Markelos Bakery

August 30, 2017 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings11
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 FOOD NOT PROTECTED,OPEN PASTRY ITEMS ON ROLLING UTILITY CARTS OUT ON FRONT CUSTOMER AREA NEAR THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT PROTECTED FROM PUBLIC CONTAMINATION, NOT WRAPPED AND COVERED, AND NO SNEEZE GUARDS TO PROTECT SAID OPEN PASTRIES, INSTRUCTED TO WRAP AND COVER AT ONCE OR REMOVE FROM THIS AREA. ALSO,OBSERVED ENTRY WAY THE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA NOT PROTECTED.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A BARRIER TO PROTECT AGAINST PUBLIC CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). 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: OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE PREP/DISHWASH AREA AND THE FLOUR BAG STORAGE AREA. APPROXIMATELY 30 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND EQUIPMENT IN THESE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. ALSO, THE REAR SCREEN DOOR HAS TEAR IN THE CENTER APPROXIMATELY A FOOT LONG,AND OPENING AT LEFT BOTTOM OF SAID SCREEN DOOR APPROXIMATELY 1/4" INCH, APPROXIMATELY 1/4"INCH OPENING AROUND THE HANDLE SAME SCREEN DOOR NOT INSECT/RODENT PROOF.MUST MAKE SAID DOOR TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM AND ENTIRE DOOR TO PREVENT PEST-ENTRY AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
code 18
Outside Garbage Waste Grease And Storage Area; Clean, Rodent Proof, All Containers Covered

Inspector note: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER NOT MAINTAINED WITH OVERFLOWING TRASH AND LIDS ARE DAMAGED WITH HOLES.INSTRUCTED TO NOTIFY THE GARBAGE DISPOSAL COMPANY FOR SERVICE AND REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED LIDS TO THE GARBAGE DUMPSTER AND MAINTAIN CONTAINER COVERED.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
code 19
hot/cold holding temps off

Official wording: * Certified Food Manager On Site When Potentially Hazardous Foods Are Prepared And Served
Inspector note: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER/CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES OR VALID DOCUMENTATION WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD.(HANDLES MILK,EGGS, ETC.). SERIOUS VIOLATION.7-38-012.
code 21
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: OBSERVED MISSING LIDS FOR THE WHITE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIDS FOR BULK FOOD CONTAINERS THAT ARE STORED BENEATH THE BAKING/PREP TABLE AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED BREAD CASE NEAR THE FRONT COUNTER AREA AND MAINTAIN.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIORS OF COOLERS,INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE,TOPS/BOTTOMS OF ROLLING UTILITY CARTS WHEELS ATTACHED,ALL SHELVINGS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA,EXTERIOR TOPS OF PASTRY CASES AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER AREA AND MAINTAIN.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS SPLASHED AT WALLS AND CEILINGS NEAR THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALLS/CEILINGS IN PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN. REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON CEILINGS AND AROUND THE VENTILATION COVERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES AND MAINTAIN.
code 35
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: OBSERVED SMALL WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE BENEATH THE EXPOSED HANDSINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: OBSERVED UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON CORNERS OF FLOORS NEAR THE BAKING OVEN.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ITEMS KEPT MUST BE PROPERLY STORED AND ELEVATED AT LEAST 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
code 41
Food Handler Requirements Met

Inspector note: NOT ALL FOOD HANDLERS HAVE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.
code 45

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