TAXIMAROA BAKERY Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Bakery

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.

Ill food workers cause 70% of foodborne outbreaks. Proper reporting prevents transmission of Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, and other serious diseases.

All food employees must understand and follow health reporting requirements and food safety responsibilities.

Employees must: Report illness symptoms and exposures; Be excluded/restricted when ill; Understand their role in preventing foodborne illness; Follow proper hygiene practices; Have signed health policy on file.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

Vomit and diarrhea contain millions of viral particles. One incident can contaminate entire facility and cause outbreak affecting dozens.

Written procedures required for cleaning bodily fluid events to prevent disease transmission.

Written procedure must address: Isolating contaminated area; Removing and discarding affected food; Using proper PPE; Cleaning and sanitizing with appropriate concentration; Proper disposal of contaminated materials.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL TYPES OF PREPACKAGED CAKES AND BREAD IN THE RETAIL DISPLAY COOLER NOT PROPERLY LABELED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL PREPACKAGED FOODS FOR SALE.

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 AN INFESTATION OF LIVE COCKROACHES IN BOTH FOOD PREP/UTENSIL WASHING AREAS. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 LIVE COCKROACHES ON THE STORAGE RACK HOLDING THE BAGS OF FLOUR AND SUGAR, ON THE CEILING IN THIS AREA, AND ON THE WALLS AND CEILING AND PIPES IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AND UTENSIL WASHING AREA AND ON THE WALLS OF THE BAKERY PREP AREA. ALSO OBSERVED 10 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. ALSO OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR AND RAILS INSIDE OF THE LARGE BAKERY OVEN. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. PRIORITY 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

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 DEAD COCKROACHES ON GLUEBOARDS IN THE FOOD PREP AND STORAGE AREAS AND ON FLOORS AND BOXES OF STOCK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND CLEAN ALL DEAD COCKROACHES FROM THE PREMISES.

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.

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED OPEN PAINTED CREVICES ALONG THE SIDES OF THE BASEMENT GREASE TRAP. MUST PAINT AND SEAL THE GREASE TRAP TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS. REPLACE THE WORN CONVEYOR BELT FOR THE DOUGH SHEETER.

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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE STORAGE SHELF BENEATH THE WOOD PREP TABLE IN THE 1ST FLOOR BAKERY PREP AREA. CLEAN ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS. CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS. REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FLATS WITH COCKROACH DROPPINGS AND DEBRIS AND DISCARD THEM. CLEAN THE FLOUR DEBRIS FROM THE DOUGH SHEETER.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: MUST INSTALL A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE MOP SINK FAUCET.

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: MUST ADJUST THE BATHROOM DOOR SO THAT THE SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE WORKS PROPERLY.

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.

Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.

Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: SEAL THE OPENINGS IN THE CEILING OF THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

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: MUST INSTALL A WORKING VENTILATION FAN IN THE WASHROOM. MUST MOVE THE STOVE UNDERNEATH THE VENTILATION HOOD.

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: MUST INSTALL A WORKING VENTILATION FAN IN THE WASHROOM. MUST MOVE THE STOVE UNDERNEATH THE VENTILATION HOOD.

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.