AUG 10
2026
PASS · 0 violations
Corner Bakery Cafe 170
Chicago Health Dept
56 W RANDOLPH ST · LOOP, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (Aug 2026); 7 critical violations across the last 12 months.
10 inspections on record since 2023 · Last inspected Aug 2026 · 7 critical violations in the last 12 months.
The numbers
INSPECTIONS
10
VIOLATIONS
81
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
AUG 2026
Inspection history
JUL 27
2026
FAIL 18 violations 4 CRITICAL
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIROITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (BOILED EGGS,CUT LETTUCE,MARINARA SAUCE,CHICKEN,ETC) MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS READY TO EAT FOODS SUCH AS 0.5LBS. COOKED DICED POTATOES AT 105.8F IN HOT HOLDING UNIT. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE. APPX. 0.5LBS. $2.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)9COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS READY TO EAT FOODS IN COOLERS SUCH AS 4LBS. SALSA-46.2F.2.5LBS.-CUT LETTUCE-46.6F.2LBS.MIXED GREENS-46.9F .1LB. MARINARA SAUCE-45.3F.0.5LBS. CHOPPED EGGS-46.9F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. 10LBS. $30.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED SOME MISSING INTERNAL THERMOMETERS IN PREP COOLERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF AN INFESTATION OF APPX. 40 OR MORE LIVE ROACHES SCATTERED THROUGHOUT PREMISES IN 1ST FL. FRONT SMALL PREP AREA-IN BETWEEN GAPS OF LOWER CONDUIT SYSTEM,IN BETWEEN WALL AND 1- COMPARTMENT SINK,CRAWLING ON FLOOR UNDER REAR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISH MACHINE,UNDERSIDE OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK BETWEEN WALL AND FLASHING,ON FLOOR IN CORNER OF DISH MACHINE,IN BASEMENT CRAWLING ON EXTERIOR & IN BETWEEN SHIMMS ON FLOOR OF FAR RIGHT HOT WATER TANK ON TOP OF LEFT HOT WATER TANK,ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN BOTH HOT WATER TANKS, IN CORNER NEXT TO HOT WATER TANKS,FELL OFF A FOOD STORAGE SHELF ONTO FLOOR IN BASEMENT,ON BACKSIDE OF SMALL COUCH AND WALL IN BASEMENT AND NUMEROUS DEAD ROACHES ON FLOOR SCATTERED THROUGHOUT PREMISES.ALSO,APPX. 100 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES CRAWLING ON BAKED GOODS ON DISPLAY NOT FOR SALE,ON WALLS,CEILINGS AND FLYING AROUND PREMISES PREP & DISH WASHING AREAS,BASEMENT STORAGE AREA ON LOWER WALL UNDERNEATH TABLE AND BOXES NEXT TO WALK IN FREEZER.AS WELL AS APPX. 30 OR MORE RAT DROPPINGS INSIDE OF AN UNUSED THERMOLIZER MACHINE IN REAR PREP AREA,ON FLOOR UNDER STORAGE CABINET AT REGISTER,ON FLOOR NEXT TO BAKED GOODS ON DISPLAY NOT FOR SALE.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,DEAD ROACHES CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 7/27/26.(PRIORITY 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED JACKETS HANGING FROM DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING UNITS MUST REMOVE AND STORE PERSONAL ITEMS IN A PROPER MANNER AWAY FROM FOOD.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED KNIVES STORED IN BETWEEN EQUIPMENT MUST REMOVE AND STORE PROPERLY TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINTAION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING HANDLES ON LIDS OF SOUP KETTLES.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN GREASE,FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM ALL PREP COOLERS,USED AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS, SHELVING UNITS AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER,EXTERIOR OF STOVE,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,ROLLING CARTS,PIPES AND WIRES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.DELIME DISH MACHINE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT PREP,DISH WASHING AREAS AND WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST GROUT FLOORS IN PREP AREAS AND WHERE NEEDED TO PREVENT STANDING AND POOLING WATER IN CREVICES OF FLOORS THROUGHOUT.MUST SEAL ALL GAPS ,CRACKS AND CREVICES IN WALLS AND WALL VOIDS TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY POINTS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES AND BOXES FROM FLOOR IN BASEMENT.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN WALK IN FREEZER & COOLER AND WHERE NEEDED.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST PROVIDE MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2631320 2/17/26 NOT CORRECTED #37-3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE. #44-4-904.11 : MUST INVERT SILVERWEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.#47-4-501.12 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARDS ON TOPSIDES OF PREP COOLERS TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR. #49-4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLE,PREP TABLES.#55-6-201.13 : MUST GROUT FLOOR IN DISH WASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE FLOORING IN WALK IN COOLER,3- MISSING CEILING TILES NEAR WALK IN FREEZER IN BASEMENT.: #55-6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP AND DUST FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
FEB 17
2026
PASS 11 violations
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
2-402.11 : MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
4-904.11 : MUST INVERT SILVERWEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
4-903.11(A;C) : MUST INVERT PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-101.19 : MUST ELIMINATE CRATE USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK IN FREEZER AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-501.12 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARDS ON TOPSIDES OF PREP COOLERS TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLE,PREP TABLE,LOWER CABINET AT SELF SERVICE BEVERAGE AREA.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-205.15 : OBSERVED AN ACTIVE LEAK AT A WATER LINE BEHIND SELF SERVICE BEVERAGE MACHINE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.13 : MUST GROUT FLOOR IN DISH WASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE FLOORING IN WALK IN COOLER,3- MISSING CEILING TILES NEAR WALK IN FREEZER IN BASEMENT.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP AND DUST FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13 : MUST PROVIDE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 4
2026
FAIL 16 violations 3 CRITICAL
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (EGGS,SOUP,TUNA) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 11:00 A.M. FROM ANOTHER STORE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED
OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES BY FEMALE FOOD HANDLER HANDLE THE MOP WENT INTO WALK IN COOLER CAME BACK OUT WENT BACK TO COOLER,PUT ON OVEN MITTS OPEN OVEN DOOR AND REMOVE PANS OF COOKED BACON,USED TONGS TO REMOVE BACON FROM PANS WITHOUT WASHING HANDS MUST WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAIMINATION FROM DIRTY MOPS TO CLEAN UTENSILS.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
MUST INVERT SILVERWEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
MUST INVERT PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST ELIMINATE CRATE USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK IN FREEZER AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARDS ON TOPSIDES OF PREP COOLERS TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED FINAL RINSE GAUGE COCK ON HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT OPERABLE MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO REACH AT LEAST 180.0F.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO HIGH TEMPERATURE IRREVERSIBLE THERMOMETER FOR DISH MACHINE OR STRIPS AT THE PLATE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLE,PREP TABLE,LOWER CABINET AT SELF SERVICE BEVERAGE AREA.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED AN ACTIVE LEAK AT A WATER LINE BEHIND SELF SERVICE BEVERAGE MACHINE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST GROUT FLOOR IN DISH WASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE FLOORING IN WALK IN COOLER,3- MISSING CEILING TILES NEAR WALK IN FREEZER IN BASEMENT.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP AND DUST FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
MUST PROVIDE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER AND MAINTAIN.
JUL 28
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 2 CRITICAL
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
2-101.11: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
2-101.11: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
4-602.11(B-E): OBSERVED BLACK MOLDLIKE SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WALLS ON BOTH SIDES OF SHIELD. INSTRUCTED TO DESTROY ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12: OBSERVED DEBRIS AND BUILDUP ON FLOORS AND AT BASES OF WALL UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTRED TO CLEAN FLOORS AND BASES OF WALLS UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISH MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FOOD ON FLOOR OF WALK IN COOLER AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR OF WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS OF WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.11: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN BASEMENT HALLWAY LEADING TO WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED REPLACE ALL MISSING CEILING TILES IN BASEMENT HALLWAY LEADING TO WALK IN FREEZER. OBSERVED BLACK MOLDLIKE SUBSTANCE ON CAULK ON WALL ABOVE DRAIN BOARD TO THE LEFT OF RINSE SINK AND DISH MACHINE SPRAYER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CAULK WITH BLACK MOLDLIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK WALL ABOVE DRAIN BOARD TO THE LEFT OF RINSE SINK AND DISH MACHINE SPRAYER AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.114: OBSERVED CLUTTER AND NON WORKING NON WORKING COLD HOLDING UNITS IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DECLUTTER AND ORGANIZE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA AND TO REMOVE EQUIPMENT THAT IS NONFUNCTIONAL, NO LONGER USED OR ANY ITEMS THAT ARE UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-303.11: OBSERVED NON WORKING LIGHTS IN HALLWAY IN BASEMENT LEADING TO WALK IN FREEZER AND LIGHT IN PREP AREA NEAR ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AND ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE NON WORKING LIGHTS IN BASEMENT HALLWAY LEADING TO WALK IN FREEZER AND LIGHT IN PREP AREA NEAR ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AND ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
8-404.13(B:4): OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2600843 DATED 08/28/2024 NOT CORRECTED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED. UNABLE TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR FOOD EMPLOYEES AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
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JUL 21
2025
FAIL 11 violations 3 CRITICAL
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HANDWASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA(WHERE SOUP AND HOT CEREAL ARE HOT HELD). INSTRUCTED HANDWASHING SINKS SHALL BE PROVIDED WITH INDIVIDUAL DISPOSABLE TOWELS OR HEATED AIR HAND DRYING DEVICE AT ALL TIMES. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS FOR HANDWASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA(WHERE SOUP AND HOT CEREAL ARE HOT HELD) BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED BLACK MOLDLIKE SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WALLS ON BOTH SIDES OF SHIELD. INSTRUCTED TO DESTROY ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND MOLDLIKE SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR OF RINSE AND SANITIZING COMPARTMENTS OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE RINSE AND SANITIZING COMPARTMENTS OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 45.7-70.5F. OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, CHEESE(49.1-70.5F), ROASTED ONIONS(55.2F), ROASTED TOMATOES(50.5F) AND HAM(45.7F)HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $40 WEIGHING 8LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO TOILET TISSUE IN FIRST FLOOR WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED A SUPPLY OF TISSUE SHALL BE AVAILABLE AT EACH TOILET. CORRECTED BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION, TOILET TISSUE PROVIDED FOR FIRST FLOOR WOMEN'S WASHROOM BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN BASEMENT HALLWAY LEADING TO WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED REPLACE ALL MISSING CEILING TILES IN BASEMENT HALLWAY LEADING TO WALK IN FREEZER. OBSERVED BLACK MOLDLIKE SUBSTANCE ON CAULK ON WALL ABOVE DRAIN BOARD TO THE LEFT OF RINSE SINK AND DISH MACHINE SPRAYER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CAULK WITH BLACK MOLDLIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK WALL ABOVE DRAIN BOARD TO THE LEFT OF RINSE SINK AND DISH MACHINE SPRAYER AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DEBRIS AND BUILDUP ON FLOORS AND AT BASES OF WALL UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTRED TO CLEAN FLOORS AND BASES OF WALLS UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISH MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED BUILDUP ON INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH DISH MACHINE AND OBSERVED BUILDUP ON TOP OF OLD FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FOOD ON FLOOR OF WALK IN COOLER AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR OF WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS OF WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CLUTTER AND NON WORKING NON WORKING COLD HOLDING UNITS IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DECLUTTER AND ORGANIZE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA AND TO REMOVE EQUIPMENT THAT IS NONFUNCTIONAL, NO LONGER USED OR ANY ITEMS THAT ARE UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED NON WORKING LIGHTS IN HALLWAY IN BASEMENT LEADING TO WALK IN FREEZER AND LIGHT IN PREP AREA NEAR ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AND ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE NON WORKING LIGHTS IN BASEMENT HALLWAY LEADING TO WALK IN FREEZER AND LIGHT IN PREP AREA NEAR ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AND ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2600843 DATED 08/28/2024 NOT CORRECTED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED. OBSERVED ICE IN ICE BIN UNCOVERED IN THE COFFEE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO COVER ICE WITH LID TO PROTECT FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. OBSERVED WASTE CAN WITHOUT A LID IN THE WOMENS RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LID FOR WASTE CAN FOR FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS. UNABLE TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR FOOD EMPLOYEES AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
AUG 28
2024
PASS 6 violations
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED ICE IN ICE BIN UNCOVERED IN THE COFFEE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO COVER ICE WITH LID TO PROTECT FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF A DIRTY MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE CAUKING NEAR DISH MACHINE SPRAYER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED WASTE CAN WITHOUT A LID IN THE WOMENS RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LID FOR WASTE CAN FOR FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
UNABLE TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR FOOD EMPLOYEES AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
DEC 20
2023
PASS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-202.13 OBSERVED A INSECT CONTROL DEVICE INSTALLED ABOVE THE SODA POP DISPENSER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND DO NOT INSTALL INSECT CONTROL DEVICES OVER THE SODA POP DISPENSER.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-205.14 OBSERVED THE COLD WATER UNABLE TO TURN ON AT THE LEFT FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS UNDER THE HT DISH MACHINE AND IN FLOOR DRAINS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT ON THE FLOOR IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA AROUND REFRIGERATION UNITS AND UNDER SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL. 6-201.11 OBSERVED FLOORS NEED TO BE RE-GROUTED BY THE DISH WASHING FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL FLOOR SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-501.14 OBSERVED CUSTOMER DINING AREA WITH A SMOKEY HAZE DUE TO COOKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR VENTILATION SYSTEM TO AVOID SMOKE IN THE AIR IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS AND CUSTOMER DINING AREA.
DEC 13
2023
FAIL 7 violations 2 CRITICAL
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-501.112 OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS ON THE FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-202.13 OBSERVED A INSECT CONTROL DEVICE INSTALLED ABOVE THE SODA POP DISPENSER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND DO NOT INSTALL INSECT CONTROL DEVICES OVER THE SODA POP DISPENSER.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
4-204.115 OBSERVED A TEMPERATURE MEASURING GAUGE FOR THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE INADEQUATELY MEASURING THE FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE, AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION SAID GAUGE WAS ONLY MEASURING UP TO 150F. INSPECTOR VERIFIED THAT THE FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE WAS 180F BY USING A HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE TEST STRIP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO THAT THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE FINAL RINSE GAUGE IS ADEQUATELY MEASURING THE TEMPERATURE OF THE FINAL RINSE OR REPLACE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-205.14 OBSERVED THE COLD WATER UNABLE TO TURN ON AT THE LEFT FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.11 OBSERVED FLOORS NEED TO BE RE-GROUTED BY THE DISH WASHING FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL FLOOR SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS UNDER THE HT DISH MACHINE AND IN FLOOR DRAINS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT ON THE FLOOR IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA AROUND REFRIGERATION UNITS AND UNDER SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-501.14 OBSERVED CUSTOMER DINING AREA WITH A SMOKEY HAZE DUE TO COOKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR VENTILATION SYSTEM TO AVOID SMOKE IN THE AIR IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS AND CUSTOMER DINING AREA.
NOV 21
2023
PASS · 0 violations
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