CHICAGO SWEET CONNECTION BAKERY

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-602.11(A; B:1-4,6,7; C; D): OBSERVED UNLABELED SELF SERVICE PREPACKAGED BREAD AND SUGAR COOKIES FOR SALE ON DISPLAY UNIT IN RETAIL AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ITEMS WITH FOOD NAME, INGREDIENTS AND SOURCE.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15: OBSERVED SMALL GAP AT BASE OF OUTER DOORS OF FRONT ENTRANCE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: 5-501.115: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON GROUND SURROUNDING CARDBOARD COMPACTOR AND DUMPSTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN GROUND AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.11: OBSERVED HOLE IN CEILING OF FIRST STALL IN WOMENS WASHROOM ON FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS, ALONG BASE OF WALLS AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT RETAIL AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SPILLAGE UNDERNEATH COFFEE MACHINES IN CABINET. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-501.12: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS, ALONG BASE OF WALLS AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT RETAIL AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SPILLAGE UNDERNEATH COFFEE MACHINES IN CABINET. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-303.11: OBSERVED NON WORKING LIGHT IN WOMENS WASHROOM ON FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGERS.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED UNLABELED SELF SERVICE PREPACKAGED BREAD AND SUGAR COOKIES FOR SALE ON DISPLAY UNIT IN RETAIL AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ITEMS WITH FOOD NAME, INGREDIENTS AND SOURCE.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED SMALL GAP AT BASE OF OUTER DOORS OF FRONT ENTRANCE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON GROUND SURROUNDING CARDBOARD COMPACTOR AND DUMPSTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN GROUND AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED HOLE IN CEILING OF FIRST STALL IN WOMENS WASHROOM ON FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS, ALONG BASE OF WALLS AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT RETAIL AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SPILLAGE UNDERNEATH COFFEE MACHINES IN CABINET. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED NON WORKING LIGHT IN WOMENS WASHROOM ON FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED DUSTY VENT COVER IN SECOND STALL OF WOMENS WASHROOM ON FIRST FLOOR AND CEILING VENT COVERS IN RETAIL AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUSTY CONDENSOR COVERS ON COLD HOLDING UNITS IN RETAIL FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGERS.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT # 2555370 DATED 05/06/2022. VIOLATION #51 OBSERVED NO VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON WATER INTAKE LINE OF COFFEE MACHINES IN RETAIL AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: MUST SHOW PROOF OF BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON WATER INTAKE LINE OF COFFEE MACHINES.

SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC - Comments: OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FROM LAST INSPECTION REPORT #2305175 DATED 8/23/2019. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). NO CITATION ISSUED.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF MICROWAVE OVEN WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES (COVERED GARBAGE CONTAINER) FOR FEMININE ITEMS INSIDE WOMEN'S WASHROOM.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PACKAGING/STORAGE AREA.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON CEILING AND WALLS ABOVE REAR PACKAGING/STORAGE AREA.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION ABOVE MAIN FOOD PREPARATION AREA.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED FLOORS IN POOR REPAIR AROUND DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REFINISH THE SAID FLOOR.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE BUILD-UP IN WALK-IN-FREEZERS AT FAN COVERS AND AROUND DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ICE-BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, AND REPAINT EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GREASE BOX WITH RUST BUILD-UP BENEATH THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AT (2ND FLOOR/EMPLOYEE CAFETERIA ).

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR(S) IN POOR REPAIR (CRACK/CREVICES) IN THE WASHING AREAS AND PRODUCTION AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR DAMAGED FLOOR(S), FLOOR(S) MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES,NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL AND MAINTAIN DRY. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAP ON FLOOR AROUND ROOF DRAIN WEST WAREHOUSE AREA WERE NOTED TO MANAGER AND MAINTAIN.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND CEILING VENTS AND FAN COVERS THROUGHOUT THE PRODUCTION AREAS AND DISHWASHING AREAS TO REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ALSO,DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALLS THROUGHOUT THE PRODUCTION AREAS TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHED DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULB AT EXHAUST HOOD AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED SMALL WATER LEAKS AT BASE OF FAUCETS AT THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HAND SINK(2ND FLOOR/EMPLOYEE CAFETERIA).INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING ISSUES AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED VENTILATION NOT WORKING INSIDE THE MENS AND WOMENS (2ND FLOOR/EMPLOYEEE CAFETERIA AREA).INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE DOCK STORAGE RACKS(WAREHOUSE AREAS) AND CLEANING CLOSETS(NEAR THE STAIRCASE) AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST-HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN STORED ITEMS ELEVATED AT LEAST 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE METAL SHEET WITH SHARP EDGES UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DRAINBOARD (IN DISH WASHING AREA).---------MUST DEFROST EMPLOYEE REFRIGERATOR WITH EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION (EMPLOYEE LUNCHROOM).

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EMPLOYEE DRINKING FOUNTAIN WITH PINK MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP BY EMPLOYEE LOCKER ROOMS.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO FILL OR LEVEL BROKEN UNEVEN FLOOR BY FRYING AREA UNDER AND AROUND FRYERS IN REAR PREP AREA.-------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALLS IN REAR PACKAGING AREA.---------MUST RESURFACE FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER BY THE DOOR.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE NON WORKING LIGHT BULB INSIDE 2 DOOR REACH-IN DISPLAY COOLER BEHIND FRONT SERVICE AREA AND LIGHT BULB IN COLD PACKAGING AREA.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENT COVER INSIDE MEN AND WOMEN'S WASHROOM IN REAR.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: Found food at improper temperatures: In the large prep area-640lbs of cream cheese frosted carrot cake at 62.1f, 300lbs of cream cheese icing at 59.4f; In the smaller rear prep area walk in cooler- 400lbs of cheesecake at 54.2f. Operator discarded and denatured said items, valued at $3000 as stated by operator. Instructed facility to maintain all potentially hazardous foods at 40f or below or 140f or above. Operator states that cheesecake was in cooler to cool down to proper temperature but found no temperature logs or other evidence or labeling. Critical citation issued 7-38-005(a).

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed no hot water at two exposed handsinks in the large prep area- one handsink located near the dish machine. Operator repaired by opening hot water line to sink during inspection. The other handsink is located near the multiple walk in doors and had a temperature of 70.1f. Operator repaired by turning hot water tank back on during inspection. Instructed facility to maintain hot water to all sinks at all times. Critical citation issued 7-38-030.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: Previous minor violations not corrected from report # 1631924, dated 2-19-16: Violation 30- "OBSERVED PREPACKAGED FOOD ITEMS FOR RETAIL SALE UNLABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN WITH THE NAME OF PRODUCT, WHERE IT WAS MANUFACTURED, INGREDIENTS, AND DATE." Labels installed during inspection. and Violation 32- "OBSERVED A TOILET SEAT MISSING IN THE UPSTAIRS WOMEN'S EMPLOYEE BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN." Facility installed seat during inspection. Serious citation issued 7-42-090.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Observed dirt accumulation in the upper interior portion of the ice machine. Instructed facility to clean, sanitize, and maintain.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Observed dirt and debris on the floor in the second floor dry storage room. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed the exposed hand sink near the walk in cooler doors at the front of the large prep area to be missing a leg lever to turn on the cold water (cold water can still be operated). Instructed facility to install and maintain.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED PREPACKAGED FOOD ITEMS FOR RETAIL SALE UNLABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN WITH THE NAME OF PRODUCT, WHERE IT WAS MANUFACTURED, INGREDIENTS, AND DATE.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED A TOILET SEAT MISSING IN THE UPSTAIRS WOMEN'S EMPLOYEE BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS IN THE RETAIL DISPLAY COOLER VENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED THE WATER FOUNTAIN OUTSIDE THE FIRST FLOOR MEN'S WASHROOM TO BE DIRTY. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Debris on floor under the display case at front selling area.Water on floor under the three compartment sink,instructed to keep area dry

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED 4 BURNER UNIT BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT STORED UNDER THE VENTILATION.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOOD/VENTILATION OR REMOVE UNIT FROM PREMISES

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: PIPE UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH A BUILD-UP OF BLACK LIME, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: : PEELING PAINT BEHIND THE OVENS #4 AND #5,INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT.FLOOR UNDER THE STEAM KETTLE IN POOR REPAIR BROKEN AND STANDING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL REPLACE FLOOR MENTIONED.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: DUST AND DEBRIS INSIDE THE LIGHT SHIELD AT REAR PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN