Ideal Bakery

April 12, 2018 · Fail
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  • official resultFail
  • resultFail
  • inspection typeComplaint
  • failed findings9
  • critical findings0

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Failed findings

  • surfaces not properly sanitized
    Official wording: Food Protected During Storage, Preparation, Display, Service And Transportation
    Inspector note: Observed open bakery cookies and pastries being stored on top of display case in the display/service area; making it accessible to customer contamination. Facility voluntarily corrected during inspection by covering the pastries with a plastic wrap. Instructed facility to provide sneeze guard or other protective covering for foods to prevent public contamination. Serious violation# 7-38-005(a)
    code 16
  • toxic items stored near food
    Official wording: No Evidence Of Rodent Or Insect Outer Openings Protected/Rodent Proofed, A Written Log Shall Be Maintained Available To The Inspectors
    Inspector note: Found over 40 live small flies in different area of premises. (15 in pastry prep area, 10 in baking area and 10 in basement food storage area) also found over 80 mice droppings in prep/baking area along the walls and over 50 mice droppings in basement storage area. Instructed to remove, clean and sanitized the affected areas. Recommend to call licensed pest control for service. Instructed to remove dead water bugs in basement. Serious Violation 7-38-020
    code 18
  • food prep surfaces dirty
    Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
    Inspector note: Observed excess buildup of debris inside and on the following equipment: fryers, all coolers throughout, baking equipment throughout, cooling racks throughout, cabinets in the pastry prep area, interior of three compartment sinks in baking and cooking area, 2nd floor vent covers, 2nd floor hood vent, shelving throughout. Must remove debris, clean, sanitize, and maintain.
    code 33
  • Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used
    Inspector note: Observed excess debris on floors under equipment, along the walls, and in the crevices and corners throughout premise. Must remove debris, clean, sanitize, and maintain.
    code 34
  • Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods
    Inspector note: Observed peeling and bubbling paint on ceiling in the oven baking area. Must remove peeling paint to make ceiling a smooth, easily cleanable surface.
    code 35
  • thermometers missing
    Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
    Inspector note: Observed no shatterproof bulbs or light shield in the basement food storage area. Instructed to provide.
    code 36
  • pests in the house
    Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
    Inspector note: Instructed to provide working drain stoppers for (2) 3 compartment sink in rear prep and in 2nd floor prep/cooking area.
    code 38
  • grimy wiping cloths
    Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
    Inspector note: Observed excess clutter and debris in the following areas: in 1st level storage closet, throughout basement, next to ovens in 1st level baking area, on top of ovens and proffer in 1st level baking area, on shelves in front pastry making area on 1st level. Must remove excess clutter and debris, clean area, organize, and maintain.
    code 41
  • Food Handler Requirements Met
    Inspector note: Observed no proof of food handler certificates. Instructed to provide.
    code 45

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on March 9, 2017: 6 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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