VALERIO'S TROPICAL BAKESHOP Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Bakery

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER TRAINING UPON ARRIVAL. MANAGER ARRIVED AT 9:20 AM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

Without knowledgeable supervision, critical food safety practices may be overlooked, significantly increasing risk of foodborne illness outbreaks affecting multiple customers.

The person in charge must be present during all hours of operation, hold valid certification, and demonstrate food safety knowledge.

Person in charge must: Be present during all operating hours; Hold valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate; Demonstrate knowledge of foodborne disease prevention, HACCP principles, and Code requirements; Ensure employee compliance with food safety practices.

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON SITE UPON ARRIVAL WHILE SERVING TCS FOODS. MANAGER ARRIVED AT 9:20 AM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Lack of certification indicates potential gaps in food safety knowledge, increasing risk of improper food handling and foodborne illness.

Valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate required and must be posted.

Certificate must be: Current and valid; Posted conspicuously in public view; Held by person in charge during all operating hours; Renewed before expiration date.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE POSTED AT THE REAR HANDWASHING SINK IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND POST.

Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.

Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.

Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHROOM METERED HANDSINK WITH HOT WATER RUNNING APPROXIMATELY 7 SECONDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE WATER RUNS A MINIMUM OF 15 SECONDS TO ALLOW FOR ADEQUATE HAND WASHING.

Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.

Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.

Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL TCS FOODS STORED AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 67-69 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD FOODS ARE STORED AT 41 F AND BELOW OR TIME AS A CONTROL PROCEDURES ARE PROPERLY FOLLOWED. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DENATURED AND DISCARDED FOOD, 120 OUNCES OF MEAT BUN, 624 OUNCES OF MEAT BOX AND 140 OUNCES OF CHEESE BALLS ( TOTAL VALUE $491.37 FOR DISCARDED ITEMS). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.

Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.

Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED WHITE AND GRAY ROUND CONTAINERS WITH LIDS UNDERNEATH WOODEN PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL CONTAINERS.

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.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS HANGING ABOVE THREE COMPATMENT SINK ON DRYING RACK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PLACE ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN CONTAINERS OF SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE.

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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DISPLAY COOLER IN FRONT WITH A DUSTY COVER AT BASE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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: OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCETS IN REAR HANDSINK AND ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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.

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: OBSERVED WATER LEAKING FROM BASE OF TOILET IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

Improper disposal contaminates environment and attracts pests.

All waste water must be properly disposed.

Discharge to approved sewer; No dumping outside; Grease trap maintained; No floor draining to exterior.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DUSTY CEILING AND LIGHTS ABOVE FRONT DISPLAY COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. OBSERVED BUILDUP ON WALLS AND FLOORS SURROUNDING STOVE TOPS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN PREP AREA HEAVILY SOILED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GOOD CONDITION. OBSERVED VENT COVERS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA HEAVILY SOILED.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE OR DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. OBSERVED SMALL ROLLING RACK WITH WOODEN TOP HEAVILY SOILED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE OR DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. OBSERVED FLOOR COVERED EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED HEAVILY SOILED FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE REAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK BROKEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. OBSERVED LIGHTS OUT IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED BROKEN TILE ON WALL AT BASE OF BACK DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTERED MOP SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ORGANIZE, DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA IN GOOD CONDITION.

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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTERED MOP SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ORGANIZE, DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA IN GOOD CONDITION.

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.