LA PATISSERIE P.
1050-1052 W ARGYLE ST · UPTOWN, CHICAGO
Failed 7 of 23 inspections. 17 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
MAY 72025PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF SAUCES STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR OR PROVIDE MORE SHELVING FOR STORAGE SPACE.
NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER(S) MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
MAY 152024PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
5-205.15 INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WATER LEAK UNDERNEATH THIRD COMPARTMENT (FAR RIGHT) OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.
2-102.13 OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
MAY 82024FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WATER LEAK UNDERNEATH THIRD COMPARTMENT (FAR RIGHT) OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.
OBSERVED DRAIN LINE (HOSE) FROM DEHUMIDIFIER DRAINING INTO ONE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. MUST DRAIN PROPERLY ONTO FLOOR DRAIN.
OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2569848 ISSUED ON 01-18-2023 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED #10 - OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK, LOCATED IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA ADJACENT TO THE 2-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN THEM. #49 - OBSERVED THE SOILED INTERIOR OF ALL COOLING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN. #55 - OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT ON THE FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND ALL CORNERS OF PREP, DISHWASHING, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDERNEATH ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAINED. #55 - OBSERVED VENT COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN. #58 - OBSERVED ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE THAT ANY INDIVIDUAL THAT HOLDS A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE HAS COMPLETED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND OBTAINED AN ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
JAN 182023PASSED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK, LOCATED IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA ADJACENT TO THE 2-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN THEM.
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER LOCATED IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
OBSERVED THE SOILED INTERIOR OF ALL COOLING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT ON THE FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND ALL CORNERS OF PREP, DISHWASHING, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDERNEATH ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAINED.
OBSERVED VENT COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE THAT ANY INDIVIDUAL THAT HOLDS A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE HAS COMPLETED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND OBTAINED AN ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
JAN 192022PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED CLUTTER ON TABLE TOPS THROUGHOUT PREP AND STORAGE ROOMS. MUST RE-ORGANIZE TABLE TOPS THROUGHOUT AND MAINTAIN.
6-501.12 FLOOR CLUTTERED THROUGHOUT PREP, STORAGE, AND DISHWASHING AREAS. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR OR REMOVE THEM.
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JAN 122022FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED 2 LIVE ROACHES ON PREP AREA WEST WALL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REMOVE ALL INSECT ACTIVITY BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).
OBSERVED CLUTTER ON TABLE TOPS THROUGHOUT PREP AND STORAGE ROOMS. MUST RE-ORGANIZE TABLE TOPS THROUGHOUT AND MAINTAIN.
FLOOR CLUTTERED THROUGHOUT PREP, STORAGE, AND DISHWASHING AREAS. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR OR REMOVE THEM.
NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON-PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON-PREMISES.
NO RECORDS OF EMPLOYEE VACCINATION STATUS OR WEEKLY TESTING PER OSHA. MUST PROVIDE.
JAN 152021PASSED10 violationsDETAILS
PACKAGED FOOD AND UNPACKAGED FOOD INSIDE THE COOLERS AND FREEZER MUST BE ORGANIZED.
INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE COMPARTMENTS NOT CLEAN (INTERIOR TOP AND BIN). ICE IS USED FOR COOLING PROCESS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT.
ADDITIONAL LABEL WITH COMMON NAME IS NEEDED FOR DRY FOOD INGREDIENT STORED INSIDE THE PLASTIC CONTAINERS
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE HANDLING FOOD WITH HAIR NOT COMPLETELY RESTRAINED UNDER THEIR HATS.HAIR MUST BE RESTRAINED IN PREP AREA.
3-304.14 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED USED DRY CLOTHS ON TOP PREP TABLES,COUNTER TOPS ETC. MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED KNIFE AND DOUGH CUTTING BEING STORED IMPROPERLY BETWEEN ELECTRICAL PIPE AND WALL ABOVE DOUGH MIXER/PREP TABLE. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE A PROPER KNIFE HOLDER.
OBSERVED USED GLOVES PLACED ON TABLE, SHELVES BY FOOD CONTAINERS, ON BOX OF UNUSED GLOVES,ETC.INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD USED/REMOVED GLOVES NOT TO STORE NOR RE-USE THEM.
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS INCLUDED WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER.
GREASE ON COOKING EQUIPMENT,NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS
JAN 82021FAILED16 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN AND KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT HANDWASHING SINK AT TWO DIFFERENT PREP AREA.EMPLOYEES ARE PRESENTLY HANDLING FOOD. UPON MY REQUEST PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT SAID SINK BY EMPLOYEE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED.
HANDWASHING SINK IN DOUGH PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE. A HOSE ATTACHED TO AIR CONDITION UNIT IS DRAINING INSIDE SAID SINK. MUST RE-ROUTE HOSE TO A FLOOR DRAIN. HAND WASHING SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION :7-38-030(C), "CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION"
PACKAGED FOOD AND UNPACKAGED FOOD INSIDE THE COOLERS AND FREEZER MUST BE ORGANIZED.
4-602.11(B-E) OUT C 02/21/2020 INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE COMPARTMENTS NOT CLEAN (INTERIOR TOP AND BIN). ICE IS USED FOR COOLING PROCESS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT.
ADDITIONAL LABEL WITH COMMON NAME IS NEEDED FOR DRY FOOD INGREDIENT STORED INSIDE THE PLASTIC CONTAINERS
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE HANDLING FOOD WITH HAIR NOT COMPLETELY RESTRAINED UNDER THEIR HATS.HAIR MUST BE RESTRAINED IN PREP AREA.
OBSERVED USED DRY CLOTHS ON TOP PREP TABLES,COUNTER TOPS ETC. MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED KNIFE AND DOUGH CUTTING BEING STORED IMPROPERLY BETWEEN ELECTRICAL PIPE AND WALL ABOVE DOUGH MIXER/PREP TABLE. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE A PROPER KNIFE HOLDER.
OBSERVED USED GLOVES PLACED ON TABLE, SHELVES BY FOOD CONTAINERS, ON BOX OF UNUSED GLOVES,ETC.INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD USED/REMOVED GLOVES NOT TO STORE NOR RE-USE THEM.
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS INCLUDED WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER.
GREASE ON COOKING EQUIPMENT,NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
CEMENT FLOOR IN COOKING AREA HAS UNEVEN CRACKED,BROKEN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 11-8-2019,REPORT #2345362 #47) 4-101.17 OBSERVED WOODEN VANITY UNDER 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT SERVICE AREA NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. SEAL OR PAINT WOOD SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. #55)6-201.11 OBSERVED FLOORS IN COOKING AREA WITH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT CLEAN WITH DIRT ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS. 6-201.11 PRIORITY FOUNDATION: 7-42-090,NO CITATIONS ISSUED.
NOV 82019PASSED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED WOODEN VANITY UNDER 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT SERVICE AREA NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. SEAL OR PAINT WOOD SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
OBSERVED WALL COVING ON NORTH WALL IN MOP SINK AREA WITH COVING IN DISREPAIR. MUST REPAIR COVING AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED CAULKING AROUND MOP SINKS IN DISREPAIR. MUST REMOVE OLD CAULKING AND REPLACE.
OBSERVED FLOOR IN COOKING AREA CONTAINING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST REPAINT FLOOR AND GREASE TRAPS TO MAKE SURE SURFACES ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
OBSERVED VARIOUS EQUIPMENT NOT BEING USED INCLUDING 2 REFRIGERATORS ON EAST SIDE OF FACILITY AND LARGE DOUGH MAKING MACHINE ON WEST SIDE OF FACILITY. OBSERVED REAR DRY STORAGE AREA WITH TOO MUCH CLUTTER ICLUDING BOXES,BINS, CRATES. MUST STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN ORDER FOR PEST CONTROL TO HAVE ACCESS.
OBSERVED FLOORS AROUND MOP SINK AREA UNCLEAN WITH DIRT AND DEAD ROACHES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS. OBSERVED FLOORS IN COOKING AREA WITH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT CLEAN WITH DIRT ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
SEP 212018PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
5-203.11(A) NO HAND WASHING SINK CONVENIENT TO REAR, MIDDLE PREP/BAKING AREA. MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK AND STOCK WITH SOAP AND DISPOSABLE TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C).
6-201.11 NOTED FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH CRACKS. CRACKS AND OPENINGS ON WALLS IN THE WASHROOM AND DRY STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN WALLS AND FLOORS.
6-501.114 NOTED HEAVY EXCESS AT ESTABLISHMENT IN DRY STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY AND UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
SEP 142018FAILED16 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
2-102.14 NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO HAVE A POLICY IN PLACE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY
2-501.11 MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A PROCEDURE IN PLACE INCLUDING CHEMICALS NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
3-101.11 ADULTERATED FOOD, NOTED ONE LIVE ROACH AND OVER 5 DEAD ROACHES INSIDE AN OPEN BAG OF WHEAT FLOUR ON SHELVING AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE.MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEE DISCARD OF 30 LBS OF PRODUCTS $20.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-050(A) CITATION ISSUED.
4-602.11(E)(4) NOTED UNCLEAN SURFACES INSIDE THE COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
3-602.12 PREPACKAGED FOODS ON DISPLAY NOT PROPERLY LABELED. MUST LABEL PACKAGES WITH FOOD NAME, INGREDIENTS, NET CONTENTS, SOURCE AND LIST OF ALLERGENS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
3-302.12 ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.
6-202.15(A) NOTED REAR WINDOW SCREENING NOT INSECT PROOF. INSTRUCTED TO USE A 16 MESH TO THE INCH SCREEN TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PEST.
6-501.111 EVIDENCE OF COCKROACH INFESTATION. NOTED OVER 100 LIVE, MULTI-GENERATIONAL COCKROACHES THROUGHOUT PREMISE AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS: -OVER 10 LIVE ROACHES AT THE PREP TABLE BY THE REAR HAND WASH SINK WITH PASTRY PRODUCTS. -OVER 6 ROACHES INSIDE FOOD TRAY WITH PASTRY AT THE FRONT PASTRY DISPLAY CASE. -5 LIVE ROACHES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER, ON FOOD TRAY ON SHELF AT BY THE COOKING STOVE, ON SHELF BY THE STOVE WITH CONDIMENTS. -OVER 5 LIVE ROACHES INSIDE EMPTY CONTAINERS USED FOR FOOD BY THE STANDING MIXER AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. -OVER 70 LIVE ROACHES ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE, ON SHELVES AT THE PASTRY PREP AREA, UNDERNEATH COOKING STOVE,AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE WITH UNUSED EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALL BASE AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT NEXT THE FRONT DISPLAY/PREP AREA. -4 LIVE ROACHES IN HINGES OF PASTRY OVEN. -2 LIVE ROACHES ON WALL IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. -OVER 10 LIVE FLYING INSECTS ON WALLS, SHELVES AND CEILING BY THE UTILITY SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE COCKROACHES AND DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND HAVE PREMISES TREATED. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
3-305.11 FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP, STORAGE AND WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZERS. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.
4-501.12 CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.
5-204.12 BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE, HOT WATER DISPENSER AND CAPPUCCINO/ESPRESSO MACHINE. MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
6-501.114 NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT ON SHELVES, FLOORS INSIDE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND IN STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST UPGRADE HOUSING KEEPING.
6-501.12 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INGREDIENT CONTAINERS, RACKS AND SHELVING WITH FLOUR, DUST, GREASE, DEAD INSECTS AND DIRT BUILD-UP THROUGH OUT.
6-201.11 NOTED THE FOLLOWING:- -FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISE ESPECIALLY ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS, INCLUDING LIVE AND DEAD ROACHES. -WALLS WITH FOOD DIRT AND FOOD SPILLS -CRACKS ON THE WALLS INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ESPECIALLY AREAS WITH PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH CRACKS AND SPILLS. MUST UPGRADE HOUSEKEEPING.
6-201.17(A) NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY CEILING FANS AT THE REAR AND FRONT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
6-305.11(A) NOTED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS ON SHELVES AND CABINETS THROUGHOUT WITH DRY FOOD PRODUCTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREAS FOR EMPLOYEES TO STORE THEIR BELONGINGS.
SEP 12017PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
METAL SHELVING NEXT TO STEAMER/WOK WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOOR OF THE SMALLER WALK-IN FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP AND FOOD SPILLAGE. MUST REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR. FLOOR BEHIND THE FLAT DOUGH ROLLER DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT ALL REAR STORAGE AREAS MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS 6" OR ABOVE.
WALL BEHIND STEAMER AND WOK COOKING STATION PAINTED BLACK IN COLOR. WALLS IN FOOD PREP AREAS MUST BE LIGHT IN COLOR, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. ALSO MUST CLEAN/REMOVE GREASE FROM SAME WALLS.
LEAK AT THE NOZZLE ON THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.
NOV 182016FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MAKER, PLASTIC TUBE WHERE THE WATER IS COMING FROM WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND SANITIZE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE THE ICE MAKER UNTIL IT IS CLEANED AND SANITIZED.
RUSTED BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE CABINET WITH SEASONING IN THE COOK LINE. MUST REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.
CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: ALL THE PREP TABLES, DOOR OF THE OVEN AND COOLERS,TRAYS, BREAD/PASTRY CARTS AND MAINTAIN
CLEAN THE FLOOR THRU-OUT THE PREP AREA, COOK LINE, AND SERVING AREA AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 222016PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
LABEL ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT/POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN. SOME BULK DRY FOOD CONTAINERS NEEDS LABEL ALSO.
CLEAN IN DETAILAND SANITIZE ALL THE DRY FOOD CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.
MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR UNDER THE WIRE RACK SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.
FAN GUARD ON THE WALLS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND CEILING VENT COVER IN THE DINING AREA, WITH DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.
EMPLOYEE PREPARING AND HANDLING FOOD,MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT TO CONFINE THE HAIR.
ALL WASH CLOTH FOR WIPING THE DINING TABLES, TOP OF THE FRONT COUNTER, PREP TABLES,ETC MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.
NO FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
JUN 82015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED DUST BUILD-UP ON THE FAN VENT COVER, AROUND THE CONDENSER, AND THE CEILING ABOVE THE CONDENSER IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AREA AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND ICE BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.
OBSERVED EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS, STACKS OF PAPERWORKS, AND UNECCESSARY CLUTTER STORED BEHIND FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/RE-ORGANIZE AND PROVIDE A SEPERATE LOCATION TO STORE PERSONAL ITEMS.
OCT 82014FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARD FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE STORED INSIDE NON-REFRIGERATOR DISPLAY CASE AT FRONT SELLING AREA. PASTRIES BUNS FILLED WITH THE FOLLOWING COOKED FILLINGS:HOT DOGS,CORNED BEEF,CHICKEN,HAM AND CHEESE, HAM AND EGGS, BEANS AND BBQ PORK.FOOD TEMPERATURE FROM 77.9F TO 85.6F.FOUND COOKED RICE CAKES AT TEMP OF 77.5F TO 79.6F. HOT FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 140F AND ABOVE,COLD FOOD 40F AND BELOW.IMPROPER LOG INFORMATION,ALSO NOT FOLLOWING THEIR OWN PROCEDURE ON DISCARD TIME OF THE FOOD." TIME AS A PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL" WAS GIVEN ON 2-26-14,REPORT #1107072 FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 20,VALUE 70. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)
FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE AND SELLING AREA.FOUND OPENED SWEETS READY TO EAT PRODUCTS STORED UNCOVERED ON TOP DISPLAY CASE IN SELLING AREA,IN PUBLIC VIEW WITH CUSTOMERS ORDERING FOOD BY THAT PRODUCTS. ALSO FOUND BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE WERE ICE IS FORMED,AND DRIPPING INSIDE THE ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE.UNCOVERED FOOD WAS REMOVED UPON MY REQUEST SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
CAULKING AROUND THE MOP SINK WITH EXCESS OF BLACK SLIME,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE,CLEAN AND RE-APPLY CAULKING WITH A SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
BROKEN EAST WALL AT STORAGE AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.ACCUMULATION OF DIRTY FOAM THAT WAS APPLIED ON WALLS AND PIPE IN KITCHEN,NOT ABLE TO CLEAN, MUST BE REMOVED AND RE-APPLY WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIALS. OBSERVED DIRTY CARDBOARD WITH GRIMES AND TAPE WHICH IS COMING OFF USED TO SEAL WALLS AND CEILING.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE BOTH ITEMS MENTIONED AND PROVIDE A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
INSECTS INSIDE THE LIGHT SHIELD IN THE KITCHEN,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND KEEP CLEAN
FEB 262014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
HOOD AND FILTERS WITH GREASE BUILD-UP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. METAL SHELVES AND SHELVES UNDER THE PREP TABLES WITH BUILD-UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND DUST. ALSO ACCUMULATION OF VARIOUS KIND OF ITEMS: PLASTIC BAGS,DIRTY UTENSILS, PERSONAL MEDICINE AND ETC. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,AND ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN,SAID SHELVES. GRIMES BUILD-UP EXTERIOR OF BULK FOOD CONTAINERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
FLOOR UNEVEN AND WITH GRIMES BUILD-UP UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.
WALL INSIDE THE STAFF WASHROOM NOT CLEANABLE,ROUGH SURFACE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. WALL THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN BROWN IN COLOR DUE TO COOKING SMOKE
FEB 212014PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND VARIOUS KIND OF COOKED RICE AND BEANS WRAPPED IN BANANA LEAF: LARGE RICE WRAP AT TEMP OF 66.5F; SMALL RICE WRAP AT TEMP OF 58.1F. FOOD WAS STORED INSIDE THE TWO DOOR COOLER. DISCARDED FOOD 4LBS VALUE $10. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7_38-005(A)
OBSERVED A FOOD PREPARATION AREA WITH A DOUGH MACHINE,COOKIE CUTTERS,KNIFE, FLOUR AND OTHER UTENSILS,MACHINE IN USE, REAR OFFICE/STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNIT OUT OF PREMISES OR RELOCATED UNIT IN PREP AREA.IF AREA IS USED FOR FOOD PREPARATION MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK UNDER THE CITY PLUMBING CODE ,ALSO PROVIDE SOAP AND HAND DRYING DEVICE/PAPER TOWEL AT SAID SINK.INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNIT UNTIL THE REINSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030.
HOOD AND FILTERS WITH GREASE BUILD-UP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. METAL SHELVES AND SHELVES UNDER THE PREP TABLES WITH BUILD-UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND DUST. ALSO ACCUMULATION OF VARIOUS KIND OF ITEMS: PLASTIC BAGS,DIRTY UTENSILS, PERSONAL MEDICINE AND ETC. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,AND ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN,SAID SHELVES. GRIMES BUILD-UP EXTERIOR OF BULK FOOD CONTAINERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
FLOOR UNEVEN AND WITH GRIMES BUILD-UP UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.
WALL INSIDE THE STAFF WASHROOM NOT CLEANABLE,ROUGH SURFACE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. WALL THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN BROWN IN COLOR DUE TO COOKING SMOKE
NO LIGHT SHIELD PROVIDED ABOVE THE REAR PREP TALES AND REAR PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD WITH END CAPS SAID AREA AND THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.
OBSERVED EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS:PURSES.COAT ETC., ON SHELVES AT FRONT PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE A SEPARATE LOCATION TO STORE PERSONAL ITEMS.
FEB 272013PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MUST CLEAN ALL WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISHWASH AREAS AND MAINTAIN
FEB 202013FAILED5 violationsDETAILS
THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #614701 DATED ON 01/18/12 STILL EXIST, #OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON SHELVES AT HOT SIDE PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN SHELVES AND MAINTAIN, #35 HOT SIDE PREP AREA CEILING LIGHT COVERS NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN LIGHT COVERS, #41 WEST PREP AREA CLUTTERED BY FRONT DOOR. MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER/ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR. ALL THE ABOVE VIOLATIONS MUST BE CORRECTED BY DATE OF REINSPECTION (02/27/13). SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR OF ALL SINKS, INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS DOORS/DOOR HINDGES AND CORNERS AND ALL PREP AREA TABLE TOPS.
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND SINKS AND ALONG WALLS/CORNERS THROUGHOUT. MUST CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
MUST CLEAN ALL WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISHWASH AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
HOT SIDE PREP AREA HANDWASH BOWL DRAIN PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
JAN 182012PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. STAND UP REACH IN 2-DOOR COOLER DOOR GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP SHELVES AT HOT SIDE PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. HOT SIDE PREP AREA CEILING LIGHT COVERS NOT CLEAN. MUST AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN LIGHT COVERS.
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. OBSERVED CEILING LIGHT BULBS(X2) BURNED OUT ABOVE FRONT PASTRY DISPLAY COUNTER. MUST PROVIDE WORKING LIGHT BULBS.
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. WEST PREP AREA CLUTTERED BY FRONT DOOR. MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER/ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
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