IDEAL BAKERY ENTERPRISES, INC.

Chicago Health Dept

4763-4765 N MILWAUKEE AVE · JEFFERSON PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2024.

20 inspections on record since 2015 · Last inspected Jul 2024.

Last inspected Jul 2024. Records may not reflect current conditions.

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INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JUL 2024

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUL 31

2024

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HOT WATER HANDLE ON FAUCET OF WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM WASHBOWL STRIPPED OFF AND UNABLE TO PROVIDE HOT WATER. NO HOT WATER AT HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SINK SO THAT IS CAPABLE OF DELIVERING HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER PRESSURE AT ACCEPTABLE TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 100-120F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GRIME ON AND AROUND CAN OPENER CONNECTED TO REAR PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF BLACK SLIME ON WALL BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED STANDING WATER IN BASEMENT NEAR HVAC SYSTEM. SEE COMMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN BASEMENT IN GOOD CONDITION.

Minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE ON EXTERIOR OF USED COOKING OIL CONTAINER LOCATED IN REAR ALLEY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE, GRIME AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR AND SIDES OF FRYER EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLE NEXT TO FRYERS AND INRERIOR OF MICROWAVES. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDIITON.

AUG 16

2023

PASS · 0 violations

AUG 9

2023

FAIL 8 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HOSE HOLDER ATTACHED TO HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN DISHWASHING AREA ON FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED ALL HANDWASHING SINKS ARE FOR HANDWASHING ONLY AND MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR HANDWASHING ONLY AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE HOSE HOLDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 15 SMALL FLIES IN LINEN STORAGE AREA ACROSS FROM OFFICE ON FIRST FLOOR AND IN BASEMENT NEAR LARGE AIR CONDITIONING UNIT INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED NON FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR ON SECOND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS WHERE NEEDED TO ELEVATE FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANING.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON EXTERIOR OF EQUIPMENT IN DEEP FRYING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED SURFACE OF GROUND WHERE DUMPSTER AND GREASE CONTAINER STORED CONSTRUCTED OF DIRT AND ROCKS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SURFACE OF GROUND, MUST BE CONSTRUCTED OF A NONABSORBENT MATERIAL SUCH AS CONCRETE OR ASPHALT AND BE SMOOTH, DURABLE AND SLOPED TO DRAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED HOLE IN CEILING IN UTILITY ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED LEAK SURROUNDING AND LEADING FROM LARGE AIR CONDITIONING UNIT IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA NEAR LARGE PALLETS MISSING COVER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE COVER AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BLACK BUILDUP ON WALL ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA ON FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN WALL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ONE EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

JUL 22

2022

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS WITH FOOD DEBRIS THROUGHOUT BAKERY PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED VENT COVERS IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS LOCATED IN REAR BAKERY PREPARATION AREA WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 6

2021

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF ICE ON FANS AND NEAR DOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE EXCESS ICE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED STANDING WATER AT BOTTOM OF ELEVATOR SHAFT IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE ON SIDES OF FRYERS AND OTHER EQUIPMENT LOCATED IN FRYER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

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JUN 28

2021

FAIL 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED SEVERAL DEAD BUGS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AND FIRST FLOOR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN PREMISES FREE OF DEAD PESTS.

Serious Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CAN OPENER COVERED IN GRIME AND FOOD DEBRIS ON PREP TABLE NEAR BREAD BAKING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF ICE ON FANS AND NEAR DOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE EXCESS ICE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED STANDING WATER AT BOTTOM OF ELEVATOR SHAFT IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE ON SIDES OF FRYERS AND OTHER EQUIPMENT LOCATED IN FRYER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Minor Facility Condition

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING REPEAT CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2453508 DATED 10/19/2021: #55 "OBSERVED CEILING DRYWALL IN DISREPAIR ABOVE THE BAKERY OVENS. MUST PATCH AND REPAIR THE CEILING DRYWALL IN THIS AREA. ALSO OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT ON THE WALL ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BAKERY PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SCRAPE AND REPAINT THE WALL." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.

OCT 19

2020

PASS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.112 OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL DEAD INSECTS FROM THE BASEMENT FLOOR.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15 REPAIR THE DRAIN LINE WATER LEAK BENEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BREAD PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 DETAIL CLEAN THE CEILING IN THE WALK-IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS. CLEAN THE WALLS AND CEILING IN THE BAKERY PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.11 OBSERVED CEILING DRYWALL IN DISREPAIR ABOVE THE BAKERY OVENS. MUST PATCH AND REPAIR THE CEILING DRYWALL IN THIS AREA. ALSO OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT ON THE WALL ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BAKERY PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SCRAPE AND REPAINT THE WALL.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114 OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY EQUIPMENT TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS.

OCT 9

2020

FAIL 11 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 100 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR AND ON WOODEN PALLETS AND SHELVES IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ALSO OBSERVED 10 SMALL FLYING INSECTS IN THE RETAIL DISPLAY AND BAKERY PREP AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL DEAD INSECTS FROM THE BASEMENT FLOOR.

Critical Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED PACKAGED FOOD STORED BENEATH SEWAGE LINES IN THE BASEMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL FOOD STORED BENEATH THE SEWAGE LINES AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Food Storage & Handling

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

OBSERVED BOXES OF SINGLE USE ARTICLES STORED BENEATH SEWAGE LINES IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL SINGLE USE ARTICLES BENEATH THE SEWAGE LINE AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH CARDBOARD BOXES IN THE CHEST FREEZERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOOD IN CONTAINERS WHICH CAN BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

DETAIL CLEAN THE 5 DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE PASTRY PREP AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

REPAIR THE DRAIN LINE WATER LEAK BENEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BREAD PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOMS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

DETAIL CLEAN THE CEILING IN THE WALK-IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS. CLEAN THE WALLS AND CEILING IN THE BAKERY PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CEILING DRYWALL IN DISREPAIR ABOVE THE BAKERY OVENS. MUST PATCH AND REPAIR THE CEILING DRYWALL IN THIS AREA. ALSO OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT ON THE WALL ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BAKERY PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SCRAPE AND REPAINT THE WALL.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY EQUIPMENT TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS.

JUL 11

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 12 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

MUST PROPERLY MARKED AND PUT PROPER HAND WASHING SIGNS ON ALL HAND WASHING SINKS

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

MUST CLEAN BAKING DISHES AT LEAST ONCE EVERY 24 HOURS

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED THAT TCS FOOD MEAT PIROGI 8 LBS 55 F,SALADS 6 LBS 46 F ,POTATO PANCAKES 10 LBS 55 F AND GROUND PORK 12 LBS,WAS STORED ON DISPLAY UNIT NOT REFRIGERATED . ALL FOOD DISCARDED BY MANAGEMENT.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38.005 CITATION ISSUED.

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 Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

MUST REMOVE ALL JEWELRY EXCEPT PLAIN WEDDING BAND FROM HANDS WHILE WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN FREEZER DOORS

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN INTERIOR FAN GRILLS IN LARGE DISPLAY IN COOLER THAT IS COVERED WITH DUST

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

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST PROVIDE MORE FREQUENT CLEANING ON TOP OF EQUIPMENT THAT IS COVERED WITH DUST

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN TWO 1ST FLOOR BATHROOM FIXTURES .

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL BAKING EQUIPMENT, INGREDIENT CONTAINERS, RACKS AND SHELVING WITH FLOUR, DUST, AND DIRT BUILD-UP THROUGHOUT.

APR 19

2018

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Observed peeling and bubbling paint on ceiling in the oven baking area. Must remove peeling paint to make ceiling a smooth, easily cleanable surface.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

Observed no shatterproof bulbs or light shield in the basement food storage area. Instructed to provide.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Instructed to provide working drain stoppers for (2) 3 compartment sink in rear prep and in 2nd floor prep/cooking area.

APR 12

2018

FAIL 9 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Food Storage & Handling

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

Observed open bakery cookies and pastries being stored on top of display case in the display/service area; making it accessible to customer contamination. Facility voluntarily corrected during inspection by covering the pastries with a plastic wrap. Instructed facility to provide sneeze guard or other protective covering for foods to prevent public contamination. 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 over 40 live small flies in different area of premises. (15 in pastry prep area, 10 in baking area and 10 in basement food storage area) also found over 80 mice droppings in prep/baking area along the walls and over 50 mice droppings in basement storage area. Instructed to remove, clean and sanitized the affected areas. Recommend to call licensed pest control for service. Instructed to remove dead water bugs in basement. Serious Violation 7-38-020

Minor Food Temperature

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

Observed excess buildup of debris inside and on the following equipment: fryers, all coolers throughout, baking equipment throughout, cooling racks throughout, cabinets in the pastry prep area, interior of three compartment sinks in baking and cooking area, 2nd floor vent covers, 2nd floor hood vent, shelving throughout. Must remove debris, clean, sanitize, and maintain.

Minor Sanitation

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

Observed excess debris on floors under equipment, along the walls, and in the crevices and corners throughout premise. Must remove debris, clean, sanitize, and maintain.

Minor Sanitation

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

Observed peeling and bubbling paint on ceiling in the oven baking area. Must remove peeling paint to make ceiling a smooth, easily cleanable surface.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

Observed no shatterproof bulbs or light shield in the basement food storage area. Instructed to provide.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Instructed to provide working drain stoppers for (2) 3 compartment sink in rear prep and in 2nd floor prep/cooking area.

Minor Sanitation

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

Observed excess clutter and debris in the following areas: in 1st level storage closet, throughout basement, next to ovens in 1st level baking area, on top of ovens and proffer in 1st level baking area, on shelves in front pastry making area on 1st level. Must remove excess clutter and debris, clean area, organize, and maintain.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

Observed no proof of food handler certificates. Instructed to provide.

MAR 9

2017

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOOD PRODUCTS (BAGS OF FLOUR) UNDERNEATH SEWER LINE IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED AN OPENING OR GAP ON CEILING ABOVE 2ND FLOOR PREP/COOKING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/SEAL

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE OR VACUUM BREAKER AT MOP SINK FAUCET IN BASEMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEANING EQUIPMENT (MOPS AND BROOMS) MUST BE STORED OFF THE FLOOR.

MAR 1

2017

FAIL 7 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

FOUND OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG THE WALLS, UNDER AND AROUND FLOUR PALLETS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT LICENSED PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

Minor Facility Condition

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

INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE PRE-PACKAGED PREPARED FOODS INSIDE REACH-IN FREEZER IN 2ND FLOOR PREP/COOKING AREA.

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 REACH-IN COOLER WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS, INTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL STORAGE AND COUNTER CABINETS IN 2ND FLOOR PREP/COOKING AREA AND IN REAR PREP AREA, INTERIOR SURFACES OF HAND SINK CABINETS WITH CLUTTER INSIDE WASHROOMS.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND STOVE WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD ACCUMULATION IN 2ND FLOOR PREP/COOKING AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED AN OPENING OR GAP ON CEILING ABOVE 2ND FLOOR PREP/COOKING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/SEAL.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE OR VACUUM BREAKER AT MOP SINK FAUCET IN BASEMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEANING EQUIPMENT (MOPS AND BROOMS) MUST BE STORED OFF THE FLOOR.

SEP 15

2016

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

PREVIOUS SERIOUS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 9-6-16. INSPECTION # 1953782. OBSERVED ABOUT 30 MICE DROPPINGS UNDER SHELVING UNITS AT 1ST FLOOR PREPARATION AREAS. ALSO, OBSERVED 2 LIVE ROACHES AT OPEN SITE DRAIN AT BASEMENT. CRITICAL VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-42-090. MANAGEMENT REMOVED DROPPINGS FROM UNDER SHELVING UNITS AT IST FLOOR PREPARATION AREAS. ALSO, PEST CONTROL TECHNICIAN WAS NOTIFIED OF PEST PROBLEMS. PEST CONTROL TERCHNICIAN ARRIVED ON PREMISES FOR SERVICE DURING INSPECTION.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND FLOUR THROUGHOUT PREPARATION AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Critical Pest Activity

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

Observed dead roaches on the floor in the basement. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed grease accumulation by the first floor fryers. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

Critical Plumbing & Waste

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

Observed the second floor men's toilet not flushing properly. Instructed facility to use alternate bathrooms on site and to repair and maintain toilet. Observed a sewage like smell near the basement grease trap. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND CLUTTER AT BASEMENT THAT MUST BE REMOVED. FOUND OLD EQUIPMNET AT BASEMENT THAT MUST BE CLEANED AND STORED PROPERLY OR DISPOSED. (OLD CONTAINERS, RACKS, ETC.)

SEP 6

2016

FAIL 3 violations 3 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 60 mice droppings near the ovens on the first floor (around the ovens and in the control panels) and 15 droppings in the front prep area by the wall separating front from back. Instructed facility to remove all droppings and maintain. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.

Critical Pest Activity

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

Observed dead roaches on the floor in the basement. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed grease accumulation by the first floor fryers. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

Critical Plumbing & Waste

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

AUG 9

2016

PASS · 0 violations

AUG 2

2016

PASS · 0 violations

JUL 25

2016

FAIL 5 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 60 mouse droppings throughout the basement storage area. Instructed facility to remove all pests, clean affected areas, and to maintain. Recommend to contact a licensed pest control provider for service. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.

Minor Sanitation

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

Observed exposed waste water pipes (no dripping) directly above dry storage items in the basement. Instructed facility to either shield pipes to prevent contamination or to relocate items stored underneath and to maintain.

Minor Sanitation

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

Observed dirt and debris on the floor in the large walk in cooler. 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 the ceiling in the front walk in cooler and the large walk in cooler to have dirt accumulation. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

Observed foodhandlers working without hair restraints. Instructed facility to ensure all foodhandlers wear hair restraints while working in prep areas or handling food.

NOV 3

2015

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR THROUGH-OUT REAR PREP AREAS NOT MAINTAINED AND POROUS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR AND APPLY NON-TOXIC SEALANT TO SURFACE

Minor Sanitation

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

CEILING NOT MAINTAINED IN FRONT DISPLAY AND SIDE OVEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL CEILING AND APPLY NON-TOXIC SEALANT TO SURFACE

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

VENTILATION NOT PROVIDED IN TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXHAUST FAN AND/OR HAVE WINDOWS OPEN DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION.

SEP 9

2015

FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Other

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

EXPOSED HANDSINK NOT PROVIDED IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HANDSINK WITH OT AND COLD RUNNING WATER CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE IN FRONT BAKERY AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

GASKETS NOT MAINTAINED ON COOLER DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/INSTALL NEW GASKETS ON DOOR SEALS.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR THROUGH-OUT REAR PREP AREAS NOT MAINTAINED AND POROUS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR AND APPLY NON-TOXIC SEALANT TO SURFACE

Minor Sanitation

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

CEILING NOT MAINTAINED IN FRONT DISPLAY AND SIDE OVEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL CEILING AND APPLY NON-TOXIC SEALANT TO SURFACE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

VENTILATION NOT PROVIDED IN TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXHAUST FAN AND/OR HAVE WINDOWS OPEN DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION.

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