FOREST VIEW BAKERY.
6454 N MILWAUKEE AVE · EDISON PARK, CHICAGO
Failed 11 of 29 inspections. 20 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
JAN 302025FAILED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT WASHBOWL SINK LOCATED IN BASEMENT TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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.
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.
OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE BASEMENT UNISEX TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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.
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DUST AND COBWEBS IN BASEMENT TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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 312024PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
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
NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER AT THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE CONDENSATION UNITS.
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.
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.
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 72023PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: INTERIOR OF COOLERS, TABLES,AND SHELVING UNITS.MUST CLEAN.
FOUND CLUTTER AT REAR OF PREMISES.(OLD EQUIPMENT, ETC.)MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE REAR HALLWAY AREAS.
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.
JAN 202022PASS W/ CONDITIONS15 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED IN 2-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER LOCATED IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE FOOD IS BEING PREPARED. MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS PREPARED.
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
OBSERVED USE OF UNPROTECTED WOOD PALLETS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REMOVE AND USE PROPER APPROVED FOOD STORAGE AND SHELVING.
OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE SHELVING.
OBSERVED BROKEN AND DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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.
OBSERVED FRONT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK DRAINING SLOW IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED BATHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE.
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN REAR OF PREMISES. MUST REMOVE CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
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.
OBSERVED BIG OPENING INTO WALL IN THE EMPLOYEE UNISEX BATHROOM. MUST SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
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.
OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
PREMISES DID NOT HAVE SIGN POSTED INSIDE REQUIRING ALL CUSTOMERS TO WEAR MASK REGARDLESS OF THE VACCINATION STATUS. MUST PROVIDE SIGN.
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MAY 122021FAILED5 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LOOSE (HOT) FAUCET HANDLE AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (RIGHT SIDE) IN PREP/BAKING AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENT COVER WITH EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN WALL TILE (OPENING) BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP/BAKING AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREP/BAKING AND REAR STORAGE AREA.
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 142020PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP/SERVICE AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS/BINS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF MIXERS, STORAGE TRAYS, PREP TABLES, STORAGE SHELVES, WALK-IN COOLER, WALK-IN FREEZER.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
FOUND INCOMPLETE EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE (NEW EMPLOYEES). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
APR 162019PASS W/ CONDITIONS11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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
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
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
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN AND DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS ON ALL COOLING-FREEZING UNITS
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.
MUST CLEAN ALL TOILETS FIXTURES IN EMPLOYEE BATHROOMS UPSTAIRS AND DOWNSTAIRS.VIOLATION PARTIALLY CORRECTED.UPSTAIRS BATHROOM CLEANED BUT DOWN STAIRS NOT
MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN BOTH UNISEX EMPLOYEE BATHROOMS
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE ALL NON WORKING LIGHT BULBS IN FOOD PREP AREA
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
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 82019FAILED22 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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
OBSERVED THAT EMPLOYEE USES BARE HAND WHILE TOUCHING AND PACKING READY TO EAT FOOD.7-38-010 PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38.010 CITATION ISSUED
BAKING EQUIPMENT OBSERVED TO BE COVERED WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND HAVE NOT BEEN CLEANED EVERY 24 HOURS
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
OBSERVED NO PROBE THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES.MUST PROVIDE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED) -7-38-005
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
ALL EMPLOYEES OBSERVED NOT HAVE THERE HAIR PROPERLY RESTRAINED WHILE WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD
OBSERVED USE OF UNPROTECTED WOOD PALLETS IN REACH IN COOLER,MUST REMOVE AND USE PROPER APPROVED FOOD STORAGE AND SHELVES
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN AND DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS ON ALL COOLING-FREEZING UNITS
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL COOLING UNITS
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
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.
MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR OF BAKING AND FOOD STORAGE COOLING UNITS
MUST CLEAN ALL TOILETS FIXTURES IN EMPLOYEE BATHROOMS UPSTAIRS AND DOWNSTAIRS
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
MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN BOTH UNISEX EMPLOYEE BATHROOMS
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.
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS AND REAR OPEN STORAGE AREA
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE ALL NON WORKING LIGHT BULBS IN FOOD PREP AREA
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
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 182017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
Observed torn refrigeration gaskets on the 2 door cooler in the rear storage/garage area. Instructed facility to replace and maintain.
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.
Observed holes in the wall around piping in the front basement. Instructed facility to seal and maintain.
JUL 62017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
Observed torn refrigeration gaskets on the 2 door cooler in the rear storage/garage area. Instructed facility to replace and maintain.
Observed holes in the wall around piping in the front basement. Instructed facility to seal and maintain.
JUN 282017FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
Observed torn refrigeration gaskets on the 2 door cooler in the rear storage/garage area. Instructed facility to replace and maintain.
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.
Observed holes in the wall around piping in the front basement. Instructed facility to seal and maintain.
Observed the rear storage/garage refrigeration units without internal thermometers. Instructed facility to install and maintain.
MAY 262016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
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 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 192016FAILED5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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)
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
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.
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 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 172015PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
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.
FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE AND THROUGH-OUT PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FREQUENTLY.
VENTILATION COVERS IN BASEMENT TOILET ROOM NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE FAN.
ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE ROOM AND BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE SUPPLIES 6 INCHES OR HIGHER AND AWAY FROM WALL.
FOOD HANDLERS IN PREP AREA NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINT FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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 92015FAILED7 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE AND THROUGH-OUT PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FREQUENTLY.
VENTILATION COVERS IN BASEMENT TOILET ROOM NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE FAN.
ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE ROOM AND BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE SUPPLIES 6 INCHES OR HIGHER AND AWAY FROM WALL.
FOOD HANDLERS IN PREP AREA NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINT FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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 212014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED FOOD STAINS ON EXTERIOR OF PREP AREA SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SINKS.
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.
3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEFT SIDE FAUCET WATER LEAKING AT BOTH HOT AND COLD WATER HANDLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR SINK.
SEP 42013PASSED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
BASEMENT TOILET ROOM DOOR IS NOT SELF-CLOSING. MUST INSTALL SELF-CLOSING DEVICE.
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 292013FAILED11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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.
STILL NOTED PEELING PAINT ON MIXERS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH AND MAINTAIN.
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.
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.
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.
STILL INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE END CAPS ON LIGHTING AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND WHERE EVER NEEDED.
NOTED TOILET DOOR AT THE BASEMENT WITH EMPLOYEE LOCKER ROOM NOT SELF CLOSING. MUST REPAIR.
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 272013FAILED12 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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).
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.
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).
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.
NOTED PEELING PAINT ON MIXERS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH AND MAINTAIN.
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.
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.
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.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE END CAPS ON LIGHTING AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND WHERE EVER NEEDED.
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.
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.
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 42013PASSED1 violationDETAILS
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 212012FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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
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.
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)
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.
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN THERMOMETER INSIDE COOLERS. MUST BE VISIBLE AND ACCURATE.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE CLUTTER IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA AND IN REAR (OUTSIDE) STORAGE AREA WITH SOME LITTER AND FOOD DEBRIS.
APR 22012PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
Found some food items not properly dated/labeled in coolers, must date and label food items in coolers.
Bsmt. storage shelving that had exposed raw wood, shall be repaired/sealed.
Non food contact surfaces of mixers not clean neede detailed cleaning(crevices), storage shelving, racks not clean need detailed cleaning.
Floors in rear storage areas under pallets, heavy equipment not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).
Rear storage ceiling had peeling paint, shall be repaired/sealed, missing ceiling tile in bathroom shall be provided.
Light shields in prep area need cleaning, light shield was missing in bathroom, shall be provided.
Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.
JUL 12011PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
Cooking equipemnt, sinks, coolers, shelves, prep tables and utensils not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize daily.
Floor along wallbase, basement, in prep and storage area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
Wall behind bulk storage not maintained. Instructed to seal hole in wall.
JUN 222011FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
Cooking equipemnt, sinks, coolers, shelves, prep tables and utensils not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize daily.
Floor along wallbase, basement, in prep and storage area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
Wall behind bulk storage not maintained. Instructed to seal hole in wall.
JUL 122010PASSED1 violationDETAILS
violation #34 remains to be corrected.
APR 222010PASSED1 violationDETAILS
VIOLATION #34 REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
APR 142010FAILED7 violationsDETAILS
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
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.
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.
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).
MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE WALLS AND CEILING IN THE PREP AREA,ESPECIALLY BEHIND THE PREP TABLE , THE FILTER OF THE HOOD AND MAINTAIN.
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.
LEAKING ON THE PIPE UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK.
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