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: OBSERVED OVER 20 RAT DROPPINGS IN SOUTHWEST CORNER IN STORAGE ROOM CONTAINING CHEMICALS AND BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE. MUST CLEAN ALL DROPPINGS AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. OBSERVED 5 RAT DROPPINGS ON WEST WALL INSIDE BAKERY IN CORNERS BEHIND STANDING MIXERS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. OBSERVED MICE DROPPINGS ON STORAGE SHELVES IN ROOM NEAR STAFF BATHROOM. CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. OBSERVED LIVE MOUSE IN REAR STORAGE ROOM CONTAINING FRYER AND WALK IN FREEZER. OBSERVED WEST EXIT DOOR IN BETWEEN WALK IN FREEZER AND WALK IN REFRIGERTOR WITH 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM LEFT CORNER. OBSERVED DOOR SWEEP ON BOTH STORAGE ROOMS OFF OF REAR PARKING LOT IN DISREPAIR WITH OVER 2 INCH PIECES OF DOOR SWEEP MISSING. MUST REPLACE DOOR SWEEPS AND MAINTAIN. ALL DOOR SWEEPS MUST BE FULLY INTACT AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES TO DETER MICE AND RATS FROM ENTERING AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED 1 LIVE COCKRAOCH IN REAR NEAR BAGEL BOILING MACHINE.OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK CONTAINING LICENSE OF PEST CONTROL COMPANY, CONTRACT, PESTICIDES BEING USED. 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 IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: ALL PREPACKAGED ITEMS NEED TO HAVE LABELS WITH NAME OF PRODUCT, INGRESIENTS OF PRODUCT, AND NAME AND ADDRESS OF FACILITY.

Improper methods result in slow cooling that allows bacterial growth.

Approved cooling methods must be used.

Use shallow pans, ice baths, rapid chill units, ice wands; Cut large items into smaller portions; Stir frequently; Leave uncovered during cooling.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED TABLE WITH SMALL STANDING MIXER WITH PEELING PAINT. RESTORE SURFACE TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAITNAIN. OBSERVED HANDLE TO WALK IN FREEZER IN REAR STORAGE ROOM ACROSS FROM DONUT FRYER BROKEN. REPLACE HANDLE. OBSERVED ICE ACCUMUALTION ON FAN GUARDS OF SAME WALK IN FREEZER. DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.

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: OBSERVED ALL SHELVED AND INSIDE ALL DRAWERS AND CABINETS NEED TO BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. OBSERVED RACKS IN WALK IN REFRIGERATOR NEED TO BE CLEANED IN DETAIL AND MAINTAINED. OBSERVED WALK IN REFRIGERATOR ON WEST SIDE OF BUILDING WITH FAN GUARDS WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED LIGHT SHEILD OF WALK IN FREEZER LOCATED ON WEST SIDE OF BUILDING UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED STACKS POTS AND PANS NEED TO BE CLEANED IN DETAIL.

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: OBSERVED FLOORS UNCLEAN ALONG WALLS AND IN CORNERS. OBSERVED FLOORS BEHIND DONUT FRYER IN REAR STORAGE ROOM UNCLEAN WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION. OBSERVED FLOORS OF WALK IN COOLER UNCLEAN.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED EXHAUST FANS IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED NO SINK STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS IN ORDER TO PREOPLY WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE POTS PANS AND UTENSILS.

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.

LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED LINEN STACKED IN PILE ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN WALK IN FREEZER AND WALK IN REFRIGERATOR ON WEST SIDE OF BUILDING. MUST HAVE ALL DIRTY LINEN STORED PROPERLY IN BAG.

Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.

Prevent contamination during all food handling.

Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED BAKING RACKS STORED IN ALLEY ON EAST SIDE OF BUILDING. ANY BAKING RACKS USED FOR FOOD SERVICE MUST BE STORED IN A PROTECTED AREA OUT OF THE ELEMENTS AND AWAY FROM ANY CONTAMINATION. ANY OLD RACKS THAT ARE NOT BEING USED MUST BE REMOVED FROM PREMISES. OBSERVED LAOT OF POTS AND PANS THAT MANAGER STATED ARE NO LONGER IN USE. GET RID OF ANY OLD ITEMS THAT ARE NO LONGER IN USE TO RPEVENT CLUTTER AND RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE. ALL ITEMS TO BE STORED MUST BE STORED CLEAN.

Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.

Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.

Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED BAKING RACKS STORED IN ALLEY ON EAST SIDE OF BUILDING. ANY BAKING RACKS USED FOR FOOD SERVICE MUST BE STORED IN A PROTECTED AREA OUT OF THE ELEMENTS AND AWAY FROM ANY CONTAMINATION. ANY OLD RACKS THAT ARE NOT BEING USED MUST BE REMOVED FROM PREMISES. OBSERVED LAOT OF POTS AND PANS THAT MANAGER STATED ARE NO LONGER IN USE. GET RID OF ANY OLD ITEMS THAT ARE NO LONGER IN USE TO RPEVENT CLUTTER AND RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE. ALL ITEMS TO BE STORED MUST BE STORED CLEAN.

Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.

Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.

Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.