El Nopal Bakery
Troubled record — failed 4 of 8 inspections for sanitation, food temperature
2024-08-16 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint Re-Inspection 7 ▾
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 DOZEN EGGS, 40 LBS BUTTER, AND A GALLON OF MILK STORED INSIDE 3 3-DOOR COOLING UNITS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED TEMPERATURE BETWEEN 57-62F. INSTRUCTED TO STORE COLD TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AND MAINTAIN. THE PERSON IN ...
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED 3-DOOR COOLING UNIT IN BAKERY PREP AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE STORING TCS FOODS (EGGS, BUTTER, MILK). TEMPERATURE READING @ 61F, INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE OF EQUIPMENT AND REPAIR UNIT TO 41F OR BELOW AS ...
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED BROKEN THERMOMETERS OUTSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AND MISSING THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLING UNITS LOCATED IN THE BAKERY PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED TORN GASKETS ON 3-DOOR COOLING UNIT CONTAINING EGGS AND MILK IN REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT IN GOOD CONDITION.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
NOTED LEAK ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET NECK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TOWEL USED TO MEND PIPING, REPAIR, AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED WATER-DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AS WELL AS BAKERY PREP THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED MULTIPLE BURNED-OUT BULBS IN BAKERY PREP AND INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND INCREASE LIGHTING IN SAID AREA.
2024-08-07 Fail Complaint CRITICAL 11 ▾
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING AND HANDLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS WITHOUT ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER AND CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE OF CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVIC...
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE/ SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR REVIEW DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON-SITE FOR ALL FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED BROKEN THERMOMETERS OUTSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AND MISSING THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLING UNITS LOCATED IN THE BAKERY PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
NO (ALLERGEN)LABELS ON PREPACKAGED DESSERT ITEMS LOCATED IN THE DISPLAY COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 60 SMALL MOUSE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY IN THE FOLLOWING PLACES... INSIDE WATER HEATING ROOM ON FLOOR AROUND EQUIPMENT, BEHIND 2 DOOR COOLING UNIT IN REAR PREP AREA NEXT TO MIXERS, SCATTERED REAR PREP AREA SHELVING ON ...
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS WITH HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE OPERATING.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED TORN GASKETS ON 3-DOOR COOLING UNIT CONTAINING EGGS AND MILK IN REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT IN GOOD CONDITION.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
NOTED LEAK ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET NECK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TOWEL USED TO MEND PIPING, REPAIR, AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED WATER-DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AS WELL AS BAKERY PREP THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED MULTIPLE BURNED-OUT BULBS IN BAKERY PREP AND INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND INCREASE LIGHTING IN SAID AREA.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
2022-12-07 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2022-11-30 Fail Complaint CRITICAL 9 ▾
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH FOODSERVICE MANAGER TRAINING AT TIME OF INSPECTION.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING AND HANDLING�TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS WITHOUT ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER AND CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE C...
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT HAND SINKS IN FRONT PREP AREA AND REAR PREP AREA AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT HAND DRYING PROVISION MUST BE PROVIDED AT ALL TIMES AT ALL HANDSINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-030(C). CITA...
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME OF INGREDIENTS (SUGAR, FLOUR). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME AND MAINTAIN.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 80 MOUSE DROPPINGS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT FACILITY IN FOLLOWING AREAS: BEHIND COLD HOLD UNITS IN FRONT PREP AREA, REAR PREP AREA SHELVING, REAR PREP AREA DOORWAY, SHEET TRAYS ON ROLLING CARTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOV...
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN UNISEX RESTROOM FOR STAFF. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN RESTROOM AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DEBRIS BEHIND COLD HOLD UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE AND SANITIZE AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD UP OF GRIME AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR OF WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE BUILD UP AND DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
OBSERVED THE PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2453627 DATED: 10/21/2020 NOT CORRECTED; #47 FOUND TORN REFRIGERATION GASKETS ON 3-DOOR REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL TORN GASKETS AND MAINTAIN. #49 MUST CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM LA...
2020-10-21 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 4 ▾
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
FOUND TORN REFRIGERATION GASKETS ON 3-DOOR REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL TORN GASKETS AND MAINTAIN
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM LARGE FLOOR MIXER, STORAGE RACKS, LOWER RACKS ON PREP TABLES, INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF 1-DOOR UPRIGHT REFRIGERATOR, AND DRIED FOOD STAINS ON AIR CURTAINS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REPLACE MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILE THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA AND IN FRONT SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN UNKNOWN SUBSTANCE FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
2020-10-19 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 15 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO SOAP AT MULTIPLE HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SOAP AT ALL TIMES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT MULTIPLE HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AREAS AND TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED. (COMBINED WITH CITATION 6-301.11)
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
MUST POST HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES; FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC., WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 50 RODENT DROPPINGS IN REAR STORAGE AREAS, AND IN CORNERS AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION I...
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE HANDLING FOOD NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIME WHEN HANDLING FOOD.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
FOUND TORN REFRIGERATION GASKETS ON 3-DOOR REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL TORN GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO CHLORINE OR QUATERNARY TEST STRIPS ONSITE. A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in MG/L of SANITIZING solutions shall be provided. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON STOVE IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM LARGE FLOOR MIXER, STORAGE RACKS, LOWER RACKS ON PREP TABLES, INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF 1-DOOR UPRIGHT REFRIGERATOR, AND DRIED FOOD STAINS ON AIR CURTAINS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN STAFF TOILET ROOM (65F)AND IN HANDWASHING SINK (69F) IN PREP AREA NEXT TO TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PLUMBER TO RESTORE HOT WATER TO A MINIMUM 100F, AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CI...
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOUR AND DUST ACCUMULATION FROM WALLS AND FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP AREA, AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REPLACE MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILE THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA AND IN FRONT SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN .
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN UNKNOWN SUBSTANCE FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST RPALCE BURNED OUT LIGHTS IN PREP AREA AND REAR STORAGE AREAS THROUGHOUT, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
2018-07-27 Pass w/ Conditions License Re-Inspection CRITICAL 9 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROCEDURE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION -NO CITATION ISSUED
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector Comments: MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SHELF INSIDE OF COFFEE CABINET,METAL AND WOOD LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILETROOM DOOR THAT LEADS INTO PREP AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector Comments: MUST SEAL GAP BETWEEN FLOOR AND WALL BEHIND PREP TABLE,GAP BETWEEN WALL BASE AND WALL UNDER MOPSINK.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE , MISSING AND DAMAGED WALLS AND TILES IN TOILETROOM AND PILLARS IN PREP AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector Comments: MUST GROUT FLOOR IN PREP AREA.MUST SEAL HOLE IN FLOOR UNDER PREP TABLE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION IN TOILETROOM
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN
2018-07-26 Fail License CRITICAL 15 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROCEDURE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION -NO CITATION ISSUED)
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE CENTRALLY LOCATED IN PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.(NO CITATION ISSUED
FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED
OBSERVED NO SEPERATION OF ADJACENT DOOR TO SIDE STORAGE AREA .MUST SEAL OFF DOOR.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.75 OR MORE RODENT ON FLOOR ON SALES FLOOR NEAR SHELVING UNIT AND LOWER WALL CABINETS,PREP AREA NEAR REAR DOOR NEXT TO OVEN,INSIDE ON LOWER LEDGE OF DOUGH MACHINE,TOOL STORAGE CABINET,IN SIDE STORAGE AREA ON FLOOR UNDER STORA...
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED APPX. "1/2-1" GAP ALONG BOTTOM,SIDES,CENTERS OF FRONT AND BOTH REAR DOORS.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SHELF INSIDE OF COFFEE CABINET,METAL AND WOOD LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
MUST PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST KIT AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILETROOM DOOR THAT LEADS INTO PREP AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST SEAL GAP BETWEEN FLOOR AND WALL BEHIND PREP TABLE,GAP BETWEEN WALL BASE AND WALL UNDER MOPSINK.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE , MISSING AND DAMAGED WALLS AND TILES IN TOILETROOM AND PILLARS IN PREP AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST GROUT FLOOR IN PREP AREA.MUST SEAL HOLE IN FLOOR UNDER PREP TABLE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION IN TOILETROOM.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
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