Kristoffer's Cafe and Bakery

Chicago Health Dept

1733 S HALSTED ST · PILSEN, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Jul 2026); 4 critical violations across the last 12 months.

16 inspections on record since 2014 · Last inspected Jul 2026 · 4 critical violations in the last 12 months.

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INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JUL 2026

Inspection history

JUL 30

2026

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

OBSERVED SERVING UTENSILS NOT INVERTED IN THE REAR PREP/ DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED ONE SINK STOPPER MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH SLIGHT PINK RESIDUE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED DRIED UP GREASE DROPLETS ABOVE THE STOVE IN THE REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

DEC 26

2025

PASS 5 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

SOME PREPACKAGED DESSERTS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE BUSINESS NAME, BUSINESS ADDRESS AND INGREDIENTS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL PREPACKAGED DESSERTS.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

TCS FOODS NOT STORED IN FOOD GRADEABLE BAGS IN THE REACH IN COOLER BY THE DOOR LEADING TO THE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL ITEMS IN FOOD GRADEABLE BAGS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE HANDLING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE FOOD HANDLERS AND ALL IN THE PREP AREA WHERE HAIR RESTRAINTS. MAINTAIN SAME.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

HE PROPER WAY TO STORE MOPS WHEN NOT IN USE NOT PRACTICED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE MOPS HANGING UP WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING PER CITY CODE. MAINTAIN SAME.

DEC 18

2025

FAIL 10 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PIC HAS NO CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER'S (CFM) CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID CHICAGO CFMs CERTIFICATE. CITATION COMBINED WITH VIOLATION #2.

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CHICAGO CFM ON SITE WHILE PREPARING/SERVING TCS FOODS (I.E. DAIRY, RICE, HAM, ETC.) INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A CFM ON SITE WHEN PREPARING/SERVING TCS FOODS. MAINTAIN SAME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED

Serious Chemical Safety

TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED

PRESCRIPTION MEDICINE ON THE TABLE IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REFRAIN FROM STORING PERSONAL MEDICATION/ITEMS IN THE PREP AREA(S). MAINTAIN SAME.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

SOME PREPACKAGED DESSERTS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE BUSINESS NAME, BUSINESS ADDRESS AND INGREDIENTS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL PREPACKAGED DESSERTS.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

40 RODENT DROPPINGS ON THE LOWER SHELF IN THE FRONT CABINET, ALONG THE WALL BASE AND ON THE SIDE OF THE EQUIPMENT AT THE ENTRANCE OF THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR ASSISTANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

TCS FOODS NOT STORED IN FOOD GRADEABLE BAGS IN THE REACH IN COOLER BY THE DOOR LEADING TO THE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL ITEMS IN FOOD GRADEABLE BAGS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE HANDLING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE FOOD HANDLERS AND ALL IN THE PREP AREA WHERE HAIR RESTRAINTS. MAINTAIN SAME.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

THE PROPER WAY TO STORE MOPS WHEN NOT IN USE NOT PRACTICED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE MOPS HANGING UP WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.

Critical Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, ALONG THE WALL BASE, UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE BASEMENT, 1ST FL FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS WITH DIRT, RODENT DROPPINGS AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING PER CITY CODE. MAINTAIN SAME.

MAY 3

2024

PASS 5 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-601.11 OBSERVED SOME PREPACKAGED DESSERTS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE BUSINESS NAME, BUSINESS ADDRESS AND INGREDIENTS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL PREPACKAGED DESSERTS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE OR PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 OBSERVED A RAW BRICK SURFACE BEHIND THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL RAW BRICK AND MAKE SAID WALL SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE FOR TWO FEMALES AND ONE MALE FOOD HANDLER. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS.

JUN 16

2023

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations

Serious Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND EASY CLEANABLE CEILING IN BASEMENT WHERE EVAPORATED MILK IS STORED FILLED WITH DUST. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

FOUND CONTINUED NON- COMPLIANCE FROM INSPECTION REPORT # 2565665 CONDUCTED ON 10/20/22. THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS WERE NOT CORRECTED: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

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OCT 20

2022

PASS 5 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-601.11 OBSERVED SOME PREPACKAGED DESSERTS WITH LABELS THAT CONTAIN BUSINESS NAME, BUSINESS ADDRESS AND INGREDIENT AND SOME PREPACKAGED DESSERTS THAT DO NOT HAVE A PROPER LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS FOR ALL PREPACKAGED DESSERTS.

Minor Sanitation

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

4-502.13 OBSERVED SINGLE USE ARTICLES, PLASTIC BAG BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND CARDBOARD BEING REUSED FOR A SHELF LINER. INSTRUCTED NOT TO REUSE SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES AND ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES HAVE TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

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

4-101.19 OBSERVED EXPOSED BRICK (CHIMNEY) IN THE FOOD PREP AREA BY THE FOOD PREP AREA ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL BRICK, ALL SURFACES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 OBSERVED AN EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS' CERTIFICATE FOR ONE FEMALE FOOD HANDLER AND ANOTHER FEMALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLERS' CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

SEP 8

2021

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED A LIGHT BUILD UP OF DUST ON THE SIDES OF THE REFRIGERATION UNITS,COOLERS AND ALL OTHER EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON A/C AND HEATING VENT COVERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM OVER THE STOVE UNIT WITH A HEAVY BUILD UP OF DUST AND OIL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 19

2020

PASS 2 violations

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE COFFEE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 OBSERVED ONE MALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

MAR 12

2020

FAIL 5 violations

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

3-501.17 OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY READY TO EAT FOODS (COOKED CHICKEN, TAMALES) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS IN A REFRIGERATOR WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT DISCARD DATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL TCS RTE FOODS THAT ARE HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS IN A REFRIGERATOR WITH A DISCARD DATE. MANAGER PROVIDED LABELS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-602.11(B:5) OBSERVED PREPACKAGED DESSERTS FOR SALE AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER COUNTER WITHOUT ALLERGEN WARNING LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE COFFEE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 OBSERVED ONE MALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

Minor Documentation & Training

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

8-404.13(B:4) OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2268728 DATED 2/28/19; 3-602.11(A; B:1-4,6,7; C; D): **C** Food Labels OBSERVED A VARIETY OF BAKED FOODS CAKES, COOKIES ETC. PREPACKAGED FOR RETAIL SALE NOT PROPERLY LABELED, INSTRUCTED ON PROPER LABELING. - 2-102.13: **C** Allergen Training - All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter. Training programs must be accredited by the American National Standards Institute or another reputable accreditation agency under the ASTM International E2659-09 (Standard Practice for Certificate Programs). OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT ALL PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUE 7-42-090.

FEB 28

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 9 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

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

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Chemical Safety

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED A VARIETY OF FOOD NOT PROPERLY LABELED, DATED(COOKED RICE, BACON, AND LUNCHMEAT), FOODS PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE BY WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE COMSUMED, SOLD OR DISCARDED FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE STATEMENT ON THE MENUS AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED A VARIETY OF BAKED FOODS CAKES, COOKIES ETC. PREPACKAGED FOR RETAIL SALE NOT PROPERLY LABELED, INSTRUCTED ON PROPER LABELING.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD AT FRONT HAND SINK, WHERE COFFEE CUPS ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARDS STAINED, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED THE NOZZLE LEAKING AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MAR 22

2018

PASS 1 violation

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED RESIDENUAL VENT OVER STOVE USED FOR COOKING. MUST PROVIDE COMMERCIAL EXHAUST.

MAR 15

2018

FAIL 5 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WITH BARE HANDS, ADD CONDIMENTS TO READY-TO-EAT FOODS (TAMALES) AND ALSO HAND ROLL TORTILLAS. INSTRUCTED ON NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A).

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK IN PREP AREA NOT CONNECTED UNDER SINK. GIVEN 48HRS TO REPAIR. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN/SANITIZE PREP TABLES, COUNTERS AND SHELVES OF PREP TABLES TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOORS IN PREP AREA OF FOOD DEBRIS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED RESIDENUAL VENT OVER STOVE USED FOR COOKING. MUST PROVIDE COMMERCIAL EXHAUST.

AUG 23

2016

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ICE MACHINE WITH A SLITE PINKISH SUBSTANCE ON THE ICE MAKER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE FANS LOCATED IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

OCT 8

2015

PASS 5 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE EXCESS WATER ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT NEAR WATER HEATER.

Minor Sanitation

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

SEAL BRICK WALL SURFACES IN REAR PREP AREA. CLEAN WALL VENT IN DINING AREA(DUST BUILDUP).

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

EXTEND WASTE LINE TO FLOOR DRAIN NEAR WATER HEATER IN BASEMENT.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

OCT 1

2015

FAIL 6 violations

Serious Plumbing & Waste

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1494051 ON 8-26-14 37-TOILET ROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF-CLOSING AND MAINTAIN. 38-MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR THE MOP SINK, COFFEE ESPRESSO MACHINE, ICE MAKER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

Minor Chemical Safety

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

LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE EXCESS WATER ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT NEAR WATER HEATER.

Minor Sanitation

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

SEAL BRICK WALL SURFACES IN REAR PREP AREA. CLEAN WALL VENT IN DINING AREA(DUST BUILDUP).

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

INSTALL PROPER VENTILATION HOODED AND DUCTED TO ROOF ABOVE STOVE IN REAR PREP AREA. EXTEND WASTE LINE TO FLOOR DRAIN NEAR WATER HEATER IN BASEMENT.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIVE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

AUG 26

2014

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

IMPROPER STORAGE OF MULTI-USE UTENSILS-INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN A PROPER MANNER (HANDLES-UP) TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.

Minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON THE VENTILTATION COVER INSIDE THE TOILET ROOM AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

TOILET ROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF CLOSING AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR THE MOP SINK,COFFEE EXPRESSO MACHINE,ICE MAKER.

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