BAKIN' & EGGS.

Chicago Health Dept

3120 N LINCOLN AVE · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2019.

18 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Aug 2019.

Last inspected Aug 2019. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

AUG 2019

INSPECTION HISTORY

AUG 12

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 12 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS AND SUPPLIES NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

NOTED EMPLOYEE WITHOUT WASHING HANDS OR WEARING GLOVES PICKED AND TOUCHED TCS FOOD ITEMS FROM THE SERVING LINE AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA, WIPE HANDS ON A WIPE CLOTHS CONTINUES TO THE DINNING AREA TO DELIVER FOOD AND BACK AGAIN ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. DISCUSSED WITH MANAGEMENT THE NO BARE HAND CONTACT POLICY WITH READY TO EAT FOODS. MUST WEAR GLOVES, USE SPOONS, TONGS ETC. PRIORITY VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

3-501.18 NOTED TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND USED BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005(A). NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

3-603.11 NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS (HAMBURGERS/EGGS) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME INCLUDING BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

NOTED NO ICE SCOOP AT THE PREP AREA WITH THE ICE MACHINE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN ICE SCOOP HOLDER FOR THE ICE MACHINE..... ALSO NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE PREP AREAS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES DURING STORAGE TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NOTED HAND WASH SINK BY THE PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIRS WITH COLD WATER TURNED ON ONLY FROM THE BOTTOM FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE COLD WATER FAUCET AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NOTED GARBAGE CONTAINERS INSIDE THE WOMEN AND UNISEX BATHROOMS ON SITE WITH NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIDS ON GARBAGE CONTAINERS FOR WOMEN'S AND UNISEX BATHROOMS.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

APR 20

2018

PASS · 0 violations

NOV 14

2017

PASS 1 violation

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT 2 COFFEE DRIP MACHINES, ESPREESO MACHINES, AND BAG IN A BOX SODA MACHINES. MUST PROVIDE.

JUN 19

2017

PASS 3 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

OBSERVED PREPACKAGED JAMS FOR SALE WITHOUT PROPER LABELS. THE LABELS ARE MISSING THE MANUFACTURER'S ADDRESS AND THE LIST OF INGREDIENTS BY WEIGHT. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FROST AND ICE ACCUMULATING IN THE WALK IN FREEZER, ON THE CEILING, SHELVING AND AROUND THE FAN UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST UNIT AND REMOVE ICE FORMATIONS AND MAKE ANY NECESSARY REPAIRS TO PREVENT FUTURE ICE ACCUMULATION.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN DUST FROM LIGHT SHIELDS NEAR DISH WASHING AREA.

JUN 8

2017

PASS 3 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

OBSERVED PREPACKAGED JAMS FOR SALE WITHOUT PROPER LABELS. THE LABELS ARE MISSING THE MANUFACTURER'S ADDRESS AND THE LIST OF INGREDIENTS BY WEIGHT. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN DUST FROM LIGHT SHIELDS NEAR DISH WASHING AREA.

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JUL 21

2016

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

FABRIC COLD BREW COFFEE FILTER MUST NOT BE STORED TO DRY OVER THE COFFEE MAKER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST BE WASHED, RINSED SANITIZED AND DRIED IN THE DISH AREA. FOOD ENCRUSTED TABLE TOP CAN OPENER MUST BE CLEANED AFTER EACH USE.

Minor Sanitation

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

TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON THE COOKS LINE TWO DOOR COOLER. MUST REPLACE. MUST NOT USE PLASTIC WRAP AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN ANY COOLERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS SHELVING ON FLOORS IN THE REAR EMPLOYEE STORAGE AREA. FLOORS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR MONITORING AND CLEANING

Minor Sanitation

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

MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE DISH MACHINE. MUST REPLACE. CHIPPING WALL PLASTER ON THE CENTER SUPPORT BEAM IN THE MIDDLE OF THE KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

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

PILED ITEMS STORED ON THE BASEMENT FLOOR MUST BE ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED FROM THE FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE. ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS REMOVED.

JUL 15

2016

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 11 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURES. ONE COOKS LINE COOLER FOUND AT 47.2F WITH FOOD SUCH AS TUNA SALAD AT 47.8F. THE OTHER COOKS LINE COOLER FOUND AT 53.4 WITH CHORIZO AT 65.2F. REFRIGERATION REPAIR MAN ARRIVED DURING THE INSPECTION AND ADJUSTED THERMOSTAT. ONE COOLERS NOW MAINTAINING TEMPERATURES OF 36.2F. THE OTHER COOLER IS AT 44.5F. THE SECOND COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 40F. OR BELOW CDPH CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS FOUND HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLERS. ROASTED TOMATOES AT 45.9F, HAM AT 47.1F, TUNA SALAD AT 47.8F, CORNED BEEF AT 44.9F. IN THE ADDITIONAL COOLER, CHORIZO AT 65.2F, COOKED BACON AT 60.7F, CORN SALAD AT 44.4F, POTATO SALAD AT 46.9, CHEESE AT 44.1F, COOKED POTATOES AT 62.7F. ALSO OBSERVED BEATEN EGG BATTER HELD IN THE COOKS LINE COLD HOLDING ICE BATH AT 50.3F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT STATES TOTAL ESTIMATED POUNDS TO BE 108 LB AND TOTAL ESTIMATED VALUE TO BE $986.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Critical Sanitation

SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING CROSS CONTAMINATION: METAL CONTAINER ON COOKS LINE FILLED WITH PLAIN WATER AND USED AS STORAGE FOR MULTI-USE UTENSILS OBSERVED BEING USED FOR BOTH COOKED AND RAW FOODS SUCH AS COOKED PANCAKES AND RAW EGGS, SAUSAGE ETC. ALSO OBSERVED A DIRTY WIPING CLOTH ON THE COOKS LINE BEING USED TO WIPE OFF A DIRTY CUTTING BOARD THEN USED TO WIPE THE BLADE OF A PREPARATION KNIFE BEING USED TO CUT READY TO EAT FOODS. REVIEWED PROPER HANDLING OF FOOD CONTACT ITEMS AND POSSIBLE MEANS OF CONTAMINATION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Critical Employee Hygiene

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES OF COOK HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS IE: FRESH AVOCADO AND COOKED BACON WITH BARE HANDS. ALSO OBSERVED EMPLOYEE IMPROPERLY USING LATEX GLOVES BY NOT WASHING HANDS BEFORE GLOVE USE. REVIEWED CDPH RULE OF NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS AND PROPER USAGE OF GLOVES AND HAND WASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A).

Serious Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

OBSERVED FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. OBSERVED CASES OF OPEN FLATS OF RAW EGGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER BEING STORED DIRECTLY ABOVE OPEN CASES OF FRESH CELERY AND LEMONS. ALSO OBSERVED RAW EGGS BEING STORED ABOVE UNCOVERED CONTAINERS OF FRESH, CHOPPED ONION AND CHOPPED PREPARED VEGETABLES INSIDE THE COOKS LINE COOLER. INSTRUCTED ALL FOODS MUST BE COVERED AND PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

Minor Sanitation

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

TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON THE COOKS LINE TWO DOOR COOLER. MUST REPLACE. MUST NOT USE PLASTIC WRAP AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN ANY COOLERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE DISH MACHINE. MUST REPLACE. CHIPPING WALL PLASTER ON THE CENTER SUPPORT BEAM IN THE MIDDLE OF THE KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

NO WASTE WATER DRAINAGE LINE ON THE FRONT PREP SODA GUN DISPENSER. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

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

PILED ITEMS STORED ON THE BASEMENT FLOOR MUST BE ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED FROM THE FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE. ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS REMOVED.

DEC 31

2015

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED TORN COOLER GASKETS ON THE 2 DOOR MILK COOLER AT THE FRONT COUNTER, AND AT BOTH OF THE COOKING LINE 2 DOOR PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED SLIGHT DIRT ACCUMULATION ON THE UPPER INTERIOR PORTION OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS IN THE LOWER CABINET UNDER THE SERVER STATION ICE RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON THE CEILING TILES, LIGHT SHIELDS, AND VENTS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

DEC 28

2015

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED TORN COOLER GASKETS ON THE 2 DOOR MILK COOLER AT THE FRONT COUNTER, AND AT BOTH OF THE COOKING LINE 2 DOOR PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON THE CEILING TILES, LIGHT SHIELDS, AND VENTS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

DEC 24

2015

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

OBSERVED THE LOW TEMP/CHEMICAL SANITIZING DISHMACHINE NOT SANITIZING PROPERLY (NOT IN USE AT TIME OF INSPECTION). INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR MACHINE AND MAINTAIN SO THAT IT SANITIZES PROPERLY. DISHMACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION BY CDPH, INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL CDPH REMOVES TAG. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED TORN COOLER GASKETS ON THE 2 DOOR MILK COOLER AT THE FRONT COUNTER, AND AT BOTH OF THE COOKING LINE 2 DOOR PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON THE CEILING TILES, LIGHT SHIELDS, AND VENTS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 30

2015

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DIRT ACCUMULATION IN THE GASKETS OF THE 2 DOOR MILK COOLER AT THE FRONT COUNTER AND ON THE NOZZLE OF THE SODA DISPENSER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REGROUT THE FLOOR TILES NEAR THE DISH MACHINE AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALLS BEHIND THE MAGNETIC KNIFE RACKS AND BEHIND THE DISH RACK CLOSEST TO THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

OUT OF COMPLIANCE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY.

NOV 21

2014

PASS 3 violations

Minor Pest Activity

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

DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE AT FRONT AREA. DETAIL CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REMOVE DIRT AND DEAD INSECTS.

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN WALL IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA BEHIND COOLERS AND SHELVING. REMOVE DIRT AND DEBRIS.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

EXPODED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED ON COFFEE STATION IS DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 26

2014

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

PRE COOLER CUTTING BOARD IN POOR REPAIR WITH DEEP CUTS ONN BOTH SIDES. MUST REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

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

BASEBOAR AROUND WALL IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA NEXT TO COOKING EQUIPMRNT IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR /MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN WALL BEHIND DISHMACHINE IN REAR AREA. MUST CLEAN CEILING THROUGHOUT FOOD PREPARATION AREA.MUST REMOVE DUST AND DIRT. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALL BEHIND FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA.MUST REPAINT/MAINTAIN.

JUN 19

2014

FAIL 3 violations

Serious Other

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 02/27/13 REPORT#1322387. (38)FOUND BROKEN FAUCET HANDLE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK.(MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN KITCHEN). SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

PRE COOLER CUTTING BOARD IN POOR REPAIR WITH DEEP CUTS ONN BOTH SIDES. MUST REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

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

FEB 27

2013

PASS 3 violations

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

FOUND NO SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN MOP SINK AND DISH RACK.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

FOUND BROKEN FAUCET HANDLE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK.(MUST REPAIR/MAIN KITCHEN)

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND DISHWASHING APRON NOT PROPERLY STORED.

JUL 6

2012

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 3 TO 4 GALLONS OF ASSORTED EGG BASED BATTERS AND RAW LIQUID EGGS ON COOKS LINE ICED COLD HOLDING UNIT AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 46.2F TO 57F. ALL DISCARDED. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A). MANAGEMENT REPLACED WITH NEW PRODUCT IN METAL CONTAINERS AND RE-ICED BINS SUBMERGING ALL CONTAINERS IN ICE SURROUNDING ALL SIDES.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE OLD, DIRTY AND PEELING MASKING TAPE FROM SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

Minor Pest Activity

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

MUST REMOVE MOIST, ORGANIC MATERIAL IN CABINET UNDER SERVER STATION SODA DISPENSER AND UNDER GARBAGE CAN IN SAME STATION TO PREVENT FRUIT/DRAIN FLY ACTIVITY.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETER IN WALK-IN COOLER AND SERVER STATION DAIRY COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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

EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS MUST NOT BE STORED IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.

AUG 9

2010

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Serious violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #277882 ON 8/2/10 NOT CORRECTED: 18/01- 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. OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS IN THE REAR HALLWAY, PREP AREA AND WALL OUTSIDE OF SOUTH MEN'S RESTROOM. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. ROSE PEST CONTROL SERVICE CAME OUT ON 8/6/10 AND DURING THE INSPECTION TO ATTEMPT TO MINIMIZE THE PEST ACTIVITY. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090.

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 THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

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. SEAL THE HOLE IN THE FLOOR UNDER THE COUNTER IN THE WAITRESS SERVICE STATION.

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. MUST SEAL THE WALL BEHIND THE COFFEE COUNTER.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED A WATER LEAK AT THE DRAIN OF THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR THE LEAK.

AUG 2

2010

FAIL 4 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. OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS IN THE REAR HALLWAY, PREP AREA AND WALL OUTSIDE OF SOUTH MEN'S RESTROOM. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Minor Sanitation

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

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. SEAL THE HOLE IN THE FLOOR UNDER THE COUNTER IN THE WAITRESS SERVICE STATION.

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. MUST SEAL THE WALL BEHIND THE COFFEE COUNTER.

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