Forest View Bakery

Chicago Health Dept

6454 N MILWAUKEE AVE · EDISON PARK, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Aug 2026).

30 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Aug 2026.

The numbers

INSPECTIONS
30
VIOLATIONS
167
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
AUG 2026

Inspection history

AUG 4
2026
PASS 4 violations
Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN UTILITY AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT.

Minor Documentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

FEB 6
2025
PASS · 0 violations
JAN 30
2025
FAIL 7 violations 2 CRITICAL
Critical Employee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT WASHBOWL SINK LOCATED IN BASEMENT TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Critical Other
FOOD OBTAINED FROM APPROVED SOURCE

OBSERVED 4 JARS OF HONEY PRODUCED BY PRIVATE PARTY OFFERED FOR SALE IN FACILITY. MANAGEMENT TOOK HONEY HOME. INSTRUCTED ONLY COMMERCIALLY PRODUCED PRODUCTS DISTRIBUTED BY APPROVED SOURCES MAYBE OFFERED FOR SALE IN FACILITY. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Other
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO QUATERNARY AMMONIUM TEST STRIPS ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. SEE COMMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN QUATERNARY AMMONIUM TEST STRIPS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE BASEMENT UNISEX TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Facility Condition
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED OUTDOOR DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING WITH GARBAGE AND LID UNABLE TO BE SHUT. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN OUTDOOR DUMPSTER WITH TIGHT FITTING LID. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DUST AND COBWEBS IN BASEMENT TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Minor Facility Condition
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING REPEAT CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2588887 DATED 1/31/2024: #47 " NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER AT THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE CONDENSATION UNITS." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

JAN 31
2024
PASS 5 violations
Minor Pest Activity
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES USED FOR ELEVATION AT THE KITCHEN AREA AND DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL

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

NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER AT THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE CONDENSATION UNITS.

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

NOTED CARDBOARD BOXES USED TO LINE SHELVES AT THE REAR FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOXES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

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

NOTED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES AT THE BAKERY RACKS AND STORAGE RACKS ALL AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED DIRTY AND STAINED CEILING TILES INSIDE THE BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND/OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. ALSO NOTED CARDBOARD BOX USED AS COVER FOR THE EXTERNAL FAN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE COVER FOR THE OPENINING.

APR 7
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations
Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: INTERIOR OF COOLERS, TABLES,AND SHELVING UNITS.MUST CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND CLUTTER AT REAR OF PREMISES.(OLD EQUIPMENT, ETC.)MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE REAR HALLWAY AREAS.

Minor Other
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 1-20-22 INSPECTION#2546750. OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE'S MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT.PRIORITY VIOLATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-42-090.MUST PROVIDE.

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JAN 20
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 15 violations 1 CRITICAL
Minor Facility Condition
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED IN 2-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER LOCATED IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Employee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE FOOD IS BEING PREPARED. MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS PREPARED.

Minor Sanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

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

OBSERVED USE OF UNPROTECTED WOOD PALLETS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REMOVE AND USE PROPER APPROVED FOOD STORAGE AND SHELVING.

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

OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE SHELVING.

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

OBSERVED BROKEN AND DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS IN THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON THE EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Employee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED FRONT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK DRAINING SLOW IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED BATHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE.

Critical Pest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN REAR OF PREMISES. MUST REMOVE CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL REFRIGEARTION UNITS PREP TABLES AND FOOD STORAGE SHEVING AND REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BIG OPENING INTO WALL IN THE EMPLOYEE UNISEX BATHROOM. MUST SEAL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE'S MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT.

Minor Documentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

Minor Other
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

PREMISES DID NOT HAVE SIGN POSTED INSIDE REQUIRING ALL CUSTOMERS TO WEAR MASK REGARDLESS OF THE VACCINATION STATUS. MUST PROVIDE SIGN.

MAY 19
2021
PASS · 0 violations
MAY 12
2021
FAIL 5 violations
Minor Plumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LOOSE (HOT) FAUCET HANDLE AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (RIGHT SIDE) IN PREP/BAKING AREA.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENT COVER WITH EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN WALL TILE (OPENING) BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP/BAKING AREA.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREP/BAKING AND REAR STORAGE AREA.

Minor Sanitation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2386114 ISSUED ON 08-14-2020. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 NO CITATION ISSUED #37 - 3-302.12 INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS/BINS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME. #49 - 4-601.11 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF MIXERS, STORAGE TRAYS, PREP TABLES, STORAGE SHELVES, WALK-IN COOLER, WALK-IN FREEZER. #55 - 6-201.11 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. #57 - 2-102.13 FOUND INCOMPLETE EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE (NEW EMPLOYEES). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

AUG 14
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 2 CRITICAL
Critical Employee Hygiene
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND INCOMPLETE SPILL KIT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS). PROCEDURE ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

Critical Employee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP/SERVICE AREA.

Minor Food Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS/BINS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME.

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF MIXERS, STORAGE TRAYS, PREP TABLES, STORAGE SHELVES, WALK-IN COOLER, WALK-IN FREEZER.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.

Minor Documentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOUND INCOMPLETE EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE (NEW EMPLOYEES). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

APR 16
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 11 violations 2 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO CITATION ISSUED)

Critical Sanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

Serious Food Temperature
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TIME FOR TEMPERATURE SAFETY FOR CONTROL FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATED IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR RTE FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

Minor Food Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

NOTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN AND DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS ON ALL COOLING-FREEZING UNITS

Minor Sanitation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED BAKING EQUIPMENT(MIXERS) TO BE BIGGER THAN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND CANT BE SUBMERGED IN WASH WATER IN SINK.MUST PROVIDE CLEANING PROCEDURE FOR EACH SEPARATE PIECE OF FOOD-CONTACT EQUIPMENT WITH DESCRIPTION HOW TO BE CLEANED IN PLACE AND/OR .MUST SUBMIT THE PROCEDURES TO CDPH AT FOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG FOR APPROVAL PRIOR TO RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-025.NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST CLEAN ALL TOILETS FIXTURES IN EMPLOYEE BATHROOMS UPSTAIRS AND DOWNSTAIRS.VIOLATION PARTIALLY CORRECTED.UPSTAIRS BATHROOM CLEANED BUT DOWN STAIRS NOT

Minor Sanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN BOTH UNISEX EMPLOYEE BATHROOMS

Minor Facility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE ALL NON WORKING LIGHT BULBS IN FOOD PREP AREA

Minor Other
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE'S MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT

Minor Other
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

APR 8
2019
FAIL 22 violations 3 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO CITATION ISSUED)

Critical Sanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

Critical Food Storage & Handling
NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED

OBSERVED THAT EMPLOYEE USES BARE HAND WHILE TOUCHING AND PACKING READY TO EAT FOOD.7-38-010 PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38.010 CITATION ISSUED

Serious Sanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

BAKING EQUIPMENT OBSERVED TO BE COVERED WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND HAVE NOT BEEN CLEANED EVERY 24 HOURS

Serious Food Temperature
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TIME FOR TEMPERATURE SAFETY FOR CONTROL FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATED IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR RTE FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

Minor Food Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO PROBE THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES.MUST PROVIDE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED) -7-38-005

Minor Food Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

NOTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS

Minor Employee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

ALL EMPLOYEES OBSERVED NOT HAVE THERE HAIR PROPERLY RESTRAINED WHILE WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD

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

OBSERVED USE OF UNPROTECTED WOOD PALLETS IN REACH IN COOLER,MUST REMOVE AND USE PROPER APPROVED FOOD STORAGE AND SHELVES

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN AND DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS ON ALL COOLING-FREEZING UNITS

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

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL COOLING UNITS

Serious Sanitation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR CHECKING SANITIZING SOLUTION P.P.M.'S AT 3- COMP SINK.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005) -CITATION ISSUED

Minor Sanitation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED BAKING EQUIPMENT(MIXERS) TO BE BIGGER THAN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND CANT BE SUBMERGED IN WASH WATER IN SINK.MUST PROVIDE CLEANING PROCEDURE FOR EACH SEPARATE PIECE OF FOOD-CONTACT EQUIPMENT WITH DESCRIPTION HOW TO BE CLEANED IN PLACE AND/OR .MUST SUBMIT THE PROCEDURES TO CDPH AT FOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG FOR APPROVAL PRIOR TO RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-025.NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Temperature
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR OF BAKING AND FOOD STORAGE COOLING UNITS

Minor Sanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST CLEAN ALL TOILETS FIXTURES IN EMPLOYEE BATHROOMS UPSTAIRS AND DOWNSTAIRS

Minor Sanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NOTED THE BATHROOM DOOR AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE DOOR AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN BOTH UNISEX EMPLOYEE BATHROOMS

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED CLUTTER OF EQUIPMENT AND OTHER UNUSED ITEMS ON FLOORS IN STORAGE ROOMS.MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS TO ALLOW CLEANING AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS AND REAR OPEN STORAGE AREA

Minor Facility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE ALL NON WORKING LIGHT BULBS IN FOOD PREP AREA

Minor Other
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE'S MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT

Minor Other
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

AUG 18
2017
PASS 3 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Observed torn refrigeration gaskets on the 2 door cooler in the rear storage/garage area. Instructed facility to replace and maintain.

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

Observed dirt and debris on the floors throughout- along wall bases and behind and around equipment, and in basement. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

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

Observed holes in the wall around piping in the front basement. Instructed facility to seal and maintain.

JUL 6
2017
PASS 2 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Observed torn refrigeration gaskets on the 2 door cooler in the rear storage/garage area. Instructed facility to replace and maintain.

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

Observed holes in the wall around piping in the front basement. Instructed facility to seal and maintain.

JUN 28
2017
FAIL 6 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Pest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

Observed small fly activity throughout facility: 15 in the front prep/counter area, 10 under the rear 2 compartment sink, 15 around the three compartment sink, 20 in the basement washroom area, and 10 throughout the rear prep area. Instructed facility to remove all pests and maintain. Recommended to contact a licensed pest control provider for service. Serious violation 7-38-020.

Serious Other
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

Previous minor violation not corrected from report # 1931722, dated 5-26-16: Violation 38- "INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER EQUIPPED WITH SOAP AND HAND DRYING DEVICE OR PAPER TOWEL IN FRONT PREP AREA.-------MUST REPAIR DRAINPIPE WITH LEAK UNDERNEATH 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA." Instructed to comply and maintain. Serious violation 7-42-090.

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

Observed torn refrigeration gaskets on the 2 door cooler in the rear storage/garage area. Instructed facility to replace and maintain.

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

Observed the floor in the basement washroom to have dirt and debris on it. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Instructed facility to install and maintain coving throughout prep areas and to seal baseboards where applicable.

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

Observed holes in the wall around piping in the front basement. Instructed facility to seal and maintain.

Minor Food Storage & Handling
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Observed the rear storage/garage refrigeration units without internal thermometers. Instructed facility to install and maintain.

MAY 26
2016
PASS 2 violations
Minor Plumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER EQUIPPED WITH SOAP AND HAND DRYING DEVICE OR PAPER TOWEL IN FRONT PREP AREA.-------MUST REPAIR DRAINPIPE WITH LEAK UNDERNEATH 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.

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

INSTRUCTED TOREMOVE CLUTTER IN REAR OUTSIDE (GANGWAY) AREA.------ MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLUTTER AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA AND IN REAR PREP AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST REORGANIZE.

MAY 19
2016
FAIL 5 violations 2 CRITICAL
Critical Pest Activity
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOUND FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE (2) REACH-IN COOLER LOCATED IN REAR OUTSIDE STORAGE AREA (WITHOUT DOORS). NOTED CAKE,PASTRIES, EGGS, MILK ETC. INSIDE THE SAID COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/TRANSFER COOLERS INSIDE PREMISES OR PROVIDE RODENT PROOFED DOORS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

Critical Pest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

FOUND 4 LIVE SMALL COCKROACHES INSIDE PROOF BOX IN REAR PREP AREA. INSRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO CONTACT LICENSED PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF EXPOSED HAND SINK AND (2) 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND BREAD RACKS WITH FOOD DEBRIS IN REAR PREP AREA.

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

INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER EQUIPPED WITH SOAP AND HAND DRYING DEVICE OR PAPER TOWEL IN FRONT PREP AREA.-------MUST REPAIR DRAINPIPE WITH LEAK UNDERNEATH 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.

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

INSTRUCTED TOREMOVE CLUTTER IN REAR OUTSIDE (GANGWAY) AREA.------ MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLUTTER AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA AND IN REAR PREP AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST REORGANIZE.

FEB 17
2015
PASS 6 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

UTENSILS, STORAGE SHELVES, SINKS, INTERIOR OF COOLERS AND CAN OPENER ATTACHED TO PREP TABLE 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 AND THROUGH-OUT PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FREQUENTLY.

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

VENTILATION COVERS IN BASEMENT TOILET ROOM NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE FAN.

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

ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE ROOM AND BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE SUPPLIES 6 INCHES OR HIGHER AND AWAY FROM WALL.

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

FOOD HANDLERS IN PREP AREA NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINT FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

Minor Other
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

ESTABLISHMENT HAS NOT MET REQUIREMENT FOR FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST COMPLETE FOOR HANDLERS TRAINING WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED.

FEB 9
2015
FAIL 7 violations
Serious Sanitation
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

DISH WASHING FACILITIES NOT MAINTAINED OR OPERATED. THREE COMPARTMENT SINK HAS DUAL FAUCETS AND RIGHT SIDE FAUCET MISSING AND PREMISES NOT ABLE TO PROPERLY SET-UP SINK TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE UTENSILS OR EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING FAUCET TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE UTENSILS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.

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

UTENSILS, STORAGE SHELVES, SINKS, INTERIOR OF COOLERS AND CAN OPENER ATTACHED TO PREP TABLE 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 AND THROUGH-OUT PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FREQUENTLY.

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

VENTILATION COVERS IN BASEMENT TOILET ROOM NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE FAN.

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

ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE ROOM AND BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE SUPPLIES 6 INCHES OR HIGHER AND AWAY FROM WALL.

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

FOOD HANDLERS IN PREP AREA NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINT FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

Minor Other
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

ESTABLISHMENT HAS NOT MET REQUIREMENT FOR FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST COMPLETE FOOR HANDLERS TRAINING WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED.

AUG 21
2014
PASS 3 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED FOOD STAINS ON EXTERIOR OF PREP AREA SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SINKS.

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

OBSERVED WALL TILES IN POOR REPAIR (CRACKS/CREVICES) BEHIND PREP AREA EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/SEAL CRACKS AND CREVICES AT DAMAGED WALL TILES.

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

3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEFT SIDE FAUCET WATER LEAKING AT BOTH HOT AND COLD WATER HANDLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR SINK.

SEP 4
2013
PASS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL
Minor Food Storage & Handling
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

BASEMENT TOILET ROOM DOOR IS NOT SELF-CLOSING. MUST INSTALL SELF-CLOSING DEVICE.

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

RACKS, MILK CRATES, EMPTY BOXES AND UNUSED (EMPTY) REFRIGERATORS/FREEZER AT OUTSIDE REAR OF PREMISES. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS, STORE ALL ELSE INDOORS TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECT HARBORAGE.

AUG 29
2013
FAIL 11 violations 2 CRITICAL
Critical Chemical Safety
SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE

OWNER STILL UNABLE TO PROVIDE RECEIPT OR PROOF OF SOURCE FOR THE 24 UNLABELED JARS OF HONEY TAGGED ON 8/27/2013. OWNER THEREFORE IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF PRODUCT THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS.

Critical Pest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS

STILL NOTED EVIDENCE OF MICE ACTIVITY AND FLYING INSECT ACTIVITY IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ON LEDGING OF FOOD CHARTS, ON PALLETS AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. ALSO NOTED A INCREASE IN FLYING INSECTS (OVER 25) THROUGH OUT PREMISES. OBTAINED ACCESS TO BASEMENT THAT WAS INACCESSIBLE DURING INSPECTION OF 8/27/2013 WHERE WE NOTED OVER 100 MICE DROPPINGS THROUGH OUT BASEMENT SUPPLY STORAGE AREA. MUST STILL REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS AND INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND SURFACES ALSO ELIMINATE FLYING INSECTS. STILL INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY.

Serious Sanitation
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

STILL NOTED A THICK YELLOWISH, GRAYISH, SLIMY AND FROSTY SUBSTANCE AT DOOR/GASKET LINING INSIDE OF 6 DOOR FREEZER DRIPPING ONTO UNCOVERED FOOD ITEMS (CAKES, PASTRY,DOUGH ETC).MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN DOOR GASKETS ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS AT THE REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA.

Minor Food Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED WITH DATE AND NAME OF PRODUCTS. MUST LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS DURING STORAGE INCLUDING BULK ITEMS.

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

STILL NOTED PEELING PAINT ON MIXERS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH AND MAINTAIN.

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

STILL INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSIDE COOLERS, SHELVES INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZERS, MEAT GRINDER WITH OLD FOOD PARTICLES, BREAD SLICERS. MUST UPGRADE HOUSE KEEPING.

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

STILL INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS, ESPECIALLY ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH PALLETS AND HEAVY EQUIPMENT AT THE REAR BASEMENT WITH EMPLOYEE LOCKER ROOM. MUST ALSO CLEAN FLOORS INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZERS.

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

STILL NOTED BROKEN/MISSING WALL TILES BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NEXT TO EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK. ALSO NOTED DISCOLORATION AND FOOD STAINS/GREASE THROUGH OUT CEILING AT THE FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL HOLES AND CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL WALLS AND CEILINGS INCLUDING BASEMENT DRY STORAGE.

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

STILL INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE END CAPS ON LIGHTING AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND WHERE EVER NEEDED.

Minor Food Storage & Handling
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

NOTED TOILET DOOR AT THE BASEMENT WITH EMPLOYEE LOCKER ROOM NOT SELF CLOSING. MUST REPAIR.

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

NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER THROUGH OUT THE RECENTLY ACCESSED BASEMENT WITH EMPLOYEE LOCKER ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

AUG 27
2013
FAIL 12 violations 2 CRITICAL
Critical Chemical Safety
SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE

UNKNOWN SOURCE: NOTED 24 UNLABLED JARS OF INDIVIDUALLY BOTTLED CONTAINERS OF HONEY (ONE LITER) ON SHELVING BEING OFFERED FOR SALE WITH NO PROOF OF SOURCE OR PURCHASE AVAILABLE. PRODUCT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION PENDING PROOF OF APPROVED SOURCE. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(B).

Critical Pest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS

NOTED EVIDENSE OF MICE INFESTATION (OVER 500 DROPPINGS), FLYING INSECTS AND LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: FLOORS, SHELVES AND PALLETS AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA, SHELVES AND PALLETS AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA AND ON FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. NOTED 3 LIVE ROACHES ON FLOOR AND WALL INSIDE BREAD PROOFER AT THE FOOD PREP AREA AND OVER 25 FLYING INSECTS ON WALL, FOOD CONTAINERS AND EQUIPMENT THROUGH OUT REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS AND INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND SURFACES. ELIMINATE FLIES AND ROACHES. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-020.

Serious Pest Activity
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

NOTED A THICK YELLOWISH, GRAYISH, SLIMY AND FROSTY SUBSTANCE AT DOOR/GASKET LINING INSIDE OF 6 DOOR FREEZER DRIPPING ONTO UNCOVERED FOOD ITEMS (CAKES, PASTRY,DOUGH ETC). ALSO NOTED 2 UPRIGHT REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FOOD EQUIPMENT AT THE OUTSIDE OVERHANG USED FOR STORAGE WITH UNFINISHED WALLS AND CEILING AND EXPOSED TO OUTSIDE ELEMENTS AND INSECTS/PESTS. ALL FOOD/EQUIPMENT STORAGE AREAS MUST BE COMPLETELY ENCLOSED WITH FINISHED WALLS AND CEILING. MUST PROPERLY ENCLOSE AREA OR REMOVE COOLERS AND EQUIPMENT. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-005(A).

Minor Food Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED WITH DATE AND NAME OF PRODUCTS. MUST LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS DURING STORAGE INCLUDING BULK ITEMS.

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

NOTED PEELING PAINT ON MIXERS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH AND MAINTAIN.

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSIDE COOLERS, SHELVES INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZERS, MEAT GRINDER WITH OLD FOOD PARTICLES, BREAD SLICERS. MUST UPGRADE HOUSE KEEPING.

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA, ESPECIALLY ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH PALLETS AND HEAVY EQUIPMENT. MUST ALSO CLEAN FLOORS INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO UPGRADE HOUSE KEEPING.

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

NOTED LARGE HOLE ON CEILING ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH EXPOSED INSULATION. BROKEN/MISSING WALL TILES IN SAME AREA. HOLE IN WALL IN WASHROOM. ALSO NOTED DISCOLORATION AND FOOD STAINS/GREASE THROUGH OUT CEILING AT THE FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL HOLES AND CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL WALLS AND CEILINGS.

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

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE END CAPS ON LIGHTING AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND WHERE EVER NEEDED.

Minor Sanitation
LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED

NOTED EMPLOYEE BELONGING STORED ON SHELVING AT THE FOOD PREP AREA BY THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO STORE THEIR PERSONAL ITEMS.

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

NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER ON SHELVES AT THE FOOD PREP AREA, REAR STORAGE AREA AND BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA INCLUDING EXTERIOR GARAGE USED FOR STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND OR REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Minor Sanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

NOTED DIRTY, USED WASH CLOTHS INSIDE COOLER WITH FOOD ON SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.

JAN 4
2013
PASS 1 violation
Minor Sanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

NOTED WALL IN REAR BEHIND PREP TABLE (AROUND ELECTRIC CABINET) WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND/OR REPAINT THE SAID WALL.

DEC 21
2012
FAIL 6 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Pest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED OVER 30 RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND OVER 20 RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT STORAGE UNDER STORAGE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO CALL LICENSED PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF EXPOSED HAND SINK, 2 AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS, BAKERY CARTS AND STORAGE RACKS WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS.--------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN COUNTER SHELVES BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION THROUGHOUT PREMISES, (PREP AREA, REAR STORAGE AREA, INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER), ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS INCLUDING FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT UNDER STORAGE SHELVES.----------MUST RESEAL UNSEALED FLOOR BASEBOARD INSIDE TOILET ROOM (BEHIND TOILET BOWL)

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

NOTED WALL IN REAR BEHIND PREP TABLE (AROUND ELECTRIC CABINET) WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND/OR REPAINT THE SAID WALL.

Minor Other
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN THERMOMETER INSIDE COOLERS. MUST BE VISIBLE AND ACCURATE.

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE CLUTTER IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA AND IN REAR (OUTSIDE) STORAGE AREA WITH SOME LITTER AND FOOD DEBRIS.

APR 2
2012
PASS 7 violations
Minor Chemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Found some food items not properly dated/labeled in coolers, must date and label food items in coolers.

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

Bsmt. storage shelving that had exposed raw wood, shall be repaired/sealed.

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

Non food contact surfaces of mixers not clean neede detailed cleaning(crevices), storage shelving, racks not clean need detailed cleaning.

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

Floors in rear storage areas under pallets, heavy equipment not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).

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

Rear storage ceiling had peeling paint, shall be repaired/sealed, missing ceiling tile in bathroom shall be provided.

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

Light shields in prep area need cleaning, light shield was missing in bathroom, shall be provided.

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

Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.

JUL 1
2011
PASS 3 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Cooking equipemnt, sinks, coolers, shelves, prep tables and utensils not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize daily.

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

Floor along wallbase, basement, in prep and storage area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.

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

Wall behind bulk storage not maintained. Instructed to seal hole in wall.

JUN 22
2011
FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Pest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

Evidence of live insects on premises. Obeserved live gnats approximately-15 in prep area around floor drains and rear storage room around bulk bag ingredients. Instructed to remove all evidence of live insects and detail clean areas. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.

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

Cooking equipemnt, sinks, coolers, shelves, prep tables and utensils not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize daily.

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

Floor along wallbase, basement, in prep and storage area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.

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

Wall behind bulk storage not maintained. Instructed to seal hole in wall.

JUL 12
2010
PASS 1 violation
Minor Sanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

violation #34 remains to be corrected.

APR 22
2010
PASS 1 violation
Minor Sanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

VIOLATION #34 REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.

APR 14
2010
FAIL 7 violations
Serious Other
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

One copy of the Food Inspection Report Summary must be displayed and visible to all customers. NO SUMMARY REPORT POSTED AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE POSTED AND VISIBLE TO THE CUSTOMER. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-42-010B

Serious Food Storage & Handling
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #165103 DATED 5/15/09 35-PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING OF THE STORAGE ROOM WITH FLOUR, FRESH PRODUCE . MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND REPAINT WITH NON-TOXIC PAINT. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-42-090.

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

MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FOLLOWING: THE INTERIOR DOOR OF THE DEEP FRYER, THE BREAD RACK, THE LIGHT SHIELD OF THE LIGHT BULB IN THE PREP AREA, ALL THE SHELVES RACK INSIDE THE 6 DOOR REACH IN FREEZER, AND THE BREAD MIXER AND MAINTAIN.

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

MUST PROVIDE REGULAR PALLET FOR ALL THE STOCKS IN THE BASEMENT TO BE ABLE TO HAVE AN EASY ACCESS TO CLEAN THE FLOOR.(USING MILK CRATE AS A PLALET).

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

MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE WALLS AND CEILING IN THE PREP AREA,ESPECIALLY BEHIND THE PREP TABLE , THE FILTER OF THE HOOD AND MAINTAIN.

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

MISSING END CAPS ON THE LIGHT BULB IN THE PREP AREA AND CRACK LIGHT SHIELD ON ONE OF THE BULB IN THE HOOD. MUST RAPLCE AND PROVIDE END CAPS.

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

LEAKING ON THE PIPE UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK.

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