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Mekato's Colombian Bakery

June 4, 2015 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings9
critical findings0

Failed findings

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: FRONT AND REAR DOORS NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX., 1/4 GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM OF DOOR, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A RODENT PROOF STRIPE AT BOTTOM OF DOORS AND REPAIR THRESHOLD, TO PREVENT RODENT ACTIVITY, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020
code 18
Clean Multi-Use Utensils And Single Service Articles Properly Stored: No Reuse Of Single Service Articles

Inspector note: SINGLE SERVE ARTICLES IMPROPERLY STORED, INSTRUCTED TO STORE WITH HANDLES FACING UP, TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION UNTIL USED,
code 31
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: CHIPPING WOOD SURFACES, FRONT COUNTER TABLES, AND SHELVING REAR STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
code 32
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: CEILING VENTS IN REAR PREP AREA, NOT CLEANED AND MAINTAINED, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE AND CLEAN CEILING VENTS AND LIGHT SHIELDS,
code 35
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Toilet Room Doors Self Closing: Dressing Rooms With Lockers Provided: Complete Separation From Living/Sleeping Quarters
Inspector note: PERSONAL ITEMS STORED IN FRONT AREA, NEEDS TO BE STORED IN ONE DESIGNATED AREA, NICE AND NEATLY,
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: LEAKING PIPES UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK REAR KITCHEN AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,
code 38
Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And Conspicuous

Inspector note: THERMOMETERS INSIDE COOLERS NOT CONSPICUOUS, MUST BE ABLE TO CLEARLY SEE,
code 40
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: Unused equipment on premises. Instructed to repair 3 door freezer or remove from premises, clutter rear closet area, instructed to clean, remove clutter and better organize,
code 41
Food Handler Requirements Met

Inspector note: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE,
code 45

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on February 4, 2014: 8 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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This record comes from Chicago Department of Public Health. Cooked keeps the official result and wording separate from its plain-English explanation so you can verify what the inspector actually published.

Source: Chicago Data Portal.