SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

SICILIA BAKERY.

BEAT. 18/100

5939 W LAWRENCE AVE · JEFFERSON PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected April 29, 2021 · passed with conditions

Failed 11 of 24 inspections. 24 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
24
11 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 11 failed
VIOLATIONS
150
includes 24 critical
RECORDS COVER
10 YEARS
since Jun 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 29
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED SOUP CONTAINERS BEING SOLD TO GO WITH NO LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH ALL NECESSARY INFORMATION.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

MINOROther
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2366043 DATED 3/19/2020 NOT CORRECTED: 58 " 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." INSTRUCTED TO COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.

APR 21
2021
FAILED
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED SOUP CONTAINERS BEING SOLD TO GO WITH NO LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH ALL NECESSARY INFORMATION.

MINORSanitation
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED CARDBOARD BOX BEING USED AS A FLOOR MAT IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND USE ONLY SMOOTH, CLEANABLE MATS.

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

: OBSERVED CAN OPENER IN REAR PREP AREA COVERED IN FOOD DEBRIS AND GRIME. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GRIME INSIDE MICROWAVE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED FILTERS IN HOOD ABOVE HOT LINE COVERED IN GREASE AND GRIME. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2500223 DATED 4/14/2021:#10 " OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT DELI PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED." #10 "OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS FOR HAND DRYING AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN FRONT DELI PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION." #60 " OBSERVED CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2366043 DATED 3/19/2020 NOT CORRECTED: " OBSERVED NO GREASE TRAPS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMWNT TO INSTALL GREASE TRAPS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS" "NOTED CLUTTER OF EQUIPMENT AND OTHER UNUSED ITEMS ON FLOORS IN STORAGE ROOMS.MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS TO ALLOW CLEANING AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS" " 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." INSTRUCTED TO COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT OUTSTANDING PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

APR 14
2021
FAILED
12 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT DELI PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS FOR HAND DRYING AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN FRONT DELI PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD AT THE STATED IMPROPER IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN WALK-IN COOLER: GROUND BEEF AT 51.1F AND MILK AT 50.5F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROXIMATELY 50LBS OF PRODUCT VALUED AT $100. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED SOUP CONTAINERS BEING SOLD TO GO WITH NO LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH ALL NECESSARY INFORMATION.

MINORSanitation
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED CARDBOARD BOX BEING USED AS A FLOOR MAT IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND USE ONLY SMOOTH, CLEANABLE MATS.

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

OBSERVED CAN OPENER IN REAR PREP AREA COVERED IN FOOD DEBRIS AND GRIME. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GRIME INSIDE MICROWAVE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED FILTERS IN HOOD ABOVE HOT LINE COVERED IN GREASE AND GRIME. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

MINORSanitation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2366043 DATED 3/19/2020 NOT CORRECTED: " OBSERVED NO GREASE TRAPS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMWNT TO INSTALL GREASE TRAPS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS" "NOTED CLUTTER OF EQUIPMENT AND OTHER UNUSED ITEMS ON FLOORS IN STORAGE ROOMS.MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS TO ALLOW CLEANING AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS" " 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." INSTRUCTED TO COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINOROther
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). NO CITATION ISSUED.

MAR 19
2020
PASSED
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES ON GLUE BOARDS AT DRY STORAGE AREA AND BEHIND REFRIGERATORS AT FOOD PREP AREAS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE AND REPLACE WITH NEW GLUE BOARDS

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

MUST CLEAN AND OR REPAIR ALL RUSTED SHELVING IN WALK IN COOLER UNIT

CRITICALPlumbing & Waste
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

OBSERVED NO GREASE TRAPS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMWNT TO INSTALL GREASE TRAPS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS

SERIOUSSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED THE FOLLOWING:FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISE ESPECIALLY ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS, WALLS WITH FOOD DIRT AND FOOD SPILLS CRACKS AND HOLES ON THE WALLS INSTRUCTED REPAIR AND TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST UPGRADE HOUSEKEEPING.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED CLUTTER OF EQUIPMENT AND OTHER UNUSED ITEMS ON FLOORS IN STORAGE ROOMS.MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS TO ALLOW CLEANING AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS

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.

APR 26
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
14 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & 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)

CRITICALSanitation
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

SERIOUSOther
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED NO PROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE OF COOLERS (BEEF ROAST) FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.( PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)7-38-005

SERIOUSFood Temperature
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

BY STATEMENT OF OWNER AND MANAGER BEEF ROAST IS COOKED ON PREMISE WITH INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 120 F .OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER OF RAW AND UNDER COOKED FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. STATEMENT THAT EATING RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

MUST REPAIR REAR EXIT STORM DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTERING BUILDING

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

MUST CLEAN AND OR REPAIR ALL RUSTED SHELVING IN WALK IN COOLER UNIT

MINOROther
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED THAT FACILITY USES LARGE BAKING MIXERS WITH DISHES THAT CAN NOT BE SUBMERGED IN ANY OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS AND THEY ARE TO LARGE FOR ANY AVAILABLE WARE WASHING SINKS .MUST PROVIDE WARE WASHING MACHINE OR ALTERNATIVE EQUIPMENT TO PROVIDE PROPER WASHING.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 NO CITATION ISSUED

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT CAPPUCCINO/ESPRESSO MACHINE. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT SO IT MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED CLUTTER OF EQUIPMENT AND OTHER UNUSED ITEMS ON FLOORS IN STORAGE ROOMS.MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS TO ALLOW CLEANING AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS

SERIOUSSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED THE FOLLOWING:FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISE ESPECIALLY ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS, WALLS WITH FOOD DIRT AND FOOD SPILLS CRACKS AND HOLES ON THE WALLS INSTRUCTED REPAIR AND TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST UPGRADE HOUSEKEEPING.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHTS IN FOOD PREP AREA

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE'S MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT.

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.

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APR 18
2019
FAILED
22 violations5 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & 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)

CRITICALSanitation
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

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO SOAP AT HAND WASH SINKS IN BATHROOM HAND WASHING SINK .PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASH ON EXPOSED SINK LOCATED IN FOOD PREP AREA.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C).CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION NO CITATION ISSUED

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOOD STORED IN GLASS COOLER(2 LBS BEEF ROAST 55.4 F, 15 LBS FRESH SAUSAGE 55.2 F) PRODUCT DISCARDED BY MANAGEMENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005

SERIOUSOther
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED NO PROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE OF COOLERS (BEEF ROAST) FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.( PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)7-38-005

SERIOUSFood Temperature
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

BY STATEMENT OF OWNER AND MANAGER BEEF ROAST IS COOKED ON PREMISE WITH INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 120 F .OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER OF RAW AND UNDER COOKED FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. STATEMENT THAT EATING RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

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

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF GLASS DISPLAY REFRIGERATOR AT 55.4 F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE FOR SALE.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED,FAX OR EMAIL TO CDPH REQUEST FOR TAG REMOVAL. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0 F OR BELOW.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

MUST REPAIR REAR EXIT STORM DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTERING BUILDING

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

MUST REMOVE ALL JEWELRY EXCEPT PLAIN WEDDING BAND FROM HANDS WHILE WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD

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

MUST CLEAN AND OR REPAIR ALL RUSTED SHELVING IN WALK IN COOLER UNIT

MINOROther
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED THAT FACILITY USES LARGE BAKING MIXERS WITH DISHES THAT CAN NOT BE SUBMERGED IN ANY OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS AND THEY ARE TO LARGE FOR ANY AVAILABLE WARE WASHING SINKS .MUST PROVIDE WARE WASHING MACHINE OR ALTERNATIVE EQUIPMENT TO PROVIDE PROPER WASHING.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 NO CITATION ISSUED

MINORFood Temperature
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN INTERIOR NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES IN ALL COOLING UNITS

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR SMALL LEAK UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BACK PREP ROOM

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT CAPPUCCINO/ESPRESSO MACHINE. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT SO IT MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

MINORPest Activity
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

NOTED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERLOADED AND PREVENTING PROPER LID CLOSURE. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE DUMPSTER LID CLOSED TO PREVENT FOOD SOURCE FOR PEST PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(B).CITATION ISSUED

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED CLUTTER OF EQUIPMENT AND OTHER UNUSED ITEMS ON FLOORS IN STORAGE ROOMS.MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS TO ALLOW CLEANING AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS

SERIOUSSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED THE FOLLOWING:FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISE ESPECIALLY ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS, WALLS WITH FOOD DIRT AND FOOD SPILLS CRACKS AND HOLES ON THE WALLS INSTRUCTED REPAIR AND TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST UPGRADE HOUSEKEEPING.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHTS IN FOOD PREP AREA

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE'S MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT.

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.

MAR 27
2018
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED LOOSE GASKET AT THE FOOD PREP COOLER .INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILE AT REAR PREP AREA AND REAR STORAGE AREA.OBSERVED EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS WITH GREASE/DUST ACCUMULATION.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND SEAL OPENINGS ON LOWER WALL ADJACENT TO DRY BULK STORAGE AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

OBSERVED NO LIGHT SHIELD ON LIGHT BULB ABOVE THE EXPOSED HANDSINK AT FRONT SERVICE/PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD WITH END CAPS FOR LIGHT BULB OR SHATTER-PROOF LIGHT BULB AND REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS AT REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREAS AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLER(S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 19
2018
FAILED
9 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED RODENT MICE DROPPINGS APPROXIMATELY 20 ALONG WALLBASE AT CORNER OF REAR CLUTTERED CLOSET STORAGE AREA AND APPROXIMATELY 30 RODENT MICE DROPPINGS AT CLUTTERED CORNER ACCROSS THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM AT REAR.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NOW RECCOMENDED,REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.ALSO,THE REAR EXIT METAL DOOR IS NOT RODENT-PROOFED,1/4" INCH GAP AT BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER OF SAID DOOR.MUST BE TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM AND CORNERS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

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

OBSERVED LOOSE GASKET AT THE FOOD PREP COOLER .INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR CABINETS AT FRONT SERVICE/PREP AREA, BAKERY STORAGE RACKS WITH FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATED, STORAGE RACKS IN BAKING PREP AREA AND SHELVES AND FAN COVERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER, TOPS/BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES, AND SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENTS THROUGHOUT (STOVE, OVEN, FRYERS ETC).

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS OF PREP AREAS AND DRY STORAGE AREAS AND AROUND THE FRONT CUSTOMER DINING AREA AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILE AT REAR PREP AREA AND REAR STORAGE AREA.OBSERVED EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS WITH GREASE/DUST ACCUMULATION.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND SEAL OPENINGS ON LOWER WALL ADJACENT TO DRY BULK STORAGE AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

OBSERVED NO LIGHT SHIELD ON LIGHT BULB ABOVE THE EXPOSED HANDSINK AT FRONT SERVICE/PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD WITH END CAPS FOR LIGHT BULB OR SHATTER-PROOF LIGHT BULB AND REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS AT REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREAS AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.

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

OBSERVED EXPOSED HANDSINK AT FRONT SERVICE/PREP AREA SLOW DRAINING.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING ISSUE AND MAINTAIN.

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

ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED ON FLOORS AT REAR STORAGE AREAS MUST BE ELEVATED AT LEAST 6” INCHES OFF THE FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLER(S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 1
2017
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS STORED IN REAR PREP AND IN REAR STORAGE AREAS. FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

MAY 25
2017
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2050684 ISSUED ON 05-18-2017 CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090 #16 - FOUND NO SNEEZE GUARD AT THE STEAM TABLE IN FRONT SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. ALL FOOD PRODUCTS/READY TO EAT FOODS MUST BE COVERED AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT PUBLIC CONTAMINATION. (STEAM TABLE TAGGED 'HELD FOR INSPECTION' INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL FIXED)

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

UPGRADED TO VIOLATION #14

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

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS STORED IN REAR PREP AND IN REAR STORAGE AREAS. FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

MAY 18
2017
FAILED
4 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOUND UNCOVERED FOOD PRODUCTS (VARIETY OF BREAD, CROISSANT ETC.) FOR SALE ON TOP OF FRONT COUNTER WHERE CONTAMINATION IS POSSIBLE AND ALSO FOUND NO SNEEZE GUARD AT THE STEAM TABLE IN FRONT SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. ALL FOOD PRODUCTS/READY TO EAT FOODS MUST BE COVERED AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT PUBLIC CONTAMINATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

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

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS STORED IN REAR PREP AND IN REAR STORAGE AREAS. FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

JUL 8
2016
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Observed dirt and debris on floors in rear prep area along walls. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

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

Observed a small leak at the rear prep room exposed handsink hot water handle. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.

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

Observed foodhandlers working without proper hair restraints. Instructed facility that all foodhandlers must have proper hair restraints at all times.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

No foodhandler certificates on site. Instructed facility to comply with requirement and to maintain.

JUN 30
2016
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

Observed food not protected at the front counter- baked goods and ready to eat foods on display without any customer barrier on top of the display cases/coolers. Instructed facility to adequately shield/protect food at all times. Facility relocated items during inspection. Serious citation issued 7-38-005(a).

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

Observed mouse droppings on site- 20 by the rear sliding garage door, 5 by the front 3 compartment sink grease trap, 15 under the display cooler to the west of the front counter, and 30 by the wall near the walk in freezer behind the 6 door cabinet. Instructed facility to remove all evidence of pests and to clean affected areas. Recommended to contact a licensed pest control provider for service. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.

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

Observed dirt and debris on floors in rear prep area along walls. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

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

Observed a small leak at the rear prep room exposed handsink hot water handle. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.

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

Observed foodhandlers working without proper hair restraints. Instructed facility that all foodhandlers must have proper hair restraints at all times.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

No foodhandler certificates on site. Instructed facility to comply with requirement and to maintain.

JAN 20
2015
PASSED
0 violations
JAN 13
2015
FAILED
8 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

STAFF WASHROOM NOT MAINTAINED TOILET BOWL AT EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOM,DIRTY WITH FECES INSIDE THE BOWL,SEAT AND UNDER THE RIM OF TOILET BOWL. WE OBSERVED FECES ON WALL TILES UNDER THE WASHBOWL.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030

CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS

EVIDENCE OF MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES,50 DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,60 DROPPINGS INSIDE THE DEEP FRYER,40 ON WALL LEDGE BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,60 BEHIND PIPE ON NORTH-EAST CORNER AT SAME AREA,100 BETWEEN THE FLOUR AND SUGAR BAGS ON TOP SHELVES. 100 OR MORE DROPPINGS ALONG BASEBOARD WALL BEHIND THE DRY FOOD(FLOUR, SUGAR ETC);20 DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED ON SHELVES ON TOP THE COOKIE SHEET, AT SAME SHELVES CHOCOLATE COOKIES WERE STORED.100 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVES WERE OPENED SOLID GREASE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION IS STORED,REAR PREP AREA. NUMEROUS DROPPINGS TO COUNT WERE OBSERVED THROUGHOUT THE REAR STORAGE AREA, UNDER THE STAIRCASE, BEHIND AND SIDE OF WALK-IN COOLERS,BEHIND THE LARGE MIXER AT NORTH-WEST CORNER OF REAR AREA.REAR STORAGES AND UNDER THE STAIRCASE ACCUMULATION OF ITEMS ON FLOOR WHERE MICE DROPPINGS ARE BETWEEN, UNDER AND ON TOP THE ITEMS:BOXES,SHELVES ETC.DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED BEHIND AND BESIDE THE PIZZA/BREAD OVENS IN PREP AREA.OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED MAIN DOOR AND SCREEN DOOR BOT ARE NOT RODENT/ INSECT PROOFED.GAP OD 1/2" TO 1" GAP AT BOTTOM AND BETWEEN DOORS,INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECT PROOF DOORS.MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS STORED/ACCUMULATED ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE REAR AREA AND SECOND FLOOR.STORE ITEMS 6"OFF THE FLOOR. NEED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA MENTIONED. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-020.

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

WE OBSERVED A ONE BURN UNIT IN USE NOT INSTALLED UNDER THE HOOD,REAR PREP AREA.UNIT MUST BE RELOCATED UNDER THE HOOD/VENTILATION OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES.

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

BUILD-UP OF GREASE ON FILTERS,HOOD, COOKING EQUIPMENT,DEEP FRYER AND REAR COOKING EQUIPMENT,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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

GREASE AND MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER THE DEEP FRYER,AND COOKING EQUIPMENT,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

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

OBSERVED CEILING TILES AND CEILING WALL BROKEN OR MISSING AT REAR PREP AREA AND REAR STORAGES.WATER DRIPPING FROM CEILING WALL AT FRONT AREA BY THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,NEED TO REPAIR SAID CEILINGS. WALLS AT REAR PREP AREA BROWN IN COLOR DUE TO MUCH FOOD SMOKE INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/PAINT REAR AREA. .

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

NO LIGHT AT REAR STORAGE NEXT THE WASHROOM,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.BURNE LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE WHITE REACH-IN COOLER,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULB. LIGHT SHIELD AT FRONT SELLING AREA WITH WATER STAINS .INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED ON FLOOR MUST BE ELEVATED FOR CLEANING PURPOSE.

FEB 13
2014
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

OFFICE AREA STORAGE CLUTTERED. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOORS OR REMOVE ITEMS.

FEB 6
2014
FAILED
7 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

OBSERVED WATER DRIPPING FROM CEILING BEHIND FRONT AREA ADJACENT TO FOOD DISPLAY CASE (WEST WALL SIDE) WITH READY TO EAT FOODS HELD INSIDE SAID CASE, WATER DRIPPING INTO BUCKET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR CEILING BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

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

MUST LABEL BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA.

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

OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON WALK IN COOLER FAN COVERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED FLOOR COVING PEELING FROM BASE AT PREP AREA (SOUTH WALL). MUST REATTACH SAID PEELING COVING.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

LIGHTS NOT SHIELDED ABOVE STORAGE ROOM. MUST PROVIDE COVERS FOR SAID LIGHTS.

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

FRONT PREP AREA 3-COMPARTMENT SINK RIGHT SIDE COMPARTMENT DRAIN PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.

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

OFFICE AREA STORAGE CLUTTERED. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOORS OR REMOVE ITEMS.

JUN 11
2013
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILE UNDER EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE PEELING PAINT, REPAINT OR INSTALL FRP SHEET ON WALLS BEHIND MULTI USE UTENSIL STORAGE RACKS NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FOOD SPILLAGE BEHIND STORAGE CONTAINERS/BUCKETS (BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT AREA)---------WATER STAINED LIGHT SHIELDS MUST BE CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ABOVE FRONT SERVICE AREA.

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET NECK AND HANDLE AND LEAKY DRAIN LINE UNDER EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.-------MUST PROVIDE WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT (2) 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

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

INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WASHCLOTHS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER OR BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.

FEB 7
2013
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KNIFE RACKS IN PREP AREA. NOTED KNIFE IMPROPERLY STORED IN BETWEEN COOLERS.

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR SURFACE OF ICE MACHINE BEHIND UPPER PANEL, BAKERY RACKS WITH HEAVY GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION, STORAGE RACKS IN PREP AREA AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, INTERIOR SURFACES OF PREP COOLER AND REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA, AND SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT (STOVE, OVEN, FRYERS ETC).

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA.

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

LIGHTS MUST BE SHIELDED WITH END CAPS ABOVE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.-------MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE DELI DISPLAY COOLER.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLER AND FREEZER.

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED IN REAR AND IN SECOND FLOOR STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

JAN 29
2013
FAILED
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE AND DISPLAY. NOTED COOKED LASAGNA INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 47.9F, SPAGHETTI AT 50.4F, MACARONI SALAD AT 49.5F, STUFFED PEPPER AT 47.4F, ITALIAN SAUSAGE AT 47.6F. THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS ARE STORED AND DISPLAY FOR SERVICE INSIDE DELI DISPLAY COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 40.4F. ALSO FOUND COOKED PEPPERONI PIZZA AT 70.4F, SAUSAGE PIZZA AT 64.7F, MUSHROOM PIZZA AT 69.8F, VEGETABLE PIZZA AT 67.9F, CHEESE PIZZA AT 69.9F STORED INSIDE DISPLAY CASE (INOPERABLE DELI COOLER). INSTRUCTED MANAGER, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 140F OR ABOVE. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL VALUE $170.00, TOTAL WEIGHT 25#. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 (A)

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

FOUND 6 LIVE COCKROACHES UNDER AND AROUND BEVERAGE DISPENSER MACHINE BEHIND FRONT PREP/SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE SAID AREA. RECOMMEND TO CALL LICENSED PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020

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

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KNIFE RACKS IN PREP AREA. NOTED KNIFE IMPROPERLY STORED IN BETWEEN COOLERS.

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR SURFACE OF ICE MACHINE BEHIND UPPER PANEL, BAKERY RACKS WITH HEAVY GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION, STORAGE RACKS IN PREP AREA AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, INTERIOR SURFACES OF PREP COOLER AND REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA, AND SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT (STOVE, OVEN, FRYERS ETC).

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA.

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

LIGHTS MUST BE SHIELDED WITH END CAPS ABOVE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.-------MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE DELI DISPLAY COOLER.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLER AND FREEZER.

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED IN REAR AND IN SECOND FLOOR STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

JAN 20
2012
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Found some food items not properly dated/labeled in coolers, must date and label food items in coolers.

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

Walk in cooler shelving racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/sealed.

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

Rear prep tables lower shelving not clean needs detailed cleaning(crevices).

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

Floors in 2nd floor storage areas not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).

JUN 2
2011
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, storage shelving not clean need cleaning(detailed).

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

Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, under pallets, storage shelving not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).Floors in rear storage rooms need detailed cleaning(corners).

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

Walls that had peeling paint, exposed wallboard in rear prep area, storage areas shall be repair/sealed.

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

Missing light shields in prep areas, coolers, and rear storage areas shall be provided. Light shields in prep areas need cleaning.

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

Exhaust vents(ventilation)in coolers, prep areas not clean need detailed cleaning.

JUN 15
2010
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

violation #31 remains to be corrected.

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

violation #33 remains to be corrected.

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

violation #35 remains to be corrected.

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

violation#41 remains to be corrected.

JUN 8
2010
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest 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 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA,AND IN THE SMALL STORAGE ROOM FOR CLEAN POT AND PANS OVER 45 TOTAL AND X2 LIVE ROACHES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE DROPPINGS AND ROACHES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREA AND INFORM THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7- 38-020

SERIOUSChemical Safety
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #162856 DATED 9/24/09.#30-MUST PROVIDE LABEL/NAME OF THE PRODUCT ON ALL FOODS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND REACH IN COOLER. #32-MUST PROVIDE 2 MORE DRAIN STOPPER FOR BOTH 3 COMPT SINK. ##*-NO DRAIN BOARD ON THE 3 COMPT SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND FRONT AREA. MUST INSTALL A METAL DRAIN BOARD OR SLOTTED SHELVES FOR AIR DRYING THE DISHES/POT AND PANS. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-42-090

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

ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS,POTS/PANS MUST BE STORED UPSIDE DOWN TO PREVENT POSSIBLE DUST ACCUMULATION .

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

MUST IN DETAIL THE EXTERIOR OF THE OLD 2 BURNER STOVE WITH GREASE BUILT UP IN THE REAR KITCHEN.CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: BREAD RACKS,PREP TABLES, ALL THE PALLETS FOR THE BAGS OF FLOUR, ALL THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREA.

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

WALLS INSIDE THE WASHROOM NOT IN GOOD REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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

MUST ORGANIZE AND CLEAN THE BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE PREP TABLES IN THE PREP AREA.

Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health. We'd love to link you straight to this restaurant's record — turns out Chicago considers that a luxury. The full dataset is what's on offer →

NEARBY IN JEFFERSON PARK