LA LUNA BAKERY #2.

Chicago Health Dept

6209 W DIVERSEY AVE · BELMONT CRAGIN, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2024.

20 inspections on record since 2011 · Last inspected Apr 2024.

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

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

APR 2024

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 1

2024

PASS 7 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVES IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVES THAT ARE DURABLE, NON-ABSORBENT, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDE FLOOR ACCESS TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF DIRT, DUST, GREASE, FOOD SPLATTER AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WALLS AND FLOORS ESPECIALLY ALONG THE HOT FOOD SERVICE LINE UNDER AND AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Minor Food Temperature

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT IN THE HOT HOLDING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

MAR 22

2024

FAIL 11 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO KIT AND PROCEDURE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN KIT CONTAINING ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA RENDERED INACCESSIBLE BY SCOOPER AND CONTAINER BEING PLACED INSIDE IT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS OPEN AND ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50-60 RODENT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AND DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, RECEIVE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE, AND MAINTAIN PREMISES FREE OF PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Other

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

FOUND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED; SINK IS SLOW DRAINING. WHEN WATER FROM ONE COMPARTMENT IS DRAINED; WATER BACKS UP INTO ADJACENT COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET DRAINAGE SYSTEM SERVICED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND EQUIPMENT IN THE BACK REAR PREP AREA AND BASEMENT TO PREVENT INSECT HARBORAGE CONDITIONS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Minor Food Temperature

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT IN THE HOT HOLDING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE..

APR 19

2023

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE VERIFICATION FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED PACKAGED JELLO CUPS FOR CUSTOMER SELF SERVICE WITHOUT A LABEL. MUST PROVIDE LABEL WITH PROPER INFORMATION(BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS, NAME OF FOOD, NET QUANTITY, INGREDIENTS, ALLERGENS IF APPLICABLE).

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SPLASH GUARDS AT HAND SINKS IN FRONT AND MAIN PREP AREA THAT ARE BROKEN AND NOT SEALED. MUST SEAL SPLASH GUARDS.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED HOLE IN WALL UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK BY FRONT REGISTER AREA. MUST SEAL HOLE TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.

APR 7

2022

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (DELI MEAT SANDWICHES, FLAN) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND EQUIPMENT IN THE BACK REAR PREP AREA AND BASEMENT TO PREVENT INSECT HARBORAGE CONDITIONS.

FEB 1

2022

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED UNSEALED WOOD BEING USED AS SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OR REPLACE WOOD WITH SHELVING THAT IS SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBANT, AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND EQUIPMENT IN THE BACK REAR PREP AREA AND BASEMENT TO PREVENT INSECT HARBORAGE CONDITIONS.

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JAN 25

2022

FAIL 5 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

FOUND THE REAR PREP HANDWASHING SINK NOT MAINTAINED; THE DRAIN PIPE IS BROKEN. WHEN WATER IS TURNED ON, WATER SPRAYS OUT BELOW FROM THE DRAIN PIPE. MUST REPAIR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c). CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FOUND 7 LIVE COCKROACHES ON THE FLOOR INSIDE THE BREAD PROOFER LOCATED IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE TO ELIMINATE ACTIVITY FROM THE PREMISES AND TO CLEAN/SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED UNSEALED WOOD BEING USED AS SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OR REPLACE WOOD WITH SHELVING THAT IS SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBANT, AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND EQUIPMENT IN THE BACK REAR PREP AREA AND BASEMENT TO PREVENT INSECT HARBORAGE CONDITIONS.

SEP 9

2021

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO PROCEDURE IN PLACE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE AND NECESSARY SUPPLIES EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

MISSING SINK STOPPERS IN THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED HAND WASHING DRAINING SLOW IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP ON VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BURN OUT BULB ABOVE FOOD PREPARATION TABLES IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

MAY 7

2020

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HAND SINK INACCESSIBLE (TRAYS STORED IN BASIN OF HAND SINK) IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED HAND SINK MUST BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. OPERATOR REMOVED TRAYS FROM BASIN DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

APR 30

2020

FAIL 2 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD NOT PROTECTED ON BAKERY SALES FLOOR. OBSERVED RACK OF READY TO EAT BAKED GOODS WITHOUT BARRIER BETWEEN CUSTOMERS AND PRODUCT. INSTRUCTED FOOD MUST BE PROTECTED AT ALL TIMES WITH A BARRIER. OPERATOR PROVIDED PLASTIC SHIELD TO RACK DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 2356211, DATED 1/7/20. MUST COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING: #37 OBSERVED BULK FOOD ITEMS AND ITEMS STORED OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITHOUT IDENTIFYING LABELS. MUST PROVIDE LABELS ON ALL BULK ITEMS AND FOODS STORED OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINER. #47 OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVES IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVES THAT ARE DURABLE, NON-ABSORBENT, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDE FLOOR ACCESS TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING. #51 OBSERVED A SLIGHT LEAK FROM THE FAUCET BASE OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.

JAN 7

2020

PASS 4 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

- OBSERVED BULK FOOD ITEMS AND ITEMS STORED OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITHOUT IDENTIFYING LABELS. MUST PROVIDE LABELS ON ALL BULK ITEMS AND FOODS STORED OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINER. -

Minor Sanitation

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

- OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVES IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVES THAT ARE DURABLE, NON-ABSORBENT, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDE FLOOR ACCESS TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING. -

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

- OBSERVED A SLIGHT LEAK FROM THE FAUCET BASE OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. -

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

- OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR AT THE WALL BASES IN THE REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -

DEC 30

2019

FAIL 7 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE OR SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 10 LIVE COCKROACHES ON THE FLOOR AND WALLS OF THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

CLEAN THE PREP TABLES, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, STORAGE SHELVES, DEEP FRYER, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS, AND ROLLING CARTS.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREA AND BASEMENT TO PREVENT INSECT HARBORAGE CONDITIONS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CLEAN THE FLOOR AND WALLS OF THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND STORAGE AREA.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

NOV 30

2017

PASS 2 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

OBSERVED PREPACKAGED PASTRY AND GELATIN DESSERTS, FLAN, CAKE AND BREADS, STORED IN FRONT DISPLAY COOLER AND COUNTER WITHOUT PROPER LABELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT AND BAKERY LINEN CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT, TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. ORGANIZE REMAINING, STORE 6 INCHES OFF FLOORS AND WALLS, AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 26

2016

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE TRAY STORAGE SHELVES COVERED WITH TORN PLASTIC COVERS, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, REAR PREP COUNTERS, AND FLOOR MIXERS INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO CLEAN EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, TABLE STORAGE SHELVES, AND REAR STORAGE SHELVES.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE JUICER NOT CLEAN, ALSO REAR PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT/STORAGE SHELVES.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES OVER FRONT DISPLAY CASES, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. ALSO CLEAN ALL CEILING LIGHT SHILEDS FRONT AND REAR PREP AREANEED TO REGROUT WALL AROUND REAR MOP SINK, BLACK SUBSTANCE AROUND WALL.

OCT 20

2015

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

FOUND PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 10-13-15 INSPECTION # 1465198. VIOLATION #18. FOUND FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY AT PREMISES. OBSERVED ABOUT 40 FRUIT FLIES ON WALLS BY DISHWASHING AREAS. CRITICAL VIOLATION. 7-42-090. OWNER MINIMIZED FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY AT PREMISES DURING INSPECTION USING A VACUUM CLEANER.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT KITCHEN AREAS. MUST CLEAN.

OCT 13

2015

FAIL 3 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 FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY AT PREMISES. OBSERVED ABOUT 40 FRUIT FLIES ON WALLS DY DISHWASHING AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-020.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT KITCHEN AREAS. MUST CLEAN.

JAN 8

2014

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Above violation still remaining(Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily and remove built-up of food debris).

Minor Sanitation

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

Above violation still remaining(Light and ventilation covers not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean. Walls in prep area and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean).

Minor Pest Activity

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

Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.(New violation).

DEC 31

2013

FAIL 6 violations

Serious Food Storage & Handling

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

Foods not protected during storage, preparation display and service. Observed storage rack with 6 shelves of various pastries thats not covered and exposed to public contamnination. Instructed that all foods must be properly covered to prevent public contamination. Serious citation issued 7-38-005(A).

Serious Facility Condition

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED

Exposed handsink in rear prep area not maintained. Exposed handsink is disconnected at bottom drainline and sink is not properly attached to wall. Instructed to properly attached sink and connect drainline. Serious citation issued 7-38-030.

Minor Sanitation

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

Prep tables, counters, sinks, cooking equipment, stroage shelvea and cabinets, bulk storage containers and coolers not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

Minor Sanitation

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

Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily and remove built-up of food debris.

Minor Sanitation

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

Light and ventilation covers not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean. Walls in prep area and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Ventilation fan in toilet room not working. Instructed to repair exhaust fan.

AUG 19

2011

PASS · 0 violations

JUN 29

2011

PASS · 0 violations

JUN 22

2011

FAIL 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Sanitation

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 REMOVE WORN OUT CAULKING ARROUND EXPOSED HAND SINK AND MOPSINK IN MIDDLE PREP AREA, CLEAN AND RECAULK.----------NOTED USING MILK CRATES FOR STORAGE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER RAISED SHELVINGS FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.---------MUST REPAINT RUSTY GREASE BOX UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK INFRONT FOOD PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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 AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF MIXERS, INTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS, RACKS WITH MOLDLIKE BUILD UP INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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 CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDER STORAGE SHELVES, UNDER AND AROUND MIXERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE BREAD AND PASTRY DISPLAY CASE INFRONT SERVICE AREA.----------MUST REPLACE DEAD LIGHT BULBS ABOVE FOOD PRPE AREA FOR EXTRA LIGHTING.

Minor Other

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 THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.

Critical Pest Activity

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

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER ON PREMISES, BOXES ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE.-------MUST REORGANIZE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

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