CORNER BAKERY CAFE.

Chicago Health Dept

676 N ST CLAIR ST · STREETERVILLE, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2021.

24 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Jul 2021.

Last inspected Jul 2021. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JUL 2021

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUL 15

2021

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations

Serious Food Temperature

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

FOUND NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE AND HAVE READILY ACCESSIBLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

METAL AROUND COLD WATER HANDLE ON EXPO LINE HANDWASHING SINK IS RUSTY AND CORRODING. MUST REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS BUILDUP ON FLOOR NEAR SODA MACHINE IN BACK STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 1

2021

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations

Serious Food Temperature

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

FOUND NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE AND HAVE READILY ACCESSIBLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

METAL AROUND COLD WATER HANDLE ON EXPO LINE HANDWASHING SINK IS RUSTY AND CORRODING. MUST REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS BUILDUP ON FLOOR NEAR SODA MACHINE IN BACK STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 2/3/2021 REPORT #2484450 NOT CORRECTED: VIOLATION #57 OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT. VIOLATION #58 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT A ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT. MUST CORRECT PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090.

FEB 3

2021

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATION POSTED. OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED/SERVED (SUCH AS EGGS, ETC.). MUST HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEINGG PREPPED AND/OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS LOCATED ON THE WALLS AND FLOORS IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT A ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

JAN 26

2021

FAIL 7 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE OR VALID PROOF OF ENROLLMENT IN A FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S COURSE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012.

Critical Food Temperature

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (TURKEY, CHICKEN) IS BEING PREPARED HANDLED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES THE FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 20 SMALL FLIES LOCATED ON THE LEDGE OF THE WINDOW AND ON THE WALLS LOCATED BY THE COFFEE PREP AREA BY THE FRONT CUSTOMER COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

Serious Food Temperature

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

4-302.13 OBSERVED THE GAUGES NOT WORKING PROPERLY ON THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSPECTOR VERIFIED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE WAS SANITIZING PROPERLY BY TESTING THE DISH MACHINE WITH HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE TESTING STRIPS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR GAUGES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS LOCATED ON THE WALLS AND FLOORS IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT A ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

OCT 11

2019

PASS 3 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK CONTAINER OF SUGAR WITHOUT PROPER LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK ITEMS WITH COMMON NAME.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA WORN WITH DEEP GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CUTTING SURFACES THROUGHOUT.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ATTACHED TO ICE MACHINE AND OTHER EQUIPMENT CONNECTED TO WATER LINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE.

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OCT 4

2019

FAIL 5 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK CONTAINER OF SUGAR WITHOUT PROPER LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK ITEMS WITH COMMON NAME.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED SEVERAL BATTER SCOOPS SITTING IN STANDING WATER AT REAR PREP TABLE NEAR WALK IN FREEZER WHERE MUFFINS ARE MADE. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP UTENSILS UNDER RUNNING WATER OF SUFFICIENT VELOCITY TO REMOVE PARTICLES IN BETWEEN USE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA WORN WITH DEEP GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CUTTING SURFACES THROUGHOUT.

Serious Food Temperature

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR DOOR TO TOILET ROOMS WITH A MALFUNCTIONING RINSE GAUGE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN GAUGES THAT ACCURATELY RECORD TEMPERATURE WITHIN THE DISH MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ATTACHED TO ICE MACHINE AND OTHER EQUIPMENT CONNECTED TO WATER LINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE.

NOV 5

2018

PASS 1 violation

Minor Facility Condition

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-602,11(A;B1-4,6,7;C;D)- OBSERVED PRE PACKAGED PASTRY ITEMS, REMOVED FROM BULK CONTAINERS, LEMON BAR, CHOCOLATE BUNT CAKE, ETC., STORED IN 2 DOOR FRONT COUNTER COOLER, AS WELL AS DISPLAYED AT FRONT COUNTER AREA WITHOUT LABELS OR DATES. INFORMED MANAGER THAT PRE PORTIONED FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST HAVE PROPER LABEL AND DATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LABELS AND DATES. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

OCT 30

2018

FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

3-501.16(A:2,&B)- OBSERVED TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN 2 DRAWER PANNI COOLER:: 48.5, 10LBS OF MEATBALL PANNI, $35.00:DATE 10/29/18 50.0F, 12LBS OF CHICKEN PANNI, AT A VALUE OF, $125.00: DATE-10/29/18 48.0F, 6LBS OF BREAKFAST CHEESE PANNI, $30.00: DATE-10/29/18 48.3F, 4LBS OF CALIFORNIA COOKED VEGETABLE PANNI, $10.00:DATE-10/29/18 MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED 32LBS AT A VALUE OF $200.00 INFORMED MANAGER THAT TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS MUST BE 41F OR LESS FOR COLD FOODS AND 135F OR MORE FOR HOT FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

4-301.11- OBSERVED 2 DRAWER COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 52.2F, AT TIME OF INSPECTION, HOLDING TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS. 2 DRAWER COOLER WAS TAGGED DURING DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED NOT TO REMOVE TAG. SITE INSTRUCTED NOT USE COOLER. CONTACT CDPH FOR TAG REMOVAL. SITE INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE COOLER AND ENSURE TEMPERATURE HOLDS AT 40.0F OR LESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION # 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Facility Condition

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.111- OBSERVED 8 OR MORE LIVE COCKROACHES CRAWLING ON FLOOR IN REAR WALK IN COOLER, USED AS DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL SERVICE PROVIDER TO ELIMINATE ACTIVITY BEFORE RE INSPECTION DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114- OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND DEBRIS, UNUSED SLICERS, BOXES OF RECEIPTS, ETC., STORED IN REAR WALK IN COOLER USED AS DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS, CLEAN, ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBOARGE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

FEB 6

2018

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD BUILD UP ENCRUSTED ON EXTERIOR OF COOLERS/BETWEEN COOLERS ALONG COOKLINE. MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR OF COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FOOD/GRIME BUILD UP ON WALLS BEHIND AND UNDER DISHMACHINE. MUST CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEFT SIDE COMPARTMENT DRAIN PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

SOME PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS MISSING THERMOMETERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.

JAN 29

2018

FAIL 5 violations

Serious Food Temperature

DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK

HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE FINAL RINSE GAUGE BROKEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED FINAL RINSE GAUGE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD BUILD UP ENCRUSTED ON EXTERIOR OF COOLERS/BETWEEN COOLERS ALONG COOKLINE. MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR OF COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FOOD/GRIME BUILD UP ON WALLS BEHIND AND UNDER DISHMACHINE. MUST CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEFT SIDE COMPARTMENT DRAIN PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

SOME PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS MISSING THERMOMETERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.

MAY 10

2017

PASS · 0 violations

MAY 3

2017

FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Food Storage & Handling

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

INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION, FOUND A MEDICAL SYRINGE KEPT AT THE BOTTOM SHELF OF PREP COOLER NEXT TO CONTAINERS OF FOOD ( CARTONS OF MILK ), ALSO EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS KEPT IN THE SAME COOLER AT THE MIDDLE SHELF. INSTRUCTED TO STORE EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS AWAY FROM CUSTOMERS FOOD STORAGE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A)

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

INADEQUATE INSECTS CONTROL, FOUND 5 LIVE COCKROACHES UNDER PREP TABLE IN MAIN KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY, PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.

Minor Sanitation

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

A KNIFE WEDGED BETWEEN WALL AND PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP UTENSILS AT A CLEAN SURFACE.

Minor Sanitation

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

SOILED CLOTHING ARTICLES AND OPEN GARBAGE CONTAINER STORED TOO CLOSE TO OPEN FOODS ( BREAD ) INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AWAY.

DEC 14

2016

PASS 3 violations

Minor Food Temperature

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE TOP OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE TO REMOVE DUST AND DEBRIS BUILDUP THAT HAS FALLEN FROM THE SOILED HOODVENT ABOVE MACHIEN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED BLACK GRIME BUILDUP FROM THE ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ABOVE MENTIONED AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CLUTTER AND RUBBISH BUILDUP IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA INSIDE OF THE UNPLUGGED WALK-IN COOLER THAT IS BEING USED FOR DRY STORAGE. MUST RE-ORGANIZE THE STORAGE AREA AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 24

2016

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER THE FRONT FOOD DISPLAY CASE AND THE EMPLOYEE LOCKERS TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP AND RUBBISH ITEMS-- MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE REAR STORAGE WHERE THE ICE MACHINE IS LOCATED TO REMOVE SYRUP ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE SODA DISPENSERS AND STANDING WATER NEXT TO THE ICE MACHINE.

Minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE DUST BUILDUP FROM THE CEILING VENT IN THE DISH ROOM AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DUST ON THE LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE DISHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 31

2016

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER THE FOOD STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER AND ALSO UNDER THE CHEMICAL STORAGE BIN TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP AND LIQUID SPLATTER.

Minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE DUST BUILDUP FROM THE CEILING VENT IN THE DISH ROOM AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.

MAR 24

2015

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD (KALE SALAD)IN COLD HOLDING UNIT AT TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 48.7-49.1 F. DEGREES. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40 F. DEGREES OR LOWER. APPROX. WT. 40LBS. VALVUE $8.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOOR IN PREP AREA OF FOOD SPILLS AND IN WALK-IN COOLER UNDER SHELVING.

JUL 15

2014

PASS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT THE 1 COMPARTMENT PREP SINK IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HOT WATER.

Minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS IN THE KITCHEN WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING HANDLED.

DEC 5

2013

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

REPAIR THE COOLER DOORS NEAR THE STOVE SO THAT THEY CLOSE PROPERLY.

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN: EXTERIOR OF COOLERS WITH ENCRUSTED GREASE ON THE SIDES, TOP OF THE OVENS, TOP OF THE PASS SHELVES ABOVE THE PREP COOLERS, DUST AND GREASE ON WIRE STORAGE RACKS.

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE PREP AREA ALONG WALLS AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT. REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM THE FLOOR NEAR THE DISHMACHINE AND UNDER THE 1 COMPARTMENT PREP SINK.

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE DUST AND GREASE ON THE WALL ACROSS FROM THE STEAM TABLES.

NOV 27

2013

FAIL 8 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED 2 LIVE COCKROACHES ON THE CUTTING BOARD ON TOP OF THE LINE PREP COOLER AND BEHIND THE PANINI PREP TABLE. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Serious Other

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM 8/1/13 WAS NOT POSTED IN THE ESTABLISHMENT. PREMISES HAD A SUMMARY REPORT FROM 5/22/12 POSTED. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.

Serious Other

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1353993 ON 8/1/13 NOT CORRECTED: 36/01 - MUST INSTALL A LIGHTSHIELD ON THE LIGHT FIXTURE IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

Minor Sanitation

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

REPAIR THE COOLER DOORS NEAR THE STOVE SO THAT THEY CLOSE PROPERLY.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE PREP AREA ALONG WALLS AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT. REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM THE FLOOR NEAR THE DISHMACHINE AND UNDER THE 1 COMPARTMENT PREP SINK.

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE DUST AND GREASE ON THE WALL ACROSS FROM THE STEAM TABLES.

Minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM CORNERS ESPECIALLY AROUND THE BREAD SLICER AND TOP OF PASS SHELVES.

AUG 1

2013

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

REPAIR THE FLOORING IN THE WALK-IN COOLER SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Facility Condition

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

MUST INSTALL A LIGHTSHIELD ON THE LIGHT FIXTURE IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN AND ORGANIZE THE STORAGE AREA NEXT TO THE EMPLOYEE LOCKER AREA.

MAY 22

2012

PASS · 0 violations

MAY 10

2012

FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

INADEQUATE INSECTS CONTROL, FOUND 4 LIVE COCKROACHES UNDER 3-COMP SINK AND DISH WASHING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ISECTS ACTIVITY. PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED.

Serious Plumbing & Waste

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED

INADEQUATE HANDS WASHING FACILITY. NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT MEN'S TOILET ROOM HAND SINK, MOTION SENSOR AT HAND SINK NOT PROPERLY RESPOSIVE. INSTRUCTED MGR TO PROVIDE AND REPAIR FAUCET.

Minor Sanitation

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

SHELVES ABOVE PREP TABLE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEANA ND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

LOW PRESSURE AT WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM HAND SINK. INSTUCTED TO PROVIDE WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE.

MAY 6

2011

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations

Serious Other

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

LAST SUMMARY REPORT NOT POSTED VISIBLY FOR CUSTOMERS TO VIEW. (7-42-010B) One copy of the Food Inspection Report Summary must be displayed and visible to all customers.

Minor Sanitation

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

CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED. RUBBER GASKET AT COOLER DOOR ON WEST WALL OF FRONT PREP AREA MUST BE FIXED (IN POOR REPAIR AT BOTTOM RIGHT DOOR). All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: INTERIOR FLOORS OF COOLERS AT COOKING AREA, FAN GUARDS OF SMALL COOLER AT SAME LOCATION-DUE TO FOOD DEBRIS/DUST. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE/ICE MACHINE ROOM/EMPLOYEE LOCKKR ROOM MUST BE RE-SEALED (CRACKED & UNEVEN), WALK-IN COOLER FLOORS ARE POPPING OUT-MUST BE FIXED & CLEANED AROUND CORNERS. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.

Minor Pest Activity

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

ANY MILK CRATES USED FOR DRY OR COLD STORAGE MUST BE REPLACED WITH REGULAR SHELVINGS, FOR EASY ACCESS TO CLEANING/PEST MONITORING. All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.

APR 27

2010

PASS 7 violations

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. ALL MULTI-USE UTENSIL THAT WERE IN STORAGE AREA AFFECTED BY FIRE MUST BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED BEFORE USE.

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. COUNTER AREA IN FRONT IN NEED OF REPAIR OR REPLACING WERE WORN. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

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. ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD-UPO OF FOOD AND GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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 THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. ALONG BASE BOARRDS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FLOORS IN REAR STORAGE AREA MUST BE CLEANED, SANITIZED AND DRIED.

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. Use dustless cleaning methods. WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING AND SANITIZING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. LIGHT SHEILDS IN FRONT PREP AREA IN NEED OF REPLACING TO PROPERLY SHEILD ALL BULBS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN STORAGE AREA MUST BE REMOVED. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

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