SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

PANES BREAD CAFE.

YOUR CALL. 61/100

3002 N SHEFFIELD AVE · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO

Last inspected February 23, 2026 · passed

11 of 19 inspections passed, 3 failed, 5 passed with conditions. 11 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
19
11 passed · 5 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
80
includes 11 critical
RECORDS COVER
15 YEARS
since Jun 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 23
2026
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED IN DRY STORAGE AREA FLOOR DRAIN EXCESS FOOD DEBRIS, INSTREUCTED TO CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS AND MAINTAIN

MINORPlumbing & Waste
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM MALFUNCTIONING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

APR 7
2025
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

SOME AREAS IN THE ICE MACHINES BIN IN NEED OF CLEANING.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINT.

MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

ICE SCOOP MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER. NOT ON TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE.

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

MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION IN WALK-IN COOLER AND DRY STORAGE.

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

MUST NOT STORE EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN THE FOOD PREP OR FOOD STORAGE AREAS.

FEB 26
2024
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN THE MENS RESTROOM LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT AREA. MUST PROVIDE.

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE UPPER PORTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED CEILING LIGHT BULBS NOT WORKING ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT DISHWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING CEILING LIGHT BULBS.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO UPDATE ALL EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES.

APR 4
2023
PASSED
0 violations
JAN 20
2023
FAILED
1 violation1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

5-204.11 Inspector Comments: ONE HANDWASHING SINK INSTALLED ON SITE FOR TWO PREP AREAS AND DISHROOM. DUE TO A LAYOUT OF THE PREPS AND DISHROOM,ALSO TOO MANY COOKING EQUIPMENT AN HANDWASHING SINK MUST BE INSTALLED AT SECOND PREP/DISHROOM AREA. OBSERVED WHEN DOUGH ROLLER UNIT IS IN USE (BY EXTENDING THE PLATE OUTWARD) BLOCKS THE HANDWASHING SINK. NO HANDWASHING FROM EMLOYEE PREPARING FOOD FROM SECOND PREP AREA PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C) 1-20-23 AN EXTENSION WAS REQUEST .

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JAN 13
2023
FAILED
10 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS IN PREP AREA, WHILE WEARING DISPOSABLE GLOVES, TOUCHED GARBAGE CONTAINER,NON-FOOD CONTAINERS AND OTHER ITEMS.RETURNED IN PREP AREA WITH SAME GLOVE HANDLED FOOD BY MAKING SANDWICH: BREAD, RED PEELED PEPPERS ETC. NO HANDWASHING NOR CHANGE OF GLOVES. FOOD HANDLERS MUST WASH HANDS AND CHANGE GLOVES AFTER ANY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. MANAGER DISCUSSED ISSUE WITH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010.CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

HANDWASHING SINK AT REAR PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR FOR HANDWASHING DUE HOT WATER VALVE TURNED OFF FROM UNDER THE SINK, DUE TO HOT WATER CONTINUOSILY LEAKS. BEFORE THAT SINK IS USED FOR HANDWASHING EMPLOYEE NEED TO TURN ON HOT WATER VALVE FOR HAND WASHING(ONLY ONE HANWASHING SINK FOR 2 PREP AREA AND DISHROOM). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

ONE HANDWASHING SINK INSTALLED ON SITE FOR TWO PREP AREAS AND DISHROOM. DUE TO A LAYOUT OF THE PREPS AND DISHROOM,ALSO TOO MANY COOKING EQUIPMENT AN HANDWASHING SINK MUST BE INSTALLED AT SECOND PREP/DISHROOM AREA. OBSERVED WHEN DOUGH ROLLER UNIT IS IN USE (BY EXTENDING THE PLATE OUTWARD) BLOCKS THE HANDWASHING SINK. NO HANDWASHING FROM EMLOYEE PREPARING FOOD FROM SECOND PREP AREA PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C)

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE COMPARTMENTS NOT CLEAN (INTERIOR TOP). ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT.

MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED COOKS LINE KNIVES BEING STORED IMPROPERLY BETWEEN PREP COOLERS . MUST PROVIDE A PROPER KNIFE HOLDER.

SERIOUSSanitation
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

REPAIR LEAKING PIPE UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK(SANITIZER COMPARTMENT )

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

BROKEN WALLS AND FLOOR UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND PIZZA OVEN .REPAIR ISSUE WITH A SMOOTH CLEANABLE SURFACE

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

DEBRIS UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDER SHELVES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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

MISSING LIGHT BULBS AT FIXTURE IN STORAGE AREA,REPAIR FIXTURE ANF PROVIDE BULBS.

SERIOUSPest Activity
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM: 8-12-21, REPORT #2523963 #37)3-302.12:ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME. #41)3-304.14: PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE. #55)6-201.11 MUST PROVIDE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE WALLS, CEILING ABOVE, AND AROUND THE BASEMENT BOX FREEZER LOCATED IN THE LAUNDRY/UTILITY SINK ROOM. #55)6-501.114: UNUSED ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP MUST BE REMOVED TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED

AUG 12
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
11 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IS VERIFIED BY ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE A WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY VERIFIED BY EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO REQUIRED VOMIT DIARRHEA EQUIPMENT ON SITE FOR THE WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE PROVIDED. MUST PROVIDE ALL EQUIPMENT NOTED ON THE WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

NOTED TCS SLICED TURKEY AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 55.7F IN THE COOKS LINE COOLER. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

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

NOTED THE ONE-DOOR COOKS LINE COOLER UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE. COOLER AT 67.4F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED, MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW, AND C.D.P.H CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.

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

MUST NOT USE TAPE AS A MEANS OF A BUMPER GUARD ON THE METAL SHELVING ABOVE THE BASEMENT PREP ONE COMPARTMENT SINK. IT MUST BE A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE MATERIAL.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST PROVIDE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE WALLS, CEILING ABOVE, AND AROUND THE BASEMENT BOX FREEZER LOCATED IN THE LAUNDRY/UTILITY SINK ROOM.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

UNUSED ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP MUST BE REMOVED TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE.

JAN 8
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations
DETAILS
MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

SEE VIOLATION #60.

MINORDocumentation & Training
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2252704 DATED ON 01/17/19 HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED-#58 NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090.

JAN 17
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

NOTED TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND USED BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005(A). NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND/OR PREPARED BY DATE INCLUDING BULK FOOD CONTAINERS

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

NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE PREP SERVICE COOLER, DOOR OF 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AND DOOR OF CHEST FREEZER ALL AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION

JAN 19
2018
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

JUN 23
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE COOK LINE PREP TOP COOLER: CHICKEN SALAD, 54 DEGREES F; CUT TOMATOES, 51 DEGREES F; CHEESES, 47-51 DEGREES F; DELI MEATS, 48-51 DEGREES F; COOKED SPINACH, 54 DEGREES F; COOKED MUSHROOMS, 46 DEGREES F; COOKED RED PEPPERS, 51-55 DEGREES F. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED 5 LBS OF PRODUCT WORTH $60. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)

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

MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS SHELF LINER AT COOK LINE SHELF. MUST MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT SURFACES TO BE SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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

MUST CLEAN GREASE FROM EXTERIOR RIGHT SIDE OF OVEN. MUST CLEAN PINKISH SLIME LIKE SUBSTANCE FROM UPPER COMPARTMENT EDGES OF ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN WHITE DUST FROM UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE.

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

MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS OF ORGANIC BUILD UP IN WOMEN'S RESTROOM AND NEXT TO WALK IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN DEBRIS AND GREASE FROM FLOOR UNDER COOK LINE STOVES.

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

MUST REPAIR LEAK AT WASTE PIPING UNDER RIGHT SIDE OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST INSTALL PREP SINK IN BASEMENT WHERE COLD WATER SUPPLY IS NEEDED TO MAKE DOUGH. (ONLY A HANDSINK IS AVAILABLE IN THIS AREA AT THIS TIME). IF USING A HOSE ATTACHMENT FOR THIS PROCESS, THE HOSE MUST BE FOOD GRADE AND HAVE PROPER BACKFLOW PREVENTION.

JUN 16
2016
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT MOP SINK FAUCET AND COFFEE MACHINE WATERLINE. MUST PROVIDE.

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

FOODHANDLER AT PREMISES NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST OBTAIN.

APR 2
2015
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED TORN GASKETS AT BOTH ONE DOOR PREP COOLERS NEAR THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND TO MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED SLIGHT DIRT ACCUMULATION ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN SODA DISPENSING NOZZLES AND SURROUNDING COMPONENTS.

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

FOUND DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR AROUND GREASE TRAP AND BEHIND AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

NOV 7
2014
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

DETAIL CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP.

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

BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA BY EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REPLACE/MAINTAIN.

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

ICE SCOOPS STORE ON TOP OF ICE BIN AT FRONT SELLING AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

WIPING CLOTHES STORE ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

APR 21
2014
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

CORRECTED

APR 14
2014
FAILED
4 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOOD ICE NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATIONN DURING STORAGE. FOUND INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE IN THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. ICE IS BEING USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST TURN OFF ICE MACHINE REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR SURFACES CLEANED AND SANITIZED. MANAGER CLEANED AND SANITIZED ICE MACHINE DURING INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 09/30/13 REPORT# 1369326 NOT CORRECTED. #32 REMOVE OR REPAIR RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH. CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE SANDED/BLEACHED OR REPLACED. #34 THE FLOORS BENEATH THE LARGE OVEN ARE DIRTY, CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL THROUGHOUT.#38 HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING. #41 MUST CLEAN, ORGANIZE REAR OUTSIDE STORAGE AREA. REMOVED UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE. CLEANING EQUIPMENT MUST BE PROPERLY STORED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

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

MUST REPAIR LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET BASE IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE BIN AT FRONT SELLING AREA. MUST STORE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER. WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP OF FOOD PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORED WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

SEP 30
2013
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES.FOUND (COOKED) CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 95.1f-100f ON ROLLING CART IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP. ALL PRODUCTS WERE DISCARDED AND DENATURED POUNDS 30,TOTAL DOLLAR VALUE $150.00. NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG PROVIDED FOR SAID FOODS. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005

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

All food stored in coolers must be dated & labeled.

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

REMOVE OR REPAIR RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH.Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced.

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

THE FLOORS BENEATH THE LARGE OVEN ARE DIRTY,CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL THROUGHOUT.

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

MUST SEAL ALL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS AT CEILING IN THE 1ST FLR KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA,REPAIR SECTION OF CEILING OVER AN UNUSED ICE MAKER IN THE BASEMENT AREA.

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

HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING AND REPAIR WATER LEAKS AT DRAIN PIPES BENEATH THE 3 COMP SINK,KITCHEN EXPOSED HANDSINK.

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

MUST CLEAN,ORGANIZE REAR OUTSIDE STORAGE AREA,REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.CLEANING EQUIPMENT MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.

NOV 27
2012
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST REPAINT RUSTY GREASE TRAP BOX UNDER 3COMP SINK.

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

MUST CLEAN FLOOR AT ALL CORNERS AND UNDER HEAVY KITCHEN EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GRIME.

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

MUST REMOVE ALL DEAD INSECTS INSIDE ALL LIGHT SHIELD FIXTURES IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA.

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

MUST TIGHTEN COLD WATER FAUCET BASE TO REPAIR LEAK AT THE 3COMP SINK IN THE KITCHEN.

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

ALL FOOD PREP STAFF MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST PROVIDE AN ICE SCOOPER HOLDER OR RECEPTACLE AT THE ICE MACHINE NEXT TO THE CASH REGISTER.

JUN 21
2010
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. MUST INVERT THE TAKE OUT FOOD CONTAINERS ON TOP OF THE SHELVES.

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: DUST ON SHELVES ABOVE THE PREP COOLER, INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE, VENTILATION HOOD, EXPOSED HANDSINK IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA.

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE PREP AREAS, AND UNDER THE DISPLAY COOLERS. REPLACE TILE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA.

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. OBSERVED SECTIONS OF THE CEILING MISSING FROM THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL. REPAINT THE WALL BEHIND THE FREEZER AND ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

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