POMERA BAKERY

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: Found/observed employee's not washing their hands while handling foods,changing task, gloves, also observed employee rubbing her hands on her apron, and not washing her hands, Citation #H000076876 issued.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: Found observed front entrance, and rear exit doors not rodent proofed, doors had 1/4 inch, and 1/2 inch gaps on bottom of doors, also must provide current service invoices for pest control service.Citation#H000076876 issued.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Found food items not properly dated/labeled in coolers, reach in coolers, must date and label food items in coolers, reach in coolers.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Front counter had exposed raw wood, shall be repaired/sealed, exposed raw wood by reach in freezer shall be repaired/sealed.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment, cooler shelving, prep table lower shelving not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices), interior/exterior of ovens in kitchen prep area not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices), rear storage shelving not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices).

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, 3 compartment sink not clean had excess dirt/grease build up, need detailed cleaning(corners).Floors in rear storage areas under shelving/racks not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Walls, ceilings that had peeling paint/plaster in kitchen areas, rear storage areas, outside bathroom, shall be repaired/sealed. Walls in kitchen prep area, and by front counter not clean, need detailed cleaning.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Light shields in kitchen prep area, rear storage areas not clean, need detailed cleaning.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Exhaust canopy not clean, needs detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation)in coolers, ovens not clean need detailed cleaning.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Excess debris and clutter in rear storage areas shall be removed, stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FOUND 1 DISPLAY COOLER AT 50F ,NO CAKES INSIDE COOLER ONLY COOKIES INSIDE COOLER, TAG COOLER ,MUST CALL TECHNICIAN TO FIX COOLER MUST BE 40F OR LESS,MUST FAX LETTER TO CDPH 312-746-4240 WHEN COOLER HAS BEEN FIXED,NO CITATION ISSUED

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: 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. ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED,SERIOUS VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED,FOUND DOOR WITH 1/2 INCH GAP,LIGHT COMING THRU DOOR,INSTRUCTED MUST BE PROPERLY SEALED,MUST BE RODENT PROOFED,GIVEN 5 DAYS 12-12-11 TO CORRECT VIOLATION

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER KARIMA BOUSSAD CERTIFICATE HAS EXPIRED 06-25-11,NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE,SERIOUS VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED,INSTRUCTED MUST ENROLL IN FOOD SANITATION CLASS

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT # 361388 ,12-02-10 NOT BEEN CORRECTED,SERIOUS VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED,FOUND # 33 PREP TABLES,COOKING EQUIPMENT,STORAGE SHELVES,COOLERS NOT CLEANED,INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ,SANITIZE;# 34 FLOOR BEHIND EQUIPMENT ALONG WALL BASE IN PREP AREA NOT CLEANED INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY # 35 WALL AND CEILING IN AREAS NOT MAINTAINED INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT # 37 TOILET DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING,INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE; GIVEN 5 DAYS 12-12-11 TO CORRECT VIOLATIONS

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. INTERIOR ANS EXTERIOR OF DISPLAY COOLER VERY DIRTY MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; ALL CART SHELVES VERY DIRTY MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; COOKING HOOD UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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. MOPSINK VERY DIRTY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CEILING FAN IN KITCHEN WITH DUST ACCUMULATION MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 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. LEAKING FAUCET IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE FIXED

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: 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 - Comments: Prep tables, cooking equipment, storage shelves sinks and coolers not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean sanitize.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floor behind equipment and along wallbase in prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Light covers in prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean. Wall and ceiling in areas not maintained. Instructed to seal all holes and repaint walls and ceiling.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Adequate light not provided in rear storage room. Instructed to install more light.

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: Toilet room door not self closing. Instructed to install self closing device.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Cold water not provided at second handsink on near storage area. Instructed to provided cold running water under city pressure.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Unecessary articles stored in rear. Instructed to remove all unused articles and detail clean area.