CHICAGO SWEET CONNECTION BAKERY.

Chicago Health Dept

5569 N NORTHWEST HWY · JEFFERSON PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2024.

22 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Jul 2024.

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

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

108

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JUL 2024

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUL 26

2024

PASS 3 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN FRONT NEAR EMPLOYEE LOCKER ROOM AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT REAR, UNUSED FORMER BREAK ROOM SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON DOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER LABELED "COOLER 2." INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

JUL 31

2023

PASS 8 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-602.11(A; B:1-4,6,7; C; D): OBSERVED UNLABELED SELF SERVICE PREPACKAGED BREAD AND SUGAR COOKIES FOR SALE ON DISPLAY UNIT IN RETAIL AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ITEMS WITH FOOD NAME, INGREDIENTS AND SOURCE.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15: OBSERVED SMALL GAP AT BASE OF OUTER DOORS OF FRONT ENTRANCE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

Minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

5-501.115: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON GROUND SURROUNDING CARDBOARD COMPACTOR AND DUMPSTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN GROUND AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.11: OBSERVED HOLE IN CEILING OF FIRST STALL IN WOMENS WASHROOM ON FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS, ALONG BASE OF WALLS AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT RETAIL AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SPILLAGE UNDERNEATH COFFEE MACHINES IN CABINET. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-303.11: OBSERVED NON WORKING LIGHT IN WOMENS WASHROOM ON FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGERS.

JUL 24

2023

FAIL 9 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED UNLABELED SELF SERVICE PREPACKAGED BREAD AND SUGAR COOKIES FOR SALE ON DISPLAY UNIT IN RETAIL AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ITEMS WITH FOOD NAME, INGREDIENTS AND SOURCE.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED SMALL GAP AT BASE OF OUTER DOORS OF FRONT ENTRANCE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

Minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED DEBRIS ON GROUND SURROUNDING CARDBOARD COMPACTOR AND DUMPSTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN GROUND AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED HOLE IN CEILING OF FIRST STALL IN WOMENS WASHROOM ON FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS, ALONG BASE OF WALLS AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT RETAIL AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SPILLAGE UNDERNEATH COFFEE MACHINES IN CABINET. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED NON WORKING LIGHT IN WOMENS WASHROOM ON FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Temperature

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED DUSTY VENT COVER IN SECOND STALL OF WOMENS WASHROOM ON FIRST FLOOR AND CEILING VENT COVERS IN RETAIL AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUSTY CONDENSOR COVERS ON COLD HOLDING UNITS IN RETAIL FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGERS.

Minor Other

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT # 2555370 DATED 05/06/2022. VIOLATION #51 OBSERVED NO VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON WATER INTAKE LINE OF COFFEE MACHINES IN RETAIL AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

MAY 6

2022

PASS 1 violation

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST SHOW PROOF OF BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON WATER INTAKE LINE OF COFFEE MACHINES.

FEB 3

2021

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation

Minor Other

SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FROM LAST INSPECTION REPORT #2305175 DATED 8/23/2019. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). NO CITATION ISSUED.

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AUG 23

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED

Critical Employee Hygiene

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF MICROWAVE OVEN WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES (COVERED GARBAGE CONTAINER) FOR FEMININE ITEMS INSIDE WOMEN'S WASHROOM.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PACKAGING/STORAGE AREA.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON CEILING AND WALLS ABOVE REAR PACKAGING/STORAGE AREA.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION ABOVE MAIN FOOD PREPARATION AREA.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED FLOORS IN POOR REPAIR AROUND DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REFINISH THE SAID FLOOR.

FEB 27

2018

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ICE BUILD-UP IN WALK-IN-FREEZERS AT FAN COVERS AND AROUND DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ICE-BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, AND REPAINT EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GREASE BOX WITH RUST BUILD-UP BENEATH THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AT (2ND FLOOR/EMPLOYEE CAFETERIA ).

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR(S) IN POOR REPAIR (CRACK/CREVICES) IN THE WASHING AREAS AND PRODUCTION AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR DAMAGED FLOOR(S), FLOOR(S) MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES,NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL AND MAINTAIN DRY. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAP ON FLOOR AROUND ROOF DRAIN WEST WAREHOUSE AREA WERE NOTED TO MANAGER AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND CEILING VENTS AND FAN COVERS THROUGHOUT THE PRODUCTION AREAS AND DISHWASHING AREAS TO REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ALSO,DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALLS THROUGHOUT THE PRODUCTION AREAS TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHED DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULB AT EXHAUST HOOD AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED SMALL WATER LEAKS AT BASE OF FAUCETS AT THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HAND SINK(2ND FLOOR/EMPLOYEE CAFETERIA).INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING ISSUES AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED VENTILATION NOT WORKING INSIDE THE MENS AND WOMENS (2ND FLOOR/EMPLOYEEE CAFETERIA AREA).INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Pest Activity

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE DOCK STORAGE RACKS(WAREHOUSE AREAS) AND CLEANING CLOSETS(NEAR THE STAIRCASE) AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST-HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN STORED ITEMS ELEVATED AT LEAST 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 26

2017

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE METAL SHEET WITH SHARP EDGES UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DRAINBOARD (IN DISH WASHING AREA).---------MUST DEFROST EMPLOYEE REFRIGERATOR WITH EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION (EMPLOYEE LUNCHROOM).

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EMPLOYEE DRINKING FOUNTAIN WITH PINK MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP BY EMPLOYEE LOCKER ROOMS.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO FILL OR LEVEL BROKEN UNEVEN FLOOR BY FRYING AREA UNDER AND AROUND FRYERS IN REAR PREP AREA.-------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALLS IN REAR PACKAGING AREA.---------MUST RESURFACE FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER BY THE DOOR.

Minor Facility Condition

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE NON WORKING LIGHT BULB INSIDE 2 DOOR REACH-IN DISPLAY COOLER BEHIND FRONT SERVICE AREA AND LIGHT BULB IN COLD PACKAGING AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENT COVER INSIDE MEN AND WOMEN'S WASHROOM IN REAR.

JUL 14

2016

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

Found food at improper temperatures: In the large prep area-640lbs of cream cheese frosted carrot cake at 62.1f, 300lbs of cream cheese icing at 59.4f; In the smaller rear prep area walk in cooler- 400lbs of cheesecake at 54.2f. Operator discarded and denatured said items, valued at $3000 as stated by operator. Instructed facility to maintain all potentially hazardous foods at 40f or below or 140f or above. Operator states that cheesecake was in cooler to cool down to proper temperature but found no temperature logs or other evidence or labeling. Critical citation issued 7-38-005(a).

Critical Food Temperature

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

Observed no hot water at two exposed handsinks in the large prep area- one handsink located near the dish machine. Operator repaired by opening hot water line to sink during inspection. The other handsink is located near the multiple walk in doors and had a temperature of 70.1f. Operator repaired by turning hot water tank back on during inspection. Instructed facility to maintain hot water to all sinks at all times. Critical citation issued 7-38-030.

Serious Plumbing & Waste

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

Previous minor violations not corrected from report # 1631924, dated 2-19-16: Violation 30- "OBSERVED PREPACKAGED FOOD ITEMS FOR RETAIL SALE UNLABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN WITH THE NAME OF PRODUCT, WHERE IT WAS MANUFACTURED, INGREDIENTS, AND DATE." Labels installed during inspection. and Violation 32- "OBSERVED A TOILET SEAT MISSING IN THE UPSTAIRS WOMEN'S EMPLOYEE BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN." Facility installed seat during inspection. Serious citation issued 7-42-090.

Minor Sanitation

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

Observed dirt accumulation in the upper interior portion of the ice machine. Instructed facility to clean, sanitize, and maintain.

Minor Sanitation

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

Observed dirt and debris on the floor in the second floor dry storage room. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Observed the exposed hand sink near the walk in cooler doors at the front of the large prep area to be missing a leg lever to turn on the cold water (cold water can still be operated). Instructed facility to install and maintain.

FEB 19

2016

PASS 3 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

OBSERVED PREPACKAGED FOOD ITEMS FOR RETAIL SALE UNLABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN WITH THE NAME OF PRODUCT, WHERE IT WAS MANUFACTURED, INGREDIENTS, AND DATE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED A TOILET SEAT MISSING IN THE UPSTAIRS WOMEN'S EMPLOYEE BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS IN THE RETAIL DISPLAY COOLER VENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED THE WATER FOUNTAIN OUTSIDE THE FIRST FLOOR MEN'S WASHROOM TO BE DIRTY. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 7

2015

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

Debris on floor under the display case at front selling area.Water on floor under the three compartment sink,instructed to keep area dry

FEB 6

2015

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED 4 BURNER UNIT BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT STORED UNDER THE VENTILATION.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOOD/VENTILATION OR REMOVE UNIT FROM PREMISES

Minor Sanitation

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

PIPE UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH A BUILD-UP OF BLACK LIME, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

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

: PEELING PAINT BEHIND THE OVENS #4 AND #5,INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT.FLOOR UNDER THE STEAM KETTLE IN POOR REPAIR BROKEN AND STANDING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL REPLACE FLOOR MENTIONED.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

Minor Sanitation

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

DUST AND DEBRIS INSIDE THE LIGHT SHIELD AT REAR PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

FEB 5

2015

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: FOUND COOKED PASTRIES FILLED WITH COOKED SPINACH AT TEMP OF 69.2F TO 73.9F, FOOD STORED ON TOP THE SELLING FRONT COUNTER. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED TEMPERATURE ABUSED FOOD. POUNDS 20 PIECE EACH, VALUE 18 CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

Critical Plumbing & Waste

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

FOUND BOTH EXPOSED HAND SINKS AT FRONT SERVING AND SELLING AREA NOT MAINTAINED:ONE SINK IS CLOGGED THE OTHER SLOWLY DRAINS AND WASTE WATER OVERFLOWS FROM THE GREASE TRAP TO INSIDE THE CABINET AND FLOOR INSTRUCTED TO USE EXPOSED HAND SINK AT STAFF DINING AREA,CLOSE TO FRONT AREA.NEED TO REPAIR BOTH SAID SINKS. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED 4 BURNER UNIT BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT STORED UNDER THE VENTILATION.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOOD/VENTILATION OR REMOVE UNIT FROM PREMISES

Minor Sanitation

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

PIPE UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH A BUILD-UP OF BLACK LIME, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

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

PEELING PAINT BEHIND THE OVENS #4 AND #5,INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT.FLOOR UNDER THE STEAM KETTLE IN POOR REPAIR BROKEN AND STANDING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL REPLACE FLOOR MENTIONED.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

Minor Sanitation

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

DUST AND DEBRIS INSIDE THE LIGHT SHIELD AT REAR PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

MAY 27

2014

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP ON REAR OF WALK IN FREEZER CONDENSERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ICE BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR (CRACK/CREVICES) IN FRONT OF OVENS CAUSING STANDING WATER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR DAMAGED FLOOR, FLOOR SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASY TO KEEP CLEAN AND DRY THROUGHOUT.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON FAN COVERS INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FAN COVERS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

DISHMACHINE/DISHWASH AREA EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL DRAIN PIPE LEAKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.

MAR 20

2013

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, AND REPAINT EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GREASE BOX WITH RUST BUILD-UP UNDER HAND SINK AT EMPLOYEE LUNCH ROOM.

Minor Pest Activity

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CAKE STORAGE RACKS WITH FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.----------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF (3) MICROWAVE OVEN AT EMPLOYEE LUNCHROOM IN SECOND FLOOR TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS INSIDE CLEANING STORAGE ROOM IN REAR AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH DUST BUILD-UP ABOVE REAR PREP/PRODUCTION AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

INSTRUCTED TO FIX VENTILATION INSIDE MEN'S EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM (REAR OF RETAIL SIDE 1ST FLOOR).--------MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND FRONT SERVICE AREA (RIGHT SIDE).----------MUST FIX STRIPPED (HOT) FAUCET HANDLE AT HAND SINK (RIGHT SIDE) INSIDE WOMEN'S LOCKER/TOILET ROOM BY REAR PREP AREA AND STRIPPED FAUCET (COLD) HANDLE (RIGHT SIDE) AT MEN'S EMPLOYEE LOCKER/TOILET ROOM BY PREP AREA.

Minor Food Temperature

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER INSIDE HOT HOLDING UNIT BEHIND FRONT SERVICE AREA.---------MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER INSIDE DISPLAY COOLER (FRONT SERVICE AREA).

APR 11

2012

PASS 7 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint, shall be repaired/replaced.

Minor Sanitation

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

Non food contact surfaces of ice machine not clean needs detailed cleaning, non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler, walk in freezer shelving/racks need detailed cleaning(crevices).

Minor Sanitation

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

Floors in walk in coolers, walk in freezers under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning, floors in rear storage areas under shelving not clean need detailed cleaning.

Minor Sanitation

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

Walls, ceilings in 2nd floor that had peeling paint, exposed wallboard/plaster, shall be repaired/sealed.Ceiling tiles in front production areas need cleaning.

Minor Sanitation

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

Light shields in production areas, kitchen area not clean need detailed cleaning.

Minor Sanitation

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

Exhaust canopy in kitchen prep area had excess grease build up, needs detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation) in production areas not clean need cleaning, woman's bathroom sink faucet leaking, shall be repaired/replaced.

Minor Pest Activity

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

Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.

JAN 19

2012

PASS 6 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

Found some food items not properly dated/labeled in front cooler, must date and label food items.

Minor Sanitation

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

Non food contact surfaces of prep tables in production areas not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices), production equipment in production areas need detailed cleaning under conveyor belt/racks, and posts.

Minor Sanitation

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

Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, and production areas had excess grease build up, need detailed cleaning(corners).Floors in production areas by kitchen that had peeling paint shall be repaired/sealed.

Minor Sanitation

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

Damaged/broken ceiling tiles in production area shall be replaced, damaged, missing ceiling tiles in 2nd floor storage areas shall be provided. Walls in rear production areas not clean need detailed cleaning.

Minor Sanitation

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

Light shields in rear storage areas, 1st floor, and 2nd floor need cleaning, light shields in lunchroom need cleaning.

Minor Sanitation

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

Leaking faucet in employee's bathroom (men's bathroom)leaking, shall be repaired/replaced. Leaking faucet of exposed hand sink in rear production area shall be repaired/replaced. Walk-in cooler vents in rear production area need cleaning(detailed).

JUN 13

2011

PASS 7 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Correct and maintain by 07/07/11

Minor Sanitation

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

Correct and maintain by 07/07/11.

Minor Sanitation

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

Correct and maintain by 07/07/11.

Minor Sanitation

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

Correct and maintain by 07/07/11.

Minor Facility Condition

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

Correct and maintain by 07/07/11.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Correct and maintain by 07/07/11.

Minor Sanitation

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

Correct and maintain by 07/07/11.

APR 7

2011

PASS 7 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Walk in cooler, walk in freezer shelving/racks that had peeling paint, shall be repair/replaced, cooler racks, storage shelving that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repair/replaced.

Minor Sanitation

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

Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler, walk in freezer shelving need cleaning, packaging machine in rear production areas not clean need detailed cleaning.

Minor Sanitation

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

Floors that had peeling paint(epoxy)in dish washing machine areas, rear production areas, walk in coolers, and walk in freezers, shall be repair/sealed.

Minor Sanitation

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

Walls, ceilings that had exposed raw wood by walk in freezer trailers in rear production areas shall be repair/sealed.Ceiling tiles, walls of front production area need cleaning.Walk in freezer, walk in cooler that had peeling paint, shall be repair.

Minor Sanitation

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

Light shields in production areas not clean need detailed cleaning.

Minor Sanitation

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

Exhaust vents(ventilation)in walk in coolers, production areas, lunchroom, bathrooms(1st, 2nd floors)need cleaning.

Minor Sanitation

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

Exhaust canopy not clean needs detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation)in production areas, prep areas, walk in cooler, lunchroom, and bathrooms need cleaning.

JAN 6

2011

PASS 5 violations

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. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving, racks not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices). Storage shelving/racks in storage areas not clean need detailed cleaning. Prep tables in production areas had excess flour, grease accumulation, needs detailed cleaning.Luchroom cabinet shelving needs cleaning.

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. Floors in walk in freezer not clean need detailed cleaning. Floor under heavy equipment, cooking equipment(ovens), 3 compartment sinks areas, rear storage areas under pallets, shelving need detailed cleaning. Floors that had peeling paint, shall be repair.

Minor Sanitation

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

Walls, ceiling tiles in prep areas(production areas)not clean need cleaning, walls in walk in coolers need cleaning, peeling paint on ceiling, walls of walk in coolers, shall be repair.

Minor Sanitation

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

light shields in prep areas, production areas, coolers need cleaning.

Minor Sanitation

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

Exhaust vents(ventilation) in prep areas(production areas), walk in coolers/freezers, not clean need detailed cleaning. exhaust vents(ventilation) in bathrooms need cleaning.

MAY 21

2010

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

RUBBER GASKET ALONG THE DOOR OF THE WALK IN FREEZER LOOSE, NOT IN GOOD REPAIR. MUST RECAULK THE WASHBOWL SINK IN BOTH MEN AND WOMEN'S WASHROOM 2ND FLOOR.

MAY 14

2010

FAIL 4 violations

Serious Facility Condition

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #165070 DATED 3/30/09 #32- MUST RE CAULK AROUND THE WASHBOWL SINK OF THE LADIES WASHROOM, IST FLOOR. BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE CAKE CASE COOLER,IN THE STORE, MUST REPLACE.#36-NEED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD IN THE BREAD CASE, IN THE STORE. MISSING LIGHT SHIELD .CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090

Minor Sanitation

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

RUBBER GASKET ALONG THE DOOR OF THE WALK IN FREEZER LOOSE, NOT IN GOOD REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MISSING DRAIN COVER OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. HAND DRYER IN MEN'S WASHROOM IN 2ND FLOOR LUNCH ROOM NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. MUST RECAULK AROUND THE WASHBOWL SINK IN THE 2ND FLOOR MEN AND LADIES WASHROOM.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FILTER AND THE HOOD WITH GREASE BUILT UP. MUST SEAL THE GAP AROUND THE PIPE UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK BY THE DISHWASHING AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

LEAKING PIPE UNDER THE 3 COMPT SINK, AND ON THE FAUCET NECK CONNECTOR INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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