TEL-AVIV 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: DURING INSPECTION OBSERVED MORE THAN 80 SMALL FLIES ON PREMISES ON WALLS AND CEILING IN THE FRONT CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA AND IN THE REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA. ABOVE STATED AREAS MUST BE CLEAN AND SANITIZED. RECOMMENDED ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.

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: MUST REPAIR/REPLACE MISSING WALK-IN COOLER DOOR HANDLE AT COOLER IN THE MOST REAR PORTION OF THE KITCHEN.

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 SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPLACE MISSING INTERIOR LINING COVER AT THE COOLER DOOR LOCATED ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE ON THE EAST SIDE OF THE KITCHEN AREA LOCATED BETWEEN A FREEZER AND ANOTHER COOLER.

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: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE EXTERIOR DOORS OF ALL REACH-IN COOLERS TO REMOVE FOOD STAINS.

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR BOTTOM SHELVES IN ALL FRONT CUSTOMER PASTRY AND COOKIE CASES, ALL COOLERS AND REFRIGERATORS TO REMOVE CRUMBS AND FOOD DEBRI.

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE REPAINT/AND/OR REPLACE WHITE SHELVING RACK LOCATED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER NEXT TO WEST SIDE EXIT DOOR. ALL RACKS ARE ENCRUSTED WITH FOOD DEBRI AND RUST.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS ON PREMISES. ALSO MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT ENTIRE PREMISES AND UNDER ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRI AND GRIME.

Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.

Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.

Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS ON PREMISES. ALSO MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT ENTIRE PREMISES AND UNDER ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRI AND GRIME.

Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.

Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.

Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.