Blanquita's Bakery

June 26, 2023 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings18
critical findings5

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)
code 1Priority
handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICES AT HAND SINKS IN PREP AREA/TOILET ROOM.MUST PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS/HAND DRYING DEVICES AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 10Priority
certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 2Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Management, Food Employee And Conditional Employee; Knowledge, Responsibilities And Reporting
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 3Priority
staff working while sickcritical

Official wording: Procedures For Responding To Vomiting And Diarrheal Events
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 5Priority
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: MUST LABEL RE-PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS 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: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 50 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON CONCRETE WALL LEDGES UNDERNEATH ELECTRICAL WALL PANELS AND CONDUITS,ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN ARTICLES.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 6/26/23.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 38
Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & Display

Inspector note: OBSERVED FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING DISPLAY .OBSERVED 2- ROLLING CARTS ON SALES FLOOR WITH READY TO EAT BAKED GOODS(COOKIES,CAKES,ETC) ON DISPLAY FOR SALE NOT PROTECTED FROM CONSUMER,INSECTS OR ELEMENTS NOT COVERED OR INSIDE OF DISPLAY CABINET. MANAGER REMOVED ITEMS FROM SALES FLOOR AND STORED PROPERLY.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 39
Utensils, Equipment & Linens: Properly Stored, Dried, & Handled

Inspector note: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSLIS ON ROLLING CART.
code 44
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.MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLE.MUST ELIMINATE CARDBOARD LINED ON TOPSIDE OF CRATES USED FOR STORAGE. • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON 2- DOOR WALL PAPER GLASS REACH IN COOLER.MISSING DOOR HANDLES ON FRYER CABINETS.
code 47
Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test Strips

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK ON SITE CONNECTED TO PLUMBING TO WASH,RINSE AND SANIZE MULTI-USE UTENSILS.MANANGER STATES THEY REMOVED THE SINK AND IS NOW STORED IN BASEMENT.MUST RE-INSTALL 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.MUST USE 2- COMPARTMENT SINK ON SITE TO WASH & RINSE.DRAIN WATER FROM SINK BASINS AND CLEAN & SANITIZE AND SET UP SINK WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION AND AIR DRY.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 48
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR MIXER,PREP TABLES,INTERIOR & DOOR JAMS OF REACH IN COOLERS,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,ROLLING CARTS,FRYER CABINET.
code 49
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: MUST REPLACE MISSING FAUCET HANDLE AT HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM.
code 51
Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
code 53
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN DIRT,DEBRIS AND FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALLS IN PREP AREAS AND TOILET ROOM. • MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. • MUST CLEAN FOOD & DIRT DEBRIS FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP & BASEMENT.MUST REMOVE WATER FROM BASEMENT FLOOR AND KEEP DRY. • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE GAPS IN LOWER WALL BASES IN LOBBY,HOLE IN WALL BEHIND TOILET ROOM DOOR. • OBSERVED A BED SET UP IN BASEMENT AMONGST FOOD STORAGE MUST ELIMINATE BED FROM SUCH AREAS AND MAINTAIN. • MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT CHIPPING PAINT FROM WALLS IN TOILET ROOM.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. • MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS IN PREP AREA AND BASEMENT.
code 56
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
code 57
Summary Report Displayed And Visible To The Public

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE FOR CUSTOMERS TO VIEW AT THIS TIME. A SUMMARY REPORT WAS GIVEN TO POST AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 61

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on December 8, 2022: 12 findings appeared for the first time. 6 findings recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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