Mekato's Colombian Bakery

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: Upgradead to priority foundation.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: Upgraded to priority foundation.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: Upgraded to priority foundation.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER AND DEFROST THE ACCUMULATED ICE UNDERNEATH THE WIRE RACK SHELVING AND MAINTAIN.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR THE EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD ARE ALL EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO RETAKE THE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CLASS AND PROVIDE THE CERTIFICATE.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOU CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # DATED 8/21/18. #41- 3-304.14(D) ALL WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE CHOPPING BOARD, PREP TABLES ,COOLERS, MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES.#49- 4-601.11(C)-MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE ONE BURNER STOVE WITH ENCRUSTED GREASE ON THE TOP EXTERIOR OF THE STOVE AND MAINTAIN. #51-5-204.12-CAN NOT FIND THE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE FOR THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO VERIFY WHERE THE BACKFLOW IS LOCATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(A)- NO HEALTH EMPLOYEE POLICY. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012(A) NO CITATION ISSUED.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11- NO PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING WHEN AN EMPLOYEE OR A PATRON EXPERIENCES VOMITING AND/OR DIARRHEA. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION . 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: 3-501.17(C)-ALL REFRIGERATED READY TO EAT TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED AND DATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-602.11-ALL PACKAGED FOODS FOR SALE MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME OF THE PRODUCT, LIST OF INGREDIENTS, NET QUANTITY, NAME AND PLACE OF THE BUSINESS.

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: 2-402.11(A)-OBSERVED ONE EMPLOYEE PREPARING DOUGH IN THE PREP AREA NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT TO CONFINE THE HAIR.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: 3-304.14(D) ALL WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE CHOPPING BOARD, PREP TABLES ,COOLERS, MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: 3-304,12(A) FOUND SCOOP FOR THE FLOUR INSIDE THE FLOUR CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO PUT SCOOP OUTSIDE THE CONTAINER HANDLED UP ON A SEPARATE CONTAINER NOT ON TOP OF THE FLOUR.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: 4-904.11(A) ALL CLEANED SINGLE USE UTENSILS, POTS, PANS, TRAYS, FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE STORED UPSIDE DOWN/INVERTED TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-201.11-FOUND GROCERY BAG BEING USED TO STORE FROZEN MEAT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAG AND MAINTAIN. MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD BEING USED AS SHELVE LINER INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: 4-603.15(A) MUST REPLACE EXTRA LARGE POTS,PANS, WITH SMALLER ONES SO IT WILL FIT ON THE 3 COMPT SINK TO BE ABLE TO WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE. OR INSTALL A BIGGER 3 COMPT SINK.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C)-MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE ONE BURNER STOVE WITH ENCRUSTED GREASE ON THE TOP EXTERIOR OF THE STOVE AND MAINTAIN.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-204.12-CAN NOT FIND THE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE FOR THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO VERIFY WHERE THE BACKFLOW IS LOCATED.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-211.11- FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND THE SHELVINGS IN THE STORAGE AREA AND AROUND THE WATER HEATER WITH DEBRIS, AND DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11-PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS BY THE WINDOW IN THE DINNING AREA. MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND RE PAINT.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.11-BROKEN,CRACKED FLOOR TILES ON THE DINING AREA CLOSE TO THE HOT HOLDING UNIT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 4-301.11-VENTILATION IN THE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: PA-100-0367- NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: FAN COVERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER,TOPS/BOTTOMS OF FOOD PREP TABLES INCLUDING LEGS OF EQUIPMENTS,INTERIORS OF DEEP FRYERS,SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,SHELVING AT REAR DRY STORAGE AREA AND MAINTAIN.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A BRIGHTER LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE STOCK ITEMS AT LEAST 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON SHELVINGS AT REAR PREP AREA,INTERIORS OF CABINETS AT FRONT PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: LABEL ALL PASTRIES PACKED ON PREMISES FOR SALE. PUT NAME OF THE COMPANY, ADDRESS, ZIP CODE, NAME OF THE PRODUCTS,ANY FOOD ALLERGEN NOTED ON THE LABEL.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: : CRACKED /BROKEN FLOOR TILES THRU-OUT PREMISES. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN THE FLOOR INSIDE THE CHEMICAL ROOM AND MAINTAIN.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: STAINED CEILING TILES INSIDE THE WASHROOM AND THRU-OUT PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN. HOOD/FILTER WITH GREASE ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. INSTALL 4" COVING/BASEBOARD THRU-OUT THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM AND MAINTAIN.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: SIDE EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED. WITH OVER 1/4 OF AN INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED THE DOOR' SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: LABEL ALL PASTRIES PACKED ON PREMISES FOR SALE. PUT NAME OF THE COMPANY, ADDRESS, ZIP CODE, NAME OF THE PRODUCTS,ANY FOOD ALLERGEN NOTED ON THE LABEL.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN IN DETAIL INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYER,AND THE 2 ONE BURNER STOVE (WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP) AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN THE FAN GUARD OF ONE DOOR REACH IN COOLER (WITH DUST BUILD-UP) AND MAINTAIN.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CRACKED /BROKEN FLOOR TILES THRU-OUT PREMISES. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN THE FLOOR INSIDE THE CHEMICAL ROOM AND MAINTAIN.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: STAINED CEILING TILES INSIDE THE WASHROOM AND THRU-OUT PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN. HOOD/FILTER WITH GREASE ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. INSTALL 4" COVING/BASEBOARD THRU-OUT THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CHIPPING WOOD SURFACES, FRONT COUNTER TABLES, AND SHELVING REAR STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL AND BETTER MAINTAIN,

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Unused equipment on premises. Instructed to repair 3 door freezer or remove from premises, clutter rear closet area, instructed to clean, remove clutter and better organize,

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE,

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FRONT AND REAR DOORS NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX., 1/4 GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM OF DOOR, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A RODENT PROOF STRIPE AT BOTTOM OF DOORS AND REPAIR THRESHOLD, TO PREVENT RODENT ACTIVITY, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: SINGLE SERVE ARTICLES IMPROPERLY STORED, INSTRUCTED TO STORE WITH HANDLES FACING UP, TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION UNTIL USED,

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CHIPPING WOOD SURFACES, FRONT COUNTER TABLES, AND SHELVING REAR STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL AND BETTER MAINTAIN,

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CEILING VENTS IN REAR PREP AREA, NOT CLEANED AND MAINTAINED, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE AND CLEAN CEILING VENTS AND LIGHT SHIELDS,

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: PERSONAL ITEMS STORED IN FRONT AREA, NEEDS TO BE STORED IN ONE DESIGNATED AREA, NICE AND NEATLY,

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LEAKING PIPES UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK REAR KITCHEN AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: THERMOMETERS INSIDE COOLERS NOT CONSPICUOUS, MUST BE ABLE TO CLEARLY SEE,

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Unused equipment on premises. Instructed to repair 3 door freezer or remove from premises, clutter rear closet area, instructed to clean, remove clutter and better organize,

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE,

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

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Light covers in prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Unued equipment on premises. Instructed to repair 3 door freezer or remove from premises.