Markelos Bakery

March 30, 2020 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings14
critical findings3

Failed findings

sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Management, Food Employee And Conditional Employee; Knowledge, Responsibilities And Reporting
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO CITATION ISSUED)
code 3Priority
hand hygiene slippingcritical

Official wording: Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, Or Tobacco Use
Inspector note: OBSERVED THAT EMPLOYEES ARE EATING AND DRINKING IN REAR PREP AREA WHILE WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD. MUST PROVIDE DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES LUNCH AND BRAKES.
code 6Priority
water/temperature at the sink offcritical

Official wording: No Bare Hand Contact With Rte Food Or A Pre-Approved Alternative Procedure Properly Allowed
Inspector note: OBSERVED THAT EMPLOYEES USE BARE HANDS TO TOUCH READY TO EAT FOOD(BAKE PRODUCTS).MUST USE GLOVES OR OTHER ALTERNATIVE APPROVED METHODS WHEN HANDLING READY TO EAT FOOD AND PRODUCTS.PRODUCT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
code 9Priority
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE
code 37
Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & Display

Inspector note: OBSERVED THAT ALMOST ALL CONTAINERS WITH FOOD STORED IN SIDE ARE NOT COVERED WHEN NOT IN USE . MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN • NO SPLASH GUARD ON SIDE OF KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASH GUARD.
code 39
In-Use Utensils: Properly Stored

Inspector note: OBSERVED THAT UTENSILS IN USE ARE STORED IN COLD WATER TEMP 75 F ,MUST STORED UTENSILS UNDER RUNNING COLD WATER, UNDER HOT WATER (135 F AND ABOVE),IN FOOD HANDLE NOT TOUCHING FOOD AND IN CLEAN PLACE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION.
code 43
Utensils, Equipment & Linens: Properly Stored, Dried, & Handled

Inspector note: OBSERVED USE OF OLD CUT MILK CONTAINERS AS SCOOPS IN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE PROPER UTENSILS WITH HANDLES TO USE FOR FOOD CONTACT .
code 44
Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test Strips

Inspector note: NOTED NO SANITIZER TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER . PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED • OBSERVED BAKING EQUIPMENT(MIXERS) TO BE BIGGER THAN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND CANT BE SUBMERGED IN WASH WATER IN SINK.MUST PROVIDE CLEANING PROCEDURE FOR EACH SEPARATE PIECE OF FOOD-CONTACT EQUIPMENT WITH DESCRIPTION HOW TO BE CLEANED IN PLACE AND/OR .MUST PREPARE PROCEDURES FOR RE INSPECTION OR E-MAIL IT CDPH AT FOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG FOR APPROVAL
code 48
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN DUST AND FOOD DERBIES FROM UNDER FOOD TABLE AND TOP OF PREP BAKING EQUIPMENT, FROM ELECTRONIC COMPUTER SHELVING, FROM INTERIOR OF COOLING UNITS
code 49
Sewage & Waste Water Properly Disposed

Inspector note: OBSERVED UNAPPROVED WATER SYSTEM DESIGNED (HAND WASHING SINK INSTALLED IN FRONT SERVICE AREA.OBSERVED THAT DRAIN ORIGINATED IN THAT SINK THROUGH PIPES DRAINS INSIDE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK),MUST CONSTRUCTED AND INSTALLED ACCORDING TO LOW P 7-38.030 NO CITATION ISSUED
code 52
Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned

Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN UNISEX EMPLOYEE BATHROOM
code 53
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: MUST REPAIR BROKEN CEILING TILES IN WASHROOM AREA
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE PROPER LIGHT IN WALK IN COOLER.
code 56
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM EMPLOYEES AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE'S MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT.
code 57

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on October 2, 2019: 13 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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