Nuevo Leon Bakery

August 11, 2011 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings8
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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 40 RODENT DROPPINGS ALONG WALL ON FLOOR BEHIND UNUSED OVEN,IN MOTOR OF OVEN,ON FLOOR UNDER PAPER CUP STORAGE,REAR STORAGE AREA WALLS HAS OPENINGS TO OUTSIDE EXTERIOR WALLS & CEILING.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN & SANITIZE AREAS,SEAL OPENINGS IN WALLS & CEILINGS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/11/11. (SERIOUS 7-38-020).
code 18
toxic chemicals mishandled

Official wording: Previous Minor Violation(S) Corrected 7-42-090
Inspector note: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority.PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #278057 8/5/10 NOT CORRECTED.#33 MUST CLEAN & SANITIZE COOLERS,CHEST FREEZERS,LARGE MIXERS,DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES,CARTS,STOVE,FRONT SERVICE AREA CABINETS.#34 MUST REPAIR FLOOR THRU-OUT PRODUCTION AREA,REPLACE FLOOR TILES IN FRONT AREA & CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT,UNDER,BEHIND EQUIPMENT,AT CORNERS & ALONG WALLS.#35 MUST REPAIR WALLS & CEILINGS THRU-OUT PREMISES,PAINT WALLS & SEAL OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.#41 MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THRU-OUT PREMISES,CLEAN & ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.ARTICLES MUST BE PROPERLY STORED OFF OF FLOOR & AWAY FROM WALLS.MUST REPAIR & MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-42-090).
code 29
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS.MUST APPLY A SEALANT ON RAW WOOD SURFACES.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN HOOD,FILTERS,STORAGE CABINETS,CAN OPENER,UNUSED EQUIPMENT & SINKS,PRESSOR,EXHAUST FAN,WINDOW SILLS.
code 33
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR HOLE IN TOILET ROOM DOOR.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS,END CAPS & BURNT OUT BULBS.
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION IN TOILET ROOM.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMP SINK.
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.MUST REMOVE WASHING MACHINE,AIR CONDITIONING UNIT & OTHER ARTICLES FROM REAR YARD.
code 41

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on August 5, 2010: 5 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred. 5 previous findings did not recur.

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