Chicago
61
YOUR CALL

Sweet Mandy B'S LLC

1208 W Webster Ave, Chicago, IL 60614 · Lincoln Park · Bakery · High risk
YOUR CALL
61/100

Passed most recently but 5 prior failures on record

Inspections
19
12 passed
Last Inspected
2026-03-10
Pass Rate
63%
5 failures
Score
61/100
YOUR CALL
4 consecutive passes, most recently 2026-03-10
Failed 5 inspections (2023, 2022, 2022...)
Sanitation issues found across 62 inspections
Employee Hygiene issues found across 17 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 62×
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Employee Hygiene critical 17×
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Facility Condition minor
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Pest Activity critical
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Food Temperature critical
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Other minor
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Documentation & Training critical
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Food Storage & Handling minor
Chemical Safety minor
2026-03-10 Pass Complaint
3
minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ALONG BACK WALLS OF FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DEBRIS FROM BEHIND PREP TABLES AND ALONG WALL BASES AND MAINTAIN.

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DAMAGED WALL BASES AND FLOORBOARDS BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND NEXT TO ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DAMAGED CEILING TILE IN OFFICE LOCATED IN BASEMENT ACROSS FROM PREP AREA. INSTRUCED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

2025-11-18 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FOOD SPLATTERS IN MICROWAVE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Food Storage & Handling

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS ON FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN BASEMENT SUCH AS PURSE, WATER BOTTLES AND JACKET. MUST STORE IN SEPERATE AREA AWAY FROM FOOD.

2024-09-24 Pass Complaint
6
minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREAS. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS. MUST PROVIDE APPROVED SHELVING.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED A RUSTY SURFACE ON THE SHELVING UNIT UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLE IN THE BASEMENT NEAR THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR PAINT THE SURFACE WITH FOOD GRADE PAINT AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CEILING TILES IN BASEMENT PREP AND DISHWASHING AREA NO COMPLETELY INSTALLED GAPS WITH OPENINGS. RE-LINE SAID CEILING TILES.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING GROUT ON FLOOR TILES IN BASEMENT DISHWASHING AREAS. MUST REGROUT AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALL WHERE ICE MACHINE IS LOCATED IN BASMENENT ALSO OBSERVED WALL WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE AND GRIME BEHIND ICE MACHINE LOCAT...

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BURNED LIGHT BULBS AND BURNED LIGHT SHIELD IN BASEMENT DISHROOM AREAS. MUST MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING. OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN BASEMENT REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.

2024-02-26 Pass Complaint
CRITICAL 8
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREAS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE IN FRONT PREP AREA NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE FOOD IS BEING PREPARING AND SERVED. MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELVING IN BASEMENT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE SHELVING.

minor Sanitation

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

MISSING STOPPERS AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN BASEMENT FRONT DISH WASHING AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN BASEMENT FRONT DISH AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE WASHROOMS. PERSON IN CHARGE INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE WASHROOMS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE DISHWASHING AREAS IN BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILE IN BASEMENT FRONT PREP AREA BEHIND PREP TABLES. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN FLOOR.

2023-12-01 Fail Canvass

No violations found.

2022-12-06 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 5
critical Food Temperature

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

2-101.11 NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WAS ON SITE WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHEESECAKE) HAS BEEN PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCT...

minor Employee Hygiene

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

4-904.11 OBSERVED A SHEET TRAY STORED STANDING UP ON THE FLOOR NEAR THE HANDWASHING SINK AT THE FRONT SERVICE/ FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PROPERLY TO STORE KITCHENWARE 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

4-101.19 OBSERVED A RUSTY SURFACE ON THE SHELVING UNIT UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLE IN THE BASEMENT NEAR THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR PAINT THE SURFACE WITH FOOD-GRADE PAINT AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.13 OBSERVED THE FLOORS WITH SLIGHT DEBRIS (SPRINKLES) BEHIND AND UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREAS IN THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID FLOORS.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-501.14 OBSERVED THE FILTERS AND THE SPRINKLER SYSTEM UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD WITH DUST BUILD UP ABOVE THE BAKING/COOKING EQUIPMENT AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO GET THE VENTILATION HOOD SERVICED AND MAINTAN.

2022-11-29 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 6
critical Food Temperature

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WAS ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHEESECAKE) HAS BEEN PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHI...

minor Employee Hygiene

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

OBSERVED A SHEET TRAY STORED STANDING UP ON THE FLOOR NEAR THE HANDWASHING SINK AT THE FRONT SERVICE/ FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE KITCHENWARE 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED A RUSTY SURFACE ON THE SHELVING UNIT UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLE IN THE BASEMENT NEAR THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR PAINT THE SURFACE WITH FOOD GRADE PAINT AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FLOORS WITH SLIGHT DEBRIS (SPRINKLES) BEHIND AND UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREAS IN THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID FLOORS.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED THE FILTERS AND THE SPRINKLER SYSTEM UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD WITH DUST BUILD UP ABOVE THE BAKING/COOKING EQUIPMENT AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO GET THE VENTILATION HOOD SERVICED AND MAINTAN.

minor Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2553130, DATE: 03/11/2022, #39 SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED BETWEEN THE MOP SINK AND SHELF WITH CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS IN THE BASEMENT AREA. THE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, AND A NON-ABS...

2022-03-18 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
4
minor Sanitation

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-307.11 SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED BETWEEN MOP SINK AND SHELF WITH CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS IN BASEMENT AREA. THE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

3-304.14 ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN ALL PREP AREAS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.

serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15 HOT AND COLD WATER HANDLE AT HANDWASHING SINK FAUCET NOT EASILY OPERABLE. REPAIR ISSUE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 CEILING TILES IN BASEMENT PREP AND DISHWASHING AREA NO COMPLETELY INSTALLED GAPS WITH OPENINGS. RE-LINE SAID CEILING TILES.

2022-03-11 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 11
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO PAPER TOWELS WERE PROVIDED AT TWO HANDWASHING SINKS IN TWO DIFFERENT PREP AREAS. UPON MY REQUEST, PAPER TOWELS WERE PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED

minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

NO STEM THERMOMETER WAS PROVIDED ON-SITE TO BE ABLE TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED

minor Sanitation

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED BETWEEN MOP SINK AND SHELF WITH CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS IN BASEMENT AREA. THE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

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

minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.PROVIDE RAISED SHELVES.

serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

HOT AND COLD WATER HANDLE AT HANDWASHING SINK FAUCET NOT EASILY OPERABLE. REPAIR ISSUE.

critical Sanitation

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

GREASE TRAP IN BASEMENT AREA IN POOR REPAIR, LID BROKEN AND WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM COMPARTMENT OVERFLOWS ONTO TOP OF UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL WITH A SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE APPLICATION.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

COVER IS NEEDED FOR RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM FIRST FLOOR.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CEILING TILES IN BASEMENT PREP AND DISHWASHING AREA NO COMPLETELY INSTALLED GAPS WITH OPENINGS. RE-LINE SAID CEILING TILES.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

EXCESS GRIMES ON FLOOR UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AROUND AND BEHIND GREASE TRAP IN BASEMENT AREA(DISH ROOM BY THE MOP SINK).CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

BURNED LIGHT BULBS AND BURNED LIGHT SHIELD IN BASEMENT DISHROOM AREA.REPAIR ISSUE.

2020-11-17 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
1
minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT AREA.REPAIR CAUSE.

2020-11-10 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 16
critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

EXCESS BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE AT WATER RESERVOIR AND PANELS OF ICE MACHINE. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST PROVIDE LABEL WITH COMMON NAME AT DRY FOOD PRODUCTS IN STORAGE.

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

FOODS ON DISPLAY,INDIVIDUALLY WRAPPED TO E SOLD TO CUSTOMERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. MUST LABEL PACKAGES WITH FOOD NAME, INGREDIENTS, NET CONTENTS, SOURCE AND LIST OF ALLERGENS.(BANANA BREAD,CUP CAKES,COOKIES ETC.) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR(1208)WITH AN 1/4 TO 1/2" GAP AT BOTTOM OF THE DOOR,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE AND MINIMIZE PEST ENTRY

minor Sanitation

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

WE OBSERVED COOKED FOOD IN BASEMENT PREP AREA STORED UNCOVERDON SHELF TO COOL OFF UNDER PEELING PAINT(DETACCHED FROM CEILING)AND HOLES ON CEILING. INSTRUCTED OWNER TO REPAIR SAID CEILING, WITH A SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE SURFACE.FOOD WAS RELOCATED. PRIORI...

minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

UPON MY ARRIVAL OBSERVED MOST OF EMPLOYEE AT CAKE DECORATION AREA WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT. MANAGER CORRECTED ISSUE.

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

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

minor Sanitation

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

BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE MIDDLE DOOR OF THREE DOOR REACH-IN COOLER ACROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT.ALSO REPLACE BROKEN RUBBER GASKE IN WALK-IN COOLERS. REPAIR/REPLACE.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.PROVIDE RAISED SHELVES.

minor Sanitation

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

WOOD FRAME AT BASEMENT PREP AREA SURFACE NOT CLEANABLE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED BROKEN PLASTIC LID COVERING DRY FOODS,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT AREA.REPAIR CAUSE

critical Sanitation

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

GREASE TRAP IN POOR REPAIR,REMOVE BLACK PLASTIC BAG AND PROVIDE THE PROPER GASKET FOR THE SAID LID. GREASE TRAP IN NEED OF CLEANING,BASEMENT AREA. GREASE TRAP AT FIRST FLOOR PRODUCTION AREA WITH SMALL LEAKING AT BASE,INSTRUCTED TO SEAL WITH A SMOOT...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

BROKEN AND MISSING GROUT ON FLOOR TILES IN BASEMENT AND FIRST FLOOR DISH ROOMS.REGROUT SAID FLOOR TILES. BROKEN AND WITH BLACK SLIME CAULKING ON WALLS OF ALL THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS REMOVE REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. WALLS UNDER AND BEHIND THREE COPARTMENT...

minor Other

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 5-28-2019, REPORT#2290510 #51) 5-204.12 UNABLE TO IDENTIFY BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON COFFEE MAKER AND ESPRESSO MAKER AT BACK COUNTER AREA. ALSO UNABLE TO IDENTIFY BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ICE MAC...

2019-05-28 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 12
critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Employee Hygiene

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON SITE AS WELL NO NECESSARY ITEMS/KIT ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE VOMIT AND DIARHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND NECESSARY ITEMS/KIT (DISPOSAL...

critical Employee Hygiene

HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER AT FRONT COUNTER PREP AREA FAIL TO USE PROPER CLEANING PROCEDURES, WHILE WASHING HANDS AT HAND SINK. AT TIME OF INSPECTION SAID FOOD HANDLER FAILED TO USE HAND SOAP/CLEANING COMPOUND WHILE WASHING HANDS AT FRONT COUNTER HAND WAS...

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK BASIN, IN CAKE ROOM, AT EAST WALL BLOCKED BY LARGE BOX OF PLASTIC FOODSERVICE FILM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE THAT HAND WASHING SINKS ARE ACCESSIBLE TO ENSURE PROPER HAND WASHING. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING IN...

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK INSTALLED/LOCATED IN 2ND DISHWASHING AREA IN NORTH EAST CORNER OF BASEMENT. MUST INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. ALSO, OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK INSTALLED/LOCATED IN ...

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE INSTALLED AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED WASHING AIDS INSTALLED ABOVE PREP SINK IN - CAKE ROOM ON 1ST FLOOR - PRODUCTION ROOM AREA ADJACENT TO CUSTOMER RESTROOMS, ON 1ST FLOOR INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED READY TO EAT/TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS STORED IN COLD HOLDING UNITS WITHOUT DATE MARKING, LIQUID EGGS, ETC. STORED IN ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS, OVER NIGHT, WITHOUT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DIS...

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD ON INTERIOR ICE FLAP/PANEL OF ICE MACHINE, LOCATED IN BASEMENT PREP/DRY STORAGE AREA.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

UNABLE TO IDENTIFY BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON COFFEE MAKER AND ESPRESSO MAKER AT BACK COUNTER AREA. ALSO UNABLE TO IDENTIFY BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO IDENTIFY AND OR INSTALL BACK FLOW PR...

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO LIDDED TRASH CAN RECEPTACLE FOR DISPOSAL OF SANITARY ITEMS IN ALL EMPLOYEE/CUSTOMER REST ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LIDDED TRASH CAN RECEPTACLE FOR DISPOSAL OF SANITARY ITEMS IN ADDITION TO ROOM TRASH CAN. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES.

2018-05-15 Pass Canvass
CRITICAL 7
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DIRT ON THE INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED ON BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR BEHIND WALK-IN FREEZER IN BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON CEILING ABOVE PREP TABLES IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON WALL IN REAR DECORATION PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

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

OBSERVED BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD COVER ABOVE PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE. MUST REPLACE BURN OUT LIGHT IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA WHERE ICE MACHINE IS LOCATED.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK NEEDED IN DISHWASHING AREA IN BASEMENT. MUST INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE.

minor Facility Condition

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

OBSERVED MISSING THERMOMETERS IN FRONT 2-DOOR COOLER IN THE FRONT SELLING AREA AND IN 2-DOOR COOLER PRODUCTION AREA IN BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES BEHIND WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER IN BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS 6INCHES OFF FLOOR/WALL

2017-07-14 Pass Short Form Complaint
3
minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR BROKEN GASKET ON WALK IN COOLER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST INSTALL MISSING CEILING PANEL IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

HAIR RESTRAINTS MUST BE WORN AT ALL TIMES WHILE SERVING OR PREPARING FOOD.

2017-05-31 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
3
minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON THE 1-DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE UPSTAIRS PREP AREA. DISCONTINUE USE OF MILK CRATES AS STORAGE RACKS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FRONT LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE UPSTAIRS AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3-COMP SINK IN BASEMENT NEAR FURNACE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN

2017-05-24 Fail Canvass
10
serious Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED BLACK SLIME LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT. SUBSTANCE LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE OF ICE MACHINE UNTIL CLEANED AND SANITIZED. ALSO, OBSERVED FLY STRI...

serious Sanitation

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

OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT 1932689,DATED 6/14/16. VIOLATIONS INCLUDED: #34; OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF SPRINKLES AND DARK PARTICULAR MATTER IN THE CORNERS AND ALONG THE BASEBOARDS OF THE FOOD PREP AREAS,...

minor Chemical Safety

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

MUST LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS IN ALL PREP AREAS, WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON THE 1-DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE UPSTAIRS PREP AREA. DISCONTINUE USE OF MILK CRATES AS STORAGE RACKS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTALL MOP HOOKS TO HANG MOPS NEAR MOP SINK. REMOVE RUST ON STORAGE RACKS ON WALK IN COOLER. INS...

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF STORAGE BINS BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE OVENS IN UPSTAIRS AND DOWNSTAIRS PREP AREAS, DRIED FOOD DEBRIS PRESENT. CLEAN MOLD ACCUMULATION AROUND 3-COMP SINK IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR PEELING PAINT ON WALL NEXT ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT ABOVE FRONT COUNTER. CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FRONT LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE UPSTAIRS AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3-COMP SINK IN BASEMENT NEAR FURNACE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM FURNACE ROOM IN THE BASEMENT. ALSO, REMOVE PERSONAL ITEMS FROM UPSTAIRS PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

OBSERVED STAFF NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE PREPARING FOOD IN SEVERAL PREP AREAS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES.

2016-06-14 Pass Canvass
7
minor Sanitation

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

MUST STORE MULTI-USE UTENSILS INVERTED, WITH THEIR HANDLES PRESENTED TO THE CONSUMER.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST DEFROST THE ICE CREAM CHEST FREEZER UPSTAIRS.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF SPRINKLES AND DARK PARTICULAR MATTER IN THE CORNERS AND ALONG THE BASEBOARDS OF THE FOOD PREP AREAS, BOTH UPSTAIRS AND DOWNSTAIRS. OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF DEBRIS AND DUST ON THE FLOORS IN THE PAPER GOODS STORAGE ROOM AND IN ...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DARK, STREAKY STAINS ON THE WALLS BELOW THE BASEMENT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND ON THE BASEBOARDS UNDER THE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES NEAR THE UPSTAIRS 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND BASEMENT 3 C...

minor Facility Condition

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

MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD FOR THE LIGHT ON THE MILK COOLER BEHIND THE FRONT DISPLAY COUNTER.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

OBSERVED MISSING THERMOMETERS IN THE WHITE CHEST FREEZER AT THE ICE CREAM COUNTER AND IN THE COOLER OPPOSITE THE OVENS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CLUTTER (MAINTENACE MATERIALS) IN THE MAINTENANCE CLOSET IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ORGANIZE THE REMAINDER AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

2015-03-13 Pass Short Form Complaint
6
minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE AND NO USE CARD BOARD BOXES AS LINERS FOR THE SHELVING RACK NEXT TO THE FREEZER IN THE CAKE DECORATING PREP ROOM. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE/REPAINT RUSTY SHELVING RACKS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT AREA. CLEANING MATERAILS AND UTEN...

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE/FROST BUILD-UP IN THE CAKE 2SLIDING DOOR FREEZER BEHIND THE COUNTER AREA IN THE CUSTOMER SEATING AREA

minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR NEEDS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE IN FRONT AREA OF BASEMENT AT THE WALK-IN COOLER.

minor Facility Condition

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

MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTER PROOF BULB AT THE DISPLAY CASE IN THE REAR CUSTOMER SEATING AREA

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAINING HAND SINK IN THE BACK CAKE DECORATING PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR BASEMENT PREP AREA 3-COMP SINK STOPPER LEVER IS LOOSE.

minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

MUST PROVIDE STAFF WITH THEIR ILLINOIS FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATION AT ALL TIMES. MUST PROVIDE THE ABOVE STATED DOCUMENT FOR THE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.

2015-02-26 Pass License
6
minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE AND NO USE CARD BOARD BOXES AS LINERS FOR THE SHELVING RACK NEXT TO THE FREEZER IN THE CAKE DECORATING PREP ROOM. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE/REPAINT RUSTY SHELVING RACKS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT AREA. CLEANING MATERAILS AND UT...

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE/FROST BUILD-UP IN THE CAKE 2SLIDING DOOR FREEZER BEHIND THE COUNTER AREA IN THE CUSTOMER SEATING AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR NEEDS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE IN FRONT AREA OF BASEMENT AT THE WALK-IN COOLER.

minor Facility Condition

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

MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTER PROOF BULB AT THE DISPLAY CASE IN THE REAR CUSTOMER SEATING AREA.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAINING HAND SINK IN THE BACK CAKE DECORATING PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR BASEMENT PREP AREA 3-COMP SINK STOPPER LEVER IS LOOSE.

minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

MUST PROVIDE STAFF WITH THEIR ILLINOIS FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATION AT ALL TIMES. MUST PROVIDE THE ABOVE STATED DOCUMENT FOR THE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.

100
Cafe Brauer
100
Cafe Brauer
55
Athenian Room Restaurant
75
Firecakes
20
Moonbowls

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