WAKE-N-BAKERY, INC. Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: PERSON IN CHARGE DID NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. 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: NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES OR SUCH A PERSON ON SITE WHEN FOODS AND MIXED BEVERAGES WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST ON SITE DURING THAT TIME. 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.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. TOFU SANDWICHES IN THE FRONT DISPLAY COOLER AT 48.2F AND MILK IN THE REAR COOLER AT 45.5. ALL DISCARDED. REVIEWED ALL TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT COLD TEMPERATURES 41F OR BELOW. 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.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: NOTED TWO COOLERS FOUND AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES. FRONT DISPLAY COOLER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE AT 52.9F WITH TOFU SANDWICHES AT 48.2F. REAR COOLER AT 57.2F WITH MILK AT 45.5F. BOTH COOLERS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

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 PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: ALL PRE-PACKAGED PREPARED FOODS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH THE BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS OF THE FACILITY WHERE THE FOOD IS PREPARED.

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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: ALL WOODEN SHELVING AT THE FRONT PREP AND WOODEN COUNTERTOP SURROUNDING THE FRONT PREP HAND SINK WITH WATER DAMAGE AND IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE.

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: NO VISIBLE BACKFLOW AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK. MUST PROVIDE.

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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK AT THE FRONT PREP AREA WHERE MIXED BEVERAGES ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.

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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: NOZZLE ON THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK BROKEN, REPAIRED WITH TAPE. MUST PROPERLY REPAIR.

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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: DAMAGED FLOORS NOTED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: HALLWAY TO THE WASHROOM AND OFFICE, OPEN GAPS IN WOODEN FLOOR. DAMAGED FLOOR TILES UNDER THE REAR PREP HAND WASHING SINK AND UTILITY SERVICE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO MAKE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----DIRTY FLOORS THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT WITH DIRT DEBRIS AND EXTREMELY STICKY WITH BEVERAGE SPILLAGE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----WALLS THROUGHOUT THE REAR COOLER STORAGE/UTILITY SINK AREA IN POOR REPAIR WITH OPEN HOLES, MISSING PLASTER, AND EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM AS A SEALANT. MUST REPAIR ALL WALLS THROUGHOUT REAR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

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: UNUSED ICE MACHINE IN REAR PREP MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING.

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: NOTED SOME DRY FOODS BEING STORED IN THE OFFICE UNDER NON-SHIELDED LIGHTING. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE ALL STORED DRY FOODS.

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.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

Smoking contaminates hands and food with nicotine and tar residues.

Smoking prohibited in food establishments.

No smoking in any part of establishment; Designated areas away from food; Proper signage posted.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR THE ABOVE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

Inadequate allergen knowledge can cause life-threatening allergic reactions.

Food allergen training required for certified managers.

Certified managers must complete allergen training; Staff must understand major allergens; Prevent cross-contact; Respond to customer inquiries.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION #2355602 ON 12-16-19 NOT CORRECTED. #36-4-204.112(B)-OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN MINI FRIDGE AT FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.#51- 5-204.12-NO VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ESPRESSO MACHINE IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.#55- 6-201.13-OBSERVED MISSING COVING UNDER MOP SINK IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.---- 6-201.13- OBSERVED TWO CRACKS IN-WALL BY REAR PREP TABLE AT DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL, REPAIR, AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

Deviating from approved procedures removes critical safety controls.

Must comply with all approved plans and procedures.

Follow approved plans; Maintain required records; Operate as permitted; No unauthorized changes.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION #2355602 ON 12-16-19 NOT CORRECTED. #36-4-204.112(B)-OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN MINI FRIDGE AT FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.#51- 5-204.12-NO VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ESPRESSO MACHINE IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.#55- 6-201.13-OBSERVED MISSING COVING UNDER MOP SINK IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.---- 6-201.13- OBSERVED TWO CRACKS IN-WALL BY REAR PREP TABLE AT DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL, REPAIR, AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

Deviating from approved procedures removes critical safety controls.

Must comply with all approved plans and procedures.

Follow approved plans; Maintain required records; Operate as permitted; No unauthorized changes.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.