NORTH SHORE BAKERY.
2919-2921 W TOUHY AVE · WEST RIDGE, CHICAGO
Failed 6 of 17 inspections. 16 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
NOV 202024PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED MULTIPLE 1/4 INCH GAPS AT WEST REAR EXIT DOOR SWEEP. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED SOME FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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 HANDLER CERTIFIED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090.
OCT 282022PASSED12 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
6-501.12: FLOORS THROUGHOUT FACILITY IS SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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.
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 EQUIPMENT THAT IS NONFUNCTIONAL OR NO LONGER USED.
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.
OCT 192022FAILED17 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
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 FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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.
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 WATER OF AT LEAST 100F. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 THAT CAN FIT IN THE EXISTING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, OR USE AN ALTERNATIVE METHOD OF MANUAL WAREWASHING APPROVED BY THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
COOLING BAKING RACKS ARE NOT CLEANED TO SIGHT AND TOUCH IN THE BAKING AREA. THE FACILITY MUST BE CLEAN AND MAINTAINED.
FAN GUARDS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATE IN BAKING AREA IS NOT CLEANED TO SIGHT AND TOUCH. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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.
FLOORS THROUGHOUT FACILITY IS SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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.
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 THAT IS NONFUNCTIONAL OR NO LONGER USED.
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.
JUL 252019PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-010. MUST PROVIDE.
FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
FOUND NO HAND SINK EASILY ACCESSIBLE FOR FRONT SERVING AREAS AND CAKE PREPARATION AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-380030C. MUST PROVIDE.
JUN 12018PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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 MAINTAIN. MANAGEMENT INSTALLED RODENT PROOF STRIPPING DURING THIS INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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.
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 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISREPAIR AND FLOOR DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF LARGE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISREPAIR.OBSERVED FLOOR UNDER LARGE 3 COMPARTEMENT SINK WITH STANDING WATER AND FLOOR OUTSIDE OF PROOFER WITH STANDING WATER.OBSERVED FLOOR COVING IN DISREPAIR OUTSIDE OF WALK IN FREEZER ON SOUTH WALL.
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 SMALL 3 COMPARTMENT SINK REPAIR WALL AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS IN WASHROOMS.
OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS NEEDED IN WALK IN FREEZER AND IN PROOFER. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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.
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 AWAY FROM WALLS.
MUST PROVIDE PROOF FOR FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WHO HANDLE FOOD.
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MAY 232018FAILED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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 STORAGE SHELVES NEXT TO REAR DOCK DOOR. OBSERVED OVER 100 FRUIT FLIES IN STAFF BATHROOM AND LOCKER ROOM NEAR LARGE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OBSERVED 20 FRUIT FLIES OUTSIDE PROOFER. OBSERVED DOCK DOOR NOT RODENTPROOF WITH 1/4 INCH GAPS AT BASE AND REAR DOOR IN WEST DRY STORAGE ROOM NOT RODENTPROOF WITH 1/4 INCH GAP AT BASE IN CORNERS. RODENTPROOF DOORS AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ELIMINATE LIVE PEST ACTIVITY AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS CITATIONS ISSUED 7-38-020
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.
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 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISREPAIR AND FLOOR DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF LARGE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISREPAIR.OBSERVED FLOOR UNDER LARGE 3 COMPARTEMENT SINK WITH STANDING WATER AND FLOOR OUTSIDE OF PROOFER WITH STANDING WATER.OBSERVED FLOOR COVING IN DISREPAIR OUTSIDE OF WALK IN FREEZER ON SOUTH WALL.
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 SMALL 3 COMPARTMENT SINK REPAIR WALL AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS IN WASHROOMS.
OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS NEEDED IN WALK IN FREEZER AND IN PROOFER. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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.
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 AWAY FROM WALLS.
MUST PROVIDE PROOF FOR FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WHO HANDLE FOOD.
JUN 262017PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
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 SUBMERGED.
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.
FLOORS DIRTY AT DRY STORAGE AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN FLOORS AT DRY STORAGE AREA.
NOTED DUST HANGING OFF CEILING TILES OVER MIXING AREA AT THE FRONT WHERE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS LOCATED.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN CEILING PANELS.
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.
AUG 172016FAILED9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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 IN hall be repaired/replaced. VIOLATION #33; Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), non food contact surfaces of dough divider not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Rear storage shelving mot clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). VIOLATION #34; 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 had exposed cement, peeling paint in rear prep area, shall be repaired/sealed. VIOLATION #35; 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 storage areas, shall be provided. VIOLATION #45; Must provide food handlers list for next routine inspection. PREMISES STILL NON COMPLIANT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON THE 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER ON THE SOUTHWEST WALL IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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 HEAVY EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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 ADDITIONAL OFFICE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; DRY STORAGE, AND IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WORKING LIGHTS AND MAINTAIN.
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.
OBSERVED SOILED LINENS BEING STORED IMPROPERLY IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZER WATER WHEN NOT IN USE AND MAINTAIN.
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.
AUG 172015PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
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.
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).
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 had exposed cement, peeling paint in rear prep area, shall be repaired/sealed.
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 storage areas, shall be provided.
Must provide food handlers list for next routine inspection.
OCT 302014PASSED1 violationDETAILS
FOUND WALLS WITH SMALL HOLES THAT MUST BE SEALED THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AREAS. MUST BE SEALED TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
OCT 232014FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED 20 FRUIT FLIES AT DRY STORAGE AREAS ON WALLS. SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.
FOUND FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN: OVENS, DISHMACHINE, INTERIOR OF COOLERS, AND DEEP FRYER.
FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT FOLLOWING AREAS: ALL KITCHEN AREAS, INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS/FREEZERS, AND DRY STORAGE AREAS.
FOUND WALLS WITH SMALL HOLES THAT MUST BE SEALED THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AREAS. MUST BE SEALED TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
OCT 212013PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
METAL BELT AT PITA COOKING UNITS IN POOR REPAIR(BROKEN),INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BELT
A LOT OF METAL SHEETS CLUTTERED THE REAR STORAGE BY THE THREE DOORS UNITS OF PROOFER,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND KEEP AREA CLEAN.
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
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 SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
BLACK SUBSTANCE BETWEEN WALL AND TWO COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE BLACK SUBSTANCE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
DEAD INSECTS INSIDE THE LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREAS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FAUCET AT TWO AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS IS LEAKING,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR
AUG 172012PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
NEED TO REPLACE BROKEN CEMENT INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE STEAM BOX.
NEED TO CLEAN INSIDE ALL THE LIGHT SHIELD,INSECTS AND DUST BUILD-UP.
PROVIDE UNTHREAD FAUCET AT TWO COMPARTMENT SINK.
AUG 92012FAILED11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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 WERE OBSERVED AT CORRIDOR BY THE SELLING AREA,UNDER THE SHELVES,ALSO SMALL FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON WALLS AND INSIDE BREAD CASE,APPROX 15 OR MORE. HOUSE FLIES APPROX 10 OR MORE. OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MICE DROPPINGS IN REAR STORAGE NORTH-WEST CORNER,BEHIND THE FURNACE IN FRONT PREP AREA,SMALL STORAGE AND BY THE WALK-IN FREEZER.APPROX 25 OR MORE DROPPINGS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA MENTIONED. NEED TO REPLACE BROKEN MESH THAT COVERS THE WALL FAN BY THE REAR ROLLED-UP DOOR. ALSO FOUND A OUTSIDE ZAPPER FOR FLIES STORED ON SHELF IN SELLING AREa. ALL OUTER OPENING MUST BE PROTECTED. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
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 TO MINIMIZE INSECTS ACTIVITIES. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020
ALL DRY FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.ALSO IF FOOD IS NOT STORED AT ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
PROVIDE LIDS FOR THE WHITE CONTAINERS WERE DRY FOOD IS STORED.
CLEAN INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF FOOD CONTAINERS INCLUDED HANDLES THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES,ENCRUSTED FOOD ON THEM
CLEAN FILTERS ABOVE THE ONE BURNER,DUST AND GREASE BUILD-UP
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.
CLEAN WALL UNDER THE TWO COMPARTMENT SINK,BLACK SUBSTANCE ON IT.
NEED TO CLEAN INSIDE ALL THE LIGHT SHIELD,INSECTS AND DUST BUILD-UP.
REPAIR HANDLE FOR THE EXPOSED HAND SINK BY THE SECOND EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. PROVIDE UNTHREAD FAUCET AT TWO COMPARTMENT SINK.
MUST PROVIDE STEM THERMOMETER TO BE ABLE TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURE
JUN 162011FAILED7 violationsDETAILS
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 WALL OF WEST PREP EMPLOYEE WASHROOM, MUST SEAL. #38- MUST REMOVE THREADED NOZZLE ON UTILITY MOP SINK OR PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTIVE DEVICE. CITATION ISSUED,SERIOUS 7-42-090
MUST PROVIDE LABEL/NAME OF THE PRODUCT ON ALL BULK CONTAINERS UNDER THE PREP TABLES AND ON THE STORAGE AREAS.
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 COMPT SINK. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR BOTTOM AND EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER.
CRACKED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR THE FLOOR TILES.
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 MAINTAIN.
LEAKING ON THE HOT HANDLE OF THE 2 COMPT SINK, MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
MUST PROVIDE THERMOMTER AND MUST BE VISIBLE INSIDE THE 3 DOOR REACH COOLER. (MISSING THERMOMETER).
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