FAIL Risk 2 (Medium)

SSANTANA SWEETS Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Bakery

SSANTANA SWEETS 5233 W BELMONT AVE, CHICAGO 60641 Bakery
February 22, 2023 Complaint License #2873119
2
Total Violations
1
Critical
1
Minor

Inspection Summary

This bakery was inspected by the Chicago Department of Public Health on February 22, 2023. The inspection type was "Complaint" and resulted in a Fail outcome.

This establishment is classified as Risk 2 (Medium), which determines the inspection frequency and focus areas.

The inspector documented 2 violations during this inspection, including 1 critical violation that required immediate attention.

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

2
Violation #48
CRITICAL
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD CONTACT UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT THAT IS TOO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE SMALLER UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT OR INSTALL A LARGER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO SUBMERGE ALL UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
Cannot verify sanitization without test strips, risking contaminated equipment.
Warewashing facilities must be properly equipped and supplied.
3-compartment sink or dishwasher; Test strips for sanitizer; Thermometers for water temperature; Adequate drainboards; Proper detergents.
Violation #48
CRITICAL
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD CONTACT UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT THAT IS TOO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE SMALLER UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT OR INSTALL A LARGER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO SUBMERGE ALL UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
Cannot verify sanitization without test strips, risking contaminated equipment.
Warewashing facilities must be properly equipped and supplied.
3-compartment sink or dishwasher; Test strips for sanitizer; Thermometers for water temperature; Adequate drainboards; Proper detergents.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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More Information CDPH Food Protection
Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections