TAXIMAROA BAKERY Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Bakery

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED 3 LIVE ROACHES IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA BEHIND THE DRY STORAGE SHELVINGS.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL PESTS AND INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN,SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS,MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREAS,ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY ALSO,REAR SCREEN DOOR HAS A GAP AT CENTER OF DOOR 1 APPROXIMATELY 1/4" INCH MODE OF ENTRY,MUST PEST PROOF SAID SCREEN DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.

Building openings must be protected against pest entry.

Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED TORN GASKETS AT THE 2 DOOR STAND-UP COOLERS IN KITCHEN PRE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TORN GASKETS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SOME BROKEN MISSING DOOR PARTS TO THE SELF SERVICE PASTRY CASE AT FRONT CUSTOMER AREA.

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 AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN INTERIORS OF COOLERS,TOPS/BOTTOMS AND SHELVINGS ROLLING UTILITY CARTS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING SOME LIGHT SHIELDS FOR LIGHT FIXTURES IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL LIGHT SHIELDS WITH END CAPS OR SHATTER-PROOF LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING SOME LIGHT SHIELDS FOR LIGHT FIXTURES IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL LIGHT SHIELDS WITH END CAPS OR SHATTER-PROOF LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.