El Original Acambaro Bakery

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Observed no metal stem probe thermometers on site for testing internal temperatures of tcs food. Instructed to provide and maintain on site as required. Priority foundation violation. #7-38-005. Citation issued.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed working ingredients removed from original packaging without labels. Instructed to provide.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed 20 large rodent droppings on floor in rear storage space in corners near bait boxes, underneath shelving units containing large bags of flour and in corners surrounding stored items. Instructed to contact pest control for service.remove droppings, clean and sanitize said areas and maintain premise free of rodent activity. Priority foundation violation. #7-38-020 (a). Citation issued.

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: Observed 4 rolling carts stored in front of premise in self service area containing ready to eat assorted baked goods uncovered on display. Instructed to provide protective barrier to prevent contamination from the public and maintain. At this time person in charge removed food from said area and stored in rear prep casing. Must miantain. Priority foundation violation. #7-38-005. Citation issued.

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

Inspector’s note: OBSERVED 8 DOOR WOOD DISPLAY CASING ON north SIDE OF FACILITY WITHOUT DOOR HANDLES TO ACCESS BAKED GOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no chemical test strips for testing sanitizer strength at 3 compartment sink during time of inspection. Instructed to provide and maintain on site as required. Priority foundation violation. #7-38-005. Citation issued.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed all baking pans, rolling carts, interior surfaces of display cases, butckets containing working ingredients, and stand in place equipment in need of cleaning. Intructed to remove all dried food debris, clean sanitize and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed floors throughout prep area in need of cleaning. Instructed to remove dried food debris in order to prevent food source for pest.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed inadequate lighting throughout rear prep/storage as well as front self service area. Instructed to replace all burned out light bulbs and increase lighting in said areas.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA

Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

Inspector’s note: Observed improper temperature of 2- door reach in cooler at 52.0f with tcs foods stored inside.a held for inspection tag has been placed on unit.once repaired email letter to food@cityofchicago.org. Must have cold holding unit at 41.0f or below.(priority 7-38-005)(cos)(citation issued)

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

Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of appx. 25 or more rat droppings on floor behind unused floor mixer & food storage shelves in rear garage storage area.must remove droppings. Clean and sanitize areas. Recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 5/21/21.(priority foundation 7-38-020(a)(citation issued)

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean debris build up from floor mixer,reach in coolers & freezers.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace leaky faucet at 3- comp sink and low water pressure at hand sink.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace damaged floor tiles in prep area.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must provide a hooking system to hang wet mops.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean ceiling vents from dust build up.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Must provide end caps on lights in baked goods display case.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed manager to label bulk storage container with the name of the product.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean the interior of the reach in cooler and freezers to remove spills and debris. Also clean inside the proofer to remove debris.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning in the prep area to remove spills and debris.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed light shields inside the display cases missing end caps. Instructed manager to replace end caps or provide shatter proof bulbs.

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

Inspector’s note: Exposed handsink needs cleaning at rear. Mixer exterior needs cleaning to remove grease and flour buildup.

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

Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning under reach in coolers.

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

Inspector’s note: Ceiling vent cover at work area hanging needs to be properly affixed to the ceiling. Front counter exposed handsink slow draining. Istructed management to repair.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: Food nhandler requirements not met

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the interior of the proofers and the water trat to drip tray not clean, instructed to clean. Also clean exterior of the oven.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean interior of reach in coolers to remove all food spills. Must clean and maintain at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: Floors under and around all equipment and prep tables to remove all food spills. Must clean and maintain at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: No certified manager on duty while handling potentially hazardous foods (eggs, milk, etc). Must have on duty at all times. Citation issued 7-38-012 serious

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

Inspector’s note: Storage shelf of prep table not clean. Clean same.

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

Inspector’s note: Floor under and behind heavy equipment not clean. Clean same.