Phlour Bakery and Cafe
Passed most recently but 6 prior failures on record
2026-03-18 Pass Complaint 1 ▾
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND FLOOR NOT SMOOTH IN FRONT OF ICE MACHINE.MUST REPAIR.
2025-07-03 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection 3 ▾
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-302.12 OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN CONTAINERS IN ALL THE COOLERS, WALK IN COOLER AND DRY STORAGE WITHOUT PROPER LABELING OF NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A LABEL REFLECTING THE FOOD ITEM'S NAME WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVE FROM ITS ORIGI...
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-101.17 OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVES, SURFACES, THROUGHOUT THE FRONT COUNTER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OR PAINT TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-205.15 PREP AREA HANDWASH SINK (BY 1-COMPARTMENT SINK) PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY ALSO FRONT PREP AREA HANDWASH SINK HOT WATER HANDLE STRIPPED. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINKS.
2025-06-26 Fail Complaint Re-Inspection CRITICAL 4 ▾
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN CONTAINERS IN ALL THE COOLERS, WALK IN COOLER AND DRY STORAGE WITHOUT PROPER LABELING OF NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A LABEL REFLECTING THE FOOD ITEM'S NAME WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVE FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKA...
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 7 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE SANDWICH/BREAD PREP AREA IN CORNER. ALSO OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 8 SMALL FLIES ON DRAIN NEAR DISHWASHER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ...
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVES, SURFACES, THROUGHOUT THE FRONT COUNTER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OR PAINT TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-205.15 PREP AREA HANDWASH SINK (BY 1-COMPARTMENT SINK) PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY ALSO FRONT PREP AREA HANDWASH SINK HOT WATER HANDLE STRIPPED. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINKS.
2025-06-24 Fail Short Form Complaint CRITICAL 8 ▾
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS HAM 48.6F, SLICED TOMATO 47F, CUCUMBER 47.9F, AND MOZZARELLA CHEESE AT 56.5F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 8 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $150.00...
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
NOTED TEMPERATURE OF 2-DOOR REACH IN PREP COOLER TO BE IMPROPER AT 48F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN CONTAINERS IN ALL THE COOLERS, WALK IN COOLER AND DRY STORAGE WITHOUT PROPER LABELING OF NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A LABEL REFLECTING THE FOOD ITEM'S NAME WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVE FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKA...
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 7 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE SANDWICH/BREAD PREP AREA IN CORNER. ALSO OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 8 SMALL FLIES ON DRAIN NEAR DISHWASHER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ...
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
OBSERVED PLATES NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT PLATES AFTER SANITIZING AND AIR DRYING.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVES, SURFACES, THROUGHOUT THE FRONT COUNTER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OR PAINT TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR SANITIZER OR FOR MANUAL WAREWASHING AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE A TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION IN MG/L OF SANITIZING SOLUTION MUST BE PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION...
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-205.15 PREP AREA HANDWASH SINK (BY 1-COMPARTMENT SINK) PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY ALSO FRONT PREP AREA HANDWASH SINK HOT WATER HANDLE STRIPPED. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINKS.
2025-04-18 Pass Canvass CRITICAL 2 ▾
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT REAR EXIT DOORS SWEEPS. MUST RODENT PROOF REAR EXIT DOORS AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
PREP AREA HANDWASH SINK (BY 1-COMPARTMENT SINK) PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY ALSO FRONT PREP AREA HANDWASH SINK HOT WATER HANDLE STRIPPED. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINKS.
2024-03-22 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 15 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINKS INACCESSIBLE TO EMPLOYEES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY: HANDWASHING SINK IN FRONT BAKING AREA BLOCKED BY FOOD CART, HANDWASHING SINK IN DISH MACHINE AREA BLOCKED BY WASTE RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN HANDWASHING SINKS FREE...
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEES THAWING SPINACH USING WARM, STILL WATER IN THE KITCHEN AREA PREP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO THAW USING APPROVED THAWING METHODS AND MAINTAIN, SUCH AS RUNNING UNDER CONTINUOUS WATER AT OR BELOW 70.0F.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED PLASTIC CUP USED AS SCOOP IN BULK DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CUP AND REPLACE WITH UTENSIL WITH HANDLE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF FOOD AND MAINTAIN.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE FOOD CONTAINERS AND STORE AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE GROUND AND MAINTAIN.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
FOOD HANDLER NOTED IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA WITHOUT EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST HAVE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS AT ALL TIMES.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
OBSERVED CLEAN EQUIPMENT (MIXING BOWLS) STORED UNCOVERED/UN-INVERTED IN THE KITCHEN AREA STORAGE SHELF. INSTRUCTED TO COVER OR INVERT ALL CLEAN UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED TO ELEVATE FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE KITCHEN AREA AND WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE MILK CRATES AND USE EQUIPMENT THAT ALLOWS FOR ADEQUATE CLEANING BENEATH STORED ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED THE FRONT COFFEE PREP USED COFFEE GROUNDS COUNTER MOUNTED BUMPER IN POOR REPAIR, WITH PEELING MATERIAL. MUST REPLACE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLER SOILED WITH DUST AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOIL AND DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED WASTE RECEPTACLES NOT COVERED WITH LID IN UNISEX TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERS FOR ALL WASTE RECEPTACLES IN TOILET ROOMS AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DRYING MOP STORED DIRECTLY ON FLOOR AND WALLS IN UTILITY SINK CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE MOP AND STORE INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF WALLS AND EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED TO LINE FLOORS IN WALK-IN COOLER AND KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, EASILY-CLEANABLE SURFACE OF FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.-----OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN BENEATH DISH MACHINE AREA HANDWASHING SINK TO BE ...
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BASE COVING IN POOR REPAIR ALONG WALLS NEAR REAR FACILITY DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE BASE COVING IN ALL AREAS EXPOSED TO MOISTURE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED HOLE IN BASEMENT WALL IN CORNER BENEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT STORAGE SHELF (NEAR BASEMENT ENTRANCE). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR HOLE IN FACILITY WALL AND MAINTAIN PHYSICAL FACILITIES IN GOOD REPAIR.
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
OBSERVED COMPLIANCE SUMMARY REPORT DATED FROM 1-4-23 FROM REPORT #2569156 FOR FACILITY NOT POSTED WITHIN DIRECT VIEW OF THE PUBLIC. NOTED POSTED IN THE BAKING PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE COMPLIANCE SUMMARY TO BE WITHIN DIRECT VIEW OF THE PUBLIC...
2023-01-04 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 4 ▾
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
2-102.14 NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS (PASTRY FILLINGS(CHEESE, QUICHE, EGGS ETC.)) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED AN...
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
NOTED EMPLOYEE DRINKS AND FOOD STORED AT THE SAME REFRIGERATION UNIT WITH CUSTOMER FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA WHERE EMPLOYEES CAN STORE THEIR FOOD.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED DIRTY AND WET FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE UNDENEATH FOOD DRY NSTORAGE CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DRY AT ALL TIMES.
2022-01-11 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 1 ▾
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
: 6-201.11--- FLOORS NOTED IN POOR REPAIR WITH LARGE DIVOTS, MISSING/CHIPPING CEMENT IN THE FRONT BAKERY PREP, AND THE HALLWAY TO THE REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----CEILING VENTILATION COVER IN THE REAR FOOD PREP WITH ...
2022-01-04 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 20 ▾
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
THE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING THE INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WAS ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHEN FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. THE MANAGER ARRIVES ONE HOUR AND TWENTY MINUTES AFTER THE INITIAL START OF THE INSPECTION. REVIEWED THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIE...
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NO SOAP LOCATED AT THE FRONT COUNTER HAND WASHING SINK, NO PAPER TOWELS OR SOAP LOCATED AT THE DISH MACHINE AREA HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. SEE THE ABOVE VIOLATION #10 FOR CITATION.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FRONT BAKING AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. SINK FILLED WITH DIRTY PANS AND BLOCKED BY A MOP BUCKET. HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR USE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSU...
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND WASHING STATIONS.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
INTERIOR NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE ARE DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS OF THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. MENU ITEM SUCH AS A SANDWICH CALLED CROQUE MADAME LISTS A FRIED EGG AND NOTE A SALAD BEING PREPARED AND ...
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 75 TO 100 MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE REAR DISH MACHINE AND REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM ALONG ALL BASEBOARDS AND UNDER THE HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, SANITIZE ALL AREAS, AND RECOMMEND HAVING THE PEST...
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
MUST NOT RE-USE SOILED MESHING FOR BREAD PROOFING BASKETS. MUST USE CLEAN MESH FOR EACH FOOD CONTACT BREAD PREP USE.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
ALL PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD OR TAPE AS A MEANS OF A BUMPER FOR THE METAL RACK SHELVING AT THE WALK-IN COOLER.----MUST NOT USE TAPE AS A MEANS OF A GUARD ON THE HANDLE OF THE REAR OVEN. ALL MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
SANDWICH PREP COOLER CUTTING BOARD WITH BLACKENED, DEEP CUTS/GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR RE-SURFACE.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
INTERIOR OF THE DISHWASHING MACHINE AROUND THE CHEMICAL DISPENSING SYSTEM AND DRAINAGE PLUG WITH DIRT AND ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE REAR BULK FLOUR STORAGE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT WAS FOUND DIRTY: INTERIOR DOOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE, EXTERIOR OF THE REAR BAKING OVENS, EXTERIOR OF ALL THE BULK FOOD STORAGE BINS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
NO VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE IS LOCATED ON THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK WITH HOSES ATTACHED TO THE SINK. MUST PROVIDE A VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS NOTED IN POOR REPAIR WITH LARGE DIVOTS, MISSING/CHIPPING CEMENT IN THE FRONT BAKERY PREP, AND THE HALLWAY TO THE REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST ...
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MISSING LIGHT SHIELD THROUGHOUT THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REPLACE.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL THE EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER.
2021-02-19 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
FOODHANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST PROVIDE.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
FOUND NO LIDS FOR TRASH CANS INSIDE EMPLOYEE BI GENDER RESTROOMS. MUST PROVIDE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
FOUND EXHAUST/HOOD FILTERS NOT CLEAN AT STOVE AT REAR OF PREMISE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
2020-01-28 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED COLD WATER NOT WORKING AT HAND SINK AT FRONT PREP ESPRESSO MACHINE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES NOT COMPLETE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CURRENT EMPLOYEES.
2019-01-28 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 1 ▾
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
FOUND CERTIFIED MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
2019-01-16 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 5 ▾
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.
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.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
FOUND EVIDENCE OF MICE AT PREMISES. OBSERVED 30 MICE DROPPINGS BEHIND PROOFERS AT REAR OF PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-020A.MUST ELIMINATE EVIDENCE OF MICE AND NOTIFY PEST CONTROL OPERATOR.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT REAR PREPARATION AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
FOUND CERTIFIED MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
2018-06-01 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 8 ▾
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Observed ready-to-eat items without proper labeling (croutons, icing, glaze) Must provide with name/ingredients, & date on bulk foods. Must provide name, date, ingredients, allergens, manufacturer address and total weight of item. Observed non food g...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Observed the dry food storage shelves in the basement in poor repair. Must make shelves a non-porous, smooth, easily cleanable surface. Observed food supplies and equipment being stored directly under the waste water pipes in the basement. Must remov...
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
sement is in poor repair; has rough unfinished surface with large cracks and holes. Must repair to provide a non-porous, smooth, easily cleanable surface. Floors behind equipment have accumulated excess food debris and dust in the front prep area. Ne...
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Wall and side of grill in the rear prep encrusted with food debris. Must remove debris, clean, and maintain. Observed an accumulation of excess dust, dirt, and debris on all equipment throughout basement. Must detail clean and maintain. Observed wall...
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Observed no backflow prevention device on the espresso machine, and coffee machine in the front prep area. Must provide.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
No thermometer provided in the walk in cooler or in the reach in cooler of the front prep area. Must provide and make conspicuous.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
helves in rear prep area have boxes of disorganized papers spilling out of them and various tools. Must remove unnecessary articles from food prep area, and maintain. Crates being used as shelving on floor throughout. Must remove. Basement has excess...
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
Wash clothes stored in sinks and on equipment in front prep. Must store in buckets of sanitizer.
2018-05-25 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 12 ▾
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
Front prep cooler does not provide adequate refrigeration. Cooler has an ambient air temperature of 48.2F. All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. Co...
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
The following foods in the front prep cooler were found at improper temperatures of 44.6F-53.8F: 4.5# of sauerkraut, 4.5# of cheese, 9# of tuna salad, 1.5# of cut leafy greens, 1.5# of roast beef, 4.5# of mayo, 1# of turkey, and 1/2# of cut tomatoes....
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 on site during inspection. Facility basement had aprox 100 mouse droppings throughout. Must remove droppings, clean, sanitize, and maintain area. Advised to contact pest control provider for further service to provid...
DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK
Facility provided only Quaternary test strips during time of inspection, the 3 compartment sink and the dish machine use a chlorine sanitize rinse at this time. Must provide appropriate test strips. Serious Violation# 7-38-030
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Observed ready-to-eat items without proper labeling (croutons, icing, glaze) Must provide with name/ingredients, & date on bulk foods. Must provide name, date, ingredients, allergens, manufacturer address and total weight of item. Observed non fo...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Observed the dry food storage shelves in the basement in poor repair. Must make shelves a non-porous, smooth, easily cleanable surface. Observed food supplies and equipment being stored directly under the waste water pipes in the basement. Must remo...
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floor in basement is in poor repair; has rough unfinished surface with large cracks and holes. Must repair to provide a non-porous, smooth, easily cleanable surface. Floors behind equipment have accumulated excess food debris and dust in the front ...
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Wall and side of grill in the rear prep encrusted with food debris. Must remove debris, clean, and maintain. Observed an accumulation of excess dust, dirt, and debris on all equipment throughout basement. Must detail clean and maintain. Observed ...
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Observed no backflow prevention device on the espresso machine, and coffee machine in the front prep area. Must provide.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
No thermometer provided in the walk in cooler or in the reach in cooler of the front prep area. Must provide and make conspicuous.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
Shelves in rear prep area have boxes of disorganized papers spilling out of them and various tools. Must remove unnecessary articles from food prep area, and maintain. Crates being used as shelving on floor throughout. Must remove. Basement has...
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
Wash clothes stored in sinks and on equipment in front prep. Must store in buckets of sanitizer.
2017-04-14 Pass License Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2017-04-10 Fail License CRITICAL 10 ▾
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
NO EXPOSED HAMD SINK INSTALLED AT FOLLOWING AREAS: DOUGH AREA(HEAVY INDUSTRUAL ELECTRICAL DOUGH MIXER IS LOCATED BETWEEN REAR STORAGE AND COOKING AREA WERE STOVE AND FLAT GRILL IS LOCATED ALSO FRONT BREAD AREA. MUST INSTALL SAID SINK UNDER CITY PLUM...
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
NO SNEEZE GUARD PROVIDED AT FRONT COUNTER TOP WERE CUSTOMER WILL BE SEATING.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED 5 MICE DROPPINGS T SOUTH-WEST CORNER BESIDE THE STOVE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. MAIN FRONT DOOR NOT/INSECT PROOF DOOR(TOP RIGHT ,BOTTOM LEFT).REAR EXIT DOOR WITH A GOP OF 1/4" TO 1/2" INSTRUCTED TO RO...
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
ALL DRY FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REMOVE /RELOCATE SOAP DISPENSER FROM ABOVE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK.SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED AT FOLLOWING SINKS:EXPOSED FRONT AREA BETWEEN ESPRESSO MACHINE AND SERVING COUNTER. BAKERY AREA BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND PREP TABLE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH...
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DEBRIS ON FLOOR BEHIND AND UNDER THE PROOFS AND OVEN BY THE DISH ROOM.FLOOR DRAINS UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AND UNDER SCRAPE SINK ATTACHED TO MENTIONED UNIT.ALSO EXCESS WATER ON FLOOR UNDER THE DISH MACHINE.MUST KEEP AREA MENTIONED DRY AND CLEAN EXCE...
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
HOLES ON WALL TILES AT FRONT COFFEE/SERVING AREA,ALSO ON WALL ACROSS FROM MOP SINK,ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.PARTIALLY MISSING CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA ...
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AT REAR PREP AREA,NEED TO PROVIDE.CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE DOUGH LARGE MIXER.REMOVE DEBRIS INSIDE LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE DISH MACHINE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
DRAIN PIPE UNDER THE DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY DRAIN WATER INSIDE THE FLOOR DRAIN PARTIALLY WATER DRAINS ON FLOOR UNDER THE UNIT,INSTRUCTED TO RE-ADJUST SO WATER DRAINS ONTO FLOOR DRAIN. DUST ON VENT DUCT ABOVE THE BREAD OVEN,NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTA...
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
STEM THERMOMETER IS NEEDED ON PREMISES TO BE ABLE TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURE.
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