Mekato's Colombian Bakery

June 26, 2020 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings14
critical findings3

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Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: NOTED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT PUBLIC BATHROOM HAND WASH SINKS.TEMPERATURE OF WATER WAS 88.5F AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)NO CITATION ISSUED
code 10Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Management, Food Employee And Conditional Employee; Knowledge, Responsibilities And Reporting
Inspector note: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED
code 3Priority
staff working while sickcritical

Official wording: Procedures For Responding To Vomiting And Diarrheal Events
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
code 5Priority
hot/cold holding temps off

Official wording: Proper Hot Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: OBSERVED TCS FOODS; BAKED CHORIZO 108 F, BALED PORK MEATS 120 F, AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES STORED IN HOT HOLDING UNIT. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARD & DENATURED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD HOT TCS FOODS AT 135F OR ABOVE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
code 21
food not cooled down right

Official wording: Proper Date Marking And Disposition
Inspector note: OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (PORK, CHORIZO, SALSA)NOT PROPERLY DATED , STORED LONGER THAN 24 HOURS IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR RTE FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
code 23
toxic chemicals mishandled

Official wording: Compliance With Variance/Specialized Process/Haccp
Inspector note: FOUND CHORIZO SAUSAGE MADE ON SITE WITHOUT APPROVED PROCESS. MUST OBTAIN CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH APPROVAL OR A PRODUCT ASSESSMENT (HACCP) . OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY REMOVED ALL CHORIZO FROM SALES FLOOR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
code 29
Variance Obtained For Specialized Processing Methods

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO VARIANCE ON SITE FOR PRODUCTION OF CHORIZO SAUSAGE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38.005 NO CITATION ISSUED
code 32
Personal Cleanliness

Inspector note: OBSERVED THAT EMPLOYEE WORE WATCHES AND BRACELETS ON HANDS WHILE WORKING WITH FOOD.MUST REMOVE ALL JEWELRY EXCEPT PLAIN WEDDING BAND FROM HANDS WHILE WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD
code 40
In-Use Utensils: Properly Stored

Inspector note: OBSERVED TONGS AND SERVING UTENSILS STORED DIRECTLY ON SOME FOOD WITH HANDLES IN CONTACT WITH THE FOOD. MUST REMOVE AND STORE ALL UTENSILS WITH THE HANDLES UP AND AWAY FROM DIRECT CONTACT WITH FOOD, IN-BETWEEN USAGE. -
code 43
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: OBSERVED TORN RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR TO WALK IN FREEZER IN REAR STORAGE . INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN • NOTED CARDBOARD BOXES USED TO LINE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOXES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
code 47
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO GREASE INTERCEPTOR INSTALLED ON LARGE KITCHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN • BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT CAPPUCCINO/ESPRESSO MACHINE. MUST INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT SO IT MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
code 51
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE'S MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT.
code 57
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
code 58
Summary Report Displayed And Visible To The Public

Inspector note: NO PREVIOUS INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT POSTED ON SITE FROM 10-24-19,REPORT #2320366. NEW SUMMARY REPORT GIVEN AND POSTED PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-42-010(B),NO CITATION ISSUED
code 61

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