Chicago
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BEAT

North Shore Bakery

2919-2921 W Touhy Ave, Chicago, IL 60645 · West Ridge · Bakery · Medium risk
BEAT
18/100

Mixed record — 8 of 17 inspections passed

Inspections
17
8 passed
Last Inspected
2024-11-20
Pass Rate
47%
6 failures
Score
18/100
BEAT
Failed 6 inspections (2022, 2018, 2016...)
Sanitation issues found across 54 inspections
Pest Activity issues found across 13 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 54×
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Pest Activity critical 13×
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Other minor
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Food Temperature minor
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Food Storage & Handling minor
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Documentation & Training critical
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Facility Condition minor
Chemical Safety minor
2024-11-20 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 3
critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED MULTIPLE 1/4 INCH GAPS AT WEST REAR EXIT DOOR SWEEP. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED SOME FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.

minor Other

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2566129 DATED ON 10/28/22 -#57 FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION FOR ALL EMPLOYEES IS NOT PROVIDED ON-SITE. THE FACILITY MUST ENSURE ALL EMPLOYEES (BESIDES CITY-CERTIFIED MANAGERS) IS FOOD HAN...

2022-10-28 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 12
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

5-203.11: FOUND NO HAND SINKS EASILY ACCESSIBLE FOR FRONT SERVING AND CAKE PREPARATION AREAS. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE. SEE ABOVE PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030 (C) FOR THE CITATION ISSUED.

minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

4-204.112(B): THERMOMETERS IS NOT PROVIDED IN WALK-IN COOLER I MAIN BAKING KITCHEN AREA. COLD/HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT USED FOR TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY SHALL HAVE AT LEAST ONE THERMOMETER IN AN EASILY VIEWED LOCATION.

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-305.11: FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLERS AND WALK-IN FREEZERS. ITEMS MUST BE AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.

minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

3-304.12: BRUSH USED FOR BAKING IS FOUND IN STAGNANT WATER IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. THE FACILITY MUST REMOVE AND STORE ITEMS ON A CLEAN AND SANITIZED SURFACE, WITH RUNNING WATER, OR IN A CONTAINER OF HOT WATER MAINTAINED AT OR ABOVE 135F.

minor Sanitation

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

4-101.19: CARDBOARD USED AS LINING FOR SHELVES IN KITCHEN BAKING AREA AND DECORATION AREA. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH, DURABLE, EASILY CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.

minor Food Temperature

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C): COOLING BAKING RACKS ARE NOT CLEANED TO SIGHT AND TOUCH IN THE BAKING AREA. THE FACILITY MUST BE CLEAN AND MAINTAINED.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13: FAN GUARDS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATE IN BAKING AREA IS NOT CLEANED TO SIGHT AND TOUCH. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

5-501.17: ALL GENDER RESTROOMS IN THE FACILITY LACKS A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR DISPOSAL OF FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS. PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN EACH RESTROOM.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114: UNNECESSARY ITEMS / NONFUNCTIONAL EQUIPMENT FOUND IN WOOD CABINET IN BAGEL STATION AND PLASTIC PALLETS IN DRY STORAGE AREA. THE PREMISES SHALL BE FREE OF ITEMS UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT. THIS INCLUDES...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12: FLOORS THROUGHOUT FACILITY IS SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11: CRACKED/MISSING TILES FOUND SCATTERED THROUGHOUT BAKING AREA, DRY STORAGE AREA, UNDER 3COMPARTMENT SINKS, AND AREA LEADING TO DECORATION STATION. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, NON ABOSORBENT, AND DURABLE SURFACE.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13: FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION FOR ALL EMPLOYEES IS NOT PROVIDED ON-SITE. THE FACILITY MUST ENSURE ALL EMPLOYEES (BESIDES CITY-CERTIFIED MANAGERS) IS FOOD HANDLER CERTIFIED.

2022-10-19 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 17
critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO EMPLOYEE ON-SITE WITH A VALID CITY-CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE OR VALID DOCUMENTATION PROVIDED ON SITE OF ANY INDIVIDUAL PENDING TO RECEIVE A CITY MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON-SITE WHILE FOOD IS BEING SERVED TO THE PUBLIC ON-SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDA...

critical Documentation & Training

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

NO WRITTEN/SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IS PROVIDED ON SITE. PROVIDED BLANK COPY TO MANAGEMENT ON SITE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

THE HAND SINK LOCATED OUTSIDE OF RESTROOMS LEADING INTO THE BAKING DISH AREA ACROSS 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS BLOCKED WITH MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS. ALL HAND SINK FIXTURES MUST BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE AL AT ALL TIMES, AND STOCKED WITH SOAP, PAPER TOWELS, AND HOT...

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

FOUND NO HAND SINKS EASILY ACCESSIBLE FOR FRONT SERVING AND CAKE PREPARATION AREAS. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE. SEE ABOVE PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030 (C) FOR THE CITATION ISSUED.

minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

THERMOMETERS IS NOT PROVIDED IN WALK-IN COOLER I MAIN BAKING KITCHEN AREA. COLD/HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT USED FOR TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY SHALL HAVE AT LEAST ONE THERMOMETER IN AN EASILY VIEWED LOCATION.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

ON SITE MANAGEMENT COULD NOT LOCATE MOST RECENT/UPDATED PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WHILE ON SITE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (C) CITATION ISSUED.

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLERS AND WALK-IN FREEZERS. ITEMS MUST BE AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.

minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

BRUSH USED FOR BAKING IS FOUND IN STAGNANT WATER IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. THE FACILITY MUST REMOVE AND STORE ITEMS ON A CLEAN AND SANITIZED SURFACE, WITH RUNNING WATER, OR IN A CONTAINER OF HOT WATER MAINTAINED AT OR ABOVE 135F.

minor Sanitation

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

CARDBOARD USED AS LINING FOR SHELVES IN KITCHEN BAKING AREA AND DECORATION AREA. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH, DURABLE, EASILY CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.

minor Other

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

THE EQUIPMENT USED IN THE FACILITY IS TOO LARGE TO FIT AND FULLY IMMERSE WITHIN THE COMPARTMENTS OF THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. THE FACILITY MUST INSTALL A LARGER 3COMPARTMENT SINK THAT WILL ALLOW ALL EQUIPMENT TO BE IMMERSED, USE SMALLER EQUIPMENT T...

minor Food Temperature

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

COOLING BAKING RACKS ARE NOT CLEANED TO SIGHT AND TOUCH IN THE BAKING AREA. THE FACILITY MUST BE CLEAN AND MAINTAINED.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

FAN GUARDS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATE IN BAKING AREA IS NOT CLEANED TO SIGHT AND TOUCH. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

ALL GENDER RESTROOMS IN THE FACILITY LACKS A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR DISPOSAL OF FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS. PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN EACH RESTROOM.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS THROUGHOUT FACILITY IS SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CRACKED/MISSING TILES FOUND SCATTERED THROUGHOUT BAKING AREA, DRY STORAGE AREA, UNDER 3COMPARTMENT SINKS, AND AREA LEADING TO DECORATION STATION. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, NON ABOSORBENT, AND DURABLE SURFACE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

UNNECESSARY ITEMS / NONFUNCTIONAL EQUIPMENT FOUND IN WOOD CABINET IN BAGEL STATION AND PLASTIC PALLETS IN DRY STORAGE AREA. THE PREMISES SHALL BE FREE OF ITEMS UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT. THIS INCLUDES EQUIPMENT ...

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION FOR ALL EMPLOYEES IS NOT PROVIDED ON-SITE. THE FACILITY MUST ENSURE ALL EMPLOYEES (BESIDES CITY-CERTIFIED MANAGERS) IS FOOD HANDLER CERTIFIED.

2019-07-25 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 3
critical Documentation & Training

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

FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-010. MUST PROVIDE.

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

FOUND NO HAND SINK EASILY ACCESSIBLE FOR FRONT SERVING AREAS AND CAKE PREPARATION AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-380030C. MUST PROVIDE.

2018-06-01 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 8
critical Pest Activity

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM #2170125 ON 5-23-18 NOT CORRECTED #18-OBSERVED DOCK DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF WITH 1/4 INCH GAPS AT BASE AND REAR DOOR IN WEST DRY STORAGE ROOM NOT RODENT PROOF WITH 1/4 INCH GAP AT BASE IN CORNERS. RODENT PROOF DOORS AND ...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING AREAS NEED TO BE CLEANED: ALL INTERIOR OF CABINETS IN RACK STORAGE AREA, CLEAN UNDERSIDE OF LARGE STANDING MIXERS AND EXTERIOR OF MIXERS.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FLOORS UNCLEAN. LARGE WEST ROOM DRY STORAGE AREA, FLOORS UNDER LARGE STANDING MIXERS, FLOORS OF RACK STORAGE ROOM, FLOORS OUTSIDE PROOFER AREA, ALL FLOOR DRAINS NEED TO BE SCRUBBED OUT AND MAINTAINED. OBSERVED FLOOR UNDER LARGE...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED WALLS UNCLEAN AROUND LARGE STANDING MIXERS ACCROSS FROM SMALL 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES. OBSERVED WALL OPENING IN WEST DRY STORAGE ROOM OUTSIDE STAFF WASHROOM. REPAIR WALL AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WALL OPENING UNDER...

minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS NEEDED IN WALK IN FREEZER AND IN PROOFER. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED LEAKING CONDITION INSIDE PROOFER CAUSING STANDING WATER INSIDE PROOFER AND DIRECTLY OUTSIDE PROOFER. OBSERVED LEAKING CONDITION OUTSIDE WALK IN FREEZER. REPAIR LEAKING CONDITIONS AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED MOPS NEED TO BE HUNG TO DRY AFTER USE. MAKE MOP SINK ACCESSIBLE AND USE MOP SINK APPROPRIATELY. OBSERVED WEST DRY STORAGE ROOM NEEDS TO BE DECLUTTERED. REMOVE ANY UNECESSARY ITEMS AND STORE ALL REMAINING ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND 6 INCHES...

minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

MUST PROVIDE PROOF FOR FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WHO HANDLE FOOD.

2018-05-23 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 8
critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED 1 SMALL LIVE COCKROACH IN CABINETS OF RACK STORAGE AREA. OBSERVED OVER 200 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN WEST DRY STORAGE ROOM NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR AND EMPLOYEE WASHROOM, NEAR MOP SINK BEHIND DRY STORAGE SHELVES AND OUTSIDE WALK IN FREEZER UNDER DRY STO...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING AREAS NEED TO BE CLEANED: ALL INTERIOR OF CABINETS IN RACK STORAGE AREA, CLEAN UNDERSIDE OF LARGE STANDING MIXERS AND EXTERIOR OF MIXERS.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FLOORS UNCLEAN. LARGE WEST ROOM DRY STORAGE AREA, FLOORS UNDER LARGE STANDING MIXERS, FLOORS OF RACK STORAGE ROOM, FLOORS OUTSIDE PROOFER AREA, ALL FLOOR DRAINS NEED TO BE SCRUBBED OUT AND MAINTAINED. OBSERVED FLOOR UNDER LARGE...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED WALLS UNCLEAN AROUND LARGE STANDING MIXERS ACCROSS FROM SMALL 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES. OBSERVED WALL OPENING IN WEST DRY STORAGE ROOM OUTSIDE STAFF WASHROOM. REPAIR WALL AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WALL OPENING UNDER...

minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS NEEDED IN WALK IN FREEZER AND IN PROOFER. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED LEAKING CONDITION INSIDE PROOFER CAUSING STANDING WATER INSIDE PROOFER AND DIRECTLY OUTSIDE PROOFER. OBSERVED LEAKING CONDITION OUTSIDE WALK IN FREEZER. REPAIR LEAKING CONDITIONS AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED MOPS NEED TO BE HUNG TO DRY AFTER USE. MAKE MOP SINK ACCESSIBLE AND USE MOP SINK APPROPRIATELY. OBSERVED WEST DRY STORAGE ROOM NEEDS TO BE DECLUTTERED. REMOVE ANY UNECESSARY ITEMS AND STORE ALL REMAINING ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND 6 INCHES...

minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

MUST PROVIDE PROOF FOR FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WHO HANDLE FOOD.

2017-06-26 Pass Canvass
5
minor Sanitation

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

NOTED POTS AND PANS UNABLE TO FULLY SUBMERGE IN A COMPARTMENT OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET A THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN WHICH POTS AND PANS CAN BE COMPLETELY SUBMERGED OR GET SMALLER POTS AND PANS THAT CAN BE COMPLETELY ...

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED BAKING RACKS ENCRUSTED WITH FOOD PARTICULATES ALSO NOTED EXTERIOR OF OVEN DOORS ENCRUSTED WITH FOOD.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN BAKING RACKS AND OVEN DOORS.

minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS DIRTY AT DRY STORAGE AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN FLOORS AT DRY STORAGE AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED DUST HANGING OFF CEILING TILES OVER MIXING AREA AT THE FRONT WHERE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS LOCATED.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN CEILING PANELS.

minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

NOTED NO LIGHT SHIELDS OVER LIGHTS ABOVE DANISH PREP ALSO UNSECURED LIGHT SHIELDS OVER DECORATING AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS AND TO SECURE LIGHT SHIELDS AT THESE AREAS.

2016-08-24 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2016-08-17 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 9
critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED LARGE OVERHEAD DELIVERY DOOR IN REAR NOT RODENT PROOFED. 1/4" GAPS AT BOTH LOWER CORNERS OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL PROPER THESHOLD TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

serious Sanitation

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

OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FORM INSPECTION 1506638, DATED 8/17/2015. VIOLATION INCLUDE; #32; Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be replaced/repaired, walk in cooler shelving that had exposed raw wood...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON THE 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER ON THE SOUTHWEST WALL IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN IN THE PREP AREA; EXTERIOR OF ALL FOOD CONTAINERS; MOUNTED CAN OPENER; PREP TABLES, AND INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE . FREEZER CURTAINS IN THE WALK IN FREEZER. ALSO, THE EXTERIOR OF ALL HE...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED STAINED OR MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; DRY STORAGE AREA, STAFF TOILET ROOMS, AND MANAGER'S OFFICE. HOLE IN WALL ABOVE THE DOOR, IN WOMEN TOILET ROOM. ALSO, WALLS ARE BEING CONSTRUCTED IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA FOR AN ADDITION...

minor Food Storage & Handling

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; DRY STORAGE, AND IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WORKING LIGHTS AND MAINTAIN.

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

OBSERVED VENTILATION IN MENS AND WOMENS TOILET ROOM ON THE NORTHWEST SIDE OF THE PREMISES, NOT WORKING. ALSO, THE FAUCET IS LOOSE ON THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE TOILET ROOM OFF DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED SOILED LINENS BEING STORED IMPROPERLY IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZER WATER WHEN NOT IN USE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN THE SMALL CHEMICAL AREA LOCATED ON THE NORTHWEST SIDE OF THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, REMOVE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

2015-08-17 Pass Canvass
5
minor Sanitation

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

Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be replaced/repaired, walk in cooler shelving that had exposed raw wood shall be repaired/replaced.

minor Sanitation

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

Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), non food contact surfaces of of dough divider not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Rear storage shelving mot clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

minor Sanitation

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

Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, not clean, need detailed cleaning, floors by dish machine, 3 compartment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors that had missing/damaged floor tiles, shall be repaired/replaced, floor that ...

minor Sanitation

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

Walls that had peeling paint/holes, shall be repaired/sealed, damaged/broken shall be repaired/replaced. Walls that had exposed raw wood in rear storage areas, shall be repaired/sealed. Damaged/stained, missing ceiling tiles in prep areas, and in s...

minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

Must provide food handlers list for next routine inspection.

2014-10-30 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
1
minor Pest Activity

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

FOUND WALLS WITH SMALL HOLES THAT MUST BE SEALED THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AREAS. MUST BE SEALED TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

2014-10-23 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 4
critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED 20 FRUIT FLIES AT DRY STORAGE AREAS ON WALLS. SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN: OVENS, DISHMACHINE, INTERIOR OF COOLERS, AND DEEP FRYER.

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT FOLLOWING AREAS: ALL KITCHEN AREAS, INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS/FREEZERS, AND DRY STORAGE AREAS.

minor Pest Activity

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

FOUND WALLS WITH SMALL HOLES THAT MUST BE SEALED THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AREAS. MUST BE SEALED TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

2013-10-21 Pass Canvass
7
minor Sanitation

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

METAL BELT AT PITA COOKING UNITS IN POOR REPAIR(BROKEN),INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BELT

minor Sanitation

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

A LOT OF METAL SHEETS CLUTTERED THE REAR STORAGE BY THE THREE DOORS UNITS OF PROOFER,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND KEEP AREA CLEAN.

minor Sanitation

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

ACCUMULATION OF DUST, DEBRIS AND FLOUR THROUGHOUT THE SHELVES AND PREP TABLES,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. DEBRIS INSIDE THE EXPOSED HAND SINK,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

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

DEBRIS THROUGHOUT THE FLOORS:PREP AREAS, ALONG BASEBOARD WALLS AND CORNERS. MISSING OR BROKEN FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING AND BROKEN TILES FLOOR IN PREP AREAS NOT EVEN OR BROKEN,INSTRUCTED SURFACE MUST BE SMOO...

minor Sanitation

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

BLACK SUBSTANCE BETWEEN WALL AND TWO COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE BLACK SUBSTANCE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

minor Pest Activity

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

DEAD INSECTS INSIDE THE LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREAS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

FAUCET AT TWO AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS IS LEAKING,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR

2012-08-17 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
3
minor Sanitation

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

NEED TO REPLACE BROKEN CEMENT INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE STEAM BOX.

minor Pest Activity

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

NEED TO CLEAN INSIDE ALL THE LIGHT SHIELD,INSECTS AND DUST BUILD-UP.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

PROVIDE UNTHREAD FAUCET AT TWO COMPARTMENT SINK.

2012-08-09 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 11
critical Pest Activity

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

OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. OBSERVED FRONT DOOR, SIDE DOOR AND ROLLED-UP DOOR OPENED. FRONT DOOR NOT ABLE TO COMPLETE CLOSE TO FRAME DUE TO BE UNEVEN. OBSERVED FLIES ON PREMISES: BAKERY/PREP AREA, FRONT PREP, STORAGE AND SELLING AREA. SMALL FLIES W...

critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED.OBSERVED BROKEN CABINETS,FOOD CANS,AND OTHER DEBRIS AROUND CONTAINERS,ALSO WASTE OIL CONTAINER NOT CLEANED,WASTE OIL ON TOP THE LID, EXCESS FLIES ON TOP THE LID AND GARBAGE AREA. MUST KEEP AREA CLEAN AT ALL TIMES T...

minor Chemical Safety

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

ALL DRY FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.ALSO IF FOOD IS NOT STORED AT ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.

minor Sanitation

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

PROVIDE LIDS FOR THE WHITE CONTAINERS WERE DRY FOOD IS STORED.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF FOOD CONTAINERS INCLUDED HANDLES THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES,ENCRUSTED FOOD ON THEM

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FILTERS ABOVE THE ONE BURNER,DUST AND GREASE BUILD-UP

minor Sanitation

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

NEED TO CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES SPECIALLY CORNERS, ALONG THE BASEBOARD WALL AND INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER. NEED TO REPLACE BROKEN CEMENT INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE STEAM BOX.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN WALL UNDER THE TWO COMPARTMENT SINK,BLACK SUBSTANCE ON IT.

minor Pest Activity

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

NEED TO CLEAN INSIDE ALL THE LIGHT SHIELD,INSECTS AND DUST BUILD-UP.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPAIR HANDLE FOR THE EXPOSED HAND SINK BY THE SECOND EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. PROVIDE UNTHREAD FAUCET AT TWO COMPARTMENT SINK.

minor Food Temperature

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE STEM THERMOMETER TO BE ABLE TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURE

2011-06-23 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2011-06-16 Fail Canvass
7
serious Sanitation

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #30810 DATED 8/28/09. #32- CAULKING IN EXPOSED HAND SINK AT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM WITH OPEN CRACKS/CREVICES,MUST SEAL.#34- FLOOR OF WEST PREP AREA WALK IN FREEZER MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #35- HOLE IN WA...

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

MUST PROVIDE LABEL/NAME OF THE PRODUCT ON ALL BULK CONTAINERS UNDER THE PREP TABLES AND ON THE STORAGE AREAS.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL ALL THE BULK CONTAINERS LID AND EXTERIOR AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN ALL THE WIRE RACKS SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.CLEAN AND ORGANIZE ALL THE BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE PREP TABLES.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE GREASE TRAP BOX UNDER THE 2 CO...

minor Sanitation

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

CRACKED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR THE FLOOR TILES.

minor Sanitation

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

DAMAGED WALLS INSIDE THE DRY STORAGE ROOM, MUST REPAIR,MAKE SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE. STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE PREP AREA AND INSIDE THE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM, MUST REPLACE. FAN GUARD INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND WITH DUST BUILT UP, MUST CLEAN AND...

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

LEAKING ON THE HOT HANDLE OF THE 2 COMPT SINK, MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE THERMOMTER AND MUST BE VISIBLE INSIDE THE 3 DOOR REACH COOLER. (MISSING THERMOMETER).

100
Quang Noodle
95
Mcdonalds Restaurant
74
Bina'S Place
67
El Garcia Restaurant
34
Siam Pasta Ltd.

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