SICILIA BAKERY.
5939 W LAWRENCE AVE · JEFFERSON PARK, CHICAGO
Failed 11 of 24 inspections. 24 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTION HISTORY
APR 292021PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
OBSERVED SOUP CONTAINERS BEING SOLD TO GO WITH NO LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH ALL NECESSARY INFORMATION.
OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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 212021FAILED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
OBSERVED SOUP CONTAINERS BEING SOLD TO GO WITH NO LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH ALL NECESSARY INFORMATION.
OBSERVED CARDBOARD BOX BEING USED AS A FLOOR MAT IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND USE ONLY SMOOTH, CLEANABLE MATS.
: OBSERVED CAN OPENER IN REAR PREP AREA COVERED IN FOOD DEBRIS AND GRIME. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GRIME INSIDE MICROWAVE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FILTERS IN HOOD ABOVE HOT LINE COVERED IN GREASE AND GRIME. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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 142021FAILED12 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT DELI PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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.
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.
OBSERVED SOUP CONTAINERS BEING SOLD TO GO WITH NO LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH ALL NECESSARY INFORMATION.
OBSERVED CARDBOARD BOX BEING USED AS A FLOOR MAT IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND USE ONLY SMOOTH, CLEANABLE MATS.
OBSERVED CAN OPENER IN REAR PREP AREA COVERED IN FOOD DEBRIS AND GRIME. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GRIME INSIDE MICROWAVE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FILTERS IN HOOD ABOVE HOT LINE COVERED IN GREASE AND GRIME. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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.
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 192020PASSED6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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
MUST CLEAN AND OR REPAIR ALL RUSTED SHELVING IN WALK IN COOLER UNIT
OBSERVED NO GREASE TRAPS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMWNT TO INSTALL GREASE TRAPS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS
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.
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.
APR 262019PASS W/ CONDITIONS14 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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
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
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
ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME
MUST REPAIR REAR EXIT STORM DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTERING BUILDING
MUST CLEAN AND OR REPAIR ALL RUSTED SHELVING IN WALK IN COOLER UNIT
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
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.
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 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.
MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHTS IN FOOD PREP AREA
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.
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 182019FAILED22 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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
NO SOAP AT HAND WASH SINKS IN BATHROOM HAND WASHING SINK .PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
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
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
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
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
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)
ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME
MUST REPAIR REAR EXIT STORM DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTERING BUILDING
MUST REMOVE ALL JEWELRY EXCEPT PLAIN WEDDING BAND FROM HANDS WHILE WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD
MUST CLEAN AND OR REPAIR ALL RUSTED SHELVING IN WALK IN COOLER UNIT
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
MUST CLEAN INTERIOR NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES IN ALL COOLING UNITS
MUST REPAIR SMALL LEAK UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BACK PREP ROOM
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.
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
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 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.
MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHTS IN FOOD PREP AREA
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.
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 272018PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED LOOSE GASKET AT THE FOOD PREP COOLER .INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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.
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.
FOOD HANDLER(S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 192018FAILED9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
OBSERVED LOOSE GASKET AT THE FOOD PREP COOLER .INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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).
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.
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.
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.
OBSERVED EXPOSED HANDSINK AT FRONT SERVICE/PREP AREA SLOW DRAINING.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING ISSUE AND MAINTAIN.
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.
FOOD HANDLER(S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 12017PASSED1 violationDETAILS
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 252017FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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)
UPGRADED TO VIOLATION #14
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 182017FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
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)
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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 82016PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
Observed dirt and debris on floors in rear prep area along walls. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
Observed a small leak at the rear prep room exposed handsink hot water handle. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.
Observed foodhandlers working without proper hair restraints. Instructed facility that all foodhandlers must have proper hair restraints at all times.
No foodhandler certificates on site. Instructed facility to comply with requirement and to maintain.
JUN 302016FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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).
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.
Observed dirt and debris on floors in rear prep area along walls. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
Observed a small leak at the rear prep room exposed handsink hot water handle. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.
Observed foodhandlers working without proper hair restraints. Instructed facility that all foodhandlers must have proper hair restraints at all times.
No foodhandler certificates on site. Instructed facility to comply with requirement and to maintain.
JAN 132015FAILED8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
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
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.
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.
BUILD-UP OF GREASE ON FILTERS,HOOD, COOKING EQUIPMENT,DEEP FRYER AND REAR COOKING EQUIPMENT,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
GREASE AND MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER THE DEEP FRYER,AND COOKING EQUIPMENT,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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. .
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.
ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED ON FLOOR MUST BE ELEVATED FOR CLEANING PURPOSE.
FEB 132014PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OFFICE AREA STORAGE CLUTTERED. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOORS OR REMOVE ITEMS.
FEB 62014FAILED7 violationsDETAILS
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).
MUST LABEL BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA.
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON WALK IN COOLER FAN COVERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FLOOR COVING PEELING FROM BASE AT PREP AREA (SOUTH WALL). MUST REATTACH SAID PEELING COVING.
LIGHTS NOT SHIELDED ABOVE STORAGE ROOM. MUST PROVIDE COVERS FOR SAID LIGHTS.
FRONT PREP AREA 3-COMPARTMENT SINK RIGHT SIDE COMPARTMENT DRAIN PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
OFFICE AREA STORAGE CLUTTERED. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOORS OR REMOVE ITEMS.
JUN 112013PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILE UNDER EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.
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.
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.
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WASHCLOTHS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER OR BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.
FEB 72013PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KNIFE RACKS IN PREP AREA. NOTED KNIFE IMPROPERLY STORED IN BETWEEN COOLERS.
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).
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA.
LIGHTS MUST BE SHIELDED WITH END CAPS ABOVE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.-------MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE DELI DISPLAY COOLER.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLER AND FREEZER.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED IN REAR AND IN SECOND FLOOR STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
JAN 292013FAILED8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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)
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
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KNIFE RACKS IN PREP AREA. NOTED KNIFE IMPROPERLY STORED IN BETWEEN COOLERS.
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).
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA.
LIGHTS MUST BE SHIELDED WITH END CAPS ABOVE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.-------MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE DELI DISPLAY COOLER.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLER AND FREEZER.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED IN REAR AND IN SECOND FLOOR STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
JAN 202012PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
Found some food items not properly dated/labeled in coolers, must date and label food items in coolers.
Walk in cooler shelving racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/sealed.
Rear prep tables lower shelving not clean needs detailed cleaning(crevices).
Floors in 2nd floor storage areas not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).
JUN 22011PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, storage shelving not clean need cleaning(detailed).
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).
Walls that had peeling paint, exposed wallboard in rear prep area, storage areas shall be repair/sealed.
Missing light shields in prep areas, coolers, and rear storage areas shall be provided. Light shields in prep areas need cleaning.
Exhaust vents(ventilation)in coolers, prep areas not clean need detailed cleaning.
JUN 152010PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
violation #31 remains to be corrected.
violation #33 remains to be corrected.
violation #35 remains to be corrected.
violation#41 remains to be corrected.
JUN 82010FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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
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
ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS,POTS/PANS MUST BE STORED UPSIDE DOWN TO PREVENT POSSIBLE DUST ACCUMULATION .
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.
WALLS INSIDE THE WASHROOM NOT IN GOOD REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
MUST ORGANIZE AND CLEAN THE BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE PREP TABLES IN THE PREP AREA.
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