SWEET MANDY B'S LLC Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Bakery

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WAS ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHEESECAKE) HAS BEEN PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED 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.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED A SHEET TRAY STORED STANDING UP ON THE FLOOR NEAR THE HANDWASHING SINK AT THE FRONT SERVICE/ FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE KITCHENWARE 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

Clutter harbors pests and prevents proper cleaning.

Facility must be free of unnecessary items and litter.

Remove unnecessary equipment; No litter; Organized storage; No living quarters; Personal items in designated areas.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED A RUSTY SURFACE ON THE SHELVING UNIT UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLE IN THE BASEMENT NEAR THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR PAINT THE SURFACE WITH FOOD GRADE PAINT AND MAINTAIN.

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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOORS WITH SLIGHT DEBRIS (SPRINKLES) BEHIND AND UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREAS IN THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID FLOORS.

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 THE FILTERS AND THE SPRINKLER SYSTEM UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD WITH DUST BUILD UP ABOVE THE BAKING/COOKING EQUIPMENT AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO GET THE VENTILATION HOOD SERVICED AND MAINTAN.

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 THE FILTERS AND THE SPRINKLER SYSTEM UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD WITH DUST BUILD UP ABOVE THE BAKING/COOKING EQUIPMENT AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO GET THE VENTILATION HOOD SERVICED AND MAINTAN.

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.