SANDY'S BAKERY & DELI INC Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Bakery

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES UPON ARRIVAL WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED. CORRECTED ON SITE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ARRIVED AT 9:27AM BEFORE INSPECTION COMPLETION. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED

Lack of certification indicates potential gaps in food safety knowledge, increasing risk of improper food handling and foodborne illness.

Valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate required and must be posted.

Certificate must be: Current and valid; Posted conspicuously in public view; Held by person in charge during all operating hours; Renewed before expiration date.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP - Comments: FOUND NO VARIANCE ON SITE FOR PRODUCTION OF FERMENTED CABBAGE($56/21LBS). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VARIANCE FOR SPECIAL PROCESSES. CORRECTED ON SITE HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON FERMENTED CABBAGE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

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.

VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #29 FOUND NO VARIANCE ON SITE FOR PRODUCTION OF FERMENTED CABBAGE($56/21LBS). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VARIANCE FOR SPECIAL PROCESSES. CORRECTED ON SITE HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON FERMENTED CABBAGE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

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.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED NO COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON PREMISES, TWO INSPECTION REPORTS IN LOG BOOK ARE DATED 12/13/2018 AND 08/28/2020. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AND MAINTAIN ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C) 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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED SMALL OPENING AT BASE ON RIGHT HAND DOUBLE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED PARCHMENT PAPER, CARDBOARD AND ALUMINUM FOIL USED AS LINERS ON SHELVING UNITS AND PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PARCHMENT PAPER, ALUMINUM FOIL AND CARDBOARD AS LINERS FROM ALL AREAS OF PREMISES, SHELVING UNITS AND PREP TABLE SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR OR ON MILK CRATES THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS TO ELEVATE FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ONE COMPARTMENT SINK ON FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ONE COMPARTMENT SINK WHERE IT CAN EASILY LOCATED AND SERVICED.

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES IN BOTH UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES IN BOTH UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS IN BASEMENT.

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.

Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.

Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.

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 FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS, IN CORNERS, ALONG BASES OF WALLS AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FILTERS OF HOODS IN FRONT PREP AND REAR PREP WITH GREASE BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FILTERS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUSTY CEILING VENT COVERS IN BOTH UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FILTERS OF HOODS IN FRONT PREP AND REAR PREP WITH GREASE BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FILTERS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUSTY CEILING VENT COVERS IN BOTH UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.