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TAXIMAROA BAKERY Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Bakery

TAXIMAROA BAKERY 3954 W LAWRENCE AVE, CHICAGO 60625 Bakery
September 26, 2014 Canvass License #1445167
4
Total Violations
2
Major
2
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

4
Violation #24
MAJOR
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: DISH WASHING FACILITIES NOT MAINTAINED OR OPERATED. WHILE RUNNING AND DRAINING WATER IN MIDDLE OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. WATER COMING UP LEFT AND RIGHT SIDES CLOUDY WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DRAINLINE AND GREASE TRAP TO PREVENT INADEUATE DISPOSAL OF DRAIN WATER. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
Inadequate facilities prevent proper cleaning and sanitization of equipment.
Warewashing facilities must meet design and operational requirements.
3-compartment sink with drainboards; Mechanical dishwasher with proper temperatures; Test strips; Thermometers; Adequate size.
Violation #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: PREP TABLES IN PREP AREAS, STORAGE RACKS AND EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
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 #35
MINOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: LIGHT COVERS IN REAR NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE DEBRIS.
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 #35
MINOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: LIGHT COVERS IN REAR NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE DEBRIS.
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.

Health Department Information

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