Public record information on Chicago Health Inspections for La Central Bakery located at 2702 W Cermak Rd.


LA CENTRAL BAKERY

2702 W CERMAK RD , CHICAGO, IL, 60608


Inspection ID: 2573189. License Re-Inspection performed on 03/27/2023, resulted in a 'Pass', Risk 2 (Medium).

Violations:
37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-602.11 FOUND WHITE CAKE AND FLAN PRE-PACKAGED WITH NO LABELING LOCATED IN REACH SELF-SERVICE COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THE PROPER LABELING TO SELF SERVICE PRE-PACKAGED ITEMS. | 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15 FOUND A 1/4 INCH GAP ON THE SIDE OF THE ENTRANCE DOOR. MUST PROVIDE TIGHT-FITTING DOORS AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT PEST FROM ENTERING THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. | 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-203.13 FOUND NO SERVICE SINK ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL. | 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-202.11FOUND BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD LOCATED IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AND INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. | 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13 FOUND FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

Inspection ID: 2572806. License performed on 03/20/2023, resulted in a 'Fail', Risk 2 (Medium).

Violations:
2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (MILK) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED. | 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGERS TO PROVIDE A VERIFIABLE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF THEIR RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT INFORMATION ABOUT THEIR HEALTH AND ACTIVITIES TO DISEASES THAT ARE TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD TO THE PIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED. | 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE OR CLEANING MATERIALS TO CLEAN UP SAID INCIDENT ON SITE. THE FACILITY MUST PROVIDE PROCEDURES AND CLEANING MATERIALS (GLOVES, MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP, DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS) FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW AND USE WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. | 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (EGGS, CHEESECAKE) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 65F - 55F LOCATED IN REACH IN COOLER, DRY STORAGE (BASEMENT), AND SELF-SERVICE FOOD DISPLAY CABINET. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL SAID TCS FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A MINIMUM COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. APPROX 300 EGGS DISCARDED AND 1 LB OF CHEESECAKE DISCARDED. | 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: FOUND WHITE CAKE AND FLAN PRE-PACKAGED WITH NO LABELING LOCATED IN REACH SELF-SERVICE COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THE PROPER LABELING TO SELF SERVICE PRE-PACKAGED ITEMS. | 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: FOUND APPROX 20 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT BOILER ROOM. RECOMMENDED MANAGER TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN SAID AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7- 38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED. | 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: FOUND A 1/4 INCH GAP ON THE SIDE OF THE ENTRANCE DOOR. MUST PROVIDE TIGHT-FITTING DOORS AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT PEST FROM ENTERING THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. | 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: FOUND FLOUR AND SUGAR STORED DIRECTLY ON A SHELF LOCATED ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE 6 INCHES FROM FLOOR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION FROM PREMISES. | 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: FOUND NO TEST STRIPS ON SITE FOR CHEMICAL SANITIZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. | 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: FOUND ALL COOLERS AND SHELVES FILLED WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. | 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: FOUND NO SERVICE SINK ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL. | 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY FILLED WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. | 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: FOUND BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD LOCATED IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AND INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. | 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: FOUND FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

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