Le Paris Bakery No 2 Inc

Chicago Health Dept

5434 S PULASKI RD · BRIGHTON PARK, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Jul 2026), 1 critical violation noted.

20 inspections on record since 2011 · Last inspected Jul 2026 · 2 critical violations in the last 12 months.

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INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JUL 2026

Inspection history

JUL 6

2026

PASS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15: OBSERVED OPENINGS IN MIDDLE AND AT BASE OF OUTER FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS. OBSERVED OPENING AT BASE AND SIDE OF REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

Minor Employee Hygiene

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-307.11: OBSERVED NO LEFT SPLASH GUARD ON HANDWASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA AND NO RIGHT SPLASH GUARD ON HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS ON SAID HANDWASHING SINKS IN SAID AREAS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF PREP SURFACES, EQUIPMENT OR FOOD.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15: OBSERVED LEAKING FROM HOT WATER KNOB OF HANDWASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING HOT WATER KNOB OF HANDWASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.11: OBSERVED STAINED, DAMAGED OR MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT FACILITY IN MIDDLE PREP AND DRY STORAGE AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE ALL STAINED, DAMAGED OR MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT FACILITY AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12: OBSERVED BUILDUP AT BASE OF WALL AND ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN BASE OF WALL AND FLOOR UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND GREASE TRAP AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13: AT TIME OF INSPECTION FACILITY PROVIDED EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR MULTIPLE EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VALID PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES.

JUN 30

2026

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 9 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED BLACK MOLDLIKE SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR WALLS AND UPPER COMPONENTS IN ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DESTROY ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 46.4-60.8F. OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, JELLO CONTAINING MILK(58.1-60.6F), TRES LECHES CAKE(59.7-60.8F), CHEESECAKE(57.4-59.4F), FLAN(58.1-59.5F), CHICKEN(50.5-57.0F), HAM(46.9-50.0F), PORK(47.8-52.6F), SHREDDED LETTUCE(50.5F), HOT DOGS(48.0-49.1F), TURKEY(47.0-50.2F), SLICED TOMATOES(50.2F)AND SLICED CHEESE(46.4F) HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $2000 WEIGHING 100LBS PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED TWO COLD HOLDING UNITS IN FACILITY AT IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED LARGE SELF SERVICE REACH IN COOLER ON SALES FLOOR AND SANDWICH STATION COLD HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA AT IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 50.2-57.9F. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE HELD FOR INSPECTION TAGS PLACED ON SAID COLD HOLDING UNITS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED OPENINGS IN MIDDLE AND AT BASE OF OUTER FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS. OBSERVED OPENING AT BASE AND SIDE OF REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

Minor Employee Hygiene

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED NO LEFT SPLASH GUARD ON HANDWASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA AND NO RIGHT SPLASH GUARD ON HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS ON SAID HANDWASHING SINKS IN SAID AREAS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF PREP SURFACES, EQUIPMENT OR FOOD.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKING FROM HOT WATER KNOB OF HANDWASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING HOT WATER KNOB OF HANDWASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED STAINED, DAMAGED OR MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT FACILITY IN MIDDLE PREP, REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA AND DRY STORAGE AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE ALL STAINED, DAMAGED OR MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT FACILITY AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILDUP AT BASE OF WALL AND ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN BASE OF WALL AND FLOOR UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND GREASE TRAP AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

AT TIME OF INSPECTION FACILITY PROVIDED EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR MULTIPLE EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VALID PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES.

JUN 17

2025

PASS 2 violations

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MISSING PROPER STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN

Serious Employee Hygiene

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOOR TILES MISSING AROUND HANDWASH SINK IN BAKERY, CAUSING STANDING WATER. INSTD TO REPLACE TILES AND HAVE SURFACE SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANABLE

OCT 2

2024

PASS 3 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED INSECT-CATCHING DEVICE INSTALLED ABOVE PREP AREA/COUNTER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO INSTALL IN NON-FOOD AREA.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD-UP OF FOOD GRIME ON ALL GASKETS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Plumbing & Waste

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

OBSERVED PIPE FROM WALK-IN COOLER CONDENSER DRAINING INTO HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE AND EXTEND INTO THE PROPER DRAIN.

AUG 25

2023

PASS 4 violations

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED BLACK SLIME ON THE INTERIOR CREASES OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON THE INSIDE OF TWO DOOR REACH-IN FREEZER IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED SPILLED FOOD DEBRIS AT THE BOTTOM OF REACH-IN FREEZERS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SPILLED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS BEHIND AND UNDER EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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OCT 28

2022

PASS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK CONTAINER (SUGAR) WITHOUT LABEL OF COMMON NAME OF FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FOUND APPROXIMATELY 1/4"-1/2" GAP IN MIDDLE OF FRONT DOUBLE DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE TIGHT FITTING AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FOUND FRONT PREP HANDWASHING SINK SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND STAINED CEILING TILE IN RESTROOM AND STAINED/DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND DUSTY CEILING VENTS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 24

2021

PASS 2 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

STOCK ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA AND WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO ELEVATE 6 INCHES.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

ICE MACHINE DRAIN LINE IMPROPERLY DRAINING. INSTD TO PROPERLY ROUTE INTO APPROVED FLOOR DRAIN

OCT 28

2019

PASS 3 violations

Serious Chemical Safety

TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED

EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

Minor Sanitation

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

PLASTIC LINING ON EXTERIOR PREP COOLER DOORS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE SO AS SURFACES TO BE A SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

JAN 9

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 10 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Chemical Safety

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED TCS FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED IN COOLERS. MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL TCS FOODS WITH COMMON NAME AND DISCARD DATE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

Minor Facility Condition

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Observed individually pre-packaged deserts and beverages (made on site) without proper labels in customer self service cooler on sales floor. Must label each pre-packaged item/beverage. Label information shall include: The common name of the FOOD; If made from two or more ingredients, a list of ingredients and sub-ingredients in descending order of predominance by weight, including a declaration of artificial colors, artificial flavors and chemical preservatives, if contained in the FOOD; An accurate declaration of the net quantity of contents; and The name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor. Must maintain same.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED LARGE BULK CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS OF COMMON NAME OF FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED LARGE DOUGH ROLLER MACHINES WITHOUT CLEAN IN PLACE WRITTEN PROCEDURE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED 2ND TO LAST DISPLAY DOOR ON RIGHT SIDE AND 3RD DISPLAY DOOR ON LEFT SIDE OF FRONT SELF SERVICE DISPLAY CASES IN DISREPAIR (PLASTIC DOORS DAMAGED, CRACKED, ETC.). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED THICK BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE BUILDUP AROUND TOP OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA OF FACILITY.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON MOP SINK IN REAR.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

JUL 17

2017

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REAR UPRIGHT FREEZERS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.ALSO CLEAN EXTERIOR OF BULK CONTAINERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED/MISSING CEILING TILES, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

OBSERVED MISSING THERMOMETER IN FRONT DAIRY COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

AUG 30

2016

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND IN A POT ON A BURNER. OBSERVED HALF AND HALF AT 46.7F INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AND BEAN TAMALES AT 123.1-136.7F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 4 GALLONS AND 1# OF FOOD WORTH $74. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED 2 DOORS MISSING FROM THE PASTRY DISPLAY CASES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE FREEZER DOOR HANDLES.

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE CAKE PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE DUSTY CEILING TILES IN THE CAKE PREP AREA AND REPLACE ALL MISSING TILES.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPAIR OR REPLACE THE NON-WORKING VENTILATION FAN IN THE WASHROOM. REPAIR THE LEAK AT THE SPRAYER OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. HANDSINK IN SANDWICH PREP AREA IS SLOW DRAINING. MUST REPAIR.

SEP 22

2015

PASS 3 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

OBSERVED PRE-PACKAGED GOODS IE. JELLO, CAKES, BREAD, NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED ON PROPER LABELS.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN AT THIS TIME ORANGE JUICE MACHINE, SLICER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR ON MICROWAVE,BULK CONTAINERS,BOX FREEZER, AND INTERIOR OF MILK COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN WALL NEXT TO STOVE, AND HOOD AND FLITERS DUSTY OVER FRYER. OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES, AND MISSING TILES, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

OCT 7

2014

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

UPON BEGINNING RE INSPECTION, OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND SINK IN CAKE DECORATING AREA BLOCKED BY GARBAGE CAN AND BROOM/DUSTPAN, OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND SINK CENTRALLY LOCATED IN BAKERY BLOCKED BY LARGE GARBAGE CAN AND RACKS LEANING UP AGAINST SINK MAKING IT INACCESSIBLE. OBSERVED HAND SINK IN SANDWICH/ FOOD PREP AREA WITH NO HOT RUNNING WATER. ALL HAND SINKS WERE UNBLOCKED AND HOT WATER WAS RESTORED TO HAND SINK IN SANDWICH/FOOD PREP AREA. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

Minor Chemical Safety

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

ALL SPRAY BOTTLES MUST BE LABELED INCLUDING SPRAY BOTTLES THAT JUST CONTAIN WATER.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON REACH IN FREEZER. REPLACE TORN GASKET

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARDS ON EXPOSED AHND SINK IN SANDWICH/FOOD PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN SPLASHGUARDS ON EACH SIDE OF SINK TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION TO PANINI MAKER AND DELI SLICER.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FLOORS AT DONUT FRYER AND STOVE UNCLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL LARGE EQUIPMENT

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER WITHIN REACH IN COOLER NEAR CAKE DECORATING AREA. MUST SUPPLY THERMOMETERS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON COUNTERS. ALL WIPING CLOTHS NEED TO BE STORED IN BUCKETS OF SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE.

SEP 25

2014

FAIL 9 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

OBSERVED HAND WASH SINK CENTRALLY LOCATED INACCESSIBLE WITH LARGE PIECE OF EQUIPMENT IN FRONT OF IT. IN ADDITION, THERE WAS NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASH SINK.LARGE EQUIPMENT WAS MOVED TO MAKE CENTRAL HAND SINK ACCESSIBLE AND PAPER TOWELS WERE SUPPLIED. OBSERVED HAND WASH SINK IN SOUTHERN SANDWICH PREP AREA WITH NO SOAP, PAPER TOWELS AND NOT CURRENTLY BEING USED FOR HANDWASHING. SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS WERE PROVIDED FOR SANDWICH PREP AREA HANDSINK AND SIGNAGE WAS PROVIDED TO ENSURE EXPOSED HANDSINK WILL BE USED FOR HANDWASHING ONLY. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

Serious Food Storage & Handling

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

OBSERVED 2 SHOWCASES FOR BAKED GOODS MISSING DOORS MAKING BREAD NOT PROTECTED FROM PATRONS SNEEZING OR COUGHING. DOORS MUST BE INSTALLED TO PROTECT FOOD. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)

Minor Chemical Safety

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

ALL SPRAY BOTTLES MUST BE LABELED INCLUDING SPRAY BOTTLES THAT JUST CONTAIN WATER.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON REACH IN FREEZER. REPLACE TORN GASKET

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FLOORS AT DONUT FRYER AND STOVE UNCLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL LARGE EQUIPMENT.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED NO WORKING VENTILATION IN EMPLOYEE RESTOOM. MUST SUPPLY AND MAINTAIN WORKING VENTILATION IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER WITHIN REACH IN COOLER NEAR CAK DECORATING AREA. MUST SUPPLY THERMOMETERS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM WITH UNUSABEL EQUIPMENT. AREA NEEDS TO BE ACCESSIBLE FOR PEST CONTROL AND TO CLEAN PROPERLY. ELIMAATE ALL EXCESS EQUIPMENT. CLEAN AND ORGANIZE BACK STORAGE ROOM.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON COUNTERS. ALL WIPING CLOTHS NEED TO BE STORED IN BUCKETS OF SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE.

APR 1

2014

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED PANINI MAKER UNCLEAN WITH GREASE BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SURFACE OF PANINI MAKER AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZER UNCLEAN WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZER.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED WALL TILES UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR WALL TILES AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED NO VENTILATION IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOMS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN VENTILATION IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOMS.

JAN 9

2013

PASS 1 violation

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAIN AT EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE KITCHEN AREA

JAN 2

2013

FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VILOATIONS FROM REPORT# 1202339 DATE 06-27-2012 NOT CORRECTED.(33) CLEAN THE LARGE OVENS HOOD AND FILTER ABOVE CLEAN THE EXTERIOR ON THE BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS HAS SOME DIRT BUILDUP CLEAN THE FRYERS AND CABINET UNDERNEATH HAS GREASE BUILDUP.(34) PROVIDE BASE BOARDS ALONG THE WALLS IN THE SMALL STORE ROOM SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.(35) THE EAST WALL IN THE SMALL STORE ROOM NEEDS TO BE FINISHED AND PAINTED AND SEAL THE WALL TO THE FLOOR HAS A ONE FOURTH GAP ALONG BOTTOM ON THE WALLS SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF WALK-IN FREZZER CLEAN INTERIOR OF HANDSINK IN CAKE PREP AREA

Minor Sanitation

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

SEAL OPENING INTO FLOOR AROUND GREASE TRAP AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BREAD PREP AREA

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAIN AT EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE KITCHEN AREA

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE A THEERMOMETER INSIDE BREAD WALK-IN COOLER

JUN 27

2012

PASS 4 violations 2 CRITICAL

Minor Chemical Safety

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

THE LARGE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL THEM.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE LARGE OVENS HOOD AND FILTER ABOVE. CLEAN THE EXTERIOR ON THE BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS HAS SOME DIRT BUILDUP. CLEAN THE FRYERS AND CABINET UNDERNEATH HAS GREASE BUILDUP.

Critical Pest Activity

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

PROVIDE BASE BOARDS ALONG THE WALLS IN THE SMALL STORE ROOM SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBOAGE.

Critical Pest Activity

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

THE EAST WALL IN THE SMALL STORE ROOM NEEDS TO BE FINISHED AND PAINTED AND SEAL THE WALL TO THE FLOOR HAS A ONE FOURTH GAP ALONG BOTTOM OR THE WALLS SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.

JAN 17

2012

PASS 2 violations

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. THE PREP TABLES, OVENS AND HOOD ABOVE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAME. THE REACHIN CHEST FREEZER THICK WITH ICE BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND CLEAN.

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. CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE STORE ROON UNDERNEATH THE SHELVES.

JAN 28

2011

PASS 1 violation

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

LEAK AT PIPE UNDER SINK. REPAIR SAME.

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