SALGADO'S BAKERY.

Chicago Health Dept

4710 N KIMBALL AVE · LINCOLN SQUARE, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2024.

12 inspections on record since 2012 · Last inspected Jan 2024.

Last inspected Jan 2024. Records may not reflect current conditions.

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VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JAN 2024

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 17

2024

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SPLASHGUARD/DIVIDER AT (2) HANDSINK NEXT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYER IN PREP AREA.

Serious Food Temperature

HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

FOUND NO HOT RUNNING WATER THROUGHOUT PREMISES. HOT WATER MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 49.3F AT MULTIPLE SINKS INCLUDING (2) HAND WASHING SINK IN THE PREP AREA, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND HANDSINK INSIDE THE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100 F AT HANDSINKS AND A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 110 F AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. (OWNER ARRIVED ON SITE AND FIXED THE HOT WATER TANK). HOT RUNNING WATER TEMPERATURE HAS BEEN RESTORED, NOW AT 110F (CORRECTED ON SITE) PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALL BEHIND FRYER WITH GREASE SPILLAGE PREP AREA.

JAN 8

2024

FAIL 14 violations 7 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (HAM, SANDWICH, DAIRY PRODUCTS, FRESH FRUIT JUICE ETC) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHEN HANDLING TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED

Critical Documentation & Training

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

FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED

Critical Employee Hygiene

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICE OR PAPER TOWEL AVAILABLE AT HANDSINK IN FRONT PREP AREA AND IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. (CORRECTED ON SITE - EMPLOYEE PROVIDED PAPERTOWEL AT EVERY HANDSINK)) PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

FOUND TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE AND SERVICE IN PREP COOLER (AIR TEMPERATURE 0F 61.2F) NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING FOOD ITEM: SLICED HAM AT 58.2F, SLICED HOTDOG AT 59.2F, SLICED TOMATOES AT 56.8F, SLICED CHEESE AT 58.5F, MAYONNAISE AT 57.9F. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, TCS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF BELOW 41.0F AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF ABOVE 135.0F. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL VALUE $50.00, TOTAL WEIGHT 5 LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

FOUND PREP COOLER WITH TCS FOODS NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. NOTED PREP COOLER WITH AND AIR TEMPERATURE OF 61.2F. INSTRUCTED TO FIX. COOLERS WITH TCS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF BELOW 41.0F. PREP COOLER IS TAGGED 'HELD FOR INSPECTION'. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED (SEE COMMENTS BELOW). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

Minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER AVAILABLE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR MEASURING INTERNAL TEMPERATURE HOT AND COLD HOLDING OF FOOD PRODUCTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS (CHOCOLATE MIX, SUGAR, VANILLA MIX ETC) IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FOUND OVER 100 RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN THE BAKERY PREP AREA, UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, 20 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE THE STORAGE CABINET IN REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO CONTACT LICENSED PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (A) CITATION ISSUED

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED OPEN BAKED PASTRIES FOR SALE NOT PROPERLY PROTECTED FROM PUBLIC CONTAMINATION. NOTED DIFFERENT TYPES OF BREAD/PASTRIES IN AN OPEN/EXPOSED BAKING RACKS DISPLAY FOR SALE IN THE CUSTOMER AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, ALL OPEN FOOD (BREAD AND PASTRIES) FOR SALE MUST BE PROPERLY PROTECTED (COVERED OR STORE INSIDE THE BREAD CABINET). (CORRECTED ON SITE - EMPLOYEE STORED PASTRIES INSIDE THE DISPLAY BREAD CABINET) PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

Minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED DEBRIS ON GROUND AROUND UNDER AND AROUND GARBAGE DUMPSTER IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MOPSINK IN REAR MOPROOM IN POOR REPAIR WITH BROKEN WALL TILE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Pest Activity

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2568469 ISSUED ON 12-13-2022. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED #16 - INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL BAKING EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION (MIXER, OVEN). #38 - INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF BOTTOM OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. #49 - INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS, MIXERS, OVEN, STORAGE SHELVES AND RACKS. #51 - INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SLOW DRAINING HANDSINK IN PREP AREA. #55 - INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREP/DISHWASHING AREA, UNDER AND AROUND COOKING AND COOLING EQUIPMENT. #55 - INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH HEAVY DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE THROUGHOUT PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. #55 - INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE AND WATER STAINED CEILING ABOVE PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.

DEC 13

2022

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL BAKING EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION (MIXER, OVEN).

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF BOTTOM OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS, MIXERS, OVEN, STORAGE SHELVES AND RACKS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SLOW DRAINING HANDSINK IN PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH HEAVY DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE THROUGHOUT PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE AND WATER STAINED CEILING ABOVE PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.

Minor Food Temperature

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREP/DISHWASHING AREA, UNDER AND AROUND COOKING AND COOLING EQUIPMENT.

MAR 26

2020

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 11 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.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 OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (SAUSAGE,HAM,SLICED TOMATOES)NOT PROPERLY DATED , STORED LONGER THAN 24 HOURS IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR RTE FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

PREPACKAGED FOODS ON DISPLAY NOT PROPERLY LABELED. MUST LABEL PACKAGES WITH FOOD NAME, INGREDIENTS, NET CONTENTS, SOURCE AND LIST OF ALLERGENS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED AN OPENING APPROXIMATELY 1/2-3/4" IN RIGHT BOTTOM CORNER OF FRONT ENTRY DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED TORN RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR TO REACH IN COOLER IN REAR STORAGE AREA COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSEERVED THAT HOT WATER ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS CONSTANTLY LEAKING(UNABLE TO CLOSE FAUCET).MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN EMPLOYEES BATHROOM

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA AND RESTROOM.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED USE OF GAS POWERED OWEN WITH OUT VENTILATION SYSTEM .MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

Minor Other

SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

NO PREVIOUS INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT POSTED ON SITE FROM 10-18-18,REPORT #2229837,INSTEAD WAS POSTED AT CAFETERIA SUMMARY REPORT FROM AUGUST 21,2017. NEW SUMMARY REPORT GIVEN AND POSTED PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-42-010(B),NO CITATION ISSUED

OCT 7

2016

PASS 3 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

MUST PROPERLY DATE AND LABEL ALL DESSERT CUPS IN THE FRONT DESSERT CASE ON THE LEFT HAND SIDE OF THE STORE WITH BUSINESS NAME, ADDRESS, PHONE, PRODUCT NAME AND EXPIRATION DATE AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST PROVIDE AN EXHAUST HOOD CANOPY FOR THE NEW LARGE BAKING OVEN LOCATED BEHIND THE 2DR REFRIGERATOR. AT THIS TIME THE OVEN IS NOT IN USE AND NOT PLUGGED IN. MUST PROVIDE ABOVE STATED PRIOR TO USE OF THE NEW OVEN.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NEW EMPLOYEE MUST OBTAIN HER IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE.PROVIDED PROOF OF HIRE.

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MAY 11

2015

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

STORAGE RACK, STANDING MIXER, COOLERS, SINKS, UTENSILS AND PREP TABLE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREMISES NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY,

Minor Sanitation

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

WALL BY TWO DOOR COOLER IN POOR REPAIR, BROKEN PLASTER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

NO THREE SINK STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, MUST PROVIDE,

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE,

JAN 9

2015

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

STORAGE RACK, STANDING MIXER, COOLERS, SINKS, UTENSILS AND PREP TABLE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR THROUGH0OUT PREMISES NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY AND REMOVE STANDING WATER

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR THROUGH0OUT PREMISES NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY AND REMOVE STANDING WATER

Minor Sanitation

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

SUPPLIES NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE SUPPLIES 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALL.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

FOOD HANDLER IN PREP AREA NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

DEC 23

2014

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW

INADEQUATE SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL. OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKFLOWING FROM THREE COMPARTMENT SINK COMING UP FROM THE TOP OF GREASE TRAP DRAINING ALL THE WASTE/SEWAGE WATER ONTO FLOOR THROUGH-OUT PREP AREA. OBSERVED STRONG FOUL SEWER SMELL THROUGH-OUT PREPMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN GREASE TRAP AND DRAINLINE TO HAVE WATER PROEPRLY DRAIN. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030. CDI.

Minor Sanitation

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

STORAGE RACK, STANDING MIXER, COOLERS, SINKS, UTENSILS AND PREP TABLE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR THROUGH0OUT PREMISES NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY AND REMOVE STANDING WATER.

Minor Sanitation

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

VENTILATION COVERS THROUGH-OUT PREMISES NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY AND REMOVE STANDING WATER.

Minor Sanitation

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

SUPPLIES NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE SUPPLIES 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALL.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

FOOD HANDLER IN PREP AREA NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

MAR 5

2014

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations

Serious Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

Foods not protected during storage, preparation, display and service. Observed 4 pastry storage racks and trays of pastries on counter in customer area not protected from customer contamination. Instructed that all pasties must enclosed in storage case and racks covered or stored in rear to prevent contamination. Serious citation issued 7-38-005(A).

Minor Sanitation

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

Prep tables, counter, storage cabinets, coolers, sinks and utensils not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize daily.

Minor Sanitation

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

Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily and remove food debris.

Minor Sanitation

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

Light and ventilation covers not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and remove dust built-up.

MAY 10

2013

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

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

POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES; OBSERVED TWO EMPLOYEES PERFORMING MULTIPLE ACTIVITIES AND RETURNING TO FRONT SERVING AREA, PUT ON GLOVES AND HANDLE READY TO EAT FOODS, (BREAD, SWEET PASTRIES) HOWEVER NOT WASHING THEIR HANDS AFTER EACH ACTIVITY. (TAKING OUT GARBAGE, REMOVING BOXES FROM THE FLOORS, CLEANING EQUIPMENT, ETC.) INSTRUCTED HAND MUST BE WASHED AFTER ANY CONTAMINATING CONDITION AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH WARM WATER AND SOAP. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-010(A).

Serious Documentation & Training

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED, (PREPARING CUSTARD, FLAN, SLICING FRUITS); NO CITY CERTIFICATE OR ENROLLMENT LETTER AVAILABLE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES, WHILE PREPARING FOODS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-012.

Minor Chemical Safety

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

PREP CUSTARD AND SMALL FRUIT FLAN CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO DATE/LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ON EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, LARGE PRODUCTION EQUIPMENT, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES, MICROWAVE OVEN, STORAGE SHELVES, STORAGE CABINETS, HOLDING CARTS/UNITS, DRIED STORAGE CONTAINERS/BINS, AND MOP SINK. ALL EQUIPMENT THRU-OUT PREMISES.

Minor Sanitation

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

DEBRIS/FOOD DEBRIS THRU-OUT PREMISES; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS.

Minor Sanitation

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

EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS THRU-OUT PREP AREA; INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN WALLS. MISSING AND DAMAGED CEILING PANELS ABOVE PREP AREA AND WASHROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

Minor Pest Activity

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

CLUTTER AT PREP AREA AND MOP CLOSET; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

CLEANING TOWELS IMPROPERLY STORED, INSTRUCTED TO STORED TOWELS IN AN APPROVED SANITIZER.

JUL 27

2012

PASS · 0 violations

JUL 23

2012

FAIL 7 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

MUST RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR.

Serious Other

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

MUST REMOVE PLUMBER'S PUTTY AROUND THE DRAIN SINK OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE CART FOR THE BREAD.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST SEAL ALL THE GAP/CREVICES BETWEEN THE COVING AND THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST SEAL THE GAP AROUND THE PIPE AND CONDUIT THROUGHOUT THE ESTABLISHMENT.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

MUST INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE DOOR OF THE WASHROOM

Minor Facility Condition

NO SMOKING REGULATIONS

MUST POST A "NO SMOKING" SIGN ON ALL ENTRANCE DOOR, AND INSIDE THE BAKERY.

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