Food Safety Report: Panaderia Del Refugio, 1339 W 18th St , Chicago, Il, USA.

1339 West 18th Street, Chicago, 60608 Illinois, United States

Report date: Nov 29, 2021
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed no hand drying provision located at all of the handwashing sinks in the facility. Instructed to provide a hand drying provision, such as disposable towels, at all times at all handwashing sinks in the facility. Priority foundation #7-38-030(c). Consolidated with above citation.

10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed no hand sink in the wash room in the basement. Must provide and maintain with hot and cold running water, soap & paper towel. Priority foundation violation #7-38-030(c). No citation issued

10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed no hand washing cleanser at the handwashing sinks located in the rear food prep area and the toilet room. Instructed to always have hand washing cleanser at all handwashing sinks at all times. Priority foundation citation issued #7-38-030(c).

37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: must provide and maintain labels for all ingredient and bulk food storage containers in the prep areas.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed evidence of rat activity through out premises: noted 50 rat droppings scattered on the floor behind and around proofer, noted 35 scattered rat droppings along the wall behind the cooking equipment and 3 comp sink, noted 45 rat droppings scattered under rear prep table, noted 30 rat droppings scattered on the floor and on mixing equipment, noted 50 rat droppings in the motor house of reach in coolers, also behind said coolers, noted 25 droppings scattered in the dry storage area, noted 10 droppings on the floor in the basement. Also noted a 4 live roaches in the dishwashing/prep area and one on side of pastry rack. Priority citation issued #7-38-020(a). Must remove all rodent droppings, eliminate rodent and insect activity. Wash and sanitize surfaces and equipment. Have premises served by pest control company.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: opening to outside at top of outermost front door. Must repair.

51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: observed the front hand sink and the 3 comp sink(last compartment) with a slow drain. Leak from pipe under basement utility sink. Must repair and maintain.

53. Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
- comments: observed no covered receptacle inside of the toilet room. Instructed to provide.

53. Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
- comments: observed no toilet tissue in the employee wash room as required. Must provide and maintain. Priority foundation citation issued #7-38-010.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed the floors in the rear prep area in poor repair(cracked and uneven). Instructed manager floors must be smooth and easily cleanable.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed the walls, ceilings and vent covers very dirty with dust and acumulated food debris. Must detail clean to remove debris and dust and maintain clean.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed excessive clutter through out premises, 1st floor and basement. Must remove all unnecessary items and organize all else to prevent harborage. Must elevate product 6' off the floor and away from the wall for cleaning and pest monitoring.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: observed missing light shields and end caps in the prep and utensil washing areas. Must provide and maintain.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: observed the ventilation not properly working in the 1st floor washroom and no ventilation in the basement washroom. Must repair, provide and maintain ventilation in washrooms.

60. Previous core violation corrected
- comments: previous core violation not corrected from report #2464103 date:12-28-20 #55: observed excessive food, dirt, and flour debris on all non food contact surface (ex: all prep tables, all exteriors of cip equipment, vent fans and cooking equipment) instructed to clean and sanitize all. #55 6-501. 12 observed excessive accumulated flour and dirt debris on the floors thru-out the entire food prep areas. #57: observed no food handler certificates available for inspector's review. Instructed to meet all requirements. Smoothly seal all holes in walls and ceilings, around pipes etc.

Source: chicago.gov