Sweet Rabbit Bakery in CHICAGO, IL Failed Its Health Inspection on 04/10/23

CHICAGO, IL - Sweet Rabbit Bakery received citations for health code violations during an inspection on 04/10/2023.

The establishment operates from 2159 W BELMONT AVE in CHICAGO, serving customers in this business area. Regular health inspections ensure food safety standards are maintained across all local establishments.

The inspection identified 6 distinct violations requiring correction. These findings represent specific conditions observed during the inspection that must be addressed to meet health code requirements.

The first violation concerned pest prevention. Inspectors documented: Person in Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, and Performs Duties - Comments: Person in Charge Does Not Have a City of Chicago Sanitation Certificate. Priority Foundation Violation.. The FDA Food Code requires establishments to eliminate conditions that attract and harbor pests, including proper waste management and facility maintenance. For more information, see FDA pest control standards. Rodents can transmit Salmonella, Hantavirus, and other serious pathogens through their droppings and urine.

The second violation related to handwashing procedures. Inspectors documented: City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate - Comments: No City of Chicago Sanitation Certificate Available on the Premise. Instruced a Person in Charge, a Certified Food Manager with City of Chicago Foodservice Sanitation Certificate Must Be Present When Handling Tcs Foods Priority Foundation Violation 7-38-012. According to FDA guidelines, proper handwashing with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds is the single most effective way to prevent foodborne illness transmission. For more information, see FDA handwashing requirements. Inadequate handwashing can transmit Norovirus, Hepatitis A, and other pathogens directly to food.

The third violation concerned handwashing procedures. Inspectors documented: Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used. According to FDA guidelines, proper handwashing with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds is the single most effective way to prevent foodborne illness transmission. For more information, see FDA handwashing requirements. Cross-contamination from raw foods to ready-to-eat items often occurs through unwashed hands.

The fourth violation concerned hand hygiene and handwashing facilities. Inspectors documented: Test Strips - Comments: Observed Large Mixing Bowl in Rear Prep Area Unable to Submerged in a 3 Compartment Sink. Instructed to Provide a Written Detailed Washing, Rinsing and Sanitizing Procedure for Food-contact Equipment That Is Too Large to Be Submerged in the Three Compartment Sink for Proper Wash, Rinse and Sanitize.. According to FDA guidelines, proper handwashing with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds is the single most effective way to prevent foodborne illness transmission. For more information, see FDA handwashing requirements. Fecal-oral transmission of pathogens occurs when hands are not properly washed after restroom use.

The fifth violation involved food safety requirements. Inspectors documented: Adequate Ventilation & Lighting. Violations of health codes can increase the risk of foodborne illness.

The sixth violation related to handwashing procedures. Inspectors documented: Designated Areas Used - Comments: Instructed to Repair Non Working Ventilation Inside Washroom. According to FDA guidelines, proper handwashing with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds is the single most effective way to prevent foodborne illness transmission. For more information, see FDA handwashing requirements. Cross-contamination from raw foods to ready-to-eat items often occurs through unwashed hands.

The correction of health violations is monitored through follow-up inspections and documentation requirements. Establishments must demonstrate that they have addressed the root causes of violations, not just the immediate symptoms.

This inspection data is provided by Chicago Department of Public Health. The establishment had violations identified during the 04/10/2023 inspection. Conditions may have changed since this inspection. For current compliance status, consult the Chicago Department of Public Health. For more information about restaurant inspection regulations in this area, visit the Chicago Food Service Sanitation Rules. Learn more about food safety at FDA.gov and CDC.gov.