUARD OF THE 3 DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND VENT COVER INSIDE THE WOMENS WASHROOM WITH DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN AND 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.
Violation #36
MINOR
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS INSIDE THE MENS WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE. NO LIGHT SHIELD AND END CAPS ON THE LIGHT BULBS OF THE DISPLAY COOLER OF THE MEAT. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD AND END CAPS.
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.
Violation #40
MINOR
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MISSING VISIBLE THERMOMETER IN SOME COOLERS (WALK IN COOLER, WALK IN FREEZER, REACH IN COOLER). MUST PROVIDE.
Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.
Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.
Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.
Violation #40
MINOR
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MISSING VISIBLE THERMOMETER IN SOME COOLERS (WALK IN COOLER, WALK IN FREEZER, REACH IN COOLER). MUST PROVIDE.
Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.
Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.
Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.

Health Department Information

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