Ba Le Sandwich And Bakery

June 23, 2021 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings13
critical findings2

Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER INSTALLED ABOVE THE TWO COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE RELOCATED AT HANDWASHING SINK IN KITCHEN AREA
code 10Priority
handwashing sink issuescritical

Official wording: Hands Clean & Properly Washed
Inspector note: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE IN PREP AREA WASHING HIS HANDS AT MIDDLE COMPARTMENT SINK AT SET UP THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK( WITH SANITIZER SOLUTION AT THIRD COMPARTMENT). MUST WASH HANDS ONLY AT THE HANDWASHING SINK. THE MANAGER CORRECTED THE ISSUE. PRIORITY CITATION:7-38-010,CITATION ISSUED
code 8Priority
surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned & Sanitized
Inspector note: PINK AND BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE AT INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE BIN FRONT WHITE PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ONTO ICE CUBES OF ICE BIN.ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED
code 16
hot/cold holding temps off

Official wording: Proper Hot Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: FOUND TCS FOOD STORED INSIDE TWO DIFFERENT HOT HOLDING UNIT: FRONT DISPLAY SELF SERVE HOT HOLDING UNIT: 6 EACH CHICKEN AND RICE PLATE AT TEMP OF 109.4F; 15 EACH CONTAINER OF CHICKEN LEGS WITH RICE AT TEMP OF 114F. FOOD MUST MAINTAIN A TEMP OF 135F AND ABOVE. AT HOT HOLDING UNIT BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER:5 EACH VEGGIE EGGROLL AT TEMP OF 79.2F; 5 SHRIMP EGGROLL AT TEMP OF 82.8F PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED
code 21
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment For Temperature Control
Inspector note: FOUND TWO HOT HOLDING UNIT AT IMPROPER AIR TEMP: DISPLAY SELF SERVE UNIT AT TEMP OF 99.9F TO 100F, ENCLOSED HOT HOLDING UNIT BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER AT TEMP OF 77.8F TO 80F. THE HOT HOLDING UNIT MUST MAINTAIN A TEMP OF 135F AND ABOVE. PRIORITY VIOLATION: 7-38-005
code 33
Personal Cleanliness

Inspector note: OBSERVED NOT ALL EMPLOYEES WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT IN PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE
code 40
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREZEERS, PIPE IS LEAKING AND BUILD-UP ICE ON IT.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. NO FOOD UNDER THE UNIT
code 47
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: LEAKING FAUCET AT TWO COMPARTMENT SINK BY THE NORTH WALL IN PREP AREA.REPAIR CAUSE
code 51
Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned

Inspector note: COVER IS NEEDED AT RECEPTACLES INSIDE THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM.
code 53
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: BROKEN GROUT BETWEEN FLOOR TILES AT REAR PREP AREA, ESPECIALLY IN FRONT OF ALL SINKS.REPAIR ISSUE. • NEED TO CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS IN PREP AREA GRIMES BUILD-UP. REMOVE ICE BUILD-UP ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZERS
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: PROTECTIVE LIGHT SHIELD WITH DEBRIS ON IT, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN PREP AREAS
code 56
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES WERE EXPIRED INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WITH CURRENT DATE. FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES EXPIRED EVERY THREE YEARS
code 57
Previous Core Violation Corrected

Inspector note: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 7-27-2020, REPORT #2385373. FOUND PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 7-11-19 INSPECTION # 2300918. OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING REQUIRED BY PA 100-0367 ON-SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.NO CITATION ISSUED.7-42-090. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-090, NO CITATION ISSUED
code 60

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on July 27, 2020: 12 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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