Cuenca's Bakery & Groceries

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: Noted no labels for bulk storage containers (rice and flour). Instructed person in charge all bulk and working food ingredient containers must be labeled with contents name.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed a 1/4" gap on the side of the rear exit door in rear storage area. Must provide a tight-fitting seal at all outer openings to prevent the entry of pests.

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed scoops for dry storage containers being stored directly inside of the container. Instructed to properly store all utensils between use.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed milk crates being used as shelving throughout the prep and storage areas. Must remove and provide shelving that is 6" off the floor and provides floor accessibility to ensure adequate facility cleaning.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Noted assorted food items inside coolers and refrigeration units stored inside grocery bags. Instructed to properly store all food items inside approved food grade containers.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Noted assorted food items inside coolers and refrigeration units stored inside grocery bags. Instructed to properly store all food items inside approved food grade containers.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Noted cardboard boxes used to line shelves at the rear dry storage area. Instructed to clean and remove all cardboard boxes to prevent hiding places for pest.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Noted unfinished wood used for shelving at the kitchen food prep area. Instructed to provide shelves with non porous wood that are easily cleanable and maintained.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Noted one of two outside grease container not maintained with thick grease on the ground around the grease container and on top of container. Instructed to detail clean and maintain grease container and its surrounding. Priority foundation #7-38-020(b).

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.114 noted clutter on shelves, floors unused equipment at the rear dry storage area. Instructed to detail clean, organize and remove all unnecessary or unused articles and equipment to prevent hiding places for pest.

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: Observed prepackaged hot sauce with no label information. Management instructed to properly label all prepackaged foods.

Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed dirty and crumpled aluminum foil pans stored on the storage shelf in the food prep area. Management instructed to discard after a single use.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed rust on the top and sides of the grease trap located beneath the 3 compartment sink. Management instructed to remove rust and repaint.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Clean the interior of the chest freezer used to store pork legs.

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: Both customer washroom doors are not self-closing. Management instructed to install a self-closing door device on both customer washroom doors.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Remove all excessive clutter and unused equipment from the premises to eliminate pest harborage conditions (empty cardboard boxes, grill and freezers, etc.).

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Observed no thermometer conspicuously placed in prep cooler located by hot holding unit in rear kitchen preparation area. Instructed to provide thermometers for all hot and cold holding units

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed dirty floors with food debris/ spills throughout kitchen preparation area. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed one burntout lightbulb underneath hooded vent in the rear kitchen preparation area. Instructed to replace burntout lightbulb and maintain adequate lighting.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed broken lids on dumpsters. Must replace and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed debris accumulation on floor of walk in freezer #2. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed burned out light under hood in food prep area. Must replace and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Clean the prep tables in the food prep area with grease and food debris on them.

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: No covered waste receptacle was observed in the employee washroom next to the supply closet. Management instructed to provide.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Clean the floor of the food prep area and walk-in freezer.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed a gas grill and one burner stove connected to the gas lines not stored under a ventilation hood. Management instructed to remove the appliances or store them underneath the ventilation hood.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: 4-204.112 (a) instructed to provide thermometer visible and accurate inside all coolers.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: 4-101.19 instructed to detail clean and maintain storage racks with mold like build up inside walk-in cooler.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: 5-204.12 unable to locate backflow preventer device at coffee machine. Instructed to provide.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.113 cleaning equipment (mops, brooms etc) must be stored off the floor.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.114 instructed to clean and reorganize rear storage area. Must remove unnecessary articles stored to prevent pest harborage. Food and non food items must be stored 6" off the floor for easy access on cleaning. No milk crates.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-201.17 (a) instructed to detail clean and maintain light shields with dust and accumulation of dead insects above prep/cooking area.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: No food handlers certificate available at this time. Must provide.

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector’s note: Found front entrance and exit door not rodent/insects proof,with over 1/4 of an inch gap on the bottom of the door. Instructed to rodent/insect proof the doors. Serious violation 7-38-020.

Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

Inspector’s note: Previous minor violations not corrected from report #1982617 dated 2/3/17. #30-label and date all food containers with cooked ready to eat potentially hazardous foods inside the walk in cooler and maintain. #32-cracked/broken solid light shield above the coffee station. Must replace and maintain. No grocery bag allowed to store frozen meat. Found some frozen meat stored on a grocery bag. Must replace with food grade storage bag. #43- wiping cloth for wiping the prep table.chopping board,etc. Must be stored on a bucket with sanitizing solution. Serious violation 7-42-090.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Rusted wire rack shelvings inside the walk in freezer. Must remove rust,or replace and maintain. Defrost ice cream freezer with heavy ice accumulated.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Floor inside the walk in freezer needs cleaning and maintain.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Filter on the hood in the cook line with grease build -up. Must clean, remove grease and maintain.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: Light bulb inside the walk in freezer not shielded. Must provide light shield and maintain.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: No food handlers certificate available at this time. Must provide.

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: Label and date all food containers with cooked ready to eat potentially hazardous foods inside the walk in cooler and maintain.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Cracked/broken solid light shield above the coffee station. Must replace and maintain. No grocery bag allowed to store frozen meat. Found some frozen meat stored on a grocery bag. Must replace with food grade storage bag.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Clean the floor behind the chest freezer with debris,(close to the exit door) and maintain.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Wiping cloth for wiping the prep table.chopping board,etc. Must be stored on a bucket with sanitizng solution.

Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector’s note: Observed to go containers improperly stored right side up on shelves in the kitchen. Instructed must invert all multi use items to protect them from contamination.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: Found dust build up and debris inside light shields over the coffee area. Instructed must remove debris, and clean all light shields and maintain.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Found employee shoes stored on same shelf as pans in rear of kitchen. Instructed all personal items must be stored separately from any cooking equipment, or food service containers. Must maintain.

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: All bulk food containers must be labeled.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Must not use paper as a liner for shelving inside condiment /spice cabinet. Must be a smooth cleanable surface. Raw wooden shelving under the butcher block prep table must be painted/sealed.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Dead insects on the floor around the hot water tank. Must remove.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Hole in the employee washroom wall from the door self-closing device must seal. Water damaged ceiling tiles at the entrance to the employee washroom. Must replace.

Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

Inspector’s note: Broken self-closing device on the employee washroom door must be replaced or repaired.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: No idph food handler certificates on site or proof of training. Must provide for all food handlers.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Instructed to remove (propane) gas grill in rear storage area. Must remove out of premise.(previously found in rear prep/cooking area).

Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

Inspector’s note: Previous minor violations not corrected from inspection report# 1459955 issued on 05-21-2014. Serious violation issued 7-42-090 #32 - instructed to clean and repaint exterior surface of grease box underneath 3 compartment sink, metal storage racks inside walk-in freezer and metal storage racks in rear storage.----------noted milk crates is used as storage shelves on premise, must provide proper raised shelves 6" off the floor for easy access on cleaning. #33 - instructed to detail clean and maintain storage metal racks with mold like build-up inside walk-in cooler. #34 - instructed to detail clean and maintain floors along the walls and in all corners throughout rear storage area including floors inside walk-in cooler. #35 - instructed to detail clean and maintain condenser fan cover with dust build-up inside walk-in cooler. #41 - instructed to clean and remove unnecessary articles store

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Noted unvented one burner gas stove in cooking area (rear prep area). Instructed to move/transfer the said burner under kitchen hood/ventilation.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide thermometer visible and accurate inside all coolers.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Found (propane) gas grill in cooking area (rear prep area). Instructed to remove out of premise.---------must clean and maintain rear cake room, must reorganize and remove unnecessary articles and clutter to prevent pest harborage.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and repaint exterior surface of grease box underneath 3 compartment sink, metal storage racks inside walk-in freezer and metal storage racks in rear storage.----------noted milk crates is used as storage shelves on premise, must provide proper raised shelves 6" off the floor for easy access on cleaning.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain storage metal racks with mold like build-up inside walk-in cooler.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain floors along the walls and in all corners throughout rear storage area including floors inside walk-in cooler.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain condenser fan cover with dust build-up inside walk-in cooler.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and remove unnecessary articles stored in rear to prevent pest harborage.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Build up of excessive ice in reach in freezer, front dining area. Must defrost and detail clean.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Reach in cooler vents . Dining area, have build up of dst must detail clean.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Oven and deep freezer not working, prep area. Must remove from premises.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Dirt build up under 2 door refrigerators on grocery side of premise. Must clean. Premise must also clean around floor coves in grocery area.

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: Found food items not properly dated/labeled in walk in cooler, and walk in freezer, must date and label food items in walk in cooler, walk in freezer.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, walk in cooler shelving, and rear storage shelving in rear storage areas not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices).

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Floors in walk in cooler need detailed cleaning, floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment need cleaning. Floors under storage shelving in rear storage room not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Damaged/stained ceiling tiles in kitchen prep areas, storage areas shall be repaired/replaced.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: Light shields in kitchen prep areas, front storage areas not clean need detailed cleaning.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Leaking faucet at 3 compartment sink, shall be repaired/replaced.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. WORN OUT SCREEN WINDOW NEAR TOILET MUST BE REPLACED

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR IN CAKE PACKAGING ROOM VERY DIRTY ,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. BIG CEILING FAN/VENTS IN PREP AREA WITH ACCUMULATED DUST MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: 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 CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HANDSINK IN FRONT AREA

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s 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 ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREA; MUST REMOVE CLEANING EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. AIR VENTS IN 3 DOOR REFRIGERATOR UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; MUST FIX VENTS IN THE WASHROOM

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INTERIOR OF 3 DOOR COOLER IN FRONT AREA UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WALLS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER WITH PLENTY OF BLACK MOLDY MATERIALS,MUST SCRUB,CLEAN AND SANITIZE; 8 INCH HOLE IN CEILING TILE IN FRONT AREA,MUST BE SEALED

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN FRONT AREA MUST BE REPLACED

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: Foods inside coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Prep table/counters, interior of coolers, storage shelves and storage cabinets not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Floors in in corners, behind and along side of equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Ceiling and light covers not cleaned or maintained thru-out. Instructed to detail clean covers and replace any damaged ceiling tile.