European Classic

Chicago Health Dept

5930 N ELSTON AVE · FOREST GLEN, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Mar 2025), 1 critical violation noted.

20 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Mar 2025.

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INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

MAR 2025

Inspection history

MAR 13

2025

PASS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED UNUSED COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED OT REMOVE FROM PREMISES.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED 1 OF 2 EMPLOYEE WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

MAR 12

2025

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED UNUSED COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED OT REMOVE FROM PREMISES.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED 1 OF 2 EMPLOYEE WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Other

SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION #2590420 DATED 3/5/2024. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

COMPLIANCE WITH CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE

OBSERVED ASHTRAYS IN REAR PREP AREA AND IN OFFICE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ASHTRAYS AND COMPLY WITH CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE. VIOLATION 7-32-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.

MAR 5

2024

PASS 6 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME INCLUDING BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS, REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA ESPECIALLY UNDENEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT AND SHELVES WITH DIRT, CRUMBS, DEBRIS AND GREASE.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NOTED MISSING LIGHT BULB/ BLOWNOUT BULB AT THE BASEMENT FOOD DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULB AND MUST ALSO PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE SHIELD FOR THE BULB.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NOTED DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.

JUN 7

2023

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

FOUND INTERIOR OF COOLERS NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FOUND FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING.MUST REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT KITCHEN.MUST CLEAN.

AUG 12

2022

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED LIGHTSWITCH AND WALL PLATE VERY BUMPY AND DIRTY ON WALL AT BOTTOM OF BASEMENT STAIRS. SURFACE NEEDS TO BE RESTORED TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAINED. OBSERVED BATHROOM DOOR IS NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. RESTORE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FOOD/NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATION OF CRUMBS AND GREASE DEPOSIT ON SHELVES, TABLES AND RACK. MUST CLEAN ALL SHELVES TABLES AND RACKS.

Minor Food Temperature

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOORS AND WALLS UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH THE ACCUMULATION OF FOOD SPILLS AND SPLATTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALL BEHIND STOVE AND FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING AND COOLING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CLUTTER ACCUMULATION ON KITCHEN SHELVES AND IN BASEMENT. ALL ITEMS RELATED TO THE BUSSINESS NEED TO BE ORGANIZED SO THAT SURFACES CAN BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED. ALL UNECESSARY ITEMS NEED TO BE REMOVED.

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JUL 6

2021

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 9 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

NO PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VERIFICATION FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT AND PROCEDURE PROVIDED ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES AS OUTLINED IN POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RAW WOODEN SHELF BEING USED UNDER PREP TABLE IN DISH WASHING AREA TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS. MUST SEAL OR PAINT RAW WOOD.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FOOD SPLATTERS INSIDE OF MICROWAVE IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD SPLATTERS AND GREASE ON WALLS MAINLY IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 4/24/2019, REPORT #2285698. #58-ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS HAS TO OBTAIN AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090.

Minor Other

SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

SUMMARY REPORT NOT POSTED FROM LAST INSPECTION ON 4/24/2019, REPORT #2285698. MUST DISPLAY MOST RECENT SUMMARY REPORT VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-010(B).

APR 24

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 10 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND ALSO PROVIDE CLEANING SUPPLIES KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

ALL READY TO EAT PREPARED TCS FOOD INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH NAME OF THE PRODUCT AND EXPIRATION DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL DRY FOOD AND SPICES CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

ALL BAG OF FLOUR AND SUGAR MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR OR PROVIDE RAISED SHELVINGS TO STORE SUCH ITEMS.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES,CHOPPING BOARD MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

HOLE AND GAP BETWEEN THE CEILING AND WALLS ABOVE THE CHEST FREEZERS IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL,REPAIR HOLES AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

ONE OF THE STORAGE ROOM IN THE BASEMENT HAS ARTICLES/ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE SUCH ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

ONE OF THE EMPLOYEE HANDLING FOOD HAS NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS HAS TO OBTAIN AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

AUG 29

2017

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Kitchen storage shelving that had peeling paint/exposed raw wood, shall be repaired/sealed.

Minor Sanitation

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

dis play cooler door tracks in kitchen prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

Minor Sanitation

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

Damaged/ broken floor tiles, exposed raw wood in kitchen prep area by display cooler, shall be repaired/sealed. Floors by front counter area not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

Minor Sanitation

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

Walls that had peeling paint/exposed plaster in kitchen prep area, shall be repaired/sealed.

FEB 2

2017

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Caulk around 3 compartment sink and exposed hand sink in kitchen prep area in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.

Minor Sanitation

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

Cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), prep table lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

Minor Sanitation

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

Floors in kitchen prep area under heavy equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in bsmt storage area under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

Minor Sanitation

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

Wall outside storage room closed had peeling paint/exposed raw wood, shall be repaired/sealed.

APR 28

2016

PASS · 0 violations

APR 19

2016

FAIL 6 violations

Serious Sanitation

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

FOUND NO CHEMICAL SANITIZING TEST STRIPS AVAILABLE ON PREMISES (PREVIOUSLY MENTIONED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 1527613 ISSUED ON 03-06-2015) INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE FREEZERS AND COOLERS IN PREP/COOKING AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT STORAGE.------MUST REPLACE MISSING FLOOR BASEBOARD IN PREP/COOKING AREA.

Minor Pest Activity

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALL UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.---------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS WITH DEAD INSECTS ABOVE REAR PREP/COOKING AREA AND ABOVE FRONT DISPLAY AREA.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNUSED ARTICLES. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING STORED IN BASEMENT AND IN PREP/COOKING AREA. MUST PROVIDE PROPER RAISED SHELVES AND REORGANIZE.

MAR 6

2015

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN BASEMENT NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO APPLY NON-TOXIC SEALANT TO SURFACE.

Minor Sanitation

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

EXHAUST HOOD FILTERS, CAN OPENER ATTACHED TO PREP TABLE, PREP TABLE, INTERIOR OF COOLER AND STORAGE SHLEVES NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE THROUGH-OUJT PREMISES NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR.

Minor Sanitation

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

UNNECESSSARY CLUTTER STORED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND DETAIL CLEAN AREAS.

APR 3

2014

PASS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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

MUST REPAIR SECOND EXTERIOR DOOR TO PROPERLY FIT THE DOOR FRAME AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. THE STAINLESS STEEL DOOR IN FRONT OF THIS DOOR IS RODENT PROOFED AND WAS CLOSED DURING INSPECTION

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP AND FROST FROM ALL OF THE ICE BOX FREEZERS ON THE 1ST FLOOR AND IN THE BASEMENT.

MAR 28

2014

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

DURING INSPECTION FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. FOUND TWO ELONGATED PIES WHICH AS PER OWNER "HAD COOKED MUSHROOM AND ONIONS 60.5F AND THE OTHER FILLED WITH COOKED POTATOES AND BEEF" 63.9F APPROXIMATELY 2.5 LBS VALUED AT $8.00 DOLLARS ON A FLAT ALUMINUM SHEET ON THE COUNTER TOP AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST ALWAYS MAINTAIN 40F AND BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED FOOD PRODUCT.CRITICAL CITATION.

Critical Pest Activity

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

MUST REPAIR SECOND EXTERIOR DOOR TO PROPERLY FIT THE DOOR FRAME AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. THE STAINLESS STEEL DOOR IN FRONT OF THIS DOOR IS RODENT PROOFED AND WAS CLOSED DURING INSPECTION.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP AND FROST FROM ALL OF THE ICE BOX FREEZERS ON THE 1ST FLOOR AND IN THE BASEMENT.

FEB 15

2013

PASS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Facility Condition

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER AT THE FRONT PREP AREA.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

CLEAN SHELVES INSIDE REACH IN COOLER AT THE REAR BY TABLE WITH MIXER, SHELVES UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE BY THE HAND WASH SINK AND SHELVES INSIDE COOLER ALSO BY THE HAND WASH SINK.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOORS UNDERNEATH STORAGE RACK BY WINDOW AT THE REAR PREP AREA AND ALONG WALL BASE UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS BEHIND REAR FOOD PREP TABLE BY THE STOVE (ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE).

Critical Pest Activity

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE OR ORGANIZE CLUTTER ON SHELVING AT THE FOOD PREP AREA AND WHERE EVER NNEDED TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.

JUL 31

2012

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Non food contact surfaces of storage racks/shelving in kitchen prep area need cleaning.

Minor Sanitation

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

Floor under storage shelving/racks in kitchen prep area, and bsmt storage areas need cleaning(corners).

Minor Sanitation

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

Exhaust vents(ventilation) in reach in cooler not clean, need detailed cleaning.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Must provide thermometer to front display cooler(pastry cooler)

DEC 1

2011

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving/racks not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices).

Minor Sanitation

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

Damaged floor behind front counter had holes, shall be reapaired. floor behind cooler needs detailed cleaning(corners).

Minor Sanitation

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

Ceiling, wall by mixer not clean, needs detailed cleaning.

Minor Sanitation

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

Damaged/broken light shield in prep area shall be replaced, light shields need cleaning above front counter.

JAN 26

2011

PASS 6 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.Found food items not properly dated/labeled in coolers, freezers, must date and label food items in coolers, freezers.

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.Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, door tracks, not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices).Non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment, prep table need cleaning.

Minor Sanitation

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

Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment(1st floor)not clean need cleaning, floors in bsmt. storage areas under shelving need detailed cleaning(corners).

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 kitchen prep area need cleaning, ceiling in bsmt.,had peeling pait, hole near stairway, shall be repair.

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.Misiing light shields in bsmt., storage areas shall be provided, light shields in prep area, front display areas need cleaning.

Minor Sanitation

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

Exhaust canopy not clean need cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation) in kitchen prep area, coolers need cleaning. Missing vent guard of display cooler shall be provided.

AUG 9

2010

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Can opener, prep tables, coolers, storage shelves, sinks, utensils and exhaust hood not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

Minor Sanitation

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

Floor in corners, behind equipment and basement not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.

Minor Sanitation

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

Light and ventilation covers not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Thermometer not provided inside all coolers. Instructed to provide thermometer visible inside all coolers.

Minor Sanitation

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

Unnecessary articles stored in basement. Instructed to remove all unused articles and detail clean.

JUL 28

2010

PASS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

Front cooler not maintaining proper temperature while storing foods and condiments. Found front display cooler at 60.3 F, while in use storing cookies and assorted pastries thats non-potentially hazardous. Instructed to repair cooler and maintain temperature at 40 F or below. No citation issued at this time. "Held for Inspection" tag placed on cooler.

Minor Sanitation

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

Can opener, prep tables, coolers, storage shelves, sinks, utensils and exhaust hood not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

Minor Sanitation

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

Floor in corners, behind equipment and basement not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.

Minor Sanitation

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

Light and ventilation covers not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Thermometer not provided inside all coolers. Instructed to provide thermometer visible inside all coolers.

Minor Sanitation

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

Unnecessary articles stored in basement. Instructed to remove all unused articles and detail clean.

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