BAKERS SQUARE # 220658.
5220 N HARLEM AVE · NORWOOD PARK, CHICAGO
Failed 4 of 21 inspections. 21 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
MAR 302020PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK IN PREP/COOKING AREA AND IN WASHROOMS.
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS/BINS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (FLOUR, SUGAR ETC).
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REAR OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA. NOTED SOME GREASE ACCUMULATION UNDER AND AROUND GREASE CONTAINER.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REORGANIZE REAR STORAGE (CLEANING SUPPLIES) AREA. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
APR 242019PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED PEELING PAINT AT CEILING AT REAR WHERE CLEANING CHEMICALS ARE STORED.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR. CORE VIOLATION
Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS PITHED AQT REAR FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO RESURFACE FLOOR SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. CORE VIOLATION
MAR 192019PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED PEELING PAINT AT CEILING AT REAR WHERE CLEANING CHEMICALS ARE STORED.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR. CORE VIOLATION
OBSERVED FLOORS PITHED AQT REAR FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO RESURFACE FLOOR SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. CORE VIOLATION
OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT UNDER HOT LINE OOD.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CHANGE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB. CORE VIOLATION
AUG 202018PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
2-501.11 NO CLEAN UP POLICY FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
5-203.11 (A) HANDWASHING SINK IS REQUIRED SO THAT IS ACCESSIBLE TO THE COFFEE/CAPPUCCINO/FOUNTAIN DRINK BEVERAGE STATION AREA. MUST INSTALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030(C)
4-201.11 OBSERVED TORN GASKET AT THE LEFT DOOR OF THE 2 DOOR FOOD PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE GRILL.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GASKET AND MAINTAIN.
6-201.11 INSTRUCTED TO RE-GROUT FLOOR TILES IN AND AROUND IN FRONT OF THE COOKLINE AREAS AND MAINTAIN SURFACES SO THAT THEY ARE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE ALSO,FLOOR DRAINS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREAS. -
6-304.11 OBSERVED MECHANICAL VENTILATION INSIDE THE MENS WASHROOM NOT WORKING.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE VENTILATION AT ALL TIMES.
6-501.14: (A) INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUSTS/CONDENSATION ACCUMULATIONS FROM CEILING VENTILATION COVERS THROUGHOUT THE REAR DISHWASHING AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 82018FAILED15 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION THAT ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES ARE INFORMED OF THEIR RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY DISEASE TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012A,NO CITATION ISSUED. -
NO CLEAN UP POLICY FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOUND EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK (HOT/COLD WATER WAS SHUT-OFF/DISCONNECTED),NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR EMPLOYEE USE,NOT MAINTAINED (HAS BROKEN PIPE UNDERNEATH) LOCATED AT REAR NEXT TO THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK TO FUNCTION PROPERLY AND USE NEARBY EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS FOR EMPLOYEES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C).
HANDWASHING SINK IS REQUIRED SO THAT IS ACCESSIBLE TO THE COFFEE/CAPPUCCINO/FOUNTAIN DRINK BEVERAGE STATION AREA. MUST INSTALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030(C),NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCES ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS PLASTIC TUBES OF THE ICE MACHINE "ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION". MANAGEMENT WAS INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WORNED-OUT/STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AT TOPS OF 2 DOOR FOOD PREP COOLERS LOCATED AT COOKLINE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED TORN GASKET AT THE LEFT DOOR OF THE 2 DOOR FOOD PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE GRILL.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GASKET AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF CABINETS BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER,EXTERIORS OF DISHMACHINE AND UNDERNEATH ATTACHED AREAS,INTERIOR SURFACES OF PREP COOLERS AND FREEZER WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS IN PREP/COOKING LINE.
UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR THE CAPPUCCINO/HOT CHOCOLATE UNIT AT THE COFFEE BEVERAGE SERVICE STATION.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO RE-GROUT FLOOR TILES IN AND AROUND IN FRONT OF THE COOKLINE AREAS AND MAINTAIN SURFACES SO THAT THEY ARE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE ALSO,FLOOR DRAINS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREAS.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN REAR STORAGE/MOP AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING.
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUSTS/CONDENSATION ACCUMULATIONS FROM CEILING VENTILATION COVERS THROUGHOUT THE REAR DISHWASHING AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED MECHANICAL VENTILATION INSIDE THE MENS WASHROOM NOT WORKING.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE VENTILATION AT ALL TIMES.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN EXHAUST HOOD AREA ABOVE THE LARGE PIE OVEN TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP LOCATED BEHIND FRONT SERVICE AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING/CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE ON SITE.INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, NO CITATION ISSUED. -
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DEC 62017PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
Found the cutting board at the 2 door sandwich cooler with deep, dark grooves in it. Instructed facility to replace and maintain.
Observed the top shelf above the cooking line coolers/service window to be dirty with food and dust. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
Observed dirt and debris on the floor in various areas: under and around the dish machine, under and behind the ice machine, behind the coolers and equipment on the cooking line, by the rear soda boxes, and by the server station in the dining room. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
Observed dirt and black markings on walls surrounding the dish machine. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
Observed a white PVC pipe exiting the bottom rear of the ice machine and dripping water directly on to the floor. Instructed facility to connect to a floor drain and maintain.
NOV 282017FAILED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
Found the cooking line exposed handsink inaccessible with a container of thawing egg product inside as well as not maintained due to no soap being available. Instructed facility that all handsinks must be accessible at all times with hot and cold running water, soap, and paper towels. Manager removed product and installed soap during inspection. Critical violation 7-38-030.
Observed the outside garbage and waste grease area not maintained: found grease and oil encrusted on the top of the waste grease container and found food and garbage debris scattered all around the garbage enclosure and cans. Instructed facility to remove all garbage and debris and deposit in appropriate containers. Instructed to clean and maintain top of waste grease container. Instructed to maintain garbage enclosure free of loose debris and food and all lids clean and tight fitting to help prevent pest harborage and feeding. Serious violation 7-38-020.
Found the cutting board at the 2 door sandwich cooler with deep, dark grooves in it. Instructed facility to replace and maintain.
Observed the top shelf above the cooking line coolers/service window to be dirty with food and dust. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
Observed dirt and debris on the floor in various areas: under and around the dish machine, under and behind the ice machine, behind the coolers and equipment on the cooking line, by the rear soda boxes, and by the server station in the dining room. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
Observed dirt and black markings on walls surrounding the dish machine. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
Observed a white PVC pipe exiting the bottom rear of the ice machine and dripping water directly on to the floor. Instructed facility to connect to a floor drain and maintain.
MAR 292017FAILED11 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
Observed foods at improper temperatures: in the prep cooler- 1/2lb of ham at 45.1f, 1/2lb of turkey at 43.5f, 2lbs of rice at 43.8f, 3lbs of stuffing at 43.7f, 1lb of mushrooms at 44.6f; in the pie display case 12lbs of pies (cheesecake, carrot cake, custard pie, and pecan pie) at 48.7f. Operator discarded said foods valued at $75. Instructed to maintain all potentially hazardous foods at 40f or below or 140f or above. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).
Observed white pie cutters not maintained: found multiple pie cutters with a brown substance on the blades used to cut the pies. Instructed facility to maintain all food contact equipment to prevent contamination. Facility discarded said items. Serious violation 7-38-005(a).
Observed 10 fruit flies in facility in the front service area and rear dish area. Instructed facility to remove all pests and maintain. Recommend to have a licensed pest control provider service facility. Observed the rear exit double door to have an approximate quarter inch gap along the bottom edge of both doors. Instructed facility to repair so doors are tight fitting. Serious violation 7-38-020.
Observed the outside waste grease receptacle to not be maintained: found grease and food debris encrusted on the top of receptacle and the ground surrounding it. Instructed facility to clean and remove all waste and maintain. Serious violation 7-38-020.
Observed the in use dish machine not maintained- the final chemical sanitizer concentration registered 0ppm (chlorine). Ecolab arrived on site during inspection and corrected with a final concentration of 150ppm. Serious violation 7-38-030.
Observed the server station salad cooler to have a leak in the bottom compartment that is causing water to pool inside. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.
Observed the area under the griddles and burners, above the coolers, on the hot line to have grease and food debris accumulated. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
Observed floors not maintained throughout (dirt and debris): under and around all cooking and refrigeration equipment, in the rear storage area, in the server station. Instructed facility to clean all and maintain.
Observed the ceiling in the dish area to be dirty and dusty. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
Observed missing light shields on the lights above the ice machine. Instructed facility to install and maintain.
Observed the dish sprayer hose to have a leak. Instructed facility to repair and maintain. Observed the pipe under the dishmachine to have a leak. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.
MAR 32016PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENTS DURING STORAGE INSIDE PREP COOLER (AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41.2F) NOTED FOOD INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF DICED TOMATOES AT 50.3F, STUFFING AT 45.8F, CHILI AT 44.6F, CUT VEGETABLES AT 45.3F, AND5 WHOLE TURKEY BREAST INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 57.1F AND 57.5F STORED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER (AIR TEMPERATURE OF 40.0F). INSTRUCTED MANAGER, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 140F OR ABOVE. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL VALUE $ 90.00, TOTAL WEIGHT 20 LBS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A).
FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE FINAL SANITIZING RINSE OF 0 PPM CHLORINE CONCENTRATION. INSTRUCTED TO FIX. A MECHANICAL DISH WASHING MACHINES SHOULD PROVIDE A FINAL SANITIZING RINSE OF EITHER 50 – 100 PPM CHLORINE (FOR CHEMICAL SANITIZING MACHINE) OR 180F FINAL RINSE (FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING MACHINE). MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION OF 25 PPM AT 120F, 50 PPM AT 75F, 100 PPM AT 55F. CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION. (EMPLOYEE CHANGED SANITIZING CONTAINER AND THE FINAL SANITIZING RINSE NOW AT 100 PPM CONCENTRATION) CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF DISH MACHINE WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP, INTERIOR SURFACES OF PREP COOLERS AND FREEZER WITH FOOD DEBRIS IN PREP/COOKING LINE.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT (FRONT/REAR PREP, DISH WASHING AREA, STORAGE AREA) TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.---------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR THROUGHOUT EMPLOYEE CHANGING ROOM AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR MOP/STORAGE AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR STRIPPED COLD FAUCET HANDLE AT MOP SINK IN REAR AREA.
INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HANDSINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE, SOAP, AND PAPER TOWELS AT THE HOT COOKING LINE AND TO MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN REAR STORAGE/MOP AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
DEC 172015PASSED1 violationDETAILS
INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HANDSINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE, SOAP, AND PAPER TOWELS AT THE HOT COOKING LINE AND TO MAINTAIN.
DEC 102015FAILED10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED FOODHANDLERS WITH GLOVES ON CRACKING RAW EGGS AND TOUCHING CLEANING RAGS THEN PROCEEDING TO TOUCH FOOD ITEMS AND FOOD CONTACT SURFACES WITHOUT CHANGING GLOVES AND WASHING HANDS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CHANGE GLOVES AND WASH HANDS AT ALL POSSIBLE POINTS OF CONTAMINATION. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010(A).
OBSERVED THE DISHMACHINE, NOT IN USE, NOT SANITIZING- 0 PPM OF CHLORINE. ECOLAB ARRIVED ON SITE AND REPAIRED, DISH MACHINE REGISTERED 150PPM. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
OBSERVED 10 LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS. ALSO OBSERVED 10 MOUSE DROPPINGS BEHIND THE SODA BOXES AND 5 UNDER THE DINING ROOM SERVER STATION. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE ALL PESTS AND ANY EVIDENCE. ALSO RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT A LICENSED PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
OBSERVED THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NEAR THE REAR EXPOSED HANDSINK IN POOR REPAIR-SINK NOT DRAINING ADEQUATELY, DRAINS ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SO SINK DRAINS TO DRAIN WITHOUT DRAINING ON FLOOR. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE SALAD PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE SURFACES OF THE REAR BEVERAGE STATION
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT-BEHIND SODA BOXES, BEHIND COOKING LINE, UNDER SERVER BEVERAGE STATION, AND UNDER THE DINING ROOM SERVER STATION. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. OBSERVED GAPS WHERE FLOOR MEETS EQUIPMENT AT THE FRONT DISPLAY COUNTER COOLER AND AT THE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO SEAL BOTH AREAS AND TO MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE VENT ABOVE THE SODA BOXES AND ON THE WALK IN COOLER FANGUARDS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON THE WALLS BY THE DISHMACHINE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE DISH MACHINE SPRAYER AND AT THE PIPE BEHIND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NEAR THE REAR EXPOSED HANDSINK. ALSO OBSERVED REAR EXPOSED HANDSINK TO BE SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL.
INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HANDSINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE, SOAP, AND PAPER TOWELS AT THE HOT COOKING LINE AND TO MAINTAIN.
AUG 182015PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
MULTI USE ARTICLES NOT PROPELRT STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
CUTTING ATTACHED TO PREP COOLER NOT MAINTANED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE HEAVY STAINED CUTTING BOARD.
INTERIOR OF UNUSED COOLERS, SHELF UNDER GRILL AND LOWER STORAGE SHELVES OF PREP TABLES NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETIAL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
FLOOR BETWEEN EQUIPMENT AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.
ICE SCOOP NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZE HOLDER OR CONTAINER.
OCT 212014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT FLOOR AT THE COOKING LINE IN FRONT OF THE REACH-I COOLERS TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING. ALSO MUST REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR AROUND THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE SPRAYER AREA AT THE DISH MACHINE AREA SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
MUST SEAL CREVICES AROUND THE ELECTRICAL PANEL BOX AT THE WALL ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA LEADING TO THE REAR EXIT DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
MUST REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD AT THE LIGHT FIXTURE INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER ON THE FAR LEFT HAND SIDE.
MUST REMOVE PERSONAL ITEMS FROM FOOD PREP AREAS, DRINK SERVING STATIONS AND COFFEE SERVICE STATIONS AT ALL TIMES. FOUND A PERSONAL CELL PHONE IN THE COFFEE SERVICE STATION IN THE REAR AREA.
JUN 252014PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE UPPER PORTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
OBSERVED LITTER ON FLOOR UNDER EQUIPMENT AT COFFEE STATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR.
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS BY REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS.
3-COMPARTMENT SINK SPRAYER AND A/C VENT LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK AND A/C VENT.
MUST PROVIDE ICE SCOOP FOR ICE MACHINE.
JUN 242014PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SALAD COOLER NOT MAINTAINED, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 46.4 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLER, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE MUST BE HELD AT 40 F OR BELOW, FOUND CHEESE, DRESSING, ETC. INSIDE COOLER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
FOUND THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 46.4 F AND 49.1 F- TURKEY, FETA CHEESE, BLUE CHEESE CRUMBLES, CEASAR DRESSING AND CHICKEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD. ALL OUT OF TEMPERATURE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS VOLUNTARILLY DISARDED AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE UPPER PORTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
OBSERVED LITTER ON FLOOR UNDER EQUIPMENT AT COFFEE STATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR.
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS BY REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS.
3-COMPARTMENT SINK SPRAYER AND A/C VENT LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK AND A/C VENT.
MUST PROVIDE ICE SCOOP FOR ICE MACHINE.
JAN 302013PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER SHELF FOR COFFEE URN 6" OFF THE COUNTER TOP FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING AT WAIT/COFFEE STATION (REAR DINING AREA). NOTED PLASTIC CRATE (NOT CLEAN) USED AS SHELF.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN PLASTIC SHELVES WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR AROUND FLOOR DRAIN AT COFFEE/WAIT STATION (REAR DINING AREA).
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH DUST BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
MAR 222012PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE INSIDE PREP COOLERS. PREP COOLERS AIR TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 40.3F, 41.3F, AND 42.3F. NOTED COOKED CHICKEN BREAST AT 51.7F, UNCOOKED HAMBURGER AT 51.0F, SLICED HAM AT 49.2F, TUNA SALAD AT 45.6F, COOKED RICE AT 48.3F, SOUR CREAM AT 44.3F, SLICED TURKEY AT 45.1F, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ADJUST PREP COOLER AIR TEMPERATURE TO BELOW 40F. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL VALUE $300.00, TOTAL WEIGHT 40 LBS. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 (A).
INSTRUCTED TO RE GROUT FLOOR TILES AT KITCHEN/COOKING LINE WITH DEEP SEAMS.
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET NECK AT EXPOSED HAND SINK (PREP STATION).-------------MUST REPAIR LEAKY DRAIN PIPE UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (FAR LEFT). MUST REPAIR VENTILATION INSIDE MEN'S TOILET ROOM.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN REAR AREA (BY HOT WATER TANK) TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
NOV 222011PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
Reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be replaced/repaired.
Non food contact surfaces of reach in cooler shelving not clean need cleaning.Upper shelving in prep area need cleaning.
Floors in kitchen prep area by dish machine not clean need detailed cleaning.
Ceiling in rear storage area had peeling paint/plaster, shall be repaired/sealed, ceiling in woman's bathroom had damaged by exhaust fan, shall be repaired/sealed.
Exhaust vents(ventilation)in reach in coolers not clean needs cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation) in rear kitchen area needs cleaning.
JAN 282011PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint, rust, shall be replaced.Caulk in rear prep area table in state of disrepair, shall be repair/replaced. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, racks in walk in cooler, coolers not clean need detailed cleaning.Non food contact surfaces of ice machine not clean need cleaning. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.
Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, storage shelving not clean need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in rear storage room area needs detailed cleanining.
Ceiling tiles, walls in rear, front kitchen prep areas not clean, need detailed cleaning.
Light shields in kitchen prep area, storage areas, front prep area not clean need detailed cleaning.
Exhaust canopy not clean need cleaning. Exhaust vents(ventilation)in walk in cooler, kitchen prep areas, dining areas, bathrooms need detailed cleaning.
JAN 252010PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. ATTACHED COMPRESSOR BELOW FRONT DISPLAY COOLER WITH ACCUMULATED DUST,MUST DETAIL CLEAN
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. TWO 2 CHOPPING BOARDS IN FRYING/GRILL AREA UNCLEAN AND DAMAGED ,MUST BE CLEAN AND OR REPLACED;COUNTERTOP FOR MICROWAVE OVEN UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR UNDER PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SMALL AREA OF CEILING IN WALKIN COOLER BECOMING RUSTY,MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE RUST;CEILING FAN VENT OF 1 DOOR REFRIGERATOR UNCLEAN AND BECOMING RUSTY,MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE RUST
All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. LIGHT FIXTURES INSIDE FRONT DISPLAY COOLER UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN
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. MUST ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREA AND SUPPLIES UNDER PREP TABLE IN REAR AREA
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