Bj's Market & Bakery

April 12, 2023 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings14
critical findings2

Failed findings

no certified food manager on dutycritical

Official wording: Person In Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, And Performs Duties
Inspector note: PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(COS)
code 1Priority
certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CATFISH,GREENS,CHICKEN,ETC)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 3:30 P.M.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
code 2Priority
surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned & Sanitized
Inspector note: OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF PINK AND BLACK SUBSTANCE BUILD UP INSIDE OF INTERIOR PANEL AND PARTS OF ICE MACHINE STORED ABOVE ICE IN BIN AND DRIPPING WATER ONTO ICE. MUST REMOVE ICE CLEAN AND SANITIZE MACHINE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 16
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS READY TO EAT COOKED FOODS STORED INSIDE OF WALK IN FREEZER SUCH AS 2LBS. COOKED CATFISH 72.5F.7LBS. COOKED GREENS 50.0F.1LBS. COOKED BBQ CHICKEN 72.3F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. APPX.10LBS. $44.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 22
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: MUST LABEL REPACKAGED DESSERTS ON DISPLAY FOR SALE WITH PROPER INFORMATION GIVEN. • MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: MUST MAKE SCREEN ON REAR DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY. • OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 100 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON LOWER SHELF OF REGISTER,LOWER SHELF OF HOT HOLDING UNIT AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER,ON LEDGE OF REAR HOT HOLDING CABINET,LOWER SHELF OF PACKAGING COUNTER IN REAR PREP AREA,#10-CAN CART,FLOOR MIXER,INSIDE OF FRYER CABINET,UNDER DESK,ON FLOOR NEAR WET FLOOR SIGN,LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES,CRATES ON FLOOR NEAR REAR DOOR.ALSO. APPX. 8-10 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN TOILET ROOM AND AT MOP SINK. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 4/12/23.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 38
Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & Display

Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN 2 & 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS.
code 39
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS WHERE NEEDED.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS, GRILL TABLES, PREP TABLES,FLOOR MIXERS, STORAGE SHELVES, COUNTER TOPS,RACKS,STOVE,KETTLE,WALK IN COOLER-FAN GUARD COVERS, COMPRESSOR UNIT & SHELVING UNITS.
code 49
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 2- COMPARTMENT SINK.
code 51
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT CHIPPING PAINT ON WALL IN FRONT SERVING LINE AREA. • MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING VENTS.
code 55
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
code 57
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
code 58
Previous Core Violation Corrected

Inspector note: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2563717 9/15/22 NOT CORRECTED .Inspector Comments: #38-OBSERVED GAPS IN BETWEEN THE FRONT DOOR. MUST PROVIDE WEATHER STRIPS TO PREVENT PESTS ENTRY POINTS. Violation Codes: 5-205.15 Inspector Comments:#51- OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET AT THE 3 COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. Inspector Comments:#53- OBSERVED THE GARBAGE CAN IN THE WASHROOM WITHOUT A LID. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED. Inspector Comments:#55- MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS THROUGH OUT ESPECIALLY ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS. ALSO NOTED THE COVING ALONG THE WALL AND BELOW THE COOLER DOOR IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT BREEDING PLACE FOR PESTS. Inspector Comments:#56- MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 60

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on September 15, 2022: 11 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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