Panaderia El Acambaro

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: 4-302.12 observed no metal stem thermometer on site to properly take temperatures of cold and hot foods. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-005.

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

Inspector’s note: 3-601.11 observed some prepackaged desserts for sale at the front customer counter without labels containing business name, business address and ingredients. Instructed to provide.

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

Inspector’s note: 3-602.11 (b:5) observed no allergen warning labels on some of the prepackaged desserts for sale at the front customer counter. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-005.

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

Inspector’s note: 6-202.13 observed an open bait trap under the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to remove and only allow pest control to set pest traps.

Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

Inspector’s note: 4-603.15 observed cip equipment too large to be submerge in the 3 compartment sink to be properly washed rinsed and sanitized. Instructed to provide a written procedure on how the facility washes rinses and sanitizes large cip equipment.

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

Inspector’s note: 5-501.17 observed no covered receptacle inside of the toilet room. Instructed to provide.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed accumulated dirt and flour debris on the floors in the food prep area in various places. Instructed to clean.

Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

Inspector’s note: Observed clean in place equipment too large for the three compartment sink. Instructed to provide a written procedure for alternative manual warewashing.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the floor not clean under rear storage shelves 1st.floor, instructed to clean.

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

Inspector’s note: OBSERVED 10 RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT, INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PEST CONTROL RETURN FOR SERVICE, ALSO REMOVE DROPPINGS AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(a), CITATION ISSUED.

Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

Inspector’s note: Observed clean in place equipment too large for the three compartment sink, instructed to provide a written procedure for alternative manual warewashing equipment.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the floor not clean under the rear storage shelves 1st. Floor, and in the basement (remove rodent droppings), instructed to clean.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed torn ceiling in the basement over dry storage shelves. Instructed to repair and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Seal along right side of west basement door.

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

Inspector’s note: Replace missing endcaps on light shields in prep area.

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

Inspector’s note: Install mechanical ventilation in washroom. Provide hot and cold running water at utility sink in basement.

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

Inspector’s note: Remove soiled water and store mop head upright to prevent insect breeding. Elevate all stock off floor in prep area.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: No food handler certificates available during inspection. Instructed manager to provide food handler certificates for all employees.

* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector’s note: No certified food manager on duty with a city of chicago sanitation certificate, while potentially hazardous foods are handled, at this time of inspection, instructed to enroll in a class and a certified manager must be on duty at all times potentially hazardous foods are prepared.(eggs 40f.). Serious violation 7-38-012.

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

Inspector’s note: The following requires a detail cleaning fan covers,shelvings inside the 3 door egg cooler,kitchen hood/filter above cooking equipment,tops/bottoms of kitchen food prep tables with food debris.

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

Inspector’s note: Exhaust fan on east wall in kitchen area has dust build up.instructed to clean in detail and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: No end caps on light shields at kitchen areas.instructed to provide and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Stock items must be properly stored at least 6" off the floor and away from the wall.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed some prepackaged goods properly labeled need to label the 3 lache cake, cookies and pan also.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean interior of rear proofer, microwave.

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

Inspector’s note: Need to clean rear floor under and around rear equipment.

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

Inspector’s note: Need to clean ceiling light shields.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed plastic wrap on handsink lower pipe need to remove and repair pipe.

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

Inspector’s note: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. MUST REMOVE THE OLD RAT DROPPINGS UNDER THE STAIRS AND REAR BASEMENT.

Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered

Inspector’s note: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. MUST REMOVE ABOUDONED GARBAGE DUMPSTER IT IS FULL OF STALE GARBAGE IN REAR AND CLEAN AROUND DUMPSTER. MUST REMOVE ARTICLES IN AREA OUTSIDE REAR DOOR.

Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated

Inspector’s note: All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. MUST PROVIDE A GREASE TRAP FOR 2 COMPARTMENT.

Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed

Inspector’s note: When toilet and lavatory facilities are provided for the patrons of food establishments, such facilities shall be adequate in number, convenient, accessible, properly designed, and installed according to the municipal code. REMOVE OR REPAIR BATHROOM FACILITIES IN THE BASEMENT INCLUDING THE CEILING.

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. MUST SEAL OR PAINT ALL THE RAW WOOD CABINETS,BOTTOM OF THE PREP TABLES AND STORAGE SHELVES.

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

Inspector’s note: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN THE TOILET BOWL AND SEAT. MUST CLEAN TRAVEL RACKS AND BAKING TRAYS AND SINK SURFACES.

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. SEAL THE GAP FROM THE FLOOR TO THE COVING (BASEBOARDS.

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

Inspector’s note: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS TO THE LIGHTS IN PREP AREA IN PREP AREA.

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

Inspector’s note: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. DRAIN PIPE DRAINING ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT BY MOP SINK. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE PIPE. MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE AT THE FAUCET AT UTILITY SINK.