Chicago
32
BEAT

Caribbean American Baking Co

1539 W Howard St, Chicago, IL 60626 · Rogers Park · Bakery · High risk
BEAT
32/100

Passed most recently but 5 prior failures on record

Inspections
19
10 passed
Last Inspected
2025-03-31
Pass Rate
53%
5 failures
Score
32/100
BEAT
Passed most recent inspection (2025-03-31)
Failed 5 inspections (2025, 2023, 2022...)
Sanitation issues found across 42 inspections
Pest Activity issues found across 10 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 42×
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Pest Activity critical 10×
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Documentation & Training critical
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Other serious
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Plumbing & Waste minor
Chemical Safety minor
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Food Storage & Handling minor
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Food Temperature critical
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Facility Condition minor
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Employee Hygiene critical
2025-03-31 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2025-03-24 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 4
minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

LABEL FOOD IN PLASTIC CONTAINERS WITH A COMMON NAME,INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

WE OBSEEVED OVER 40 MICE DROPPING IN DIFFERENT LOCATION OF PREMISES:FRONT PREP,REAR PREP,DISHWASHING AREA. REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED

critical Pest Activity

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OUTSIDE GARBAGE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED.BAGS OF GARBAGE OVERFLOWING UNABLE TO CLOSE LIDS. MUST KEEP TIGHT FITTED LIDS TO MINIMIZE INSECTS AND RODENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-020(B),CITATION ISSUED

minor Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 6-13-2024,REPORT# 2596223 47)4-204.18: BROKEN WRAPS WITH EXPOSED INSULATION ON PIPE AT CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.REPAIR ISSUE. #51)5-205.15DRAIN PIPE UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS LEAKIN...

2024-06-13 Pass Canvass
CRITICAL 6
critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

BACK REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF.GAP 1/4 OF BOTTOM OF THE DOOR.REPAIR ISSUE

minor Sanitation

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

BROKEN WRAPS WITH EXPOSED INSULATION ON PIPE AT CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.REPAIR ISSUE.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

DRAIN PIPE UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS LEAKING(SANITING COMPARTMENT),REPAIR ISSUE

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

SOME DEBRIS UNDER THE SHELVES AND AROUND HOT WATER TANK.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

minor Food Storage & Handling

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PERSONAL CLOTHING STORED AT REAR STORAGE AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED DESIGNATE AREA. PROVIDE SHELVES,NO CLOTHING SHOUL BE STORED ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVES.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ADDITIONAL ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED FOR THE NEW MANAGER WITH CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE.

2023-04-17 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
1
minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBERVED CRACKED AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES AROUND CATCH BASIN UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. REPLACE ALL CRACKED AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN FLOOR IN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION AT ALL TIMES.

2023-04-03 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 10
critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED NO ONE ON SITE, IN CHARGE, AT TIME OF INSPECTION.

critical Food Temperature

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED INCLUDING BEEF AND CHICKEN PATTIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012.

critical Food Temperature

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED WARMING UNIT LOCATED ON SIDE OF BAKERY THAT DOES NOT HAVE ACCESS TO A HANDWASHING SINK. A HANDWASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER MUST BE INSTALLED IN FOOD DISPENSING AREA OR THE HOT HOLDING UNIT MUST BE RELOCATED TO ADJACENT FOOD P...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY ON THE FOLLOWING AREAS: APPROXIMATELY 50 MOUSE/RODENT DROPPINGS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, BEHIND HOT WATER HEATER BEHIND STOVE; APPROXIMATELY 100 DROPPINGS ON SIDES OF OVENS AND PROOFERS; APPROXIMATELY 50 MOUSE/RODENT DROPPING ...

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOORS VERY UNCLEAN UNDER AND BEHIND STOVE AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. REMOVE HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION UNDER AND BEHIND STOVE. FLOORS NEED TO BE KEPT CLEAN AND DRY. OBSERVED FLOORS OF MEN'S WASHROOM UNCLEAN. OBSERVED ALL FLOORS NEED TO BE CLEAN...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBERVED CRACKED AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES AROUND CATCH BASIN UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. REPLACE ALL CRACKED AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN FLOOR IN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED HOLES IN WALLS ALONG FLOOR/ WALL JUNCTURE. ALL HOLES IN WALLS OR ENTIRE PREMISE MUST BE SEALED AND ALL COVING NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. MAINTAIN ALL FLOOR /WALL JUNCTURES.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

ALL TOOLS NEED TO BE STORED SEPARATE AWAY FROM FOOD OR ROOF RELATED ITEMS AT ALL TIMES.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

SEE VIOLATION #60

minor Other

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FOUND ON Tuesday, October 11, 2022 Inspector Comments: 2-102.13: EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS FOUND ON SITE. THE FACILITY MUST PROVIDE UPDATED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE. PRIORITY F...

2022-10-11 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
2
minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11: OBSERVED CRACKED TILES IN THE MENS RESTROOM AND HOLE IN WALL NEAR DRY STORAGE AREA NEXT TO HAND SINK. FACILITY MUST ENSURE ALL SURFACES IN THE FACILITY ARE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, AND NON ABSORBENT.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13: EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS FOUND ON SITE. THE FACILITY MUST PROVIDE UPDATED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE.

2022-10-04 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 9
critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

THE PERSON IN CHARGE OF THE CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE IS NOT ON-SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. NO OTHER ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE WAS POSTED NOR PROVIDED ON-SITE FOR THE PRESENT MANAGER ON DUTY. NO VALI...

serious Food Temperature

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED BAKING EQUIPMENT IN THE PREPARATION AREA IS SOILED WITH DEBRIS. THE FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING ITEMS; THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE, THE INTERIOR OF THE PROOFING OVEN, EXTERIOR KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, AND COOLING RACKS IN THE ...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY OVER 25 MICE DROPPINGS UNDER THE HEATING/AIR CONDITION UNIT LOCATED IN THE CORNER KITCHEN ROOM. THE FACILITY MUST ENSURE ALL MICE DROPPINGS ARE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES, ALL AREAS ARE CLEANED AND SANITIZED, AND A LICENCED PEST...

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED BOXES OF BREAD ON THE FLOOR IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA OF THE KITCHEN. THE FACILITY MUST ENSURE ALL FOOD ITEMS ARE AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

IN-USE WIPING CLOTHS ARE NOT STORED PROPERLY. FOUND STORED ON PREP-COUNTER SURFACES. CLOTHS USED TO WIPE SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT SHALL BE HELD IN A PROPER SANITIZER SOLUTION. CLOTHS IN-USE FOR WIPING SURFACES IN CONTACT WITH RAW ANIMAL FOODS SHALL BE ...

minor Sanitation

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

RAW WOODEN PALLETS ARE USED AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION TO STORE FOOD IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. THE FACILITY MUST REMOVE RAW WOODEN PALLETS AND REPLACE THEM WITH EQUIPMENT THAT IS EASY TO MONITOR UNDERNEATH TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. THE SURFACE SHOULD BE SMOO...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING AREA SOILED WITH DEBRIS, DIRTY FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREA, DIRTY WALLS NEAR THE BACK EXIT DOOR, IN A WALK-IN COOLER FLOOR. THE FACILITY MUST BE CLEAN AND MAINTAINED.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CRACKED TILES IN THE MENS RESTROOM AND HOLE IN WALL NEAR DRY STORAGE AREA NEXT TO HAND SINK. FACILITY MUST ENSURE ALL SURFACES IN THE FACILITY ARE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, AND NON ABSORBENT.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS FOUND ON SITE. THE FACILITY MUST PROVIDE UPDATED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE.

2020-03-20 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 6
critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS (RICE, CHICKEN SOUPS ETC.) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED AND ALSO THE PERSON ...

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NOTED NO SOAP AT THE REAR HAND WASH SINK OF THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASH SINKS

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE DOOR OF OF WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.

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.

2019-04-05 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 1
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 -

2019-03-29 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 8
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 -

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

LABEL FOOD BOTTLE/CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME, ONCE IS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINERS -

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

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

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED.REAR DOOR FROM ALLEY ENTRANCE WITH A GAP OF 1/4" TO 1/2",MUST RODENT INSECT PROOF SAID DOOR TO MINIMIZE PEST/INSECT ENTRY. -

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

EVIDENCE OF MICE DROPPINGS AT REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA(SCATTER DROPPINGS IN DIFFERENT LOCATION OF MENTIONED AREA). ON METAL SHELVES,ON FLOOR UNDER THE METAL SHELVES,BEHIND AND ALONG WALL WERE WASTE OIL IS KEPT. APPROX.60 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS.INSTRUCT...

minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM SHELVES,AND FLOOR.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13: **C** Food Handler Training (PA 100-0367 Food Handling Regulation Enforcement Act) NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES A...

2018-05-08 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
2
serious Documentation & Training

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE NO ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARRED AND SERVED INCLUDING CHICKEN, SOUP AND PORK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FLOOR OF WALK IN FREEZER UNCLEAN WITH DIRT. CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

2017-04-21 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
5
serious Other

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE FROM 1:1O PM TO 2:10 PM WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS, BEEF PATTIES, CHICKEN, ETC., ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS ...

minor Sanitation

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

BREAD SLICER AND DOUGH ROLLER HAVE FOOD PARTICULATES ON THEM AT REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND HAVE ITO BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED.

minor Sanitation

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

NOTEED MISSING FLOOR TILES AT REAR FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE MISSING TILES.

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED WALL OVER FERRIS WHEEL OVEN NEEDS CLEANING TO REMOVE SPASHED ON FOOD PARTICULATES.

minor Facility Condition

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

NOTED BURNT OUT LIGHTS OVER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND OVER FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE LIGHTS.

2016-11-04 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
1
minor Sanitation

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

WALL IN STAFF BREAKROOM HAS PEELING PAINT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WALLS AND MAINTAIN.

2016-10-25 Fail Canvass
6
serious Other

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS, BEEF PATTIES, CHICKEN, ETC., ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED...

serious Sanitation

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

OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION 1609332, DATED 1/5/2016. VIOLATIONS INCLUDE; VIOLATION #33; OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT; OVEN, MIXER, STOVE, PREP TABLES, FOOD CONTAINERS,BREAD PROOFER AND ALL CONTA...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE WARMER BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER NOT CLEAN. INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE OVEN, AND THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE IN THE TAKE OUT SECTION OF PREMISES, NOT CLEAN. ALSO, MOUNTED CAN OPENER ON PREP TABLE IN REAR NOT CLEAN. INS...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FLOORS DRAINS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. ALSO, FLOORS IN BOTH WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER ARE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED WALLS THROUGHTOUT THE KITCHEN NOT CLEANED, FOOD DEBRIS AND DUST ACUMULATION ON WALLS. WALL IN STAFF BREAKROOM HAS PEELING PAINT . ALSO, THE CEILING HAS A LARGE WATER STAIN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN WALLS AND REPAIR CEILING AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED VENTILATION IN BOTH MENS AND WOMENS TOILET ROOMS IN THE REAR NOT WORKING. ALSO, FAUCET IS LOOSE AT 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR VENTILATION AND MAINTAIN.

2016-01-05 Pass Complaint
CRITICAL 7
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT; OVEN, MIXER, STOVE, PREP TABLES, FOOD CONTAINERS,BREAD PROOFER AND ALL CONTACT SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES; REAR PREP AND STORAGE, BOTH TOILET ROOMS, IN STAFF LOCKER ROOM, UNDERNEATH ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND AROUND THE HOT WATER TANK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DIRTY HOOD AND FILTER ABOVE STOVE WITH GREASE AND DEBRIS BUILD-UP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

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

OBSERVED MISSING LIGHTS ABOVE FRONT COUNTER, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED SOILED LINENS BEING STORED IMPROPERLY, INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZER WHILE NOT IN USE, AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INSTALL WORKING THERMOMETERS IN WALK IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOORS, TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE, AND MAINTAIN.

2015-06-18 Pass Canvass
CRITICAL 3
critical Pest Activity

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

RAW WOOD SHELVES AT SOUTH-EAST WALL ARE POROUS,SURFACE NOT SMOOTH.BROKEN WRAP AROUND PIPE UNDER AND BEHIND THE CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID ITEMS WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. SCREEN REA...

minor Sanitation

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

NORTH WALL AT MEN'S LOCKER ROOM WITH WHITE SUBSTANCE WHICH CRUMBLES AT TOUCH,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.PEELING PAINT ON WALL BY THE MEN'S WASHROOM.PARTIALLY CEILING AT PREP AREA NOT PAINTED,INSTRUCTED TO PAINT AND MAINTAIN.WALLS UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMEN...

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

EXPOSE HAND SINK AT FRONT PREP/SERVING AREA SLOWLY DRAINING. WATER PIPE AT EAST WALL BY THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IS LEAKING,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR

2014-08-26 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

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

FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST STORE INVERTED.

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND INTERIOR WALLS OF WALK IN COLLER NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND SMALL HOLE IN WALL BY STORAGE SHELVES THAT MUST BE SEALED.

2013-01-07 Pass Canvass
5
minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP ON HOOD AND FILTER,ABOVE 4 BURNERS STOVE

minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON CEILING ABOVE THE MIXER, REAR AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND PAINT.

minor Facility Condition

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

PROVIDE END CAPS AT LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA.

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

A SELF CLOSING DEVICE IS NEEDED AT MEN'S WASHROOM

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

PROVIDE UNTHREAD FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,NORTH SIDE OF THE SINK.

2011-06-10 Pass Canvass
5
minor Sanitation

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

Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT CLEAN UTENSILS ON SHELVE TH...

minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TOILET TISSUE HOLDER IN GIRLS RESTROOM.

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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN STAINS ON TOILET BOWLS, AND ON COUNTER SHELL BOTTOM AT CHECK OUT IN FRONT.

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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN CORNERS BEHIND FURNACE,DOUGH PROFER, AND AT FRONT CHECK OUT COUNTER.

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. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PEELING PAINT ON WALL AT FRONT SERVING AREA, AND CLEAN GREASE ON CEILING WALLS IN BAKERY.

100
Subway
100
Nueva Italy
76
Cafe El Meson Incorporated
77
Taqueria El Charro
18
Royal Coffee

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