AL-KHYAM BAKERY.

Chicago Health Dept

4744-4746 N KEDZIE AVE · LINCOLN SQUARE, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2024.

21 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Mar 2024.

Last inspected Mar 2024. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

130

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

MAR 2024

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 15

2024

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-101.19--OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVES IN THE REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. OBSERVED BROKEN GLASS IN TWO PACKAGED PASTRIES DISPLAY CABINETS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

4-603.15--OBSERVED LARGE BAKING MIXING BOWLS AFFIXED, NOT DETACHABLE,LOCATED AT REAR PITA MAKING FOOD PREP AREA TOO LARGE TO FULLY SUBMERGE IN EXISTING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PROCEDURES FOR ALTERNATIVE WAREWASHING OF MENTIONED BAKING MIXING EQUIPMENTS.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-202.11--OBSERVED SEVERAL CEILING LIGHT BULBS WITHOUTH PROTECTIVE SHIELDS IN THE FAR REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN PROTECTIVE SHIELDS AT ALL TIMES.

MAR 12

2024

FAIL 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-101.19--OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVES IN THE REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. OBSERVED BROKEN GLASS IN TWO PACKAGED PASTRIES DISPLAY CABINETS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13--OBSERVED A CLUTTER, DUST, DEBRIS AND DIRT UNDER THE SHELVES AND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND IN THE FAR BACK PREPARATION AREA ON THE PITA CONVEYER BELT.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-202.11--OBSERVED SEVERAL CEILING LIGHT BULBS WITHOUTH PROTECTIVE SHIELDS IN THE FAR REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN PROTECTIVE SHIELDS AT ALL TIMES.

Serious Pest Activity

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2590396 DATED:03/05/2024 #38--APPROXIMATELY 50 LIVE SMALL FLIES OBSERVED TODAY IN SAME AREAS REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREAS,ON THE WALLS AND BOXES AND ON THE WALLS IN ADDITIONAL REAR PITA MAKING PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.RECCOMENDATION:PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED.

MAR 5

2024

FAIL 11 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE (TCS FOODS) GROUND BEEF PIES ARE BEING PREPARED.INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE (TCS FOODS) IS PREPARED AND SERVED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012,CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE BY THE HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA.INSTRUCTED TO POST APPROPRIATE SIGNAGE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APROXIMATELY 100 LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE PREMISES: REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREAS,ON THE WALLS AND BOXES AND ON THE WALLS IN ADDITIONAL REAR PITA MAKING PREP AREA.OBSERVED APROXIMATELY 10 RODENT RAT DROPPINGS BEHIND CLUTTERED EQUIPMENT IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND 5 RODENT RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTERS.ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY.MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED UTENSILS, POTS AND PANS NOT PROPERLY STORED ON OPEN STORAGE RACKS IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND INVERT CLEAN POTS, PANS AND UTENSILES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVES IN THE REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. OBSERVED BROKEN GLASS IN TWO PACKAGED PASTRIES DISPLAY CABINETS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED LARGE BAKING MIXING BOWLS AFFIXED, NOT DETACHABLE,LOCATED AT REAR PITA MAKING FOOD PREP AREA TOO LARGE TO FULLY SUBMERGE IN EXISTING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PROCEDURES FOR ALTERNATIVE WAREWASHING OF MENTIONED BAKING MIXING EQUIPMENTS.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED A CLUTTER, DUST, DEBRIS AND DIRT UNDER THE SHELVES AND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND IN THE FAR BACK PREPARATION AREA ON THE PITA CONVEYER BELT.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BOXES AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED ON TOP OF THE COOLER IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND UNUSED BROKEN REFRIGERATION UNIT AT FAR REAR PITA PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND UNUSED BROKEN EQUPMENTS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBOARAGE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SMALL OPENINGS ON THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BY THE MIXER IN THE FAR REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AN MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED SEVERAL CEILING LIGHT BULBS WITHOUTH PROTECTIVE SHIELDS IN THE FAR REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN PROTECTIVE SHIELDS AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.

JAN 10

2022

PASS 3 violations

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOOSE FAUCET AT HANDSINK INSIDE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

INSTRUCTED TO FIX STRIPPED (HOT) FAUCET HANDLE AT HANDSINK IN REAR PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER.

MAY 4

2021

FAIL 4 violations

Serious Employee Hygiene

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13 DETAIL CLEAN THE HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS AND OVEN IN THE KITCHEN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 CLEAN THE WALLS AND CEILING IN THE BAKERY PRODUCTION AREA.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-202.11 END CAPS ARE MISSING FROM THE LIGHT FIXTURES IN THE BAKERY PRODUCTION AREA. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

8-404-13(B)(3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2500668 ON 4/23/21 NOT CORRECTED: 60 - PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2464101 ON 12/28/20 NOT CORRECTED: 55 - INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE CEILINGS OVER FOOD PREPARATION AREAS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

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APR 23

2021

FAIL 15 violations 8 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED SEVERAL EMPLOYEES WHO HAVE NOT SIGNED THE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FROM ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

Critical Food Storage & Handling

NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED

OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE HANDLE READY-TO-EAT FOOD (PITA BREAD) WITH THEIR BARE HANDS WHILE BAGGING THE BREAD AFTER IT CAME OFF OF THE CONVEYOR BELT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES CANNOT TOUCH READY-TO-EAT FOODS WITH THEIR BARE HANDS. PRIORITY 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE DURING THE INSPECTION. THERE WERE METAL MIXER PARTS AND A PLASTIC CONTAINER STORED INSIDE OF THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL HAND WASHING SINKS ACCESSIBLE FOR USE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HAND SOAP WAS PROVIDED AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND SOAP AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). SEE VIOLATION #10 ABOVE FOR CITATION.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). SEE VIOLATION #10 ABOVE FOR CITATION.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED DEAD COCKROACHES IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA ON THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK, THE PREP TABLE AND ON DIRTY DISHES STORED ON THE DRAINBOARD OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL DEAD INSECTS.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES AND LIVE INSECTS IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. OBSERVED 5 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE KITCHEN PREP AREA BETWEEN THE 1 BURNER STOVES AND OVEN. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM THE PREMISES. ALSO OBSERVED 4 LIVE COCKROACHES ON THE FLOOR AND WALLS OF THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. 10 SMALL FLYING INSECTS WERE OBSERVED IN THE CONNECTED GROCERY STORE LOCATED AT 4738 N. KEDZIE. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES IN THE BAKERY PREP AREA NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE WORKING WITH FOOD. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS.

Serious Employee Hygiene

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

DETAIL CLEAN THE FOOD PREP TABLES, INTERIOR OF OVEN, AND THE HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CLEAN THE WALLS AND CEILING IN THE BAKERY PRODUCTION AREA. CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS FOR UNPROTECTED LIGHT FIXTURES IN THE BAKERY PRODUCTION AREA.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW OF TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

Minor Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2464101 ON 12/28/20 NOT CORRECTED: 55 - INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE CEILINGS OVER FOOD PREPARATION AREAS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090.

Minor Other

MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

OBSERVED 3 EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING A FACE COVERING INSIDE OF THE BAKERY. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A FACE COVERING AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-28-060.

DEC 28

2020

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE CEILINGS OVER FOOD PREPARATION AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

DEC 24

2020

FAIL 6 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: AROUND/BEHIND GREASE TRAP IN KITCHEN; INSIDE (LONG) FLOOR DRAIN; AND ON FLOOR IN FRONT IN BETWEEN COUNTER AND FRONT WALL. MUST REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. OBSERVED 5 SMALL, BLACK FLIES IN RESTROOM IN HALLWAY. MUST ELIMINATE PEST ISSUE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED THE EXIT DOOR NOT PEST-PROOFED 1/4" INCH MODE OF ENTRY AND BROKEN WEATHER-STRIPS. MUST PEST PROOF DOOR ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

Critical Pest Activity

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

MUST ELEVATE ALL RACKS AT LEAST 6" OFF OF THE FLOOR AND 6" AWAY FROM WALLS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE CONDITIONS. MUST USE PROPER STORAGE RACKS SO THAT THE FLOORS CAN BE CLEANED UNDERNEATH.

Serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED LARGE MIXER BAKING EQUIPMENT USED IN THE BAKING FOOD PREP AREAS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN APPROVED ALTERNATIVE METHOD TO WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE SAID BAKING EQUIPMENT OR PROVIDE SMALLER FOOD BAKING EQUIPMENT THAT CAN BE SUBMERGED IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

DETAIL CLEAN THE ALL BAKING EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT INCLUDING THE INTERIOR OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND 2 COMPARTMENT SINK, STORAGE RACKS, INTERIOR OF COOLERS, OVENS ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN ALL PREP COOLERS, PREP TABLES, STORAGE SHELVES, THE GREASE TRAP.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE CEILINGS OVER FOOD PREPARATION AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

DEC 18

2020

FAIL 20 violations 6 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL HANDWASHING SINK ACCESSIBLE TO THE REAR BAKING/PREP/PACKAGING AREA WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SUPPLIED WITH SOAP AND HAND PAPERTOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity

TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED

OBSERVED TOXIC ITEMS OPEN BAIT GREEN PELLETS IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE REAR BAKING PREP/DISHWASHING AREAS UNDER AND AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND 2 COMPARTMENT SINK AREAS BEHIND BAKING MIXER EQUIPMENT, DRY STORAGE STORAGE RACKS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE SAID TOXIC ITEMS, RODENT BAIT STATIONS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED AND MAINTAINED IN A SAFE AND SANITARY MANNER.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-015,CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF FRONT DISPLAY COOLER EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED PREPACKAGED PASTRIES FOODS ON DISPLAY NOT PROPERLY LABELED. MUST LABEL PACKAGES WITH FOOD NAME, INGREDIENTS, NET CONTENTS, SOURCE, AND LIST OF "ALLERGENS." PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED A RODENT INFESTATION THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. OBSERVED OVER 500 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE REAR BAKERY PREP AREAS AND ON STORAGE SHELF, BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER AND BEHIND BAKING EQUIPMENT, UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND 2 COMPARTMENT SINK AREAS, IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND ALONG ALL WALLBASES OF REAR BAKING AND REFRIGERATION STORAGE AREAS.ALSO, APPROXIMATELY 20-30 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON WALLS AND FOOD EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT THER REAR BAKING PREP AREAS AND BEHIND REAR UNUSED ICE MAKER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS AND DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED NO LICENSED PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK AVAILABLE ON THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH COMPLETE CONTENTS ( CONTRACT/SERVICE AGREEMENT, SERVICE REPORT, CHEMICALS USED ETC.) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (C),CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED THE REAR OVERHEAD DOOR AND EXIT DOOR NOT PEST-PROOFED 1/4" INCH MODE OF ENTRY AND BROKEN WEATHER-STRIPS. MUST PEST PROOF SAID DOORS ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOMS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

Minor Employee Hygiene

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARD AT HANDWASHING SINK NEXT TO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AT REAR BAKING FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Pest Activity

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

MUST STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST 6" OFF OF THE FLOOR AND 6" AWAY FROM WALLS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE CONDITIONS. MUST USE PROPER STORAGE RACKS SO THAT THE FLOORS CAN BE CLEANED UNDERNEATH.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS WHEN WORKING WITH OPEN FOODS.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

INSTRUCTED TO SEAL RAW WOODEN STORAGE RACKS AT FRONT SALES FLOOR AND BEHIND THE SERVICE COUNTERS USE A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Serious Food Temperature

HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER ON THE PREMISES.WATER TEMPERATURE AT 64.7 F AT THIS TIME. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE HOT WATER ABOVE 110F AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MINIMUM OF 100 F AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN UNISEX BATHROOM

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS IN THE WALLS OF THE REAR PACKAGING STORAGE AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE CEILINGS OVER FOOD PREPARATION AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE BAKING PREP/PACKAGING AREAS UNDER AND AROUND ALL STORAGE RACKS AND BAKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS THROUGHOUT THE REAR BAKING PREPARATION AREAS AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Other

SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS NOT DISPLAYED FOR THE PUBLIC TO VIEW. TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS ISSUED AND MUST BE DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010 (B), NO CITATION ISSUED.

FEB 8

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations

Serious Other

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2088460, DATED 9/19/17. #45- FOOD HANDLER(S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

DETAIL CLEAN THE PREP TABLES IN THE BAKERY DEPT AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN THE FAN GUARD WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP OF THE WASHROOM IN THE BAKERY AND IN THE GROCERY AREA AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CLEAN THE FLOOR BEHIND THE DISPLAY COOLER WITH PASTRIES AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

UNNECESSARY ITEMS/ARTICLES STORED ON THE WINDOW SILLS BEHIND THE DISPLAY COOLER WITH PASTRIES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, STORE THEM ON THE DESIGNATED AREAS AND ORGANIZE THE AREA AND MAINTAIN. FOUND SHOES AND PERSONAL CLOTHING STORED BY THE BAKERY PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE SHOES AND PERSONAL CLOTHING IN DESIGNATED AREA NOT ON THE BAKERY PREP AREA.

SEP 19

2017

PASS 6 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

COOKED/PREPARED FOODS OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST HAVE LABEL AND DATE WHEN PRODUCT IS HELD OVER 24 HOURS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE KNIFES IN BETWEEN PIPES NEAR THE BAKERY FOOD EQUIPMENTS AND PROPERLY STORE CLEANED/SANITIZED IN A DESIGNATED AREA.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS BEHIND UNDER AND AROUND FOOD EQUIPMENTS THROUGHOUT THE BAKERY/PREP AREAS IN NEED FOR FURTHER CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON CEILING VENTILATION COVERS IN BAKERY PREP AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUSTS FROM VENTS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLER(S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

JUN 29

2016

PASS 2 violations

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Observed the lights in the bakery warehouse area to have no shields. Instructed facility to shield all lights and to maintain.

Minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

Observed the foodhandlers working in the bakery to not have hair restraints. Instructed facility to have all foodhandlers wear proper hair restraints and to maintain.

JAN 13

2015

PASS 7 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

SOME FOOD ITEMS OFFERED FOR SALE NOT LABELED, MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LABELS WHEN OFFERED FOR SALE,

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

WALL AND CEILING BY BAKERY AREA IN POOR REPAIR, MUST REPAIR ALL BROKEN SURFACES, AND BETTER MAINTAIN,

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

NO LIGHT SHIELDS ON LIGHTS IN WALK-IN FREEZER, MUST PROVIDE,

Minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS NOT PROPERLY STORED, MUST PROVIDE STORAGE SPACE FOR BELONGINGS TO BE STORED NICE AND NEATLY, ONE DESIGNATED AREA,

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

NO SINK STOPPERS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND MEAT COUNTER, MUST PROVIDE, AND LEAKING FAUCET AT SAME SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

SOME COOLERS WITHOUT ADEQUATE THERMOMETER, MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.

Minor Pest Activity

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

EXCESSIVE CLUTTER NOTED THRU-OUT REAR WAREHOUSE/STORAGE ROOM AND KITCHEN; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, OLD EQUIPMENT, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.

JUN 26

2014

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Bulk storage containers, fan guards, band saw rear exhaust hood and filters, and cooking equipment not clean. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Floor along wall base and behind equipment in prep area not clean. Instructed to detail clean and remove food debris.

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

Unnecessary clutter stored in rear. Instructed to remove all unused articles and elevate supplies 6 inches off floor and away from wall.

JUN 9

2014

FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

Evidence of rodent activity found on premises. Observed 50 plus mice drooping along north and south wall behind equipment. also front threshold worn on entry door. instructed to rodent proof front door to prevent rodent and insect entry and remove all pest activity and have pest control service premises. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Bulk storage containers, fan guards, band saw rear exhaust hood and filters, and cooking equipment not clean. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Floor along wall base and behind equipment in prep area not clean. Instructed to detail clean and remove food debris.

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

Unnecessary clutter stored in rear. Instructed to remove all unused articles and elevate supplies 6 inches off floor and away from wall.

Minor Facility Condition

NO SMOKING REGULATIONS

Observed business owner inside of establishment near entry door speaking with customer while having a lit cigarette in hand. Instructed owner that smoking inside of establishment is prohibited and must only smoking outside 15 feet away from front door. Citation issued 7-32-015.

APR 24

2013

PASS 8 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

PREP FOODS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO DATE/LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

FOOD DEBRIS ON EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, SLICE, GRINDERS, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES AND SHELVING UNITS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLERS.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

EXCESSIVE DEBRIS/FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS, MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT THE KITCHEN AND REAR WAREHOUSE/STORAGE AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

EXCESSIVE DUST ON HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT INSIDE THE KITCHEN; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE PREP TABLES AT MEAT CUTTING AREA, MUST REPLACE LIGHT SHIELDS.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

LEAKS AT EXPOSED SINK AND 3PART SINK FAUCETS IN THE KITCHEN, 3PART SINK AT MEAT CUTTING AREA, AND ON PIPES UNDER EXPOSED SINKS AT KITCHEN AND REAR WAREHOUSE/STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.

Minor Pest Activity

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

CLEANING TOWELS IMPROPERLY STORED, INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORED IN AN APPROVED SANITIZER.

SEP 27

2012

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

FOUND ALL 3 HAND WASHING FACILITIES, EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH NO PAPER TOWEL AND SOAP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL HAND WASHING FACILITIES MUST BE PROVIDED WITH PAPER TOWEL AND SOAP ALL THE TIMES. CITATITON ISSUED CRITICAL 7-38-030. MANAGER ASKED ONE OF HIS EMPLOYEE TO PUT PAPER TOWEL AND SOAP WHILE I WAS STILL DOING THE INSPECTION.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE THE BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE PREP TABLES AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR UNDER ALL THE DISPLAY SHLEVES,UNDER THE DISPLAY COOLER WITH PASTRIES AND IN THE BAKERY PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN. MISSING PART OF HE PLASTIC BASEBOARD IN THE BAKERY PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST CLEAN THE WINDOW SILLS WITH DUST ACCUMULATED AND FOOD DEBRIS.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.

Minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOODS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT TO CONFINE THE HAIR.

FEB 16

2012

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD LINER AT DISPLAY SHELVES.--------MUST SEAL GAP/OPENING IN BETWEEN MEAT DISPLAY COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING ABOVE BREAD OVEN (AROUND HOOD PIPE) AT REAR BAKING AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET (COLD) HANDLE AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND MEAT PREP/DISPLAY AREA.---------MUST REPAIR LOOSE FAUCET NECK AT EXPOSED HAND SINK (REAR BAKING AREA).

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REORGANIZE AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED IN REAR STORAGE (WAREHOUSE) AREA.--------NOTED SOME LITTER ON GROUND AT REAR OUTSIDE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 18

2011

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING/MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; PASTRIES DISPLAY COOLER, MICROWAVE OVEN, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES, ALL BAKERY LARGE EQUIPMENT AT BAKERY AND WAREHOUSE, DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, COUNTERS AND BAKED GOODS CARTS.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT AND RESEAL FLOOR THRU-OUT WAREHOUSE, FLOOR MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Pest Activity

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST CLEAN, REPAIR AND REPAINT WALLS AND CEILING THRU-OUT BAKERY PREP AREAS, AND SEAL OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

Minor Pest Activity

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THRU-OUT PREMISES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.

JAN 4

2011

PASS 3 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Inspector Comments: OBSERVED VARIOUS TYPES AND SIZES OF PITA BREAD LABELED WITH THE STORE ADDRESS AND NOT WHERE THE BREAD IS MADE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL PRODUCTS MADE OFF PREMISES WITH THE APPROPRIATE NAME AND ADDRESS LABEL.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN ALL EQUIPMENT IN THE BAKERY AREA AND WAREHOUSE AREA BEHIND THE BAKERY, FAN COVERS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

Inspector 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. REMOVE ANY UNUSED MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT FROM WAREHOUSE AREA BEHIND THE BAKERY.

DEC 15

2010

FAIL 10 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

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. EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY OBSERVED ON PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROX. 100 MOUSE AND RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE WAREHOUSE AREA BEHIND THE BAKERY. ALSO OBSERVED 5 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE BAKERY AND 2 DEAD MICE IN A TINCAT TRAP IN THE BAKERY. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

OBSERVED VARIOUS TYPES AND SIZES OF PITA BREAD LABELED WITH THE STORE ADDRESS AND NOT WHERE THE BREAD IS MADE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL PRODUCTS MADE OFF PREMISES WITH THE APPROPRIATE NAME AND ADDRESS LABEL.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

PROVIDE A KNIFE RACK FOR THE BAKERY AREA.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN ALL EQUIPMENT IN THE BAKERY AREA AND WAREHOUSE AREA BEHIND THE BAKERY, FAN COVERS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE BAKERY AREA. REGROUT FLOOR TILES IN THE BAKERY.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEAL THE WALLS AROUND THE FRP BOARD IN THE BAKERY AREA. SEAL WALL OPENINGS IN THE BAKERY WALLS.

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. LIGHT SHIELDS WITH END CAPS ARE NEEDED IN THE BAKERY PREP AREAS. LIGHT SHIELDS NEEDED FOR THE WALK-IN COOLER.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

3 DRAIN STOPPERS ARE NEEDED FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

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. REMOVE ANY UNUSED MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT FROM WAREHOUSE AREA BEHIND THE BAKERY.

Minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. HAIR RESTRAINTS ARE NEEDED FOR BAKERY EMPLOYEES.

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