SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

CORNER BAKERY CAFE.

BEAT. 40/100

35 E MONROE ST · LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected May 26, 2022 · passed with conditions

Failed 5 of 22 inspections. 9 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
22
13 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 5 failed
VIOLATIONS
67
includes 9 critical
RECORDS COVER
11 YEARS
since Oct 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAY 26
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP AVAILABLE AT HANDSINK IN REAR PREP/DISWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDSOAP AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. FOUND GRILLED CHICKEN BETWEEN 47.8-55.5F IN PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED ALL TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR LESS AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 3 LBS OF DENATURED FOOD COSTING ABOUT $10 DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATIONI 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

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

OBSERVED BREAD INSIDE COOLER UNIT WITH FOOD STORED INSIDE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED THREE BURNT OUT LIGHTBULBS ABOVE HOOD IN PREP AREA AND REAR COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WORKING LIGHTBULBS AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN THE REAR BY THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED MOST FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON SITE HAD EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT.

NOV 15
2021
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS STORED IN PREP AREA SHELVES, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AWAY.

DEC 2
2019
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CEILING PANELS IN BASEMENT OFFICE AND STORAGE AREA HEAVILY STAINED AND BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

SEP 18
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED NOR A REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR THE COOK TO ORDER EGGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY TO POST AND A REMINDER AND A DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15(B) OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK WITH A MINOR LEAK AT THE BOTTOM BY THE P-TRAP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.11 OBSERVED A MINOR LEAK ON THE CEILING LOCATED ABOVE THE FRONT HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. 6-201.11 OBSERVED HOLES AROUND THE HOT AND COLD WATER KNOBS BY THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN. 6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOORS THRU OUT THE 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS AND IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL PREP COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 18
2018
PASSED
0 violations
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DEC 21
2017
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTER NOT MAINTAINED WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE ON THE LID OF SAID OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AND CARDBOARD ON THE GROUND. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE TOP OF GREASE DUMPSTER AND REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM THE GROUND. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

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

OBSERVED THE NOZZLES OF THE COFFEE MACHINE WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS LOCATED AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER SERVICE COUNTER. OBSERVED A BROWNISH SUBSTANCE ON THE ICE SLOT LOCATED BY THE DRINK MACHINE IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED FLOORS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS LOCATED IN THE 1ST FLOOR REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

DEC 19
2017
FAILED
4 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND SINK AT AN IMPROPER HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 63F DURING THE INSPECTION, SAID EXPOSED HAND SINK IS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR HAND SINK SO THAT HOT WATER REACHES AT LEAST 85F FOR PROPER HAND WASHING, UNTIL EXPOSED HAND SINK IS REPAIRED EMPLOYEES MUST USE AN EXPOSED HAND SINK THAT IS LOCATED ON THE 1ST FLOOR. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

CRITICALPest Activity
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTER NOT MAINTAINED WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE ON THE LID OF SAID OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AND CARDBOARD ON THE GROUND. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE TOP OF GREASE DUMPSTER AND REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM THE GROUND. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

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

OBSERVED THE NOZZLES OF THE COFFEE MACHINE WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS LOCATED AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER SERVICE COUNTER. OBSERVED A BROWNISH SUBSTANCE ON THE ICE SLOT LOCATED BY THE DRINK MACHINE IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED FLOORS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS LOCATED IN THE 1ST FLOOR REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 14
2017
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED THE LEDGES OF CABINETS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS BEHIND THE CASHIERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF CABINETS.

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

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS.

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

OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT ON THE EXPO LINE. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.

MAY 10
2017
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN CORNERS UNDER EQUIPMENT AND FLOOR DRAINS WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS.

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

OBSERVED HOLES IN THE WALL AROUND THE MOP SINK PLUMBING. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES.

OCT 27
2016
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Ice maker interior surfaces not clean inside, instructed to clean and maintain.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Vent in men's toilet room not working, instructed to repair and maintain.

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

Food handlers with beard not wearing beard restraint, instructed to wear.

MAR 29
2016
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

WEAK HOT WATER PRESSURE AT 3-COMP SINK AND HAND SINK 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE UNDER CITY PRESSURE.

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

EMPLOYEES JACKETS AND BAGS HUNG TOO CLOSE TO ICE MAKER DOOR IN BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP EMPLOYEES PERSONAL AWAY FROM FOOD STORAGE.

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

EMPLOYEES IN BANQUET STATION NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.

JUL 20
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (EGGS, TUNA AND CHICKEN SALAD) ARE BEING HANDLED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

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

OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE HOT PREP LINE WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS.

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

OBSERVED THE LIGHT SHIELD MISSING IN THE HOT PREP LINE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SHIELD ALL LIGHTS.

JUL 21
2014
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

WASTE WATER ARE COLLECTED UNDER WALK-IN COOLER RAMP PLATE, MISSING GROUT AT KITCHEN FLOOR TILES UNDER SINK, FOOD SPILLS BEHIND SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/ CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 14
2014
FAILED
4 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CERTIFIED FOOD AND SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE HANDLING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-012.

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1434471 DATED ON 4-2-14 FOR VIOLATION # (32)CLEAN UTENSILS SHELVES NEXT TO MOP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN. INSTRUCTED MGR TO CORRED VIOLATIONS WITHIN GIVEN TIME FRAME. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090

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

WASTE WATER ARE COLLECTED UNDER WALK-IN COOLER RAMP PLATE, MISSING GROUT AT KITCHEN FLOOR TILES UNDER SINK, FOOD SPILLS BEHIND SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/ CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

LEAK NOTED UNDER 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN PLUMBING.

APR 2
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION, FOUND 2 SOUP CONTAINERS AT STEAM TABLE READY FOR SERVICE AT 78.4F-82.1F. INSTRUCTED MGR TO HOLD AT 140 OR HIGHER. 8 LBS OF SOUP DISCARDED VALUED AT $20. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

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

CLEAN UTENSILS SHELVES NEXT TO MOP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN.

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

INSULATION AND FAN COVER INSIDE 1ST FLOOR WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

EMPLOYEES CLOTHINGS AND PERSONAL ITEMS HUNG ON FOOD AND FOOD CONTAINER SHELVES, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP STORED AWAY.

OCT 7
2013
PASSED
0 violations
SEP 26
2013
FAILED
9 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

FOUND 3 LIVE ROACHES (1 SMALL, 1 MEDIUM AND 1 LARGE)UNDER/AROUND THE DISHMACHINE AND 1 LARGE ONE IN THE DINING AREA IN THE LOWER LEVEL. ALSO, 5 SMALL FLIES ON THE 1ST FL IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL LIVE ACTIVITIES, CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR ASSISTANCE.

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

MUST SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP/DARK GROOVES-MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS, INTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND CABINET UNDER BEVERAGE STATION.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS, FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

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

MUST REGROUT TILE/SEAL GAPS IN FLOOR TILE UNDER THE DISHMACHINE IN THE RIGHT CORNER (CORNER CLOSEST TO THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK.)

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

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS/CEILING AROUND SINKS, DISH MACHINE AND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN LOWER LEVEL AND 1ST FL PREP AREAS.

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

MUST SEAL WALL PANEL IN LOWER RIGHT CORNER OF DISH MACHINE AREA (SAME LOCATION WHERE FLOOR NEEDS TO BE GROUTED.)

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

MUST REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN LOWER LEVEL IN FRONT OF THE OFFICE.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL UNUSED WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.

APR 3
2013
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM SHELF AT THE 1DR MILK COOLER IN THE COFFEE MAKING STATION.

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

MUST REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS FROM MAIN COOKING LINE ON THE FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOOR IN THE MEN'S RESTROOM ON THE BASEMENT LEVEL.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST TIGHTEN FAUCET BASE ON THE LEFT FAUCET AT THE REAR 3COMP SINK.

MAY 23
2012
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN THE SODA MACHINE NOZZLES AT THE BEVERAGE STATION IN THE DINING AREA.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS UNDER/AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREAS ON 1ST FL.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST FIX THE LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE RIGHT FAUCET ON THE 3-COMP. SINK IN THE BACK OF THE HOUSE PREP AREA.

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

MUST PROPERLY STORE MOPS HANGING UP TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE.

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

ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHEN PREPARING/SERVING FOOD.

SEP 6
2011
PASSED
0 violations
AUG 29
2011
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FOUND 4 LIVE GERMAN COCKROACHES INSIDE A CABINET UNDER SODA FOUNTAIN MACHINE AND UNDER DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MGR TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS, PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED.

MINORSanitation
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. MISSING GROUT NOTED BETWEEN KITCHEN FLOOR TILES, INSTRUCTED TO GROUT AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
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 NOT CLEAN ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS UNDER 3COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

MINORSanitation
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. OPENING NOTED AROUND PIPES AND IN FLOOR IN FOUNTAIN SODA CABINET, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.

OCT 4
2010
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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. FAN COVERS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, PREP COOLER NOT CLEAN, ALSO TACKS OF BACK SIDE OF DRAWER COOLERS NOT CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
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. MISSING GROUT AT KITCHEN FLOORS IN MAIN PREP AREA IN FRONT OF DISH MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO GROUT AND MARITAIN.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. MUST KEEP ICE SCOOP STORED OFF ICE CUBES ON A CLEAN SERFACE.

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