CORNER BAKERY CAFE.
360 N MICHIGAN AVE · LOOP, CHICAGO
Failed 6 of 24 inspections. 20 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
NOV 72023FAILED11 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
No certified food service manager on site while handling and serving TCS foods ( deli meat, eggs....) instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012
Several coolers missing thermometer at front and back prep line. Instructed to provide.
Found over 100 fruit flies in at basement's kitchen and dish room, Instructed to to eliminate insects activity in all affected areas, pest control service recommended. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(A).
insects glue trap install above 3-comp sink, instructed not to place insect control devices above clean utensils or prep areas.
Food handlers not wearing hair restraint in food prep area. Instructed to wear.
Soiled Wiping towels placed on food prep tables, instructed to keep away.
Broken door gaskets at 1st floor prep cooler, instructed to replace.
Deep grooves noted between kitchen and dish room tiles trapping waste food and water. Instructed to grout.
All employees food handlers certificates are expired, Instructed to have all staff renew certificates.
No allergen training certificate for person in charge. Instructed to obtain
OCT 312022PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED (SUCH AS CHICKEN). INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED/SERVED. INSTRUCTED MUST POST A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATION IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEEs NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD.
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD ON MAIN COOK LINE COVERED WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.
OBSERVED UNDER HIGHDISH WASHING MACHINE NOT CLEAN, WATER STAINED, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME
OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEAD NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEAD TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
NOV 22021PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE HANDLING AND SERVING TCS FOODS ( DELI MEAT, CHICKEN...) INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.
JUL 272021PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violationsDETAILS
FOUND NO THERMOMETER INSIDE THE 2-DOOR DELFIELD COOLER IN THE LOWER LEVEL PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE.
FOUND 2-DRAWER COOLER ON 1ST FLOOR COOKS LINE BROKEN AND CURRENTLY NOT BEING USED. MUST REPAIR EQUIPMENT OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
FOUND MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON GASKETS OF THE 2-DOOR DELFIELD COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREA NOT MAINTAINED. FOUND OLD CARDBOARD BOXES, PLASTIC, AND FOOD WASTE ON GROUND SURROUNDING DUMPSTERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED. BY END OF INSPECTION, MANAGEMENT HAS CLEANED DUMPSTER AREA AND THE SURROUNDING GROUND IS NOW FREE OF TRASH.
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
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FEB 252021PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
BULK FOOD NOT LABELED PROPERLY. FLOUR, SUGAR TUBS MISSING A LABLE. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
BOTTOM SHELF OF DRAWER COOLER AT FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA NOT CLAEN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 252020PASSED8 violationsDETAILS
FOUND FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT IN FRONT COFFEE SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR AT ALL TIMES.
FOUND GREEN & WHITE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FOUND TORN DOOR GASKET ON 1-DOOR REACH IN COOLER ON MAIN LEVEL PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND LOOSE FAUCET AND LEAKY DRAIN PIPE AT 3-COMP SINK IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. ALSO, IN SAID AREA, HANDWASHING SINK HAS A LEAKY DRAIN PIPE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND FOOD DEBRIS AND LIQUIDS ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT 1ST FLOOR AND MAIN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND FLOOR THROUGHOUT 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA, IN NEED OF RE-GROUTING. INSTRUCTED TO RE-GROUT AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND BURNED OUT LIGHT IN KITCHEN HOOD, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIGHT AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND GREASE ACCUMULATION ON HOOD FILTERS IN MAIN FLOOR PREP ARE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 142019PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
2-402.11 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA AND FRONT COFFEE SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
4-501.12 OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. WORK ORDER FROM 7/30/19.
5-501.113(A) OBSERVED GARBAGE CANS IN THE PREP AREAS UNCOVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIDS.
AUG 62019FAILED5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
6-202.15 OBSERVED A 1 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT ENTRY REVOLVING DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
6-501.111 OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY WITH APPROX. 20 SMALL FLIES AND RODENT DROPPING NOTED DURING INSPECTION. RODENT DROPPINGS WERE BETWEEN THE BREAD OVEN AND COMMERCIAL OVEN IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. SMALL FLIES WERE OBSERVED IN THE REAR OF THE BASEMENT PREP AREA NEAR THE EXIT DOOR AND CHEMICAL/CLEANING SUPPLY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT PEST CONTROL AS ADDITIONAL SERVICES ARE NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE ACTIVITY PRIOR TO RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
2-402.11 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA AND FRONT COFFEE SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
4-501.12 OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. WORK ORDER FROM 7/30/19.
5-501.113(A) OBSERVED GARBAGE CANS IN THE PREP AREAS UNCOVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIDS.
MAY 242019PASSED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED A 1 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT ENTRY REVOLVING DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
MAY 162019FAILED14 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED FACILITY WITH USE OF THE INSTRUCTION GUIDE PROVIDE WITH ECOLAB BODILY FLUID SPILL KIT AS THE CLEAN UP POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE IN WRITING THE INTENT TO USE THE INSTRUCTION GUIDE AND POST ON SITE WITH SUPPLIES. FACILITY ALSO INSTRUCTED TO INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING SUPPLIES: DISPOSABLE MOP, DISPOSABLE LATEX GLOVES, DISPOSABLE MASK, AND ADEQUATE SANITIZER *MUST ELIMINATE NOROVIRUS*) ON SITE TO PROPERLY CLEAN UP ANY VOMIT OR DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER CUP HIS HANDS UNDER THE RUNNING FAUCET OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND PROCEED TO DRINK WATER FROM HIS HANDS WHILE STANDING OVER THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT. PERSON IN CHARGE INFORMED FOOD HANDLER TO STOP. FOOD HANDLER THEN RINSED HIS HANDS AND WALKED AWAY. PERSON IN CHARGE WAS INSTRUCTED THAT NO ONE MAY NOT CLEAN THEIR HANDS IN A SINK USED FOR FOOD PREPARATION OR WAREWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
NOTED NO LABELS FOR BULK SUGAR STORAGE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.
OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY WITH APPROX. 15 SMALL FLIES NOTED DURING INSPECTION. SMALL FLY ACTIVITY WAS NOTED NEAR THE DISH AREA, WALLS IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA, AND IN THE BASEMENT MANAGER OFFICE. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT PEST CONTROL AS ADDITIONAL SERVICES ARE NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE ACTIVITY PRIOR TO RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED A 1 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT ENTRY REVOLVING DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
REFER TO VIOLATION #60
REFER TO VIOLATION #60
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
OBSERVED LEAK COMING FROM FAUCET OF 1-COMPARTMENT SINK (FRUIT/VEGETABLE WASH STATION) IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET.
OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER WITH EXPOSED GARBAGE AND NO LID. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT, PROVIDE LID AND MAINTAIN TO ENSURE TIGHT FITTING LIDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED A DAMAGED STAINLESS STEEL WALL PANEL IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA NEAR THE BREAD OVEN. MUST REPAIR.
REFER TO VIOLATION #60
CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2229958 ON 10/19/18. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: (40) 2-402.11 - OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS IN KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR. (41) 3-304.14 - MOIST WIPING CLOTH PLACED ON CLEAN SHELVES RACK. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN A SANITIZER BUCKET. (58) PA 100-0367 - NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. MUST CORRECT CORE VIOLATIONS BY THE DATE ON THE REPORT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
OCT 192018PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS IN KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
MOIST WIPING CLOTH PLACED ON CLEAN SHELVES RACK. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN A SANITIZER BUCKET
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN
APR 192017PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED FLOORS THRU OUT WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED STANDING WATER UNDER THE DISH MACHINE LOCATED ON THE 1ST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STANDING WATER AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED CEILING WITH ACCUMULATED DUST DEBRIS LOCATED ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER LOCATED BY THE BUS STATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED MOP HEADS BEING STORED DOWNWARD IN MOP BUCKET LOCATED BY THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL MOP HEADS UPRIGHT AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 272016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
Above violation still remaining(Walk in cooler shelving/rack in prep area(bsmt), walk in cooler, and catering walk in cooler, that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Cutting boards that had deep cuts in kitchen prep areas, shall be replaced. Reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust in front prep area, coffee station areas, shall be repaired/replaced. Caulk around exposed hand sink, and dish machine in prep area in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced).
Above violation still remaining(Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment in prep areas not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in bsmt prep area, that had damaged/broken floor tiles, shall be repaired/replaced. Floors in bsmt prep areas need re-grouting. Floors in catering areas need re-grouting).
Above violation still remaining(Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage, in bsmt storage areas, and catering areas).
MAY 192016FAILED10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
Found/observed potentially hazardous foods not meeting temperature requirements of 40F or less in reach in cooler at front prep area(1st floor)List of potentially hazardous foods not meeting temperature requirements of 40F or less, are as follows: Roast beef, at 49.7 F, and 48.5F, ham at 47.8F, 50.4F, cooked chicken at 46.5F. Also found milk in reach in cooler in coffee station at 46.7F, 48.2F, mgmt. discarded products at once, Approximate value $200.00, 32 lbs. Citation issued 7-38-005(A). Critical violation.(cooler air tem was at 41.5F).
Found/observe employee's not washing their hands while changing gloves, preparing/handling ready to eat foods, sandwiches, preparing drink, coffee's), in 1s floor prep area, and in bsmt catering areas while packaging sandwiches at time of inspection. Citation issued 7-38-010(A), critical violation.
Found/observed front entrance/exit revolving door not rodent proofed, revolving door had gaps on bottom, sides of door ranging from 1/4 inch, to more than 1 inch gap/hole, also observed exit/entrance side doors not rodent proofed, doors had gaps on middle of doors ranging from1/4 inch, to 1/2 inch at time of inspection. Citation issued 7-38-020, Serious violation.
Found some food items not properly dated in walk in cooler, must properly date food items in walk in cooler.
Walk in cooler shelving/rack in prep area(bsmt), walk in cooler, and catering walk in cooler, that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Cutting boards that had deep cuts in kitchen prep areas, shall be replaced. Reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust in front prep area, coffee station areas, shall be repaired/replaced. Caulk around exposed hand sink, and dish machine in prep area in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.
Walk in cooler shelving/racks in prep area, catering area walk in coolers, not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Prep table lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Non food contact surfaces of ice machine, pop dispensing unit not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Kitchen, catering storage shelving/racks not clean, had excess dirt, not clean, needs detailed cleaning(crevices).
Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment in prep areas not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in bsmt prep area, that had damaged/broken floor tiles, shall be repaired/replaced. Floors in bsmt prep areas need re-grouting. Floors in catering areas need re-grouting.
Damaged/ missing ceiling tiles in prep areas, shall be repaired/replaced, walls that had peeling paint, exposed plaster in catering area, shall be repaired/sealed.
3 compartment sink faucets leaking at neck, loose, shall be repaired/replaced. exposed hand sink in prep area had leaking faucet, shall be repaired/replaced. 1 compartment sink in catering area, by coffee station, had no hot running water, only cold water, must provide hot, and cold running water to 1 compartment sink for next routine inspection, per supervisor J. Salazar.
Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage, in bsmt storage areas, and catering areas.
MAR 252015PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
CEILINGS,WALLS AND ATTACHED FAN GUARDS INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS NOT CLEAN,DUSTY.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
LIGHTS NOT SHIELDED ABOVE FIRST FLOOR PREP AREAS.MUST INSTALL.
CLEAN EQUIPMENT NOT MAINTAINED,IE DUST PANS STORED DIRTY ON WALLS.MUST CLEAN AFTER USE.
OBSERVED 2 FOODHANDLERS PREP FOODS AND NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS.MUST PROVIDE.
ONE EMPLOYEE ON DUTY NOT PROVIDED WITH THE NEW IDPH FOOD SAFETY CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE ALL CERTIFICATE FOR ALL EMPLOYEE BY NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
JUN 32014PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
BULK-FOOD CONTAINER NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
CLEAN CUTTING BOARD STORED ON FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP OFF FLOOR.
STANDING WATER BEHIND ICE MAKER AT FIRST FL, ISNTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE.
CREVICE NOTED ON KITCHEN WALL IN BASEMENT, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.
CONDENSATION NOTED IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTE DTO REPAIR.
OCT 12013PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MUST REATTACH THE WALL COVING AT THE BOTTOM OF STAIRWAY CASE LEADING TO THE BASEMENT.
SEP 242013FAILED10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DURING INSPECTION OBSERVED OVER 30 SMALL FLIES ON PREMISES IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA AND IN THE BASEMENT KITCHEN AREA ON WALLS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND PEST CONTROL PROVIDE SERVICE.
DURING INSPECTION OBSERVED THE BASEMENT HIGH TEMPERATURE MACHINE NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. TEMPERATURE GAUGE IS NOT REACHING THE MINIMUM OF 180F. MUST ALWAYS REACH 180F WITH A WORKING THERMOSTAT GAUGE. MUST REPAIR. CDI.
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE SOUP LADDLE. FOUND SOUP LADDLE HANGING ON A PIPE NEXT TO THE HAND WASHING SINK.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR PANEL AT THE CORNERS OF THE BASEMENT ICE MACHINE.
MUST REGROUT IN FRONT OF THE BASEMENT DISH MACHINE AND ON THE 1ST FLOOR MAIN PREP LINE AREA IN FRONT OF HAND WASHING SINK.
MUST REATTACH THE WALL COVING AT THE BOTTOM OF STAIRWAY CASE LEADING TO THE BASEMENT.
MUST RECAULK WALL WHERE IT MEETS WITH THE DISH WASHING MACHINE SPRAYING AREA. FOUND GRIME BUILD-UP.
MUST REPAIR NON WORKING EXHAUST VENTS AT ALL RESTROOMS ON PREMISES 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT.
MUST REPAIR LEAK UNDER PIPE AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE COFFEE PREPARATION AREA.
MUST DECLUTTER AND ORGANIZE THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA IN THE BASEMENT.
SEP 242013FAILED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DURING INSPECTION OBSERVED OVER 30 SMALL FLIES ON PREMISES IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA AND IN THE BASEMENT KITCHEN AREA ON WALLS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND PEST CONTROL PROVIDE SERVICE.
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE SOUP LADDLE. FOUND SOUP LADDLE HANGING ON A PIPE NEXT TO THE HAND WASHING SINK.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR PANEL AT THE CORNERS OF THE BASEMENT ICE MACHINE.
MUST REGROUT IN FRONT OF THE BASEMENT DISH MACHINE AND ON THE 1ST FLOOR MAIN PREP LINE AREA IN FRONT OF HAND WASHING SINK.
MUST RECAULK WALL WHERE IT MEETS WITH THE DISH WASHING MACHINE SPRAYING AREA. FOUND GRIME BUILD-UP.
MUST REATTACH THE WALL COVING AT THE BOTTOM OF STAIRWAY CASE LEADING TO THE BASEMENT.
MUST REPAIR NON WORKING EXHAUST VENTS AT ALL RESTROOMS ON PREMISES 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR LEAK UNDER PIPE AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE COFFEE PREPARATION AREA.
MUST DECLUTTER AND ORGANIZE THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA IN THE BASEMENT.
SEP 172012PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violationsDETAILS
INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION, FOUND INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MAKER WITH GRAY SLIME AND DIRT BUILD UP, INSTRUCTED MGR TO CLEAN ICE MAKER PROPERLY AND MAINTAIN.
DISPOSABLE PLASTIC CUPS ARE USED AS A SCOOP FOR FLOUR, INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER UTENSILS.
PIPES AND FAN COVER INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER NOT CLEAN, ALSO INTERIOR SURFACES OF PREP COOLERS BEHIND DRAWERES NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED MGR TO CELAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE, FLOOR DRAINS AND CORNERS NOT CLEAN, HEAVY GRASE AND ACCUMMULATED FOOD DEBRIS NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP FLOOR CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
CREVICES NOTED AT WALL BASE TILES, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.
EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS STORED ON FOOD SHELVES, INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA AWAY FROM FOOD STORAGE.
FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL WITH PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS.
AUG 12011PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FOUND PREP COOLER AT FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA AT 52.7F, INSTRUCTED MGR TO KEEP ALL COOLERS AT 40F OR LOWER. COOLER IS TAGGED NOT ALLOWED TO USE FOR PERISHABLE STORAGE, MUST FAX A TAG REMOVAL REQUEST WHEN READY.
All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND THE FOWLING FOOD ITEMS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: 3LBS OF CHICKEN SALAD AT 51.6F, 2 LBS OF TUNA SALAD AT 51.8F, 4LBS OF LIQUID EGGS AT 53.4F, ALL ITEMS STORED AT PREP AND DRAWER COOLER. MUST KEEP SUCH FOOD ITEMS STORED AT 40F OR LOWER. FOOD DISCARDED VALUED AT $60.
Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. FOUND CATERING KITCHEN HAND SINK WITHOUT HANDS WASHING SOAP. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MONITOR EMPLOYEES HYGIENIC PRACTICES.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE PREP COOLER IN BASEMENT KITCHENS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. STANDING WATER UNDER DISH MACHINE AT BASEMENT LEVEL. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP DRY.
MAY 52011PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.
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. CLEAN CUTTING BOARDS STORED ON FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO STORE ELEVATED 6" OFF FLOOR.
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. PAPER CUPS ARE USED AS A SCOOP FOR BULK FOODS, INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER, UTENSILS.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MISSING GROUT BETWEEN FLOOR TILES UNDER DISH MACHINE AND PREP AREAS, STANDING WASTE WATER AT FLOOR CORNERS IN BASEMENT AND UNDER 1ST FLOOR COFFEE STATION, INSTRUCTED TO GROUT FLOORS AND MINIMIZE STANDING WATER.
The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. LEAKY PIPE UNDER 1ST FLOOR HAND SINK, GREASE BUILD-UP AT VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. PAPER CUPS IS USED TO SCOOP UP ICE, INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER UTENSILS.
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