LA PERLA TAPATIA BAKERY

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOOD NOT PROTECTED. OBSERVED 3 ROLLING RACKS IN MIDDLE OF BAKERY SHOWROOM FLOOR WITH A TOTAL OF 8 DOZEN SHEET PANS OF WALNUT POUND CAKE AND CORN MUFFINS NOT PROTECTION. OBSERVED CUSTOMERS WALKING UP TO ROLLING RACKS AND PULLING ITEMS OFF SHEET PANS WITH NO BARRIER. INFORMED MANAGERS THAT FOODS MUST PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. SERIOUS # 7-38-005 (A)

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1735064, DATE 3/30/16, NOT CORRECTED. VIOLATION # 30 OBSERVED PRE-PACKAGED BAKERY ITEMS OFFERED FOR SALE NOT PROPERLY LABELED, CAKES, JELLO, FLAN ETC., INSTRUCTED ON PROPER LABELING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT VIOLATION AND PROVIDE LABELS ON ALL PRE-PACKAGED BAKERY ITEMS OFFERED FOR SALE. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-42-090

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED CONDENSATION LEAK IN BRAND NEW FRONT 3 DOOR CAKE JORDAN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED PRE-PACKAGED BAKERY ITEMS OFFERED FOR SALE NOT PROPERLY LABELED, CAKES, JELLO, FLAN ETC., INSTRUCTED ON PROPER LABELING.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED CONDENSATION LEAK IN FRONT 3 DOOR CAKE COOLER. COOLER NOT MAINTAINED, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/OR REPLACE.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE BAKERY PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR(MISSING GROUT), INSTRUCTED TO RE-GROUT FLOORS.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF BOTH COOLERS NOT CLEAN, AND CEILING IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAKE CEILING SMOOTH AND EASY CLEANABLE.ALSO CLEAN DUSTY CEILING VENTS, IN BAKERY PREP AREA, AND CLEAN THE CEILING/WALLS IN PREP AREA.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN BAKERY COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST STORE INVERTED.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: FOUND SINKS NOT CLEAN AT DISHWASING AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT ALL KITCHEN AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Found some food items not properly dated in prep area cooler, must properly date food items in prep area cooler.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust in rear prep area, shall be repaired/replaced. Caulk around exposed hand sink in front prep area,rear prep area exposed hand sink, and 3 compartment sink in rear prep area, in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning, non food contact surfaces of prep table(lower shelving) not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), bsmt storage shelving not clean, need cleaning(crevices),

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in rear kitchen areas not clean, need cleaning(corners), floors in bsmt storage room not clean, needs detailed cleaning(corners).

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Damaged/stained ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area shall be replaced, damaged/broken wall tiles in rear kitchen area, shall be replaced. Walls/ceiling in kitchen prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning, walls that had peeling paint, gaps in front areas, and rear kitchen area, shall be repaired/sealed. Walls/ceiling in walk in cooler not clean, need cleaning(detailed).

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Broken light shield in kitchen prep area, shall be replaced, missing light shields in display coolers, in rear storage areas, bsmt storage areas, shall be provided. Light shields in kitchen prep area, rear kitchen area not clean, need detailed cleaning.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Exhaust vents(ventilation) in walk in cooler, kitchen prep area, prep areas, and sales floor not clean, need detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation) in rear storage areas, and bathrooms not clean, need detailed cleaning.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE SELF-CLOSING DEVICE TO BAKE GOODS DOORS, AND A DIPPER WELL TO HAND PACK ICE COOLER

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN FIRST FLOOR BAKERY PREP AREA, AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST BETTER MAINTAIN AND ORGANIZE BAKERY PREP AREA, REMOVE ALL CLUTTER

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. NOTED 1 COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER IN POOR REPAIR WITH WORN OUT CAULKING AROUND. INSTRUCTED TO FIX.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING AND MAINTAINING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF MIXERS, COOLERS, AND TRAY CARTS .

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Use dustless cleaning methods. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP ABOVE REAR LIQUOR DISPLAY AREA.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Ventilation: 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. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR STRIPPED COLD FAUCET HANDLE AT EXPOSED HANDSINK IN REAR.--------MUST FIX LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER EXPOSED HANDSINK IN REAR BAKERY PREP AREA.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: 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. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON TOP OF OVEN.