SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

LAS DELICIAS BAKERY.

BEAT. 35/100

6326 W GRAND AVE · BELMONT CRAGIN, CHICAGO

Last inspected August 4, 2023 · passed with conditions

Failed 6 of 15 inspections. 11 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
15
6 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 6 failed
VIOLATIONS
76
includes 11 critical
RECORDS COVER
13 YEARS
since Aug 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

AUG 4
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORPest Activity
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED A HOUSE FLY AND SEVERAL SMALL FLYING INSECTS LANDING ON BREAD AND PASTRIES IN THE DISPLAY CASE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD MUST BE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

FEB 10
2021
PASSED
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN OR POSTER NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED TONGS ON TRAYS USED FOR BAKED GOODS. MUST STORE PROPERLY TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX WASHROOM LOCATED IN REAR OF PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

CRITICALPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN REAR STORAGE ROOMS. MUST REMOVE CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AREAS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE ROOMS AND MUST MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS ABOVE PREP TABLES IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 16
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

4-302.12 OBSERVED NO METAL STEM PROBE THERMOMETER ON THE PREMISES TO TAKE THE TEMPERATURE OF COLD FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13 CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE, FREEZER AND PREP COOLERS, PREP TABLES, ROLLING CARTS, AND WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND GARAGE DRY STORAGE AREA.

JUL 9
2019
FAILED
6 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

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

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

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

MINORFood Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO METAL STEM PROBE THERMOMETER ON THE PREMISES TO TAKE THE TEMPERATURE OF COLD FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 100 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE STORAGE SHELVES, WALLS AND STOCK IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA LOCATED IN THE GARAGE AND THE FOOD PREP AREA AND WASHROOM. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE, FREEZER AND PREP COOLERS, PREP TABLES, ROLLING CARTS, AND WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND GARAGE DRY STORAGE AREA.

JUN 15
2017
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON PROOFING BOX.

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES .MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES WHERE NEEDED

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES .MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS.

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JUN 7
2017
FAILED
11 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

OBSERVED FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING DISPLAY.OBSERVED 3- ROLLING CARTS WITH A ASSORTED VARIETY OF BAKED GOODS(DONUTS,CROISSANTS,MUFFINS,LOAVES OF BREAD)IN THE MIDDLE OF SALES FLOOR FOR SALE.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COVER AND PROTECT FOODS AND PUT FOOD ITEMS IN DISPLAY UNITS.MANAGER REMOVED FOODS FROM SALES FLOOR AT THIS TIME.(SERIOUS 7-38-005A)

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

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 100 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS AT LOWER SHELVING UNITS AT SERVICE COUNTER,ON LOWER SHELF OF DESSERT DISPLAY UNITS ON SALES FLOOR,MOTORS OF UNUSED ICE MACHINE,MOTOR OF UNUSED 3- DOOR REACH IN FREEZER,MOTOR OF FLOOR MIXER,INTERIOR LEDGES OF ROLLER,ON FLOOR BEHIND MILK COOLER ON SALES FLOOR,BEHIND PROOFER,NEXT TO HOT WATER TANK,ALONG WALL BASES AND DESK IN OFFICE AREA,REAR GARAGE FOOD STORAGE AREA ON FLOOR AND SHELVING UNITS.ALSO APPX. 100 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND A BASKET OF DIRTY APRONS,FLOOR DRAIN IN OFFICE,UNDER 3- COMP SINK,ON BOXES IN REAR GARAGE AREA.APPX."3/4-1" GAP ALONG SIDES OF GARAGE DOOR,FRONT DOOR IN CENTER AND ALONG BOTTOM.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 6/7/17.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1932935 6/17/16 NOT CORRECTED # 30-OBSERVED PREPACKAGED FOOD ITEMS FOR SALE WITHOUT PROPER LABELS ALL CAKES AND SANDWICHES.#45-NO IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS MET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-42-090)

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON REAR REACH IN FREEZER,2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND PROOFING BOX.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM REACH IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS IN #4-5.

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

MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE FLOUR AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM ALL FLOOR MIXERS,PREP TABLES,CABINETS,ROLLING CARTS,UNUSED EQUIPMENT,EXTERIOR OF FOOD CONTAINERS,SHELVING UNITS,MEAT SLICER.

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

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND UNUSED WALK IN COOLER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES WHERE NEEDED.

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE ALL HOLES IN WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND BEHIND PROOFING BOX,MISSING WALL TILE AT MOP SINK,STAINED CEILING TILES ,LOOSE WALL BASE BEHIND DISPLAY UNIT ON SALES FLOOR.MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS.

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM,HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT 3- COMP SINK FAR LEFT IN POOR REPAIR.MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOPSINK

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR COOLER #4-5.

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

MUST REMOVE,ORGANIZE ,ELEVATE ARTICLES AND MAINTAIN UNUSED ICE MACHINE,COOLERS AND FREEZERS,CLUTTER AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.

JUN 17
2016
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

OBSERVED PRE-PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS OFFERED FOR SALE WITH OUT PROPER LABELS, INSTRUCTED ON PROPER LABELING AND PROVIDE FOR ALL CAKES, AND SANDWICHES.

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

OBSERVED THE REAR WALK-IN COOLER STORAGE SHELVES, AND FRONT INTERIOR OF THE MILK COOLER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

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

OBSERVED THE FLOOR NOT CLEAN BEHIND THE FRONT DISPLAY CASE, AND REAR FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL FLOOR MIXERS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

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

OBSERVED FRONT NEWLY PATCHED WALLS NOT SEALED, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL. ALSO CLEAN WALL BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK/RECAULK.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

OBSERVED EMPLOYEES WORKING WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. GIVEN COPY OF IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER INFO. AT THIS TIME.

AUG 21
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD.(HANDLES MILK, EGGS, ETC.) SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-012A.

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

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

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

FOUND CLUTTER AT REAR OF PREMISES. (OLD PROPANE TANKS, BOXES,ETC.) MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

FOODHANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST PROVIDE.

JUN 5
2014
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL ALL PREPACKAGED DESSERTS FOR SALE WITH PROPER INFO GIVEN,MUST LABEL & DATE COOKED FOODS IN COOLER.

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON PROOFING BOX,MILK & DESSERT DISPLAY UNIT ON SALES FLOOR,REACH IN FREEZER.

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLES IN WALLS & AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS,THRESHOLD AT FRONT DOOR.MUST CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING WALK IN COOLERS,LOOSE & MISSING WALL BASES THROUGHOUT.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS THROUGHOUT.

MAY 29
2014
FAILED
9 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

OBSERVED FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE & DISPLAY.OBSERVED 3- ROLLING CARTS WITH READY TO EAT PASTRIES & BREADS ON TABLE IN CENTER OF SALES FLOOR WHILE CUSTOMERS ARE SERVING THEMSELVES AND OTHER PASTRIES & BREADS STORED & TRAYS STACKED INSIDE OF ALL WALK IN COOLERS & FREEZERS,REACH IN COOLER & FREEZERS. ALSO MISSING GLASS ON TOP OF TABLE TOP DISPLAY UNIT WITH FOOD PRODUCT STORED INSIDE.ALSO A BOTTLE OF POP STORED INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE IN BETWEEN ICE.MUST REMOVE BOTTLE & ICE FROM ICE MACHINE,PROVIDE COVERING FOR ALL EXPOSED FOOD ITEMS AND PLACE THEM IN ENCLOSED STORAGE CABINETS & MISSING GLASS ON DISPLAY UNIT.(SERIOUS 7-38-005A).

SERIOUSOther
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

OBSERVED NO SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS TO VIEW AT THIS TIME.A NEW SUMMARY WILL BE GIVEN TO POST FOR ALL TO VIEW.(SERIOUS 7-42-010B)

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1353543 7/9/13 NOT CORRECTED #32-MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT EXPOSED HAND SINK BY 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA.#33-INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN & SANITIZE ALL SHELVING ,RACKS,CONTAINERS,EQUIPMENT,CABINETS,CHEST FREEZERS,FAN GRID COVERS,UNDER,AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT,COMPRESSOR AT FRONT DISPLAY REFRIGERATOR,MIXERS,PREP TABLES TO REMOVE BUILD UP OF DEBRI. #34-INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREMISES ESPECIALLY UNDER,AROUND COOLERS AND FREEZERS.#35-MUST REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES. #40-MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE & MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-42-090)

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

MUST LABEL ALL PREPACKAGED DESSERTS FOR SALE WITH PROPER INFO GIVEN,MUST LABEL & DATE COOKED FOODS IN COOLER.

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON PROOFING BOX,MILK & DESSERT DISPLAY UNIT ON SALES FLOOR,REACH IN FREEZER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES,RUSTY RACKS IN REACH IN COOLERS & FREEZERS.MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SHELVING UNITS IN REAR GARAGE STORAGE AREA.

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

MUST CLEAN INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE,BAKING PANS.

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL OUTLET COVER IN TOILET ROOM,HOLES IN WALLS & AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS,THRESHOLD AT FRONT DOOR.MUST CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING WALK IN COOLERS,LOOSE & MISSING WALL BASES THROUGHOUT.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS THROUGHOUT.

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE NO WORKING VENTILATION IN TOILET ROOM,REMOVE TAPE FROM FAUCET OF 3- COMP SINK,BROKEN 3- COMP SINK STOPPER.

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

MUST ELEVATE & ORGANIZE ARTICLES OF OFF FLOOR & AWAY FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT.

JUL 9
2013
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT EXPOSED HAND SINK BY THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA,

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

INSTR TO DETAIL CLEAN SANITIZE ALL SHELVES, RACKS, CONTAINERS, EQUIPMENT, CABINETS, CHEST FREEZERS, FAN GRID COVERS,UNDER AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT, COMPRESSOR AT FRONT DISPLAY REFRIGERATOR, MIXERS PREP TABLES, TO REMOVE BUILDUP, DEBRIS,

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREMISES ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND COOLERS AND FREEZERS, MUST REPAIR FLOOR BASEBOARD WITH BROKEN (BOTTOM) WALL (BETWEEN REAR OFFICE AND WASHROOM),

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

MUST REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS

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

MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREA, CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN IN A NEATER FASHION, REMOVE ALL UNUSED ITEMS, AND BETTER ORGANIZE WANTED ITEMS,

JUN 27
2013
FAILED
9 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOOD NOT PROTECTED AT FRONT COUNTER AREA, MUST PROVIDE A BARRIER AT FRONT SERVICE AREA, TO PREVENT CUSTOMERS FROM ENTERING FOOD PREP AREA, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 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

NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE WITH UP TO DATE PEST CONTROL REPORTS, AND ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS THATS NEEDED INSIDE LOG BOOK, BUSINESS LICENSE, CHEMICALS USED, MAP, ETC., AND MUST SEAL ALL DOORS, APPROX., 1/4 GAP OPENING AT FRONT DOOR, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020

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

MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT EXPOSED HAND SINK BY THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA,

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

INSTR TO DETAIL CLEAN SANITIZE ALL SHELVES, RACKS, CONTAINERS, EQUIPMENT, CABINETS, CHEST FREEZERS, FAN GRID COVERS,UNDER AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT, COMPRESSOR AT FRONT DISPLAY REFRIGERATOR, MIXERS PREP TABLES, TO REMOVE BUILDUP, DEBRIS,

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREMISES ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND COOLERS AND FREEZERS, MUST REPAIR FLOOR BASEBOARD WITH BROKEN (BOTTOM) WALL (BETWEEN REAR OFFICE AND WASHROOM),

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

MUST REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES

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

MUST PROVIDE THREE WORKING SINK STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, AND REPAIR KNOB AT HAND SINK IN BATHROOM,

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS,

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

MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREA, CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN IN A NEATER FASHION, REMOVE ALL UNUSED ITEMS, AND BETTER ORGANIZE WANTED ITEMS,

AUG 25
2010
PASSED
0 violations
AUG 23
2010
FAILED
5 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Serious violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 284370 DATED 08-16-2010. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090. #30 INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE READY TO EAT DESSERT PORTIONS IN FRONT DISPLAY REFRIGERATORS. #32 INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL TRAYS AT FRONT AND REAR AREA. #33 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SHELVES, RACKS CONTAINERS, EQUIPMENT, CABINETS, FAN GRID COVERS, UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT, MIXERS, PREP TABLES TO REMOVE BUILD-UP AND DEBRIS. #34 INSTRUCTED TO PAINT FLOOR AT REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA, REPAIR CRACKED FLOOR TILES AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, FLOORS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, SPILLS THRU-OUT PREMISES. #35 INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE STAINED CEILING PANELS, SEAL OPENINGS AT CEILING IN PREP AREA. #36 INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD WITH END CAPS OR SHATTERPROOF BULBS AT FRONT DISPLAY CASE. #38 INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT FAUCET AT UTILITY/MOP SINK. #40 INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETER INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS. #41 INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ITEMS FROM PREMISES, ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALL, ORGANIZE CLUTTERED AREAS.

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. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOFED BOTTOM WITH 1/4 INCH GAP/OPENING OF REAR EXIT GARAGE/STORAGE DOOR IN REAR AREA. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND RE CAULK BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.-----MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN RUBBER GASKETS AROUND FRONT REACH-IN DISPLAY COOLER DOOR.-----MUST FIX OR REPLACE PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER AT EXPOSED HAND SINK.-----NOTED SPATULA AND KNIVES STORED IN BETWEEN PIPES BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KNIFE RACKS AND STORAGE FOR SPATULA.

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREMISES ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND COOLERS AND FREEZERS. (NOTED SOME LITTER AND DUST).--------MUST REPAIR FLOOR BASEBOARD WITH BROKEN (BOTTOM) WALL (BETWEEN REAR OFFICE AND WASHROOM).

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

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON TOP OF REACH-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN COOLER TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE.

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CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times. FOUND EXPOSED HAND SINK AT PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS. NOTED EXPOSED HAND SINK BEING USED AS STORAGE FOR RADIO, CUPS AND TOWEL. INSTRUCTED EXPOSED HAND SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030

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

A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 156228 DATED 07-16-2009. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 #30 INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE READY TO EAT DESSERT PORTIONS IN FRONT DISPLAY REFRIGERATORS. #32 INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL TRAYS AT FRONT AND REAR AREA. #33 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SHELVES, RACKS CONTAINERS, EQUIPMENT, CABINETS, FAN GRID COVERS, UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT, MIXERS, PREP TABLES TO REMOVE BUILD-UP AND DEBRIS. #34 INSTRUCTED TO PAINT FLOOR AT REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA, REPAIR CRACKED FLOOR TILES AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, FLOORS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, SPILLS THRU-OUT PREMISES. #35 INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE STAINED CEILING PANELS, SEAL OPENINGS AT CEILING IN PREP AREA. #36 INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD WITH END CAPS OR SHATTERPROOF BULBS AT FRONT DISPLAY CASE. #38 INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT FAUCET AT UTILITY/MOPSINK. #40 INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETER INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS. #41 INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ITEMS FROM PREMISES, ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALL, ORGANIZE CLUTTERED AREAS.

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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 CLEAN AND RE CAULK BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

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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 CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREMISES ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND COOLERS AND FREEZERS. (NOTED SOME LITTER AND DUST).--------MUST REPAIR FLOOR BASEBOARD WITH BROKEN (BOTTOM) WALL (BETWEEN REAR OFFICE AND WASHROOM).

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