SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

LA BAGUETTE BAKERY.

BEAT. 24/100

4319 - 4321 S ASHLAND AVE · BACK OF THE YARDS, CHICAGO

Last inspected March 4, 2026 · passed with conditions

Failed 2 of 12 inspections. 16 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
12
4 passed · 6 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
65
includes 16 critical
RECORDS COVER
8 YEARS
since Sep 2017

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 4
2026
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE

Open cups of coffee for staff placed on prep table, instructed to keep off food contact surface.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

TCS foods held at improper temperature, Found 15 lbs of chicken, pork tamales ready for sale held in insulated box at 101.3f, Instructed manager to hold hot TCS foods at 135f or higher. Priority violation 7-38-005. Items discarded valued at $50.

MAR 31
2025
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

3-304.14 OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES STORED IN WATER WITH NO CHEMICAL SANITIZER SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WET WIPING CLOTHES IN A CHEMICAL SANITIZER SOLUTION OF ADEQUATE CONCENTRATION BETWEEN USES AND MAINTAIN.

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

4-202.16 OBSERVED THE TALL PLASTIC BIN USED TO STORE DOUGH IN THE WALK-IN COOLER TO BE IN POOR REPAIR, WITH HOLES AND JAGGED EDGES RENDERING THE EQUIPMENT NO LONGER EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE TALL PLASTIC BIN AND MAINTAIN ALL NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT FREE OF SHARP EDGES OR HOLES AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13 OBSERVED INTERIOR NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF MICROWAVE AND ICE MACHINE IN THE BAKERY AREA TO BE SOILED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN NONFOOD-CONTACT EQUIPMENT SURFACES AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOIL AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 21
2025
FAILED
7 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HAND SOAP NOT PROVIDED AT THE REAR BAKERY AREA HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND SOAP OR OTHER APPROVED HANDWASHING CLEANSER AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN AVAILABLE FOR USE AT ALL TIMES. THE PERSON IN CHARGE PROVIDED HAND SOAP AT THE REAR BAKERY AREA HANDWASHING SINK AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT THE REAR BAKERY AREA HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS FOR DRYING HANDS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN AVAILABLE FOR USE AT ALL TIMES. THE PERSON IN CHARGE PROVIDED DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS AT THE REAR BAKERY AREA HANDWASHING SINK AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030(C) CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 TO 30 RODENT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR BENEATH BAKERY CARTS BEHIND THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BAKERY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR IMMEDIATE PEST ABATEMENT SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED INSECT CONTROL DEVICE INSTALLED DIRECTLY OVER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE INSECT CONTROL DEVICE SUCH THAT IT DOES NOT POSE RISK OF CONTAMINATION OF CLEAN EQUIPMENT OR UTENSILS AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED IN WATER WITH NO CHEMICAL SANITIZER SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WET WIPING CLOTHS IN A CHEMICAL SANITIZER SOLUTION OF ADEQUATE CONCENTRATION BETWEEN USES AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED THE TALL PLASTIC BIN USED TO STORE DOUGH IN THE WALK-IN COOLER TO BE IN POOR REPAIR, WITH HOLES AND JAGGED EDGES RENDERING THE EQUIPMENT NO LONGER EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE TALL PLASTIC BIN AND MAINTAIN ALL NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT FREE OF SHARP EDGES OR HOLES AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED INTERIOR NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF MICROWAVE AND ICE MACHINE IN THE BAKERY AREA TO BE SOILED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN NONFOOD-CONTACT EQUIPMENT SURFACES AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOIL AND MAINTAIN.

FEB 26
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED NO LABELS FOR BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS (FLOUR AND SUGAR, ETC.) LOCATED NEAR THE WALK-IN COOLER AND REAR DRY STORAGE SHELF NEAR THE TOILET ROOMS. THE INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE OF ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE CONTENTS' NAMES.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR ON THE LEFT SIDE. MUST PROVIDES A TIGHT-FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PESTS ' ENTRY.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD. MUST MAINTAIN

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

OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS A LINER ON FOOD PREP EQUIPMENT WHERE THE BAGS OF FLOUR ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF DEBRIS AND ICE BUILDUP ON THE FLOOR/WALLS/CEILING OF THE ONE-DOOR FREEZER NEAR THE RESTAURANT AREA OF THE BAKERY. MUST REMOVE EXCESS ICE, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MOP IN A POSITION THAT DOES NOT ALLOW TO DRY PROPERLY AND PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST STORE MOP AFTER USE IN A MOUNTED POSITION THAT ALLOWS FOR AIR-DRYING WITHOUT SOILING AND PEST HARBORAGING.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILE PANELS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP BAKERY AREA AND WATER-STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND REPLACE MISSING PANELS AND/OR REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.

MINORDocumentation & Training
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2570570 CONDUCTED ON 02/01/2023: 2-102.13 OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT. VIOLATION #57: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

FEB 1
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.

CRITICALFood Temperature
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING AND HANDLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS (BEEF TACOS) WITHOUT ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER AND CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE AND CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING AND OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHINIG SIGNAGE IN MENS RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE FRONT PREP COLD HOLDINIG UNIT TO BE IMPROPER: STEAK 50.1 F, GROUND BEEF 49.5F AND STUFFED PEPPERS 49.9F MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 7 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $100.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. COS.

MINORFood Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE COLD HOLDING COOLER AT FRONT PREP/GRILL AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED EGGS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN BAKERY, PREP AND CUSTOMER DISPLAY AREAS BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

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MAR 4
2022
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSDERVED BULK WHITE BUCKETS WITH SUGAR AND DRY BEANS INSIDE WITHOUT A COMMON NAME LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK FOOD ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF GRIME ON NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES(COOKING EQUIPMENT, LARGE MIXING BOWL). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED SINK IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM LEAKING FROM LOWER PIPE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SOME STAINED CEILING TILE AND UNCLEAN CEILING VENTS; REPLACE WATER STAINED TILE AND CLEAN VENTS WHERE NEEDED.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD-UP ON EQUIPMENT AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MULTIPLE MISSING FLOOR TILES IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AS TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

JAN 5
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SINK AT SELF SERVICE COFFEE STATION.A HANDWASHING SINK MUST BE LOCATED TO ALLOW CONVENIENT USE BY EMPLOYEES: IN FOOD DISPENSING AREA, FOOD PREPARATION AREA, AND WAREWASHING AREAS . INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

FOUND HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN REST ROOM INACCESSIBLE. FOUND DRAIN PIPE CONNECTED TO WASHER MACHINE IN SAID SINK.FOUND HANDWASHING SINK BLOCKED BY LADDER AT TIME OF INSPECTION. HANDWASHING SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE WASHER MACHINE DRAIN PIPE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

FOUND BEANS, RICE, AND SEASONINGS WITHOUT LABEL. MUST PROVIDE COMMON NAME.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

FOUND MULTIPLE HOBART MIXING BOWLS AND POTS TO LARGE TO SUBMERGE IN HANDWASHING SINK INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A MANUEL WAREWASHING PROCEDURE OR PROVIDE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BIG ENOUGH TO SUBMERGE BIGGEST BOWL AND OR POT.

FEB 4
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

CITY CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER NOT ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOOD ITEMS (STEAK TACOS) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM USED BY FEMALE EMPLOYEES.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN BAKERY, PREP AND CUSTOMER DISPLAY AREAS BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

JUL 2
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS (STEAK TACOS, STEAK) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005.

JUN 25
2019
FAILED
12 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010

CRITICALOther
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO VOMIT OR DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND NO CITATION ISSUED MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

SERIOUSChemical Safety
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

VARIETY OF FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED (RICE, CHEESECAKE, MAYO, CHEESE) STORED INSIDE THE WALK IN AND FRONT PREP COOLER. FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE PROPERLY LABELED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS (STEAK TACOS, STEAK) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005.

MINORFood Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

NOTED NO THERMOMETER ON SITE TO MONITOR THE INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURE OF TCS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE AT ALL TIMES. PF VIOLATION #7-38-005

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

FOUND LARGE WHITE BUCKETS WITH SUGAR AND DRY BEANS INSIDE WITHOUT A COMMON NAME LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 SMALL BLACK FLIES IN THE REAR PREP AREA. PREMISES SHALL BE MAINTAINED FREE OF PESTS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a)

CRITICALPlumbing & Waste
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

OBSERVED WATER CONDENSATION FROM THE 2 DOOR COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA LEAKING INTO A PAN ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MAINTENANCE TOOLS SUCH AS BROOMS, MOPS, DUST PANS AND SHOVELS STORED ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY 6 INCHES OR MORE FROM THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED UNNECESSARY ITEMS SUCH AS LADDERS, TOOLS AND BROKEN REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ON THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

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).

JAN 9
2018
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Observed small amount of black, slimy, mold-like substance on right side of interior of ice machine. Must detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.

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

Observed excessive grease build up on ventilation hood above cook line in front prep area. Must detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.

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

Observed uncovered floor drain next to hand sink next to front prep area. Must provide cover. Must maintain same.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Observed no thermometers in the prep coolers in cooking/prep area. Must provide thermometers, in a conspicuous spot, in all refrigeration. Must maintain same.

SEP 8
2017
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL TRAYS ON ROLLING CART, ROLLING CART, BLENDERS, PREP TABLES, BULK CONTAINERS.

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

CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

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

REPAIR LEAK UNDER RIGHT COMPARTMENT OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

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

STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

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