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: NOTED OVER 10 RAT DROPPINGS AT REAR DRY STORAGE, ALONG WALL BASE OF PREP AREA AND AT THE DRY STORAGE BY THE BATHROOM AREA... ALSO NOTED OVER 10 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER BY THE EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. 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: NOTED DIRTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND PARTICLES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN....NOTED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST...NOTED GREASE ACCUMULATION AND DIRT INSIDE ELECTRICAL UNIT OF DEEP FRY AT THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN 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: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL BAKING EQUIPMENT (RACKS, PANS, TRAYS ETC) 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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGH OUT PREMISES ESPECIALLY ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT. MUST ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS WITH RAT AND MICE DROPPINGS....NOTED MULTIPLES HOLES AND OPENING ALONG WALL BASE AND CEILING BY THE WALK IN FREEZER AND COOLER NEAR THE EXIT DOOR AND AT THE DRY STORAGE AREA BY THE BATHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED SLOW WATER DRAIN AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK BY THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK...NOTED SLOW WATER DRAIN AT THE SAME. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.....NOTED NO HAND WASH SINK BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT AREA/DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASH SINK.

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.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ANY OLD RACKS THAT ARE NOT BEING USED MUST BE REMOVED FROM PREMISES. OBSERVED LOT 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: ANY OLD RACKS THAT ARE NOT BEING USED MUST BE REMOVED FROM PREMISES. OBSERVED LOT 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.