Panaderia LA Central Inc

Chicago Health Dept

4523 S ASHLAND AVE · BACK OF THE YARDS, CHICAGO

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

15 inspections on record since 2011 · Last inspected Aug 2026 · 1 critical violation in the last 12 months.

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INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

AUG 2026

Inspection history

AUG 26

2026

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Additional hand wash sink is required in baking/ frying station. Instructed to install

Minor Sanitation

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

Using tin cans and old jugs as a food scoops, instructed to obtain proper utensils.

Serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

No sanitizer test strips for Chlorine sanitizer, instructed to obtain Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

OCT 25

2024

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.17 NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY CEILING VENT COVER IN THE EMPLOYEE BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 22

2024

FAIL 7 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD SAFETY MANAGEMENT TRAINING DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE. NO CITATION ISSUED

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. THE DESIGNATED PERSON IN CHARGE, WHO IS PHYSICALLY ON SITE, MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION LICENSE. THE CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER. THE CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER, LUIS BARRERA, ARRIVED ON SITE APPROX 50 MINUTES THROUGH INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

NOTED BROKEN OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE DISPLAY AND NO THERMOMETER INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES IN THE EMPLOYEE'S BATHROOM. MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY CEILING VENT COVER IN THE EMPLOYEE BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED NO LIGHT BULB PROTECTIVE COVER IN THE EMPLOYEE BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUSLY CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 02/03/2021, REPORT # 2484464, AS FOLLOWS: #37: 3-302.12 MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE. #49: 4-601.11 C MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE BUILD UP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL PREP TABLES, TABLE & FLOOR MIXERS,SHELVING UNITS, REACH IN COOLERS & FREEZERS,CHEST FREEZERS,DOUGH MACHINE,ROLLING CARTS,FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,ENCRUSTED BAKING WARE,PRESSOR,BAKERY DISPLAY UNITS,PIPES ALONG WALLS OF EQUIPMENT. #55 6-201.11 MUST CLEAN FOOD & FLOUR DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. #55 6-501.114 MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND IN BETWEEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. #55 6-501.13 MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE FLOUR AND FOOD DBERIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR THROUGHOUT INCLUDING WALK IN AND PROOFING BOX. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

FEB 11

2021

PASS 9 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

Violation Codes: 2-304.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES WEARING SOILED APRONS.MUST PROVIDE CLEAN APRONS.

Minor Sanitation

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

Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON FRONT 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE BUILD UP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL PREP TABLES, TABLE & FLOOR MIXERS,SHELVING UNITS, REACH IN COOLERS & FREEZERS,CHEST FREEZERS,DOUGH MACHINE,ROLLING CARTS,FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,ENCRUSTED BAKING WARE,PRESSOR,BAKERY DISPLAY UNITS,PIPES ALONG WALLS OF EQUIPMENT

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-201.11 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD & FLOUR DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING WALL TILES WHERE NEEDED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-501.114 Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND IN BETWEEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE FLOUR AND FOOD DBERIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR THROUGHOUT INCLUDING WALK IN AND PROOFING BOX.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Violation Codes: 6-202.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS WHERE NEEDED.

FEB 3

2021

FAIL 16 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(NO CITATION ISSUED)

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(NO CITATION ISSUED)

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 75 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON REAR LEDGE OF FRYER CABINET,ON FLOOR BEHIND AND NEXT TO WASH MACHINE AND FILE CABINETS,BEHIND REAR OVEN,ON FLOOR IN CORNER IN REAR STORAGE AREA.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 2/3/21.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP IN REAR DOOR FRAME.MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED EMPLOYEES WEARING SOILED APRONS.MUST PROVIDE CLEAN APRONS.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED TONGS ON TRAYS USED FOR BAKED GOODS MUST STORE PROPERLY TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON FRONT 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.

Minor Other

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED 3- COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED.OBSERVED WATER BACKING UP AND DRAINING SLOW.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025)(CITATION ISSUED)

Serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO CHECK SANITIZING SOLUTION PPM'S AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE BUILD UP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL PREP TABLES, TABLE & FLOOR MIXERS,SHELVING UNITS, REACH IN COOLERS & FREEZERS,CHEST FREEZERS,DOUGH MACHINE,ROLLING CARTS,FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,ENCRUSTED BAKING WARE,PRESSOR,BAKERY DISPLAY UNITS,PIPES ALONG WALLS OF EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND IN BETWEEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE FLOUR AND FOOD DBERIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR THROUGHOUT INCLUDING WALK IN AND PROOFING BOX.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN FOOD & FLOUR DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING WALL TILES WHERE NEEDED.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS WHERE NEEDED.

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DEC 22

2017

PASS 7 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF REACH-IN COOLERS, FREEZERS, DOOR GASKETS ON COOLERS AND FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, ROLLING CARTS, STORAGE SHELVES, DISPLAY SHLEVES.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA, ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS IN SALES, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

REPLACE INOPERABLE LIGHT BULBS IN PREP AREA. REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

TIGHTEN LOOSE FAUCET ON SINK IN WASHROOM.

Minor Pest Activity

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

REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN REAR STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

MAR 24

2016

PASS · 0 violations

MAR 17

2016

FAIL 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

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 OVER 65 MICE DROPPINGS AT REAR ALONG EXTERIOR OF UNUSED OVEN. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN /SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. CONTACT PEST CONTROL TO MINIMIZE/ELIMINATE PEST PROBLEM. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE CLUTTER AT REAR, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

OCT 1

2014

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOLERS, PROFFERS,AND STORAGE RACKS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE TRAYS.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE FLOOR NOT CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND PREP AND STORAGE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED THE VENTILATION IN THE RESTROOM NOT WORKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/OR REPLACE. ALSO REPLACE BROKEN SINK STOPPERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

CONTINUE TO REMOVE CLUTTER AND ITEMS NOT BEING USED.

SEP 24

2014

FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

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 75 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE REAR/SIDE STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLEAN AND SANITIZE EFFECTED AREAS.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020. HAVE PEST CONTROL RETURN FOR SERVICE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOLERS, PROOFERS,STORAGE RACKS, NOT CLEAN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE TONGS, AND TRAY'S.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE FLOOR NOT CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND PREP AND STORAGE AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED THE VENTILATION IN THE RESTROOM NOT WORKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/OR REPLACE. ALSO REPLACE BROKEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED MUCH CLUTTER, INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.

JUL 1

2013

PASS · 0 violations

JUN 17

2013

FAIL 8 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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

FOUND EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY IN REAR STORAGE AND BAKING AREAS. APPROXIMATELY 50-55 DROPPINGS NOTED. OBSERVER FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY IN REAR STORAGE AREA, FRYER AREA, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA AND IN WASHROOM. OBSERVED OPEN BAIT IN CORNERS IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL BAIT MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED EVIDENCE OF RODENT/INSECT ACTIVITY.

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

ALL MULTI USE EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING AND STORING IN A CLEAN SANITIZED LOCATION. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

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

THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: ALL PREP TABLES, ALL STORAGE SHELVES, ALL REACH IN COOLERS, ALL REACH IN FREEZER, WALK IN FREEZER, THE DOOR HANDLES OF ALL EQUIPMENT ALL CONTACT SURFACES, ALL BAKING AND FRYER EQUIPMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS IN REAR STORAGE AREA WITH HEAVY BUILD UP OF SUGAR AND FOOD DEBRIS. ALL FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING THROUGH OUT UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINAINTAIN CLEAN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

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

WALLS IN REAR FRYER AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF GREASE AND OTHER FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN THROUGHOUT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING AND SANITIZING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

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

VENTILATION IN BATHROOM IN NEED OF REPAIR AND CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

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

ANY AND ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER MUST REMOVED AND OR ORGANIZED. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

JAN 13

2012

PASS 7 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR PANELS OF ALL DEEEP FREEZERS IN POOR REPAIR, EXPOSED INSULATION. INTERIOR GASKET OF WALK-IN COOLER INCLUDING WALK-IN COOLER DOOR AND INTERIOR DOOR FRAME NOT MAINTAINED, EXPOSED INSULATION AND EXCESSIVE BUILD-UP. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME AND HAVE SURFACES SMOOTH, EVEN EASILY CLEANABLE. FRYER LEAKING IN REAR. REPAIR/REPLACE SAME

Minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS/FREEEZERS INCLUDING RUBBER GASKETS, STORAGE SHELVES AND CABINETS THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

STOCK ON FLOOR. ELEVATE 6 INCHEES. FLOOR THRU-OUT UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT NEEDS DETAILED CLEANING.

Minor Sanitation

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

LIGHTSHIELDS THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.

Minor Facility Condition

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

LIGHT OUT IN WALK-IN COOLER. REPAIR SAME.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

LEAK AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET. REPAIR SAME.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST DO SO.

OCT 25

2011

PASS · 0 violations

MAY 26

2011

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health. OBSERVED EMPLOYEES USING POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES,ONE EMPLOYEE WASHING AND MULTIPLE TIMES AT 3-COMP SINK. ANOTHER EMPLOYEE WHILE MAKING MUFFINS USING BARE HANDS NOT UTENSIL TO GET CREAM CHEESE FROM OUT OF BUCKET,PUT INSIDE MUFFIN CUPS,THEN TAKE HANDS TO SCRAPE CREAM CHEESE OFF HANDS TO PUT BACK CREAM CHEESE ON HANDS BACK INTO BUCKET, DIDN'T WASH HANDS PROCEEDED TO MAKE MUFFIN BATTER,THEN USED HANDS TO GET BATTER OUT OF MIXER BOWL TO PUT IN MUFFIN CUPS. INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE TO WASH HANDS. CDI CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST PROVIDE LIDS FOR DRY STORAGE SUGER BINS. ALSO MUST REPLACE SOAP DISPENSER AT PREP SINK IN POOR REPAIR AND INSTALL PAPER TOWEL DEVICE AT PREP HAND SINK.

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