JUL 21
2026
PASS · 0 violations
Magnolia Bakery
Chicago Health Dept
108 N STATE ST · LOOP, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (Jul 2026); 10 critical violations across the last 12 months.
29 inspections on record since 2011 · Last inspected Jul 2026 · 10 critical violations in the last 12 months.
The numbers
INSPECTIONS
29
VIOLATIONS
100
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
JUL 2026
Inspection history
JUL 16
2026
FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-501.111 Inspector Comments: STILL OBSERVED AN INFESTATION OF APPX. 16 OR MORE LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING IN BETWEEN CRACKS AND CREVICES IN GAPS OF WALL VOID AT CORNERS OF FRONT CABINETS ON RIGHT SIDES,WALL VOID NEXT TO HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA 1ST FL,UNDER SIDE OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND UPPER WALL NEXT TO STORAGE SHELF,BASEMENT PREP AREA LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING INSIDE PANEL OF REACH IN FREEZER,AND A FEW DEAD ROACHES INSIDE OF CABINETS IN SAME MENTIONED AREAS, .ALSO,APPX. 25 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND IN 1ST FL. & BASEMENT PREP AREAS,ON WALLS & CEILINGS ,EXTERIOR OF BOXED DRY FOOD & PAPER GOOD ITEMS.MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 7/16/26.(PRIORITY 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(B) : MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM MIXERS,PREP COOLERS,BASEMENT STORAGE SHELVES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.16 : MUST REPAIR DAMAGED TRIM ON WALLS AT ENTRY TO BASEMENT PREP AREA AND WHERE NEEDED TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.114 : MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT UTILITY CLOSET AND STORAGE AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.17: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM WALLS IN DINING AREA.
JUL 13
2026
FAIL 11 violations 4 CRITICAL
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED FRONT HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE OBSERVED A TRAY OF PREPACKAGED DESSERT STORED ON TOPSIDE OF HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA AND 2- SPATULARS INSIDE OF HAND SINK IN SIDE BAKERY PREP AREA ARTICLES WERE REMOVED DURING INSPECTION.MUST KEEP HAND SINKS ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAFF TOILET ROOM SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK .
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP IN CENTER OF STREET SIDE DOUBLE DOORS ALONG BOTTOM MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED AN INFESTATION OF 13- LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING IN BETWEEN CRACKS AND CREVICES UNDERNEATH FRONT PREP AREA FRONT CABINET SINGLE CABINET OF COFFEE MACHINE,INSIDE OF CUP STORAGE CABINET ON RAILING BETWEEN COUNTER TOP,CREVICE UNDER HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA,IN GAPS OF WALLS AT CORNERS OF FRONT CABINETS ON BOTH SIDES,BASEMENT PREP AREA LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON FLOOR BEHIND REACH IN FREEZER,AND NUMEROUS DEAD ROACHES INSIDE OF CABINETS IN SAME MENTIONED AREAS, ON FLOOR AND WALL BASE UNDERNEATH 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA,GLUEBOARDS.ALSO,APPX. 100 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND IN 1ST FL. & BASEMENT PREP AREAS,ON WALLS & CEILINGS ,EXTERIOR OF BOXED BANANAS,DRY FOOD & PAPER GOOD ITEMS,GARBAGE CAN.MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 7/13/26.(PRIORITY 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CRATES BEING USED FOR STORAGE IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS FOR CLEANING.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM MIXERS,PREP COOLERS,WALK IN COOLER ROLLING CARTS AND STORAGE SHELVES,EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP IN BASEMENT.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.16 : MUST SCRAPE CHIPPING PAINT ON WALLS IN BASEMENT PAPER GOODS STORAGE AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST SCRAPE CHIPPING PAINT ON WALLS AT ENTRY TO BASEMENT PREP AREA AND WHERE NEEDED TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREP & DISH WASHING AREAS,UTILITY CLOSET IN BASEMENT,WALK IN COOLER,STORAGE AREA IN BASEMENT.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT UTILITY CLOSET AND STORAGE AREA AND STORE PROPERLY.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING VENTS IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS AND IN DINING AREA.
APR 28
2026
PASS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL
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.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.16 : MUST SCRAPE CHIPPING PAINT ON WALLS IN BASEMENT PAPER GOODS STORAGE AREA AND NEAR HAND SINK.
APR 21
2026
FAIL 8 violations 1 CRITICAL
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED A GAP IN CENTER OF STREET SIDE DOUBLE DOORS MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM DISH & WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,3- COMPARTMENT SINK MIDDLE BASIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST SCRAPE CHIPPING PAINT ON WALLS IN BASEMENT PAPER GOODS STORAGE AREA AND NEAR HAND SINK.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING VENT IN DINING AREA AND LIGHT SHIELD IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL BASE IN PREP AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR DRAIN IN BETWEEN COOLERS IN FRONT PREP AREA.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED SOME EXPIRED AND MISSING FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2628923 12/22/25 NOT CORRECTED-#39-3-307.11: 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. #58-2-102.13: 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.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
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DEC 22
2025
PASS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
FAIL 10 violations 2 CRITICAL
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.
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
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
PASS 1 violation 1 CRITICAL
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
MUST PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE PREP/DISHWASHING AREAS UPSTAIRS.
JAN 24
2024
PASS · 0 violations
AUG 29
2023
PASS 1 violation
38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
MAY 5
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 1 CRITICAL
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.
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
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBESERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINER NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED EMPLOYEES MICROWEAVE IN THE BASEMENT WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED ABOUT 4 BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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
PASS 3 violations
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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.
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 violation 1 CRITICAL
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
FAIL 2 violations 1 CRITICAL
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.
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
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.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED GARBAGE CANS IN THE PREP AREAS UNCOVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIDS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MISSING CEILINGS TILE PANELS IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES PANELS.
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 violations 3 CRITICAL
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*)
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*)
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.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
UTENSILS NOT AIR DRIED PROPERLY BEFORE STACKING IN EACH OTHER, INSTRUCTED TO AIR DRY
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
USING A PAPER CUP AS A SCOOP IN FOOD PREPARATION, INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD UTENSILS
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN
DEC 12
2017
PASS 4 violations
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.
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.
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.
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
PASS 3 violations
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.
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.
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
PASS 2 violations
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.
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
PASS 4 violations
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.
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).
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).
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Missing light shield in bsmt storage area shall be provided.
NOV 23
2015
PASS · 0 violations
MAY 11
2015
PASS 4 violations
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.
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.
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.
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 violations 1 CRITICAL
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).
* 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.
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.
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
PASS 5 violations
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
PASS · 0 violations
MAR 19
2013
FAIL 1 violation 1 CRITICAL
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
PASS 3 violations
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.
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.
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
FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL
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
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.
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.
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
PASS · 0 violations
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