Markellos Bakery
Mostly clean — 2 of 5 passed, one prior failure
2014-09-15 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 6 ▾
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.
NOT FOLLOWING GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES WITH FOOD HNADLERS IN PREP AREA. OBSERVED MALE EMPLOYEES PREAPRING PASTRIES WITH STRAWBERRY FRUIT AND PROCEEDED AND ONLY RINSE HANDS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, WITHOUT PROPER HANDWASHING. INSTRUCTED OWNER THAT A...
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
FOODS NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. OBSERVED 3 STORAGE RACKS WITH VARIOUS PASTRIES AND SEVERAL TRAYS OF PASTRIES SITTING ON TOP OF TABLE ALL IN FRONT CUSTOMERS AREA THAT NOT COVERED OR ENCLOSED TO PREVENT CUSTOMER CO...
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
PREP TBALES, SINKS, EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, AND STORAGE RACKS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR IN PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINED OR CLEA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA AND RESEAL SURFACE TO HAVE FLOOR NON-POROUS SURFACE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
VENTILATION COVERS IN TOILET ROOM NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
2012-11-09 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2012-11-02 Fail Complaint CRITICAL 7 ▾
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER AND IN ROOM TEMPERATURE DISPLAY CASE. TAMALES AT 115.5F (NO PROPER COOLING METHOD BEING APPLIED, WRAPPED IN ALUMINUM FOIL), CHILE RELLENOS AT 81.1F. REACH IN COOLER TEMPER...
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #521888 DATED 11/16/2011.# 38- BOTH FAUCETS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-42-090.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
NO LABELS ON BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS. MUST LABEL WITH CONTENTS NAME.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND SANITIZE THE DOOR RAIL OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER( WITH FOOD DEBRIS)AND MAINTAIN. ALSO CLEAN THE FAN GUARD OF THE REACH IN COOLER IN THE PREP AREA,WITH DUST ACCUMULATED.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND SANITIZE THE WALLS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN. CRACKS AND OPENINGS IN WALLS AROUND DOOR FRAMES AND SOCKETS. MUST CAULK/SEAL ALL OPENINGS.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
ALL LIGHT BULBS INSIDE THE BREAD AND PASTRIES CASE MUST BE SHIELDED.( OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AND END CAPS).
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NO VENTILATION (EXHAUST) IN WASH ROOM. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN SAME.
2011-11-16 Pass w/ Conditions Short Form Complaint CRITICAL 8 ▾
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times. OBSERVED PREP AREA EXPOSED SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR PROPER HAND WASHING; OBSERVED MULTI USE UTENSI...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MISSING DOOR HANDLES FOR BOTH REACH IN COOLERS DOORS AND BROKEN GASKET ON ONE REACH IN COOLER DOOR M...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Inspector Comments: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, BAKED GOODS BOXES, CARTS, STORAGE SHELVES, ALL LAGER BAKERY EQUIPMENT, DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, ...
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST RESEAL PRODUCTION AREA FLOOR, FLOOR MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE, AND CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT PREMISES.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST CLEAN AND REPAINT WALLS THRU-OUT PRODUCTION/PREP AREA, SEAL OPENINGS ON WALLS AND CEILING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Inspector Comments: 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 BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE PREP TABLES AT PREP AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Inspector Comments: 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 C...
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
Inspector Comments: CLUTTER, MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THRU-OUT PRODUCTION/PREP AREA, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
2011-08-29 Pass Canvass 8 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MISSING DOOR HANDLES FOR BOTH REACH IN COOLERS DOORS AND BROKEN GASKET ON ONE REACH IN COOLER DOOR MUST BE REPLACED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, BAKED GOODS BOXES, CARTS, STORAGE SHELVES, ALL LAGER BAKERY EQUIPMENT, DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, AND MOP SINK.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST RESEAL PRODUCTION AREA FLOOR, FLOOR MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE, AND CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT PREMISES.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST CLEAN AND REPAINT WALLS THRU-OUT PRODUCTION/PREP AREA, SEAL OPENINGS ON WALLS AND CEILING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
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 BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE PREP TABLES AT PREP AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
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...
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
CLUTTER, MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THRU-OUT PRODUCTION/PREP AREA, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.
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