COOK AU VIN.
2256 N ELSTON AVE · LINCOLN PARK, CHICAGO
Failed 12 of 25 inspections. 23 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
NOV 42025FAILED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED OVER 30 MICE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR UNDER FLOWER STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR AND BEHIND THE FRIDGE IN BACK OF CLOSET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED MINOR LEAK AT PIPE BELOW 3-COMPARTMENT SINK(LEFT SIDE). MUST REPAIR LEAK.
SEP 52024PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
4-601.11(C)//NOTED EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD UP ON FANS AND BROKEN CRACK SEALANT ON CEILING OF WALK IN COOLER #4. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND RESTORE TIGHT SEAL AT SEAM.
5-501.17//NOTED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES IN ALL BATHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 292024FAILED8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER IN FRONT PASTRY ROOM TOUCHING THE TOPS OF READY TO EAT FROSTED PASTRIES WITH BARE HANDS. PERSON IN CHARGE DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROX. 1.2 LBS VALUED AT $15. FOOD EMPLOYEES MAY NOT CONTACT EXPOSED, READY-TO-EAT FOOD WITH THEIR BARE HANDS AND SHALL USE SUITABLE UTENSILS SUCH AS DELI TISSUE, SPATULAS, TONGS, SINGLE-USE GLOVES, OR DISPENSING EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
NOTED COOLER HOLDING NO TCS FOODS WITH AMBIENT AIR OF 49. COOLER TAGGED. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE REAR SOUTHWEST FLOUR STORAGE AREA UNDER AND BETWEEN WOODEN PALETTES AND ALONG THE SOUTHWEST WALL BEFORE ENTERING THE FLOUR STORAGE AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
NOTED DOUGH STORED IN WALK-IN COOLER #4 STACKED ON TOP UNCOVERED CONTAINERS OF DOUGH. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED FOOD GRADE LIDS AND/OR COVERINGS WHEN STORING ALL FOOD ITEMS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
NOTED BURNED MICROWAVE DOOR ON MIRCOWAVE IN PACKING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD UP ON FANS AND BROKEN CRACK SEALANT ON CEILING OF WALK IN COOLER #4. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND RESTORE TIGHT SEAL AT SEAM.
NOTED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES IN ALL BATHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.
NOV 62023PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
4-602.13-- ALL PEELING PLASTIC ON ALL METAL SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, FAN GUARDS ETC. MUST BE REMOVED.
5-501.112-- MUST REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT, PLASTIC CRATES, OLD FURNITURE, AND PILED WOOD FROM THE REAR OUTSIDE YARD AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING.
: 2-102.13--- NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
2-102.13--- NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR THE ABOVE PENDING CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE.
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OCT 302023FAILED14 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
A BROKEN INTERNAL THERMOMETER INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND MISSING INTERNAL THERMOMETER IN THE THREE-DOOR EGG COOLER. MUST REPLACE ALL.
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE MISSING SPLASH GUARD AT THE FRONT PREP HAND WASHING SINK NEXT TO THE REACH-IN COOLER.
ICE SCOOP IN THE MIDDLE PREP ROOM MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER. NOT ON THE TOP OF THE MACHINE.
ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE MAIN ENTRANCE PREP AREA MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. FLOORS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING AT ALL TIMES.
NO CHLORINE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS FOR THE LOW-TEMPERATURE CHLORINE CHEMICAL SANITIZING DISH WASHING MACHINE QUATERNARY CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS FOR THE QUATERNARY SANITIZER BEING USED AT THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE TO MONITOR SANITIZATION LEVELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
ALL PEELING PLASTIC ON ALL METAL SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, FAN GUARDS ETC. MUST BE REMOVED ----ALL SHELVING AND METAL FOOD CART IN THE REAR GARAGE STORAGE ROOM WITH EXCESSIVE FLOUR DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED OUTSIDE FOOD WASTE RECEPTACLE WITH BAGS OF FOOD WASTE OVERFLOWING THE CONTAINER AND UNABLE TO CLOSE THE CONTAINER LID TO BE TIGHT FITTING. MUST REMOVE ALL OVERFLOWING GARBAGE AND, IF NEEDED, INCREASE WASTE PICK-UP TIMES OR INCREASE THE NUMBER OF CONTAINERS NEEDED TO ACCOMMODATE THE AMOUNT OF WASTE PRODUCED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED.
MUST REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT, PLASTIC CRATES, OLD FURNITURE, AND PILED WOOD FROM THE REAR OUTSIDE YARD AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING.
FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE REAR GARAGE STORAGE ROOM WITH EXCESSIVE FLOUR DEBRIS AND DIRT---- FLOOR UNDER THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH DIRT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL -----WATER-DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE WASHROOM AND MISSING CEILING TILE IN THE FRONT PREP. MUST REPLACE.
SOILED MOP HEADS MUST BE STORED INVERTED AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK.
WALL AT THE CLEAN CUTTING BOARD STORAGE NEAR THE DISH ROOM WITH CHIPPING/BROKEN PLASTER. MUST REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR THE ABOVE PENDING CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE.
NOV 152021PASSED1 violationDETAILS
NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY FANS INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT BY THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO NOTED STAINED CEILING TILES INSIDE THE BATHROOM BY THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE.
DEC 22020PASS W/ CONDITIONS14 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT HANDWASHING AT FRONT PREP AREA, NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT PASTRY PREP AREA. UPON MY REQUEST FRONT PREP AREA EMPLOYEE PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS, NOT AT PASTRY AREA, AT 1:30 PM PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT PASTRY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED.
NO SOAP PROVIDED AT HANDWASHING SINK IN BREAD BAKERY. OWNER PROVIDED SOAP UPON MY REQUEST. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SOAP AT ALL TIMES FOR PROPER HANDWASHING, AT SAID SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C).CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION
OBSERVED EMPTY BOTTLE OF SANITIZING SOLUTION AT LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE AT DISHROOM AREA, UNIT IN USE(0ppm). NO OTHER FULL BOTTLE OF SANITIZER ON SITE(PER MANAGER STATEMENT). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. MUST USE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE TAGGED, "DO NOT USE." AT 1:05 PM, OWNER REPLACED EMPTY BOTTLE WITH A FULL BOTTLE OF SANITIZING SOLUTION THAT HE GOT FROM HIS OTHER LOCATION. PRESENTLY FINAL RINSE MAINTAINS 100PPM. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
BEGINING OF MINERAL SUBSTANCE AT INTERIOR UPPER PANEL OF ICE BIN.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT.
PIPE AT FRONT PREP AREA ABOVE REFRIGERATOR, OVEN, ETC., MUST BE ENCASED. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED BETWEEN HANDWASHING SINK AND FLOUR SHELF AT BREAD BAKERY AREA. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
MISSING DOORS AT CABINETS UNDER THE COUNTER TOP, ALSO REPLACE MISSING HANDLES AT DOOR OF METAL PREP TABLE AT PASTRY AREA. BROKEN/MISSING PLASTIC CURTAINS INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER. REPAIR/REPLACE. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
EXCESS BUILD-UP ICE ON PIPES OF CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE
BROWN CUTTING BOARDS AT FRONT PREP AREA IS BROKEN AT SEVERAL PLACES, MUST REPLACE.
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS INCLUDED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE A RAISED SHELF WITH A SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE SURFACE.
NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PROVIDED AT REAR STORAGE ICE MACHINE WATER LINE AND FAUCET AT BREAD BAKERY AREA. MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN. OR KNOW THE LOCATION. NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PROVIDED AT WATER SPRAYER AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, IN DISH ROOM MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN.
MUST PROVIDE LID FOR RECEPTACLES IN STAFF WASHROOM
CRACKED CEILING ABOVE THE WAL-IN COOLER UNIT IN BREAD BAKERY AREA, REMOVE REPLACE
DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG BASEBOARD WALLS, CORNES AND UNDER/BESIDE EQUIPMENT, ALSO UNDER SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
OCT 162019PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MUST COVER OPEN PACKAGED FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC., AND BAKED BREAD IN BAKERY PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
FOUND TORN REFRIGERATION GASKETS ON MULTIPLE REFRIGERATION UNITS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE ALL TORN GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 92019FAILED14 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT SINKS THAT DON'T HAVE THEM, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS THROUGHOUT BAKERY AREA, AND 5 RODENT DROPPINGS IN DRY STORAGE BEHIND ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS, CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
MUST COVER OPEN PACKAGED FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC., AND BAKED BREAD IN BAKERY PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
MUST REPLACE MISSING HANDELS ON 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN BAKERY PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
FOUND TORN REFRIGERATION GASKETS ON MULTIPLE REFRIGERATION UNITS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE ALL TORN GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.
Surfaces such as cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and SANITIZED, or discarded if they are not capable of being resurfaced. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE BAKERY PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO DE-LIME AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE RECEPTACLES WITH MISSING LID. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER MUST HAVE TIGHT FITTING LIDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOUR FROM FLOORS AND WALLS IN BAKERY PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM ALL CEILING & WALL VENTS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN STAFF TOILET ROOM ADJACENT TO DISH ROOM AND IN DISH ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY CLUTTER, COOKING EQUIPMENT, IN THE GARAGE STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED INSPECTION SUMMARY POSTED FROM 10/2017, INSTRUCTED TO POST THE MOST CURRENT INSPECTION SUMMARY AT ALL TIMES, PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B) CITATION ISSUED.
NOV 92018PASS W/ CONDITIONS13 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
2-102.14(N) THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HEALTH EMPLOYEE POLICY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
2-501.11 THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
6-301.12 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR TO HAND WASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
5-204.11 HAND WASHING SINK NEEDED IN REAR LARGE BAKERY FOOD PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030. NO CITATION ISSUED.
3-501.17 OBSERVED NO DATE MARKETING ON TCS FOODS HELD MORE 24 HOURS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
3-305.13 OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED IN FRONT PASTRY AREA AND REAR LARGE BAKERY AREA. MUST LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
3-306.11 MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PASTRY PREP AREA.
4-201.11 OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR BAKERY STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
4-202.16 OBSERVED ITEMS NOT ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR IN REAR FURNANCE ROOM REAR STORAGE ROOM BEHIND BAKERY AREA.
5-103.11(B) OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AVAILABLE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA AND NO HOT WATER AT THE TWO HAND WASHING SINKS IN REAR PASTRY FOOD PREP AREA. WATER TEMPERATURE TAKEN UPON ARRIVAL WAS RANGING BETWEEN 86.4F TO 87.2F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR HOT WATER AND MUST OPERATE WITH HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER ARRIVED DURING INSPECTION AND ADJUSTED WATER TANK THERMOSTAT HOT WATER HAS BEEN RESTORED AND AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. HOT WATER AT HAND WASHING SINKS AT 107.F AND AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AT 120.2F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
5-204.12 BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT THE ICE MACHINE IN REAR OF PASTRY AREA AND SERVICE SINK IN LARGE BAKERY AREA NEXT TO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
6-303.11 ADDITIONAL LIGHTING IS NEEDED IN REAR LARGE BAKERY FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
6-501.14 OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 12017PASSED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MUST DISCONTINUE STORING FOOD ON MILK CRATES, INSTALL PROPER STORAGE RACKS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
MUST CLEAN FLOUR ACCUMULATION FROM STORAGE RACKS IN BAKERY AND PASTRY PREP AREAS. CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM 1-DOOR UPRIGHT FREEZER & COOLER IN PASTRY PREP AREA, ALSO, CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM STORAGE COMPARTMENTS IN THROUGHOUT SAID AREA. CLEAN DRIED FOOD AND ICE FROM 1-DOOR UPRIGHT FREEZER NEAR REAR DOCK DOOR. CLEAN DRIED FOOD FROM INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF SMALL PREP COOLER IN FRONT KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL.
MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT FROM FLOOR IN THE PASTRY AND BAKERY AREAS. FLOOR MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. CLEAN DIRT AND DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN THE STAFF LOCKER ROOM, FURNACE CLOSET, MANAGER'S OFFICE, FRONT KITCHEN, AND IN NON WORKING WALK IN COOLER IN THE BAKERY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL.
MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT FROM WALL AND REPAIR LOWER WALL DAMAGE IN THE PASTRY PREP AREA. CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM THE HOOD AND FILTERS ON THE HOBART OVEN IN THE BAKERY PREP AREA. REPAIR/REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE DISHMACHINE ROOM. CLEAN SPIDER WEB'S FROM WALL (CORNER)IN THE STAFF TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL.
MUST REPAIR BURNED OUT LIGHTS IN THE MANAGER'S OFFICE AND DISH MACHINE ROOM, AND FRONT KITCHEN AREA. CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELD IN DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
MUST REPAIR LEAKY HOT WATER KNOB AT 3-COMP SINK IN BAKERY. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
MUST REMOVE OR ORGANIZE CLUTTER IN DRY STORAGE ROOM . ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 252017FAILED9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
WALK IN COOLER IN BAKERY AREA NOT WORKING PROPERLY, 65F. NO POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WERE OBSERVED IN THE COOLER DURING INSPECTION. ADDITIONAL COOLERS ON SITE IN PASTRY AND FRONT KITCHEN PREP AREAS ARE BEING USED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AND EQUIPMENT IN THE PASTRY PREP AREA AND 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN THE BAKERY PREP AREA IN THE 3-COMP SINK AND ON WALLS SURROUNDING THE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLIES. CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREA. CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
MUST DISCONTINUE STORING FOOD ON MILK CRATES, INSTALL PROPER STORAGE RACKS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
MUST CLEAN FLOUR ACCUMULATION FROM STORAGE RACKS IN BAKERY AND PASTRY PREP AREAS. CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM 1-DOOR UPRIGHT FREEZER & COOLER IN PASTRY PREP AREA, ALSO, CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM STORAGE COMPARTMENTS IN THROUGHOUT SAID AREA. CLEAN DRIED FOOD AND ICE FROM 1-DOOR UPRIGHT FREEZER NEAR REAR DOCK DOOR. CLEAN DRIED FOOD FROM INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF SMALL PREP COOLER IN FRONT KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL.
MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT FROM FLOOR IN THE PASTRY AND BAKERY AREAS. FLOOR MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. CLEAN DIRT AND DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN THE STAFF LOCKER ROOM, FURNACE CLOSET, MANAGER'S OFFICE, FRONT KITCHEN, AND IN NON WORKING WALK IN COOLER IN THE BAKERY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL.
MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT FROM WALL AND REPAIR LOWER WALL DAMAGE IN THE PASTRY PREP AREA. CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM THE HOOD AND FILTERS ON THE HOBART OVEN IN THE BAKERY PREP AREA. REPAIR/REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE DISHMACHINE ROOM. CLEAN SPIDER WEB'S FROM WALL (CORNER)IN THE STAFF TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL.
MUST REPAIR BURNED OUT LIGHTS IN THE MANAGER'S OFFICE AND DISH MACHINE ROOM, AND FRONT KITCHEN AREA. CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELD IN DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
MUST REPAIR LEAKY HOT WATER KNOB AT 3-COMP SINK IN BAKERY. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
MUST REMOVE OR ORGANIZE CLUTTER IN DRY STORAGE ROOM . ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 272016FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
Inspector Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1725236 3/9/16 NOT CORRECTED #32-MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 3-DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM WALK IN FREEZER COMPRESSOR AND SHELVING UNITS.#33-MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRI FROM MIXERS,FOOD STORAGE CABINETS,SHELVING UNITS,PREP TABLES,ICE MACHINE,ROLLING CARTS,SPIDER WEBS FROM INTERIOR OF PROOFING BOX,ALL REACH IN COOLERS.#34-MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE FLOUR FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT ALL PREP AREAS,WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER,MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN AND DAMAGED CONCRETE FLOORING IN LARGE BAKERY AREA.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON FLOOR IN ALL PREP AREAS.#35-MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE AND MISSING WALL BASES AND TRIM IN LOCKER ROOM,PREP AREA,DAMAGED CEILING ABOVE OVEN IN LARGE BAKERY PREP AREA.#38-MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED MOPSINK BASIN IN FURNANCE ROOM,MISSING BACKFLOW DEVICE ON TOP.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-42-090)
Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND LARGE BAKERY PREP AREA AND FILTER AND HOOD ABOVE OVEN.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE IN DISH WASHING AREA,LOOSE CEILING PANEL IN WALK IN COOLER AND LOWER INTERIOR TRIM IN POOR REPAIR
Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA & LARGE BAKERY AREA
OCT 202016FAILED6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 100 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES ON SOILED TOWEL AT HAND SINK IN LARGE BAKERY AREA,ON ANOTHER SOILED TOWEL WRAPPED IN A APRON ON SHELVING UNIT IN SAME AREA,ON FLOOR CRAWLING IN STANDING DIRTY WATER AND FOOD DEBRI INSIDE OF PROOFING BOX.ON WALLS, CEILING AND FLYING AROUND IN ALL PREP AREAS,DISH WASHING AREA AND REAR STORAGE AREA.ALSO REAR EXIT DOOR HAS A APPX. "1" GAP ALONG BOTTOM AND DOOR SWEEP MISSING,OVER HEAD GARAGE DOOR HAS A GAP APPX."3/4" ON LOWER LEFT SIDE.MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER. RODENT PROOF DOORS TO BE TIGHT FITTING.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 10/20/16.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS LIDS IN POOR REPAIR NOT TIGHT FITTING .OBSERVED BOTH DUMPSTER LIDS BROKEN AWAY FROM ROD ON BACK OF DUMPSTER AND A APPX. "4-5 " GAP IN BETWEEN DOUBLE LIDS APPEARS TO HAVE BEEN GNAWED ON AND TRASH (BOXES AND PAPER) ON GROUND AROUND AND UNDER DUMPSTERS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LIDS TO BE TIGHT FITTING AND TRASH ON GROUND..(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1725236 3/9/16 NOT CORRECTED #32-MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 3-DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM WALK IN FREEZER COMPRESSOR AND SHELVING UNITS.#33-MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRI FROM MIXERS,FOOD STORAGE CABINETS,SHELVING UNITS,PREP TABLES,ICE MACHINE,ROLLING CARTS,SPIDER WEBS FROM INTERIOR OF PROOFING BOX,ALL REACH IN COOLERS.#34-MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE FLOUR FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT ALL PREP AREAS,WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER,MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN AND DAMAGED CONCRETE FLOORING IN LARGE BAKERY AREA.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON FLOOR IN ALL PREP AREAS.#35-MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE AND MISSING WALL BASES AND TRIM IN LOCKER ROOM,PREP AREA,DAMAGED CEILING ABOVE OVEN IN LARGE BAKERY PREP AREA.#38-MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED MOPSINK BASIN IN FURNANCE ROOM,MISSING BACKFLOW DEVICE ON TOP.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-42-090)
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND LARGE BAKERY PREP AREA AND FILTER AND HOOD ABOVE OVEN.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE IN DISH WASHING AREA,LOOSE CEILING PANEL IN WALK IN COOLER AND LOWER INTERIOR TRIM IN POOR REPAIR.
MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA & LARGE BAKERY AREA.
MAR 92016PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN BAKERY WALK IN COOLER,WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM WALK IN FREEZER COMPRESSOR AND SHELVING UNITS.
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRI FROM MIXERS,MICROWAVE,FOOD STORAGE CABINETS,SHELVING UNITS,PREP TABLES,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,ALL ROLLING CARTS,SPIDER WEBS FROM PROOFING BOX,ALL REACH IN COOLERS.
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE FLOUR AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT ALL PREP AREAS,WALK IN COOLERS & FREEZERS,STORAGE AREAS AND WHERE NEEDED.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN AND DAMAGED CONCRETE FLOORING IN LARGE BAKERY PREP AREA UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES AND EQUIPMENT.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON FLOOR IN ALL PREP AREAS.
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE FLOUR AND DUST FROM WALLS , CEILINGS & VENTILATION VENTS AND DUCT UNITS THROUGHOUT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE AND MISSING WALL BASES AND TRIM IN LOCKER ROOM,PREP AREAS,MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN LOCKER ROOM,DAMAGED CEILING ABOVE OVEN IN LARGE BAKERY PREP AREA,WALL OUTLETS IN SAME.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN PAPER GOODS STORAGE AREA.
MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN WALK IN FREEZER & LOCKER ROOM.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED MOPSINK BASIN IN FURNANCE ROOM,MISSING BACK FLOW DEVICE ON TOP,MISSING BACKFLOW DEVICE ON MOPSINK IN LARGE BAKERY AREA NEXT TO 3- COMP SINK.
Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES FROM IN BETWEEN WALLS AND EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA,FURNANCE ROOM,REAR STORAGE AREA NEAR GARAGE DOOR AND NEAR EXIT DOOR.
MAR 22016FAILED12 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED INADEQUATE HAND WASHING FACILITIES FOR FOOD HANDLERS.OBSERVED A PLASTIC CONTAINER INSIDE OF HAND SINK BASIN IN DISH WASHING AREA AND NO PAPER TOWELS AT REAR PREP AREA HAND SINK.EMPLOYEE REMOVED CONTAINER AND TOWELS ARE NOW PROVIDED AT HAND SINK.MUST KEEP ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)
OBSERVED INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION DURING STORAGE.OBSERVED DOUGH IN BAKERY WALK IN COOLER IN 2- SEPERATE LARGE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT BEING COVERED.OBSERVED 1 CONTAINER OF DOUGH OVER FLOWING FROM CONTAINER DOWN THE SIDE OF IT AND ON TO SHELVING UNIT NEXT TO IT AND ANOTHER CONTAINER NEXT TO IT AND UNDERNEATH IT.ALSO ANOTHER CONTAINER OF DOUGH ON LOWER SHELF RISING UP IN BETWEEN WIRE RACKS ON SHELF ABOVE IT.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND DISCARD.MUST PROTECT FOOD AT ALL TIMES DURING STORAGE.APPX. 44LBS - $15.(SERIOUS 7-38-005A)
OBSERVED IMPROPER PEST CONTROL.OBSERVED APPX.25 OR MORE SMALL LIVE FLIES ON WALLS,CEILING,FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,SHELVING UNITS IN LARGE BAKERY DISH WASHING AREA.ALSO REAR EXIT DOOR HAS A APPX."3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM AND REAR GARAGE DOOR ALONG SIDES AND BOTTOM.MUST RODENT PROOF DOORS TO BE TIGHT FITTING.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 3/2/16.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
MUST LABEL ALL BULK AND SMALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN ALL PREP AREAS.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER IN BAKERY WALK IN COOLER,WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 3- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM WALK IN FREEZER COMPRESSOR AND SHELVING UNITS.
MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRI FROM MIXERS,MICROWAVE,FOOD STORAGE CABINETS,SHELVING UNITS,PREP TABLES,MEAT SLICER,CAN OPENER BLADE,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,ALL ROLLING CARTS,SPIDER WEBS FROM PROOFING BOX,ALL REACH IN COOLERS.
MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE FLOUR AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT ALL PREP AREAS,WALK IN COOLERS & FREEZERS,STORAGE AREAS AND WHERE NEEDED.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN AND DAMAGED CONCRETE FLOORING IN LARGE BAKERY PREP AREA UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES AND EQUIPMENT.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON FLOOR IN ALL PREP AREAS.
MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE FLOUR AND DUST FROM WALLS , CEILINGS & VENTILATION VENTS AND DUCT UNITS THROUGHOUT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE AND MISSING WALL BASES AND TRIM IN LOCKER ROOM,PREP AREAS,MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN DISH MACHINE AREA,TOILET ROOM,LOCKER ROOM,DAMAGED CEILING ABOVE OVEN IN LARGE BAKERY PREP AREA,WALL OUTLETS IN SAME.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN PAPER GOODS STORAGE AREA,TOILETROOM.
MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN REAR STORAGE AREA,DISH MACHINE AREA,WALK IN FREEZER,LOCKER ROOM.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED MOPSINK BASIN IN FURNANCE ROOM,MISSING BACKFLOW DEVICE ON TOP,MISSING BACKFLOW DEVICE ON MOPSINK IN LARGE BAKERY PREP AREA NEXT TO 3- COMP SINK,LOOSE FAUCET AT HAND SINK IN FRONT TOILETROOM.
MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES FROM IN BETWEEN WALLS AND EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA,FURNANCE ROOM,REAR STORAGE AREA NEAR GARAGE DOOR AND NEAR EXIT DOOR.
MUST STORE ICE SCOOP IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
MAY 82015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED FLOORS UNCLEAN IN SHARED BATHROOM AROUND TOILET IN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED LIGHTING INADEQUATE FOR REACH IN REFRIGERATOR IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA ACCROSS FROM WALK IN FREEZER. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING. OBSERVED LIGHT WITHIN WALK IN FREEZER BURNT OUT. MUST REPAIR/ REPLACE LIGHT WITHIN WALK IN FREEZER.
OBSERVED WOOD AND OTHER ITEMS STORED IN REAR OF BUILDING. MUST CONTACT LANDLORD TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS FROM REAR OF BUILDING. OBSERVED ROOM OFF OF REAR BAKERY NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH HEAVY CLUTTER OF CARDBOARD BOXES. ROOM MUST BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED.
APR 302015FAILED10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED APPROXIMATLY 20 SMALL MOTHS WITHIN REAR BAKERY AREA. IN AND AROUND PROOFER AND ON WALLS UNDER AND AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST ELIMINATE ALL MOTH ACTIVITY AND BREEDING GROUNDS BY CLEANING ALL FLOORS WALLS AND DRAINS NEAR PROOFER AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
OBSERVED BAKERY RACKS AND PANS STORED NEXT TO PROOFER WITH HEAVY CAKED ON FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BEFORE STORING.
OBSERVED FLOORS UNCLEAN IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT AREA, UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR BAKERY, ENTIRE FLOOR OF REAR BAKERY.
OBSERVED FLOOR DRAINS NEAR PROOFER UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOOR DRAINS AROUND PROOFER.
OBSERVED FLOOR OF SHARED STAFF BATHROOM UNCLEAN IN AND AROUND TOILET, IN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS. FLOOR MUST BE CLEAN AND MAINTAINED IN A SANITIARY CONDITION.
OBSERVED VENT UNCLEAN ON WALL LEADING TO STAFF BATHROOM IN FRONT PREP AREA. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENT ON WALL.
OBSERVED WALLS AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR BAKERY UNCLEAN , OBSERVED WALLS AROUND PROOFER UNCLENA WITH CAKED ON FLOUR. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL WALLS AROUND PROOFER AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR BAKERY.
OBSERVED LIGHTING INADEQUATE FOR REACH IN REFRIGERATOR IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA ACCROSS FROM WALK IN FREEZER. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
OBSERVED LIGHT WITHIN WALK IN FREEZER BURNT OUT. MUST REPAIR/ REPLACE LIGHT WITHIN WALK IN FREEZER.
OBSERVED WOOD AND OTHER ITEMS STORED IN REAR OF BUILDING. MUST CONTACT LANDLORD TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS FROM REAR OF BUILDING. OBSERVED ROOM OFF OF REAR BAKERY NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH HEAVY CLUTTER OF CARDBOARD BOXES. ROOM MUST BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED.
JUN 22014PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
MUST CLEAN INSIDE THE CABINET UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE REAR BATHROOM AND MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL THE LIDS OF THE BULK CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.
MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE DRAIN BOARD OF THE COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS BEHIND THE GREASE TRAP IN THE PREP KITCHEN NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
MUST CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELD IN THE BAKERY PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
MUST PROVIDE 3 DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BAKERY DEPT. ALSO INSTALL A GREASE TRAP BOX UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE SAME AREA.
MAY 232014FAILED1 violationDETAILS
REAR BAKERY BOX FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR WITH EXPOSED INSULATION AND INSIDE LID OF FREEZER SEALED WITH DUCT TAPE. MUST PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE OR REMOVED.
MAY 152013PASSED1 violationDETAILS
REAR BAKERY BOX FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR WITH EXPOSED INSULATION AND INSIDE LID OF FREEZER SEALED WITH DUCT TAPE. MUST PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE OR REMOVED.
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