SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

MAGNOLIA BAKERY.

YOUR CALL. 55/100

108 N STATE ST · LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected April 28, 2026 · passed

16 of 25 inspections passed, 4 failed, 5 passed with conditions. 14 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
25
16 passed · 5 w/ conditions · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
76
includes 14 critical
RECORDS COVER
14 YEARS
since Sep 2011

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 28
2026
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP IN CENTER OF STREET SIDE DOUBLE DOORS MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.16 : MUST SCRAPE CHIPPING PAINT ON WALLS IN BASEMENT PAPER GOODS STORAGE AREA AND NEAR HAND SINK.

DEC 22
2025
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.13: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SOAP AND DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER INSTALLED AT ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE HANDWASHING SOAP AND DISPOASBLE PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER FROM PREP SINK IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA A SINK USED FOR FOOD PREPARATION MAY NOT BE PROVIDED WITH THE HANDWASHING AIDS AND DEVICES REQUIRED FOR A HANDWASHING SINK.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-307.11: OBSERVED NO RIGHT SPLASH GUARD ON HANDWASHING SINK IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA NEXT TO DIPPER WELL. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL RIGHT SPLASH GUARD ON HANDWASHING SINK IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF UTENSILS IN DIPPER WELL.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

4-301.16: OBSERVED NO PREP SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A MINIMUM OF ONE SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA PREP SINK SHALL BE USED FOR FOOD PREPARATION, OBTAINING WATER AND DISCARDING LIQUID WASTE IS REQUIRED IN ANY FOOD PREPARATION AREA.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.11: OBSERVED MISSING OR DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN BASEMENT PREP AND DRY STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE ALL MISSING OR DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN BASEMENT PREP AND DRY STORAGE AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING PROVIDED FOR EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES

DEC 15
2025
FAILED
10 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HANDWASHING SOAP AND DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER INSTALLED AT ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE HANDWASHING SOAP AND DISPOASBLE PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER FROM PREP SINK IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA A SINK USED FOR FOOD PREPARATION MAY NOT BE PROVIDED WITH THE HANDWASHING AIDS AND DEVICES REQUIRED FOR A HANDWASHING SINK.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED COLD TCS FOOD(BANANA PUDDING), HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 52.2-54.1F. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $1238 WEIGHING 40LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

MINORFood Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED TWO DOOR GLASS DISPLAY COLD HOLDING UNIT IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA AT IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 49.1F. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE TWO DOOR GLASS DISPLAY COLD HOLDING UNIT IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA REPAIRED AND OBSERVED PROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 32.5F AFTER REPAIR. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 3 LIVE ROACHES IN FACILITY, OBSERVED LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON INTERIOR OF DOOR OF CABINET UNDERNEATH BEVERAGE MACHINE IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ROACH ACTIVITY IN FACILITY AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS, RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL SERVICE FACILITY ON OR AFTER 12/15/2025 TO ELIMINATE ROACH ACTIVITY. (NOTE: 3 LIVE ROACHES WERE KILLED AND DISCARDED BY MANAGER BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED

MINOREmployee Hygiene
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED NO RIGHT SPLASH GUARD ON HANDWASHING SINK IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA NEXT TO DIPPER WELL. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL RIGHT SPLASH GUARD ON HANDWASHING SINK IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF UTENSILS IN DIPPER WELL.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE OF HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE OF HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED NO COLD WATER PRESSURE AT ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE COLD WATER PRESSURE TO ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO PREP SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A MINIMUM OF ONE SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA PREP SINK SHALL BE USED FOR FOOD PREPARATION, OBTAINING WATER AND DISCARDING LIQUID WASTE IS REQUIRED IN ANY FOOD PREPARATION AREA.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MOP DRYING IN BUCKET IN UTILITY CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL MOP DRYING RACK FOR PROPER DRAINAGE AND DRYING OF MOPS TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING OR DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN BASEMENT PREP AND DRY STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE ALL MISSING OR DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN BASEMENT PREP AND DRY STORAGE AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING PROVIDED FOR EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES

DEC 2
2024
PASSED
1 violation1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

MUST PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE PREP/DISHWASHING AREAS UPSTAIRS.

JAN 24
2024
PASSED
0 violations
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AUG 29
2023
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINOROther
38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
MAY 5
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED (SUCH AS EGGS). INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED/SERVED. INSTRUCTED MUST POST A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATION IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOOD ITEM SITTING ON PREP TABLE BY BAKERY TO BE IMPROPER:EGGS 78.1F. MANAGER DICARDED 70 PIECES OF EGGS THAT COST ABOUT $15. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBESERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINER NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED EMPLOYEES MICROWEAVE IN THE BASEMENT WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED SMALL LEAKS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS AND THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE BASEMENT LEAKS WAS BEING CATCH WITH A BUSPAN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

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

OBSERVED ABOUT 4 BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

APR 20
2021
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

FOOD CONTAINER IN BASEMENT NOT STORED PROPERLY, NOT COVERED, OPEN TO DUST COLLECTION, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL FOOD CONTAINERS STORED PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION.

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

WEAK WATER PRESSURE ATFAUCET COLD WATER SIDE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN UNDER CITY PRESSURE.

FEB 13
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER OR CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD (CREAM CHEESE ICING) IS SERVED TO PUBLIC..A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED, STORED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

FEB 5
2020
FAILED
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FOUND 5 - 10 SMALL FLIES IN OPEN BAKED GOOD DISPLAY AREA LOCATED IN FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA, OBSERVED 2 SMALL FLIES IN APPLE CRUMB PIE. ALSO NOTED 3-5 FLIES IN DISHWASHING AREA. MUST MINIMIZE FLY ACTIVITY. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

MINORPest Activity
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED TWO SMALL FLIES IN UNPACKAGED APPLE CRUMB PIE BEHIND DISPLAY GLASS LOCATED IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. UNPACKAGED FOOD SHALL BE PROTECTED FROM ENVIRONMENTAL SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

AUG 20
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED GRAB & GO FOOD ITEMS ON DISPLAY NOT PROPERLY LABELED (BAKED GOODS, BROWNIES, COOKIES ETC). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS WITH IDENTITY, NET WEIGHT, INGREDIENTS, LIST MAJOR ALLERGENS, BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS WHERE MADE AND PACKAGED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINOROther
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED GARBAGE CANS IN THE PREP AREAS UNCOVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIDS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING CEILINGS TILE PANELS IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES PANELS.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED ONE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AND ONE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN THE TWO CEILING LIGHT UNITS ABOVE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/PROVIDE SHIELDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

JUL 17
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.A 90 day grace period was given for all new priority and priority foundation violations. Citations will be issued on the next inspection after the 90 day grace period for these violations. (New violations are marked with an asterisk*)

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO VOMIT/ DIARRHEA CLEANUP KIT NO CLEANUP PROCEDURE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. A 90 day grace period was given for all new priority and priority foundation violations. Citations will be issued on the next inspection after the 90 day grace period for these violations. (New violations are marked with an asterisk*)

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO SPLASH GUARD AT FRONT AND REAR HAND WASH SINKS, FOOD BEING PREPARED AND A DIPPER WILL NEXT TO HAND SINK, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

MINORSanitation
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

UTENSILS NOT AIR DRIED PROPERLY BEFORE STACKING IN EACH OTHER, INSTRUCTED TO AIR DRY

MINORSanitation
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

USING A PAPER CUP AS A SCOOP IN FOOD PREPARATION, INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD UTENSILS

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN

DEC 12
2017
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE SHELVES LOCATED ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED MINOR FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS LOCATED UNDER THE EQUIPMENT SHELVES AND UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED COLD WATER KNOB MISSING ON THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED HAIR RESTRAINT WORN IMPROPERLY ON TWO FEMALE FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON THE PROPER WAY TO RESTRAIN HAIR. MANAGER INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEES ON PROPERLY RESTRAINING HAIR WHILE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

NOV 9
2017
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE SHELVES LOCATED ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED MINOR FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS LOCATED UNDER THE EQUIPMENT SHELVES AND UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED COLD WATER KNOB MISSING ON THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

FEB 27
2017
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED THE GASKETS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AT THE BAKERS 2 DOOR COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL GASKETS.

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

OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FLOOR DRAIN WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOOR DRAINS.

JUL 13
2016
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Front counter shelving that had peeling paint/exposed raw wood, shall be repaired/replaced.

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

Walk in cooler shelving/rack in bsmt not clean, need detailed cleaning, rear kitchen storage shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), non food contact surfaces of ice machine(exterior), not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Bsmt storage shelving/racks, plastic containers not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

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

Floors in kitchen prep areas, kitchen areas, and under storage shelving not clean, had excess dirt build up, need detailed cleaning(corners). floors in bsmt storage areas under pallets, storage shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

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

Missing light shield in bsmt storage area shall be provided.

NOV 23
2015
PASSED
0 violations
MAY 11
2015
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR BROKEN CABINET DOOR UNDER THE CAPPUCINNO/COFFEE MAKER ACROSS FROM THE 2 SLIDING DOOR DISPLAY CASE.

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

MUST CLEAN FLOORS AT THE FRONT PREP AREA TO REMOVE CRUMBS AND DEBRI FROM UNDER DISPLAY CASES AND BAKING EQUIPTMENT.

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

MUST REPAIR THE NON WORKING EXHAUST VENT FANS IN BOTH CUSTOMER AND STAFF RESTROOMS.

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

MUST PROVIDE ALL STAFF MEMBERS WITH THEIR ILLINOIS FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATION AT ALL TIMES. MUST PROVIDE ABOVE STATED DOCUMENTS FOR THE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.

AUG 1
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION, FOUND LEMON BAR WITH MOIST FILLING THATS MADE UP WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ( FRESH WHOLE EGGS COOKED AT LOW HEAT ) STORED AT COUNTER TOP ROOM TEMPERATURE AT 71.4F, INSTRUCTED MGR TO STORE AT 40F OR LOWER. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005(A).

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

NO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MGR ON SITE WHILE HANDLING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.

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

PREP COOLER DOOR GASKETS NOT CLEAN, DIRT AND WASTE WATER TRAPPED BETWEEN GASKET FOLDS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

MOP BUCKET STORED NEXT TO CLEAN UTENSILS SHELVES, INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN MOP CLOSET WHEN NOT IN USE.

MAY 14
2013
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST DEFROST BLUEBERRY FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT TO REMOVE FROST/ICE BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ABOVE 3COMP SINK TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GRIME BUILD UP AT CAULKING. ALSO MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF FREEZER TO REMOVE BLUEBERRY SPLASHES.

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

MUST CLEAN GRIMMY FLOOR UNDER 3COMP SINK AT CORNERS, FLOOR AT UTILITY CLOSET AND IN THE BLUEBERRY ROOM LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT.

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

MUST REPAIR NON FUNCTIONING EXHAUST VENTS IN BOTH MEN'S AND LADIES RESTROOMS.MUST BE IN OPERATING CONDITION AT ALL TIMES.

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

MUST PROPERLY STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT PEST HARBOURAGE AT THE MOP ROOM SINK AREA.

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

ALL STAFF AT FOOD PREP AREAS MUST WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES.MANAGER DID NOT WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT DURING INSPECTION WALK THROUGH.

MAR 26
2013
PASSED
0 violations
MAR 19
2013
FAILED
1 violation1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

DURING INSPECTION OBSERVED MORE THAN 35 DRAIN FLIES ON WALLS, CEILINGS AND CHALK BOARDS AT THE CUSTOMER SITTING AREAS, FRONT COUNTER SERVICE AREAS AS WELL AS THE REAR DISH AREA.MCCLOUD PEST CONTROL HAS PROVIDED PEST CONTROL SERVICE ON 2/7/13 AND 3/12/13 RECOMMEND PEST CONTROL COMPANY PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SERVICE PRIOR TO 3/26/2013. SERIOUS CITATION 7-38-020 ISSUED CITATION #H000083347

MAY 14
2012
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENTS/TILES IN THE REAR AND IN THE TOILET ROOMS.

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

MUST HANG UNUSED MOPS UP TO DRY AND REMOVE STANDING/UNUSED WATER FROM MOP BUCKETS IN MOP CLOSET.

MAY 2
2012
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

FOUND 5 SMALL LIVE FLIES IN THE REAR AND 20 IN THE FRONT PREP AND DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL SMALL FLIES AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR ASSISTANCE IN ELIMINATING ACTIVITY. SERIOUR VIOLATION 7-38-020

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENTS/TILES IN THE REAR AND IN THE TOILET ROOMS.

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

MUST HANG UNUSED MOPS UP TO DRY AND REMOVE STANDING/UNUSED WATER FROM MOP BUCKETS IN MOP CLOSET.

SEP 15
2011
PASSED
0 violations

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