Del Refugio Bakery
Troubled record — failed 6 of 10 inspections for pest activity, employee hygiene
2026-01-22 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2026-01-15 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 4 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Obstructed hand wash sink, found several food carts placed Infront of hand sink preventing access to it, Instructed manager to keep hand wash sink unobstructed for proper hands washing. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c).
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Additional hand wash sink is needed in main prep kitchen, only one hand wash sink is provided in front small kitchen. Instructed to install.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Found 10 rat droppings in rear food storage room along wall base, Instructed to eliminate rodent's activity, pest control service recommended. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(A).
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
Food handlers not wearing hair restraints in main food production area, instructed to wear.
2025-12-18 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2025-12-17 Fail Canvass Re-Inspection CRITICAL 2 ▾
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 120 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON SHELVING UNITS, FRONT SERVICE AREA, MAIN PREP AREA ON PREP TABLE SHEVING NEAR PRODUCTS, BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT, BASEMENT TOILET ROOM AND STORAGE AREAS IN BETWEEN SPEED RACKS, INSIDE CABINETS. INS...
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-602.13 OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING, THEY ARE AS FOLLOWS... PREP TABLES, STAND IN PLACE FLOOR MIXERS, ALL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, EXTERIOR OVENS, ROLLING CARTS AND SPEED RACKS T...
2025-12-15 Fail Canvass Re-Inspection CRITICAL 5 ▾
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED MISSING DISCARD DATES ON GELATIN LOCATED IN FRONT DISPLAY COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. LABELS WERE ATTACHED TO ITEMS.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
STILL FINDING RODENT ACTIVITY IN FRONT SERVING AREA, KITCHEN AND BASEMENT AREA. OVER 100 DROPPINGS OBSERVED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020(A).
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
FOUND NO LIDS FOR BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS UNDER PREP TABLES; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIDS FOR ALL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING, THEY ARE AS FOLLOWS... PREP TABLES, STAND IN PLACE FLOOR MIXERS, ALL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, EXTERIOR OVENS, ROLLING CARTS AND SPEED RACKS THROUGHOUT...
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT FACILITY WITH EXCESSIVE BUILDUP OF TRASH, FLOUR, FOOD DEBRIS, CLOTHING AND OTHER MISECELLANE ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANTIIZE TO PREVENT HIDING SPACES FOR RODENTS AS WELL AS FEEDING SOURCE. MUST MAINTAIN.
2025-12-09 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 14 ▾
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE POSTED OR NECCESARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN POLICY AVAILABLE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN OCCUR IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VI...
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS DRINKING FROM CAN COKE AND OPENED COFFEE MUGS STORED ON BAKERY TABLE WHERE ITEMS ARE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD EMPLOYEES A COVERING OR LID ON BEVERAGE TO BE CONSUMED IN DESIGNATED AREA AWAY FROM EXPOSED FOOD, EQUIPME...
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED HANDSINK LOCATED IN FRONT PREP AREA WITHOUT HOT RUNNING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED AT AT LEAST 100F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND CLEANSER AVAILABLE AT HANDSINK LOCATED INSIDE TOILET ROOM DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR TESTING INTERANL TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS (MILK, EGGS, ETC). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED MISSING LABELS ON GELATIN LOCATED IN FRONT DISPLAY COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED RODENT INFESTATION ON PREMISE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION .OBSERVED APPROXIMATLEY 500 OR MORE SMALL AND LARGE RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS AS FOLLOWS... UPON ENTRANCE OF FACILITY IN CORNERS UNDER SHELVING RACKS CONTAINING PREPACKAGE...
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED 7 SPEED RACKS STORING READY TO EAT BREADS, ASSORTED PASTRIES STORED IN FRONT OF FACILITY UPON ENTRANCE WITHOUT PROTECTION FROM CONTAMINATION FROM CONSUMERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE, PACKAGING, DISPLAY CASING OR OTHER EFFECTIVE MEANS TO PREVENT...
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED 2 DOOR COOLING UNIT DOOR HANDLES LOCATED IN REAR STORAGE SPACE OF FACILITY IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING, THEY ARE AS FOLLOWS... PREP TABLES, STAND IN PLACE FLOOR MIXERS, ALL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, EXTERIOR OVENS, ROLLING CARTS AND SPEED RACKS THROUGHOUT...
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED LARGE HOLES IN FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA AS WELL AS THROUGHOUT PREP NEAR TOILETROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
BSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT FACILITY WITH EXCESSIVE BUILDUP OF TRASH, FLOUR, FOOD DEBRIS, CLOTHING AND OTHER MISECELLANE ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANTIIZE TO PREVENT HIDING SPACES FOR RODENTS AS WELL AS FEEDING SOURCE. MUST MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF CARDBOARD BOXES, UNUSED HEAVY EQUIPMENT, WOOD PALETTES, CLOTHING ARTICLES, BAKERY SUPPLIES UNORGANIZED STORED IMPROPERLY THROUGHOUT REAR STORAGE SPACE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNECCESARY ITEMS AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELV...
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
2024-11-06 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 1 ▾
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
4-204.112(B)NOTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE REFRIGERATION UNIT CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS.
2024-10-29 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 11 ▾
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE FOOD DISPLAY COOLER TO BE IMPROPER: EGGS AT 57.6 F AND CREAM CHEESE PIE FILLING AT 57.9 F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 50 LBS O...
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED FACILITY EQUIPMENT FOR COLD HOLDING IN DISREPAIR. NOTED TWO-DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN THE BACK PREP AREA TO BE IMPROPER AT 54.3F. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR OR REPLACE FOR PROPER COLD HOLDING OF 41 DEGREES F OR BELOW. UNIT TAGGED AND HEL...
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
NOTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE REFRIGERATION UNIT CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO PROBE THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
FOUND RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. OBSERVED 100 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE CORNER OF THE FLOOR IN THE STORAGE AREA BY THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR AND ALONG WALLS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND IN THE EMPLOYEE BATHROOM. ALSO NOTED APPROX. 15 LARGE AND 15-20 SMALL...
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER CONCENTRATION IN SANITIZING SOLUTIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AND GARBAGE CONTAINERS WITH LIDS NOT CLOSED DUE TO TRASH OVERFLOWING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN TO ENSURE TIGHT-FITTING LIDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED STORAGE AREA AND ENCLOSURE FOR REFUSE, RECYCLABLES, OR RETURNABLES LITTERED WITH UNNECESSARY ITEMS (EX. CRATES, WOODEN RACK). INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN THE MENTIONED AREAS SHALL BE MAINTAINED FREE OF UNNECESSARY ITEMS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN THE OUTSIDE AREA BEHIND THE REAR EXIT DOOR, UNDER THE PORCH, AND THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
THE FLOORS AND WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT NEED CLEANING; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREA. MUST UPGRADE HOUSEKEEPING.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
OBSERVED FOLLOWING CORE CITATION FROM THE PREVIOUS INSPECTION FROM 12/14/23, REPORT #2586916 NOT CORRECTED: 4-602.13. THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT NEEDS CLEANING: PREP TABLES, FLOOR MIXERS, BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS, REFRIGERATION UNITS, OVENS, ROLLING CAR...
2023-12-14 Pass License Re-Inspection 2 ▾
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-302.12 OBSERVED BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED; INSTRUCTED TO LABEL CONTAINERS WITH THE NAME OF THE PRODUCT INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-602.13 THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT NEEDS CLEANING: PREP TABLES, FLOOR MIXERS, BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS, REFRIGERATION UNITS, OVENS, ROLLING CARTS AND BAKING PANS.
2023-12-07 Fail License CRITICAL 9 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED; INSTRUCTED TO LABEL CONTAINERS WITH THE NAME OF THE PRODUCT INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
FOUND ONE INCH GAPS AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT AND REAR ENTRANCE DOORS; INSTRUCTERD TO SEAL OPENINGS AT BOTH DOORS TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
FOUND RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. OBSERVED 100 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE BOTTOM OF THE UNUSED PREP TABLE NEXT TO THE EXPOSED HANDSINK, ON THE FLOOR IN THE STORAGE AREA BY THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR AND ALONG WALLS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. ALSO FOUND 40 R...
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT NEEDS CLEANING: PREP TABLES, FLOOR MIXERS, BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS, REFRIGERATION UNITS, OVENS, ROLLING CARTS AND BAKING PANS.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT UTILITY SINK IN WASHROOM; INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A BACKFLOW DEVICE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN OUTSIDE AREA BEHIND REAR EXIT DOOR UNDER PORCH; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
THE FLOORS AND WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT NEED CLEANING; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREA. CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN AND VENT FAN IN WASHROOM TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE OVEN IN NEED OF CLEANING; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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