SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

LA BAGUETTE NORTH, INC..

BEAT. 18/100

5712 N CLARK ST · EDGEWATER, CHICAGO

Last inspected June 18, 2025 · passed

Failed 13 of 31 inspections. 29 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
31
17 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 13 failed
VIOLATIONS
148
includes 29 critical
RECORDS COVER
14 YEARS
since Jan 2011

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUN 18
2025
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVE HANDSINK IN REAR WAREWASHING WITHOUT HANDWASHING SIGAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

NOTED NO LABELS FOR BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS (FLOUR AND SUGAR). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.

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

OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.

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

OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE COVERED WITH TAPE TO REPAIR AT MEN'S WASHROOM HANDSINK ON FIRST FLOOR ADJACENT TO UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

DEC 18
2024
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORFacility Condition
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

4-903.11(A;C) ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.

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

4-101.19 MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11----PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING ABOVE THE PROOF BOXES ON THE REAR FIRST FLOOR PREP. MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT.---NOTED SOME MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT PREP AREA AND SOME WITH POOLING LIQUID. MUST REPAIR FLOORS TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-305.11 EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE THEIR PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING. MUST PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA AWAY FROM FOODS AND FOOD CONTACT ITEMS FOR EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS.

DEC 13
2024
FAILED
8 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12 ALL BULK FOODS NOT STORED IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

2-402.11 ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.

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

4-903.11(A;C) ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.

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

4-101.19 MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY.

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

4-204.12 MUST PROVIDE A LID FOR THE BULK FLOUR CONTAINER.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOORS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS.----PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING ABOVE THE PROOF BOXES ON THE REAR FIRST FLOOR PREP. MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT.----NOTED DIRTY/MUDDY FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FIRST FLOOR PREP WHERE MIXING BOWLS ARE LOCATED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER AT THE BASEMENT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.----NOTED SOME MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT PREP AREA AND SOME WITH POOLING LIQUID. MUST REPAIR FLOORS TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-305.11 EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE THEIR PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING. MUST PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA AWAY FROM FOODS AND FOOD CONTACT ITEMS FOR EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS.

MINORFacility Condition
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

#55-: 6-201.11---NOTED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN SEVERAL AREAS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY.(MENS WASHROOM) MUST REPLACE.----MISSING TILE GROUT AT THE BASEMENT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.---MISSING DAMAGED WALL TILES AT THE BASEMENT DONUT PREP STATION. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR ALL. #57-: 2-102.13--- NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 .

DEC 11
2024
FAILED
9 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

INADEQUATE HOT WATER AT THE FOLLOWING HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: FRONT PREP/CAKE HANDLING AREA HAND SINK AT 76.6F, MENS WASHROOM HAND SINK AT 73.2F, LADIES WASHROOM HAND SINK AT 73F. MUST PROVIDE A MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL BULK FOODS NOT STORED IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.

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

ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.

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

MUST PROVIDE A LID FOR THE BULK FLOUR CONTAINER.

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

MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOORS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS.----PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING ABOVE THE PROOF BOXES ON THE REAR FIRST FLOOR PREP. MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT.----NOTED DIRTY/MUDDY FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FIRST FLOOR PREP WHERE MIXING BOWLS ARE LOCATED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER AT THE BASEMENT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.----NOTED SOME MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT PREP AREA AND SOME WITH POOLING LIQUID. MUST REPAIR FLOORS TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE THEIR PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING. MUST PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA AWAY FROM FOODS AND FOOD CONTACT ITEMS FOR EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS.

MINORFacility Condition
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

#55-: 6-201.11---NOTED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN SEVERAL AREAS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY.(MENS WASHROOM) MUST REPLACE.----MISSING TILE GROUT AT THE BASEMENT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.---MISSING DAMAGED WALL TILES AT THE BASEMENT DONUT PREP STATION. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR ALL. #57-: 2-102.13--- NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

DEC 9
2022
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11---FLOOR AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE FIRST FLOOR REAR PREP MIXING ROOM IN POOR REPAIR WITH DAMAGED, UNEVEN TILES. MUST REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----NOTED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN SEVERAL AREAS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. MUST REPLACE.----MISSING TILE GROUT AT THE BASEMENT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.---MISSING DAMAGED WALL TILES AT THE BASEMENT DONUT PREP STATION. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR ALL.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13--- NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

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DEC 5
2022
FAILED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15-- LEAK ON THE RIGHT NOZZLE OF THE BASEMENT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

: 6-201.11--- ALL EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM BEING USED AS A SEALANT THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY MUST BE CUT/SMOOTHED TO BE CLEANABLE.----FLOOR AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE FIRST FLOOR REAR PREP MIXING ROOM IN POOR REPAIR WITH DAMAGED, UNEVEN TILES. MUST REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----NOTED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN SEVERAL AREAS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. MUST REPLACE.----MISSING TILE GROUT AT THE BASEMENT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.---MISSING DAMAGED WALL TILES AT THE BASEMENT DONUT PREP STATION. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR ALL.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13--- NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

8-404.13 (B:3) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2567591 ON 11-28-22 WAS NOT CORRECTED. #60- #51- 5-205.15-OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINKS ON NOT MAINTAINED. THE HAND WASHING SINK ONLY WORKS BY TURNING ON THE KNOB BELOW THE HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT HOT AND COLD WATER KNOBS MUST BE REPAIRED FOR WATER TO RUN PROPERLY. #55- 6-501.11- OBSERVED DAMAGED WALL TILES IN THE MIXING PREP ROOM ON THE FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE NEW WALL TILES THAT ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

NOV 28
2022
FAILED
12 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALOther
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE

EMPLOYEES MUST NOT HAVE THEIR UNCOVERED BEVERAGES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS COOKED FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE AN UNREFRIGERATED DISPLAY CASE ACCESSIBLE TO THE PUBLIC: COOKED TUNA AND CHIPOTLE STUFFED PASTRIES AT 63.1F, SPINACH, AND FETA CHEESE STUFFED PASTRIES AT 62.1F, JALAPENO AND CREAM CHEESE STUFFED ROLLS AT 71.2F. REVIEWED PROPER HOT AND COLD FOOD TEMPERATURES. ALL DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED PRE-WRAPPED HAM AND CHEESE SANDWICHES IN THE DISPLAY MENTIONED ABOVE CASE UNREFRIGERATED AT AN INADEQUATE TEMPERATURE OF 63.3F.ALL DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005; SEE THE ABOVE VIOLATION #21 FOR CITATION.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCTS COMMON NAMES.

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

MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR FOODS. FLOORS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING.

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

NOTED A TORN/DAMAGED COOLING CART COVER FOR BAKED GOODS. THE COVER WAS REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. MUST REPLACE.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

LEAK ON THE RIGHT NOZZLE OF THE BASEMENT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

ALL EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM BEING USED AS A SEALANT THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY MUST BE CUT/SMOOTHED TO BE CLEANABLE.----FLOOR AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE FIRST FLOOR REAR PREP MIXING ROOM IS IN POOR REPAIR WITH DAMAGED, UNEVEN TILES. MUST REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----NOTED WATER-DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN SEVERAL AREAS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. MUST REPLACE.----MISSING TILE GROUT AT THE BASEMENT THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK.---MISSING DAMAGED WALL TILES AT THE BASEMENT DONUT PREP STATION. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR ALL.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED SOILED MOP HEADS IMPROPERLY STORED. MUST STORE INVERTED AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 4-28-20 REPORT #2369816 WERE NOT CORRECTED. #51- 5-205.15-OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINKS ON NOT MAINTAINED. THE HAND WASHING SINK ONLY WORKS BY TURNING ON THE KNOB BELOW THE HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER HOT AND COLD WATER KNOBS MUST BE REPAIRED FOR WATER TO RUN PROPERLY.#53- 5-501.17-OBSERVED NO TRASH CAN IN WOMEN'S BATHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.#55- 6-201.11-OBSERVED MINOR FOOD DEBRIS ON CEILINGS ABOVE THE PREP AREA IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #55- 6-501.11- OBSERVED DAMAGED WALL TILES IN THE MIXING PREP ROOM ON THE FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE NEW WALL TILES THAT ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

APR 28
2020
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15-OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK ON FIRST FLOOR BY REGISTER AREA NOT MAINTAINED. HAND WASHING SINK ONLY WORKS BY TURNING ON KNOB FROM BELOW HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, HOT AND COLD WATER KNOBS MUST BE REPAIRED FOR WATER TO RUN PROPERLY.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

5-501.17-OBSERVED NO LID ON TRASH CAN IN WOMEN'S BATHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11-OBSERVED MINOR FOOD DEBRIS ON CEILINGS ABOVE PREP AREA IN BASEMENT. ALSO OBSERVED CHIPPING PAINT ON WALLS IN PAINT STORAGE AREA IN REAR BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FOR WALLS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DAMAGED WALL TILES IN MIXING PREP ROOM ON FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE NEW WALL TILES THAT ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

APR 21
2020
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 150 MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. FOUND 50 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE LARGE OVEN IN BASEMENT PREP AREA, 30 MICE DROPPINGS UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AT DECORATING AREA, 50 MICE DROPPINGS IN REAR STORAGE AREA IN BASEMENT BEHIND BAKING RACKS ALONG WALL AND 20 MICE DROPPINGS IN PAINT STORAGE AREA IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-020(A).

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK ON FIRST FLOOR BY REGISTER AREA NOT MAINTAINED. HAND WASHING SINK ONLY WORKS BY TURNING ON KNOB FROM BELOW HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, HOT AND COLD WATER KNOBS MUST BE REPAIRED FOR WATER TO RUN PROPERLY.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO LID ON TRASH CAN IN WOMEN'S BATHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MINOR FOOD DEBRIS ON CEILINGS ABOVE PREP AREA IN BASEMENT. ALSO OBSERVED CHIPPING PAINT ON WALLS IN PAINT STORAGE AREA IN REAR BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FOR WALLS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

JUL 15
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-010. MUST PROVIDE.

CRITICALOther
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND NO SUPPLIES FOR VOMIT/DIARRHEAL EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND CEILING NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AT BASEMENT PREPARATION/STORAGE BY OVEN AND WALK IN COOLER. CHIPPING PAINT ETC. MUST REPAIR.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOOD HANDLERS AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOUND NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.

DEC 18
2018
PASSED
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALOther
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILTY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE /PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

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

OBSERVED CONDENSER DRIPPING NEAR CONTAINER OF FOOD IN WALK IN COOLER. ALL FOOD MOVED DURING INSPECTION. ANY DRIPPING MUST BE ABATED AND FOOD MUST BE PROTECTED AT ALL TIMES DURING STORAGE. VIOLATION REMAIN IN VIOLATION AND SHOULD BE CORRECTED NO LATER THAN 03.11.2019

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED PLUMBING LEAK UNDER MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ON MAIN LEVEL. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

CRITICALPlumbing & Waste
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

OBSERVED FROZEN CONDENSATE BUILT UP ON CONDENSER OF WALK IN COOLER AND DRIPPING ONTO FLOOR. MUST REMOVE FROZEN CONDENSATE AND MAINTAIN WALK IN COOLER. MUST ELIMINATE DRIPPING CONDITION. VIOLATION REMAIN IN VIOLATION AND SHOULD BE CORRECTED NO LATER THAN MARCH 11 2019.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOORS IN BASEMENT UNDER LARGE STANDING MIXERS NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST RESTORE SURFACE OF FLOORS TO A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION. VIOLATION REMAIN IN VIOLATION AND SHOULD BE CORRECTED NO LATER THAN MARCH 11 2019

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING WALLS AND CEILINGS IN DISREPAIR: IN BASEMENT ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. CLOSE CEILING AND MAINTAIN. ON MAIN LEVEL ACCROSS FROM PROFFER CORNER OF CEILING IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. WALL ON MAIN LEVEL ACCROSS FROM PROOFER IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. VIOLATION REMAIN IN VIOLATION AND SHOULD BE CORRECTED NO LATER THAN MARCH 11 2019

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOOR/ WALL JUNCTURES THROUGHOUT BASEMENT, LOWER LEVEL AND 1ST FLOOR CLOSED WITH FOAM SEALANT. ALL FOAM MUST BE REMOVED AND FLOOR/WALL JUNCTURES MUST BE CLOSED AND RESTORED TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION. OBSERVED FOAM SEALANT USED ALL AROUND LARGE GARAGE ROLLER DELIVERY DOOR. ALL FOAM MUST BE REMOVED AND ROLLER DOOR MUST BE SEALED PROPERLY VIOLATION REMAIN IN VIOLATION AND SHOULD BE CORRECTED NO LATER THAN MARCH 11 2019

DEC 11
2018
FAILED
14 violations7 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALOther
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILTY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE /PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT ONLY HANDWASHING STATION IN BASEMENT LEVEL OF BAKERY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) PAPER TOWELS WERE PLACED AT HANDSINK DURING INSPECTION

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 MICE DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT AND 1ST FLOOR IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: 1ST FLOOR CUBBY NEXT TO MEN'S ROOM ACROSS FROM STAIRS. ALONG WALLS AND UNDER SHELVES OF STORAGE ROOM ON LOWER LEVEL ROOM WITH DOORS LEADING TO GARBAGE AREA. ON BOLIADORA MACHINE IN BASEMENT LEVEL NO LONGER IN USE. MUST REMOVE ALL EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. MUST CONTACT PEST CONTROL SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A)

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED DOOR ON LOWER LEVEL EXITING TO EDGEWATER STREET NOT RODENTPROOF. LARGE GAP ON TOP OF DOOR AND GAPS ON RIGHT SIDE OF DOOR. DOOR MUST BE TIGHT FITTING AND COMPLETELY RODENTPROOF. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED CONDENSER DRIPPING NEAR CONTAINER OF FOOD IN WALK IN COOLER. ALL FOOD MOVED DURING INSPECTION. ANY DRIPPING MUST BE ABATED AND FOOD MUST BE PROTECTED AT ALL TIMES DURING STORAGE.

SERIOUSSanitation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED IN USE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH O PPM OF CHLORINE CONCENTRATION IN SANTIZER SOLUTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 SANITIZER CONCENTRATION WAS CORRECTED TO 100PPM DURING INSPECTION.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED PLUMBING LEAK UNDER MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ON MAIN LEVEL. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

CRITICALPlumbing & Waste
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

OBSERVED FROZEN CONDENSATE BUILT UP ON CONDENSER OF WALK IN COOLER AND DRIPPING ONTO FLOOR. MUST REMOVE FROZEN CONDENSATE AND MAINTAIN WALK IN COOLER. MUST ELIMINATE DRIPPING CONDITION.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING WALLS AND CEILINGS IN DISREPAIR: IN BASEMENT ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. CLOSE CEILING AND MAINTAIN. ON MAIN LEVEL ACCROSS FROM PROFFER CORNER OF CEILING IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. WALL ON MAIN LEVEL ACCROSS FROM PROOFER IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOORS IN BASEMENT UNDER LARGE STANDING MIXERS NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST RESTORE SURFACE OF FLOORS TO A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOOR/ WALL JUNCTURES THROUGHOUT BASEMENT, LOWER LEVEL AND 1ST FLOOR CLOSED WITH FOAM SEALANT. ALL FOAM MUST BE REMOVED AND FLOOR/WALL JUNCTURES MUST BE CLOSED AND RESTORED TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION. OBSERVED FOAM SEALANT USED ALL AROUND LARGE GARAGE ROLLER DELIVERY DOOR. ALL FOAM MUST BE REMOVED AND ROLLER DOOR MUST BE SEALED PROPERLY.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NOT ALL EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST SHOW PROOF THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

JUL 5
2018
PASSED
0 violations
JUN 27
2018
FAILED
5 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

NO SANITIZER SOLUTION(0PPM) USED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.EMPLOYEE WAS WASHING,RINSING AND STORING BAKERY BOWLS,PANS ETC. UPON MY REQUEST MANAGER SET UP SINK PROPERLY,SANITIZER SOLUTION 100ppm. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING SERVING. FOUND 4 TRAYS OF VARIOUS KIND OF SWEETS STORED UNCOVERED ON TOP SELF SERVING TABLE BY THE COFFEE STATION IN PUBLIC VIEW; ALSO FOUND A TRAY WITH MINI LOAF OF BREAD UNCOVERED ON TOP THE FRONT SERVING COUNTER IN PUBLIC VIEW. MANAGER REMOVED FOOD AND STORED INSIDE ENCLOSED CASE. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

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

MICE DROPPINGS ON PREMISES: THROUGHOUT BASEMENT PREP AREA.0VER 200 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG THE BASEBOARD WALLS,ON FOOD SHELVES(WEST SOUTH AREA),ON EAST-SOUTH)AREA BETWEEN THE FLOUR/SUGAR PACKAGE(NO GNAWED FOOD),ON FOOD TRANSPORTED METAL SHELVES,AT EAST SOUTH CORNER BEHIND THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE,THROUGHOUT BASEMENT PREP AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020

CRITICALPest Activity
TOXIC ITEMS PROPERLY STORED, LABELED AND USED

INSECTICIDE BLOCKS HANGED ON CEILING IN PREP AREA (BASEMENT-FIRST FLOOR PREP SERVING AREA), ALSO ARE STORED AT NORTH WINDOWS BY THE PREP TABLES. UNABLE TO PROVIDE ANY INFORMATION LABEL OF USAGE, OF MENTIONED INSECTICIDE. ALSO FOUND AN OPENED RODENT PESTICIDE ON FLOOR BY THE PACKAGED FLOURS AND BY THE FOOD SHELVES IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE FROM PREP AREA AND MUST PROVIDE LABEL/USAGE INFORMATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

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

BROKEN WALL WITH EXPOSED BRICKS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.CEILING TILES IN BOTH PREP AREAS WITH HEAVY STAINS,UNABLE TO CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

FEB 16
2018
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORPest Activity
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED PREMISE USING MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION THROUGH OUT. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES BUT PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.....NOTED SHELVES AT THE BASEMENT PREP AREA LINES WITH CARDBOARD BOXES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND CLEAN SHELVING WHERE EVER NECESSARY TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

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

NOTED MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENING ON CEILING AND ALONG PIPPING ESPECIALLY AT THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PEST....NOTED STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGH OUT ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, CLEAN AND/OR REPLACE....NOTED DEEP CRACKS ON WALLS AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

FEB 8
2018
FAILED
6 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

NOTED EMPLOYEES WHILE PREPPING FOOD WASHED THEIR HANDS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH GLOVES ON AND WENT BACK TO PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT REMOVING THE GLOVES, CHANGING THEM OR WASHING HANDS WITHOUT GLOVES...ANOTHER EMPLOYEES WHILE WEARING GLOVES MOVED FROM PREP AREA TO CARRYING FOOD STUFF, BACK TO THE PREP TABLE AND THEN TO THE BAKING OVEN ALL WITHOUT CHANGING GLOVES OF WASHING HANDS.INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS WASH HANDS ESPECIALLY AT THE HAND WASH SINK AFTER CHANGING GLOVES. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-010

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

NOTED OVER 75 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG WALL BASE, ON SHELVES, ON LEDGINGS, ON FLOORS OF FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR OF ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020

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

NOTED PREMISE USING MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION THROUGH OUT. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES BUT PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.....NOTED SHELVES AT THE BASEMENT PREP AREA LINES WITH CARDBOARD BOXES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND CLEAN SHELVING WHERE EVER NECESSARY TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST....NOTED GAS STOVE OUTSIDE THE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT INSIDE THE VENTILATION HOOD.

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

NOTED CRACKS ON FLOOR BY THE OVEN AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA.....INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN...MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGH OUT ESPECIALLY AREAS WITH MICE DROPPINGS.

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

NOTED MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENING ON CEILING AND ALONG PIPPING ESPECIALLY AT THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PEST....NOTED STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGH OUT ESTABLISHMENT.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, CLEAN AND/OR REPLACE....NOTED DEEP CRACKS ON WALLS AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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

NOTED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS ON SHELVES AT THE FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR WITH DRY FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO STORE THEIR BELONGINGS....NOTED CLUTTER AT THE DRY STORAGE AREA NEAR THE EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST

JUN 30
2017
PASSED
0 violations
JUN 23
2017
FAILED
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE TOPPING CAKE IN BACK PREP AREA, WTIH READY TO EAT FOOD; FRESH STRAWBERRIES, WITH NO GLOVED HANDS OR USE OF UNTENSILS. THERE IS NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS. INFORMATION GIVEN TO MANAGER ON GLOVE PROCEDURES. CRITICAL VIOLATION # 7-38-010(A)

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

OBSERVED TRAY OF OPEN VARIOUS SWEETS ON FRONT COUNTER, OPEN TO THE PUBLIC WITH NO COVER. STAFF REMOVED TRAYS UPON MY REQUEST. ALSO, OBSERVED USED 1/2 GALLON OF GLUE AND GLUE IN A PLASTIC BOTTLE WITH NO LABEL,A USED PRO-CLEAN SOLUTION BY OPENED FOOD: POWER SUGAR,CREAM,BULK SUGAR ETC, STORED UNDER PREP TABLE IN PREP AREA.CHEMICAL ITEMS MUST BE STORED AWAY FROM FOOD AND FOOD PRODUCTS. MANAGER REMOVE SAID CHEMICALS. SERIOUS VIOLATION # 7-38-005 (A)

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

OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED.OBSERVED FRONT DOOR AND ROLLED DOOR AT DELIVERY STORAGE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT WITH 1/4 INCH TO 1"GAP UNDERNEATH DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RODENT/INSECT PROOF DOORS. SERIOUS VIOLATION # 7-38-020

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

SEVERAL COMMERCIAL BINS (FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC. WERE STORED AROUND THE FACILITY WITH NO LIDS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROPER BIN COVERS.

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

OBSERVED FLOORS IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA WITH FOOD AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED NORTH-EAST WALLS AND CEILING IN THE LOWER PREP AREA WITH CRACKED/MISSING TILES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED NO NECK FAUCET ATTACHED TO 3 COMP SINK, IN LOWER PREP AREA, BY THE SANITIZING COMPARTMENT. THE MAIN FAUCET WORKS AND EXTENDS TO ALL OTHER COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR, REPLACE OR REMOVE. ONE BURNER UNIT MUST BE UNDER THE HOOD IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.

APR 27
2016
PASSED
0 violations
APR 20
2016
FAILED
5 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSChemical Safety
DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK

FOUND NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT/STRIPS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.(CHLORINE TEST STRIPS). MUST PROVIDE.

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

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT LOWER LEVEL PREPARATION AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

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

FOUND BURNT LIGHT BULBS INSIDE 3 DOOR REACH IN COOLER(1ST FLOOR). MUST REPLACE BURNT LIGHT BULBS.

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

FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT COFFEE MACHINE WATERLINE. MUST PROVIDE.

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

FOUND STORAGE ROOM CLUTTERED. MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE.

OCT 16
2015
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

BULK SUGAR/FLOUR CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABLE ALL BULK CONTAINERS.

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

OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON BASEMENT FLOOR UNDER STAIRCASE BY 3-COMPARTMENT SINK DUE TO DAMAGED FLOOR TILES/PITS ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR FLOOR/FLOOR SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN/KEEP DRY.

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

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/DUST BASEMENT EAST WALL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN WALL AND MAINTAIN.

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

1ST FLOOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK RIGHT SIDE COMPARTMENT DRAIN STOPPER NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR SAID DRAIN STOPPER.

APR 7
2014
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE THE REACH-IN COOLER NEXT TO THE FRONT WINDOW.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS FOR LIGHTS ABOVE THE STORAGE RACKS IN THE FOOD STORAGE ROOM ON THE WEST SIDE OF FACILITY.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

PROVIDE ACCURATE CONSPICUOUS THERMOMETERS FOR THE REACH-IN COOLERS AT THE FRONT SERVICE AREA.

DEC 4
2013
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

BASEMENT PREP AREA BULK CONTAINERS (SUGAR, FLOUR, ETC.) NOT LABELED. MUST LABEL SAID BULK CONTAINERS.

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

OBSERVED BOTH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK GREASE TRAPS WITH RUST BUILD UP. MUST PAINT OR REPLACE GREASE TRAPS, SURFACE OF GREASE TRAPS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.

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

OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP ON REAR OF WALK IN COOLER CONDENSER. MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP/MAINTAIN.

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

CEILING LIGHTS NOT COVERED AT BASEMENT ABOVE TRAYS. MUST PROVIDE COVERS FOR ALL LIGHT BULBS.

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

MENS WASHROOM HANDWASH BOWL PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY AND BASEMENT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK RIGHT SIDE FAUCET COLD WATER HANDLE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINKS.

DEC 28
2012
PASSED
0 violations
DEC 21
2012
FAILED
4 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1235368 DATED ON 09/10/12 NOT CORRECTED- #34 OBSERVED LOW GROUT AT LOWER LEVEL PREP BY 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND CRACKED FLOOR TILES AT SAME. MUST REPAIR/REGROUT DAMAGED FLOOR TILES #35 OBSERVED FOOD STAINS ON CEILING ABOVE BASEMENT PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN OR PAINT CEILING AT LOWER LEVEL PREP #41 OBSERVED STORAGE ROOM CLUTTERED AT 1ST FLOOR REAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR, MUST BE ABLE TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL ITEMS. ALL THE ABOVE VIOLATIONS MUST BE CORRECTED BY DATE OF REINSPECTION (12/28/12).

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

SEE REPORT

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

SEE REPORT

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

SEE REPORT

SEP 10
2012
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED LOW GROUT AT LOWER LEVEL PREP BY 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND CRACKED FLOOR TILES AT SAME WITH STANDING WATER. MUST REPAIR/GROUT DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND KEEP FLOOR DRY THROUGHOUT.

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

OBSERVED FOOD STAINS ON CEILING ABOVE BASEMENT PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN OR PAINT CEILING AT LOWER LEVEL PREP.

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

OBSERVED STORAGE ROOM CLUTTERED AT 1ST FLOOR BY REAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR, MUST BE ABLE TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL ITEMS.

NOV 1
2011
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. MUST IN VERT ALL CLEAN FOOD UTENSILS THROUGHOUT.

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REPAIR LD COVER MISSING ON DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, AND EXPOSE HAND SINK AT FRONT SERVING AREA DETACHING AWAY FROM WALL AND SHAKING. REPLACE BROKEN GLASS DOOR ON DISPLAY CASE IN THE STORE, AND HANDLE ON CABINET IN GIRLS RESTROOM.

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN DARK STAINS ON EXPOSE HAND SINK AT FRONT,EXTERIORS OF DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS, AND TOP RIMS OF TOILET BOWL IN BOYS RESTROOM.

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. REPAIR FLOOR TILES MISSING IN BASEMENT BY HOT WATER TANK AREA,AND AT STAIRWELLS.

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPAIR STAINS AND PAINT ON WALLS AT HALL BR RESTROOM,MISSING AND WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE HALL ABOVE,BASEMENT AND FIRST FLOOR KITCHENS.

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

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. REPAIR CONSTANT FAUCET DRIPPING AND HOT WATER KNOB AT EXPOSE HAND SINK IN FRONT.

MAR 18
2011
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR THUR OUT NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING,1ST BSMT AREA REAR STORAGE AREA SOUTH END EXIT DOOR NEED DETAIL CLEANING. EVERYTHING MUST BE ELEVATED 6 INCH OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALL.

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

Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. REAR STORAGE AREA NEEDS TO BE ORGANIZED AND OFF THE FLOOR,(FOOD ITEMS POTS, ECT)

MAR 14
2011
FAILED
9 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FOUND FRONT REFRIGERATION UNIT INTERNAL TEMP 50.9F AIR. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(a) INST NEEDS TO MAINTAINE A TEMP OF 40.F AND BELOW. TAGED UNIT. CAN NOT USE UNIT WHEN UNIT IS FIX MUST CONTACT DEPT OF HEALTH AND FAX LETTER OF THE UNIT REPAIR. 312 746-4240

CRITICALPest Activity
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE.OF MILK WITH JELLO 52,3-LECH 10 SLICE. 8 LECH FLAN,STRAWBERRY MOSE CAKE 6SLICE,MOCA 11 SLICE,7 PEACODK SICE,NOPOLANIE CAKE 7,LITTLE MOUSE CAKE 10, TARTS 2 CUPS, TIRAMISU 6 SLICE, CANNOLIE 30, ECLAIRES 12,RICE PUDDING 1 TOTAL 30 LBS TOTAL COST $500.00 MANGER DENATURAL FOOD.AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION.

CRITICALFacility Condition
WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

All food establishments shall be provided with an adequate supply of hot and cold water under pressure properly connected to the city water supply. NO HOT WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT THE BATHROOMS, KITCHEN 1ST FLOOR, AND BSMT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK THUR OUT THE PREMISE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION PREMISE RECOVER HOT WATER. TEMP 110F

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

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED 1/2 INCH GAP. REAR STORAGE AREA OVER HEAD DOOR, STORAGE AREA SOUTH END DOOR NEED TO BE RODENT PROOD.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

SERIOUSOther
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO ONE ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38--020 PREMISES IS SERVING TUNA FISH SANDWICHES.ECT.

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR THUR OUT NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING,1ST BSMT AREA REAR STORAGE AREA SOUTH END EXIT DOOR NEED DETAIL CLEANING. EVERYTHING MUST BE ELEVATED 6 INCH OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALL.

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CEILING BY THE MOP SINK MISSING CEILING TILES.

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REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. NEEDS TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS.

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

Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. REAR STORAGE AREA NEEDS TO BE ORGANIZED AND OFF THE FLOOR,(FOOD ITEMS POTS, ECT)

FEB 1
2011
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
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CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL CLEAN UTENSILS ON SHELVES,COUNTERS,AND IN STRORAGE AREAS THROUGHOUT.

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PEELING PAINTS ON CAKE REACH IN COOLERAT FRONT,AND REPLACE DOORS MISSING ON DISPLAY CABINETS IN STORE.

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DEBRIS AND STAINS ON INSIDE TOP OF MICROWAVE OVEN IN REAR KITCHEN,3COMP.SINK IN BASEMENT ,TOILET BOWL AND HAND WASH SINK.

JAN 24
2011
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
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NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF INSECT ACTIVITY ON FACILITY.NOTED SIX (5)LIVE ROACHES ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT AT EXPOSE HAND & 3COMP.SINK AREA.CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS INSTRUCTED TO GET RID OF SAID INSECTS BY REINSPECTION.

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

Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL CLEAN UTENSILS ON SHELVES,COUNTERS AND IN STORAGE AREAS THROUGHOUT.

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PEELING PAINTS ON CAKE REACH IN COOLER AT FRONT, AND REPLACE DOORS MISSING ON DISPLAY CABINETS IN STORE.

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DEBRIS AND STAINS ON INSIDE TOP OF MICRO WAVE OVEN IN REAR KITCHEN,3COMP.SINK IN BASEMENT,AND TOILET BOWLS/HAND WASH SINKS.

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVERS IN BASEMENT AND ON MOP SINK.

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REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

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