SANDY'S BAKERY & DELI INC Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Bakery

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE COMPLEX PROCESSES OF SMOKING AND CURING OF MEATS ARE TAKING PLACE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012

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.

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED NO LABELS AND USE/BY DATES ON TIME TEMPERAURE CONTOLLED FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS INCLUDING FROZEN SOUPS. ALL FROZEN ITEMS NEED TO BE LABELED WITH THE USE BY DISCARD DATE 7 DAYS FROM THE PREPARTION DATE. USE BY DISCARD DATE LABELED DURING INSPECTION. PRIORTY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

Inadequate reheating fails to kill bacteria that grew during storage.

Foods must be reheated to 165°F within 2 hours.

Reheat to 165°F within 2 hours; Use proper equipment (not hot holding units); Discard if not reaching temperature in time.

COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP - Comments: OBSERVED NO PRODUCTION LOGS ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO BEGIN KEEPING PRODUCTION LOGS AND COMPLY WITH APPROVED HACCP PLANS INCLUDING SMOKING CURING AND MEATS AND FERMENTING OR SAUSAGES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

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.

VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED NO VARIANCE APPROVAL BY CDPH FOR PREPARING YOGURT ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CDPH APPROVED VARIANCE AND HACCP PLAN FOR PREPARING YOGURT ON THE PREMISES. FACILITY REMOVED ALL DRINKABLE YOGURT FROM CUSTOMER SELF SERVICE AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

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 PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED PREPACKAGED SOUPS AND SALADS STORED IN THE DISPLAY COOLER WITHOUT A PROPER LABEL. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INCLUDE ALL REQUIRED INFORMATION ON LABEL SUCH AS NAME AND ADDRESS OF MANUFACTURER, INGREDIENTS, NET CONTENTS, ALLERGENS, ETC.

Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.

All food properly labeled with required information.

Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED REAR DOOR NOT RODENTPROOF. RODENTPROOF SIDES AND BOTTOM OF DOOR REAR DOOR LEADING TO ALLEY.

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 REAR DOOR NOT RODENTPROOF. RODENTPROOF SIDES AND BOTTOM OF DOOR REAR DOOR LEADING TO ALLEY.

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.