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Passed most recently but 6 prior failures on record
2025-05-30 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 2 ▾
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED A FEW WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE PREP TABLES IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREAS. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR PREP AREA AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS. MUST CLEAN...
2025-05-23 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 12 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AVAILABLE AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION. WATER TEMPERATURE 72.2F AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN HOT WATER AT THE MINIUM TEMPERATURE OF 100.0F FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. FACILITY HAS ANO...
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS IN REAR PREP AREA AND REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED IN THE PASTRIES WALK-IN COOLER AND THE 3-DOOR DELI PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. OBSERVED SCOOPS STORED INSIDE SUGAR AND FLOUR CONTAINERSIN IN FOOD PREPARATION AREAS FOOD STORAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO ST...
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES FOR PRODUCT ELEVATION. MUST PROVIDE APPROVED SHELVING AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WAHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED A FEW WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE PREP TABLES IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREAS. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR PREP AREA AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS. MUST CLEA...
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED UNOPERABLE MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2602003 ON 09/03/2024 #39. OBSERVED CRATES OF FOOD AND BUTTERCREAM STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM FLOOR. #58....
2024-09-03 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 3 ▾
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
3-305.11 - OBSERVED CRATES OF FOOD AND BUTTERCREAM STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM FLOOR.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
4-903.11 (A;B;D) - OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS STORED BENEATH UNPROTECTED/NOT SHIELDED WASTEWATER AND SEWER LINES IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHIELDING OR MOVE ALL FOOD ITEMS AND STORAGE BINS FROM BELOW...
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13 - OBSERVED ONLY ONE (1) ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE, AND THERE ARE MULTIPLE CERTIFIED MANAGERS PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR EACH CERTIFIED MANAGER.
2024-08-26 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 6 ▾
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
2-101.11 - FOUND NO CURRENT CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS. (HANDLES DELI MEAT, EGGS, ETC.) EXPIRED PRESENT FOR CURRENT MANAGER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED. MUST PROVIDE UPDAT...
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED CRATES OF FOOD AND BUTTERCREAM STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM FLOOR.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS STORED BENEATH UNPROTECTED/NOT SHIELDED WASTEWATER AND SEWER LINES IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHIELDING OR MOVE ALL FOOD ITEMS AND STORAGE BINS FROM BELOW ANY UNPROTECTED SE...
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CARDBOARD LINING FLOORS IN DISH MACHINE, WALK IN COOLER IN REAR, AND LINING SHELVES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE OF CARDBOARD AND PROVIDE AN EASILY CLEANABLE ALTERNATIVE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED ONLY ONE (1) ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE, AND THERE ARE MULTIPLE CERTIFIED MANAGERS PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR EACH CERTIFIED MANAGER.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 07/18/2023, REPORT #2578697: #51) - "NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PROVIDED AT ICE MACHINE WATER LINE,AT FRONT COFFEE/SERVING STATION. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVI...
2023-07-18 Pass Short Form Complaint CRITICAL 2 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
SOAP DISPENSER INSTALL ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE RELOCATED AT HANDWASHING SINK ,IN PREP AREA.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PROVIDED AT ICE MACHINE WATER LINE,AT FRONT COFFEE/SERVING STATION. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN, OR TO KNOW THE LOCATION.
2023-05-25 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection CRITICAL 2 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
SOAP DISPENSER INSTALL ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE RELOCATED AT HANDWASHING SINK ,IN PREP AREA
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PROVIDED AT ICE MACHINE WATER LINE,AT FRONT COFFEE/SERVING STATION. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN, OR TO KNOW THE LOCATION
2023-05-18 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 7 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT HANDWASHING SINK AT SALAD PREP AREA. AFTER MY REQUEST EMPLOYEE PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS AT HANDWASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
SOAP DISPENSER INSTALL ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE RELOCATED AT HANDWASHING SINK ,IN PREP AREA
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
BROKEN AND EXPOSED INSULATION HANGING FROM AIR CONDITION CONDENSER TUBE AT SOUTH PREP AREA, ABOVE PREP TABLE. REPAIR ISSUE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
A BUCKET WITH SANITIZE SOLUTION AND LINEN MUST BE PROVIDED AT PREP TABLES; ALSO MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.PROVIDE RAISED SHELVES THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES,INCLUDED WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
HIGH TEMP DISHMACHINE NOT PROVIDED 160F AT FINAL TEMPERATURE OF WAREWASHING MACHINE.MAINTAINS TEMP OF 146.4F. MUST REPAIR WAREWASHING UNIT TO MAINTAIN FINAL RINSE AT TEMP OF 160F. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED -
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PROVIDED AT ICE MACHINE WATER LINE,AT FRONT COFFEE/SERVING STATION. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN, OR TO KNOW THE LOCATION
2022-10-19 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass 5 ▾
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
NOTED THE FOLLOWING PREPARED TCS FOODS ITEMS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER STORED MORE THAN 24 HOURS WITHOUT PROPER DATE MARKING. GERMAN CHOCOLATE (9/29), MILK MOUSSE (10/10, 10/7, 10/8), FILLING (10/12, 8/11). THE MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DIS...
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAMES, INCLUDING BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
FOOD CONTAINERS ARE STORED ON THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF THE FLOOR.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE DOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE AND REPLACEMENT.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
NOTED LEAKAGE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE MAIN DISH WASHING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
2021-06-09 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 2 ▾
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
: 3-304.14- WIPING CLOTHS THROUGHOUT ALL FOOD PREP AREAS MUST BE HELD BETWEEN USE IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
: 6-201.11-- NOTED CRACKED, DAMAGED FLOOR TILES WITH MISSING TILE GROUT AT THE REAR LARGE DISHWASHING MACHINE. TILES WITH POOLING LIQUID AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST REPAIR/SEAL.-----WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE FRONT AND REAR KITCHEN. MUST RE...
2021-06-02 Fail Canvass 12 ▾
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
INACCURATE, BROKEN INTERNAL THERMOMETER INSIDE THE REAR WALK-IN COOLER. EXTERIOR WALK-IN COOLER THERMOMETER NOT FUNCTIONAL. MUST REPLACE INTERNAL THERMOMETER OR REPAIR EXTERNAL THERMOMETER.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
ALL BULK FOODS SUCH AS FLOUR AND STORED NUTS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
THE FOOD HANDLER AT THE FRONT PREP/DISPLAY AREA NOTED HANDLING FOODS WITHOUT AN EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST PROVIDE.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
WIPING CLOTHS THROUGHOUT ALL FOOD PREP AREAS MUST BE HELD BETWEEN USE IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
RAW WOODEN SHELVING AT THE SANDWICH PREP STATION MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT.----STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE HALLWAY CLOSET WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
NOTED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF WATER LEAKING FROM THE REAR KITCHEN LARGE DISH MACHINE ONTO THE FLOOR. MUST REPAIR.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WASTE RECEPTACLES AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USING PAPER TOWELS AS HAND DRYING DEVICES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED CRACKED, DAMAGED FLOOR TILES WITH MISSING TILE GROUT AT THE REAR LARGE DISHWASHING MACHINE. TILES WITH POOLING LIQUID AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST REPAIR/SEAL.-----WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE FRONT AND REAR KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE. WRAPPE...
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MOPS IMPROPERLY STORED AT THE SERVICE SINK. SOILED MOP HEADS MUST BE STORED INVERTED AT THE SINK.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL CLOTHING/JACKETS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MUST USE THE DESIGNATED EMPLOYEE STORAGE AREA PROVIDED.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2366095 ON 3-20-20 NOT CORRECTED. #53- NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLES IN WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE. #58- NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE ...
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
NO SUMMARY REPORT WAS POSTED VISIBLE TO THE ESTABLISHMENTS CUSTOMERS FROM REPORT #2366095 ON 3-20-20. INSTRUCTED SUMMARY REPORTS MUST BE POSTED VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
2020-03-20 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass 4 ▾
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK/CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND CALIBRATE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS AND KEEP ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLES IN WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
2019-05-07 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 10 ▾
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
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
HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED
NOTED EMPLOYEE WHILE WEARING GLOVES WIPED THE PREP TABLE WITH THE GLOVES ON,MOVED FROM THE PREP AREA TO ANOTHER PREP AREA AND BACK; THEN CONTINUED TO PUT FOOD INSIDE CONTAINERS ALL WITHOUT CHANGING GLOVES OR WASHING HANDS. STILL SAME EMPLOYEE WITH TH...
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
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 C...
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS AT THE DELI PREP TABLES AT REAR PREP AREAS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE PREP SERVICE COOLER DOOR AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD IT...
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND AT THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK ALL AT THE REAR KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY CEILING FANS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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.
2018-01-30 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2018-01-23 Fail Canvass 3 ▾
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
FOUND PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 9-8-17 INSPECTION # 2072211. VIOLATION 38. FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE, DRIP COFFEE MACHINE, AND ESPRESSO MACHINE. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-42-090.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(FLOUR, SUGAR,ETC.) MUST LABEL BULK FOOD.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT BASEMENT STORAGE ALONG WALLS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
2017-09-08 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN ALONG WALLS AT BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE, DRIP COFFEE MACHINE, AND ESPRESSO MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE.
2016-12-14 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection 2 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARDS ON EXPOSED HAND SINK ON EAT END OF SERVICE LINE. MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS ON EACH SIDE OF EXPOSED HAND SINK TO PROTECT ADJACENT ICE STORAGE CONTAINER AND ADJACENT COFFEE FLAVOR SYRUPS.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
OBSERVED ALL LIGHTS IN BASEMENT MUST BE SHEILDED OR SHATTER PROOF. DRY STORAGE IN BASEMENT. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHEILDS.
2016-12-07 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint CRITICAL 3 ▾
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
OBSERVED WALK IN COOLER LOCATED IN REAR OF FACILITY AT 50.0F. OBSERVED NO POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD WITHIN WALK IN COOLER ONLY WHOLE FRUITS AND VEGETABLES AND LEMONJUICE. WALK IN COOLER WAS TAGGED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARDS ON EXPOSED HAND SINK ON EAT END OF SERVICE LINE. MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS ON EACH SIDE OF EXPOSED HAND SINK TO PROTECT ADJACENT ICE STORAGE CONTAINER AND ADJACENT COFFEE FLAVOR SYRUPS.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
OBSERVED ALL LIGHTS IN BASEMENT MUST BE SHEILDED. DRY STORAGE IN BASEMENT. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHEILDS.
2016-08-10 Pass Short Form Complaint 2 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARDS ON BOTH SIDES OF THE FRONT COUNTER EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT. FLOORS MUST BEEN ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING/MONITORING AT ALL TIMES. MUST
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREAS.
2016-06-09 Pass Canvass 7 ▾
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
BULK FOODS IN THE BASEMENT MUST BE LABELED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARDS ON BOTH SIDES OF THE FRONT COUNTER EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT. FLOORS MUST BEEN ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING/MONITORING AT ALL TIMES. MUST NOT USE RAW WOOD AS SHELVING FOR CAKES INSIDE T...
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR IN THE CLOSET NEXT TO THE DEEP FREEZER WITH DEBRIS. MUST REMOVE AND ALL ARTICLES MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE CAKE PREP AREA MUST BE REPLACED. MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CEILING ABOVE THE BASEMENT ICE MACHINE.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING ABOVE THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA. SHIELDED OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
LEAK AT THE NOZZLE ON THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREAS.
2015-12-08 Pass License Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2015-10-01 Fail License CRITICAL 4 ▾
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED THE COOKIE DECORATING ROOM AT THE REAR OF THE FACILITY WITHOUT AN EXPOSED HANDSINK CONVENIENTLY ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AN EXPOSED HANDSINK, WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSUR...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED RUSTED SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER THAT IS ATTACHED TO THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR (PAINT/RESEAL/REPLACE) AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED DIRT ACCUMULATION UNDER AND AROUND THE SMALL DISHMACHINE THAT RESTS ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
OBSERVED THE WALK IN COOLER THERMOMETER BROKEN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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