TEL-AVIV BAKERY.
2944 W DEVON AVE · WEST RIDGE, CHICAGO
Failed 9 of 19 inspections. 27 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
DEC 152025FAILED15 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING AND HANDLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS WITHOUT ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER AND CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE AND CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING AND OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES IN ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF REPORTING AGREEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. SUPPLIES MUST INCLUDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER THAT ELIMINATES NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
NOTED 2 HANGING FLY TRAPS HANGING DIRECTLY ABOVE SUGAR AND SALT CONTAINERS AND OVENS IN PREP AREA. INFORMED INSECT CONTROL DEVICES SHALL BE INSTALLED SO THAT THE DEVICES ARE NOT LOPCATED OVER A FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST RELOCATE EXISTING FLY TRAP DEVICES IN DIRECT VIOLATION OF THIS RULE.
OBSERVED MULTIPLE LIVE RAT SIGTHING/ACTIVITY DURING INSPECTION. NOTE 1 LIVE RAT ON PREMISES ON PROOFER. ALSO OBSERVED RAT ALSO RUN UNDER STANDING MIXER. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT PEST CONTROL AS ADDITIONAL SERVICES ARE NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE ACTIVITY PRIOR TO RE-INSPECTION. EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. ALSO NOTED APPROXIMATELY 50 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN CORNER NEAR TWO COMPARTMENT SINK, NEAR PROOFER, IN REAR STORAGE AREA NEAR WALK IN COOLER, IN REAR STORAGE AREA ON FLOORS IN CORNERS, UNDER THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR TRHOUGHOUT PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN MAIN PREP AREA UNCOVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE LIDS AND/OR COVERINGS WHEN STORING ALL FOOD ITEMS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED RAW WOOD FLOORS, SHELVES, SURFACES THROUGHOUT MAIN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OR PAINT TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR SANITIZER OR FOR MANUAL WAREWASHING AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE A TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION IN MG/L OF SANITIZING SOLUTION MUST BE PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF FOOD DEBRIS, FLOUR, DOUGH, ETC ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER WITH LIDS NOT CLOSED DUE TO TRASH OVERFLOWING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN TO ENSURE TIGHT FITTING LIDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP DISH AREA, AROUND DISH MACHINE, PREP TABLES AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP AND/OR GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED THE CEILING IN THE FOOD PREP/STORAGE AREAS WITH LARGE HOLES AND EXPOSED PIPES IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR WITH A NON-ABSORBENT, NON-CORROSIVE, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
DEC 42020PASSED1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO GREASE TRAP AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
NOV 272020FAILED7 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AM EMPLOYEE HOLDING A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK LOCATED IN FRONT CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED NO INTERNAL THERMOMETER IN COOLER LOCATED IN FRONT CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 5 LIVE ROACHES IN PROOFING BOX AND RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 5 RODENT DROPPINGS IN REAR STORAGE AREA UNDERNEATH LOCKERS, 10 RODENT DROPPINGS IN REAR STORAGE AREA UNDERNEATH CANNED GOODS, AND APPROXIMATELY 15 RODENT DROPPINGS IN CORNER BEHIND BAGEL KETTLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, RECEIVE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE, AND MAINTAIN FACILITY FREE OF PESTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO SINK STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED NO GREASE TRAP AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED SMALL GAP NEXT TO EXTERIOR DOOR LEADING TO ALLEY. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 282019PASS W/ CONDITIONS13 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE THE FOODS (BAKERY PRODUCTS AND BREADS) HAS BEEN PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.CITATION ISSUED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION CERTIFICATION.7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
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
BAKING EQUIPMENT OBSERVED WITH SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF LEFT OVER AND BURN FOOD DEBRIS.MUST CLEAN ALL BAKING DISHES AT LEAST EVERY 24 HOURS
MUST PROVIDE PROPER INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLING AND COLD HOLDING UNITS
MUST COVER AND PROTECT ALL NON TCS FOOD FOOD STORED IN COOLING UNITS
MUST REPAIR DOOR OPENER AND REPLACE DOOR GASKET ON DOOR TO REAR WALK IN FREEZER
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINET,WHEEL BASES OF ALL EQUIPMENT.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM GLASS SHELVING UNITS IN BAR AREA.
MUST PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE SERVICE SINK OR ONE CURBED CLEANING FACILITY EQUIPPED WITH FLOOR DRAIN FOR CLEANING OF MOPS OR SIMILAR WET FLOOR CLEANING TOOLS AND DISPOSAL OF MOP WATER AND SIMILAR LIQUID WASTE.
MUST PROVIDE COVERED TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN EMPLOYEES BATHROOM
MUST REPAIR DAMAGED AND PILING CEILING OVER BAKING EQUIPMENT,FOOD PREPARATION AREA ,REAR STORAGE
MUST REPAIR ALL NON WORKING AND BURNED LIGHT BULBS
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.
MAR 262019PASS W/ CONDITIONS13 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE THE FOODS (BAKERY PRODUCTS AND BREADS) HAS BEEN PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.CITATION ISSUED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION CERTIFICATION.7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
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
BAKING EQUIPMENT OBSERVED WITH SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF LEFT OVER AND BURN FOOD DEBRIS.MUST CLEAN ALL BAKING DISHES AT LEAST EVERY 24 HOURS
MUST PROVIDE PROPER INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLING AND COLD HOLDING UNITS
MUST COVER AND PROTECT ALL NON TCS FOOD FOOD STORED IN COOLING UNITS
MUST REPAIR DOOR OPENER AND REPLACE DOOR GASKET ON DOOR TO REAR WALK IN FREEZER
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINET,WHEEL BASES OF ALL EQUIPMENT.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM GLASS SHELVING UNITS IN BAR AREA.
MUST PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE SERVICE SINK OR ONE CURBED CLEANING FACILITY EQUIPPED WITH FLOOR DRAIN FOR CLEANING OF MOPS OR SIMILAR WET FLOOR CLEANING TOOLS AND DISPOSAL OF MOP WATER AND SIMILAR LIQUID WASTE.
MUST PROVIDE COVERED TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN EMPLOYEES BATHROOM
MUST REPAIR DAMAGED AND PILING CEILING OVER BAKING EQUIPMENT,FOOD PREPARATION AREA ,REAR STORAGE
MUST REPAIR ALL NON WORKING AND BURNED LIGHT BULB
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.
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MAR 192019FAILED14 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE THE FOODS (BAKERY PRODUCTS AND BREADS) HAS BEEN PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.CITATION ISSUED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION CERTIFICATION.7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
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
BAKING EQUIPMENT OBSERVED WITH SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF LEFT OVER AND BURN FOOD DEBRIS.MUST CLEAN ALL BAKING DISHES AT LEAST EVERY 24 HOURS
MUST PROVIDE PROPER INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLING AND COLD HOLDING UNITS
MUST COVER AND PROTECT ALL NON TCS FOOD FOOD STORED IN COOLING UNITS
MUST REPAIR DOOR OPENER AND REPLACE DOOR GASKET ON DOOR TO REAR WALK IN FREEZER
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINET,WHEEL BASES OF ALL EQUIPMENT.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM GLASS SHELVING UNITS IN BAR AREA.
MUST PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE SERVICE SINK OR ONE CURBED CLEANING FACILITY EQUIPPED WITH FLOOR DRAIN FOR CLEANING OF MOPS OR SIMILAR WET FLOOR CLEANING TOOLS AND DISPOSAL OF MOP WATER AND SIMILAR LIQUID WASTE.
MUST PROVIDE COVERED TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN EMPLOYEES BATHROOM
OBSERVED THAT OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER IS OPENED DUE TO BROKEN LID.PRIORITY FOUNDATION . 7-38-020 (b) CITATION ISSUED
MUST REPAIR DAMAGED AND PILING CEILING OVER BAKING EQUIPMENT,FOOD PREPARATION AREA ,REAR STORAGE
MUST REPAIR ALL NON WORKING AND BURNED LIGHT BULBS
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.
FEB 282017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
NOTED DIRTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND PARTICLES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.NOTED GREASE ACCUMULATION AND DIRT INSIDE ELECTRICAL UNIT OF DEEP FRY AT THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED NO HAND WASH SINK BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT AREA/DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASH SINK.
FEB 172017FAILED8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
NOTED OVER 10 RAT DROPPINGS AT REAR DRY STORAGE, ALONG WALL BASE OF PREP AREA AND AT THE DRY STORAGE BY THE BATHROOM AREA... ALSO NOTED OVER 10 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER BY THE EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020
ALL PREPACKAGED ITEMS NEED TO HAVE LABELS WITH NAME OF PRODUCT, INGRESIENTS OF PRODUCT, AND NAME AND ADDRESS OF FACILITY
NOTED DIRTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND PARTICLES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN....NOTED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST...NOTED GREASE ACCUMULATION AND DIRT INSIDE ELECTRICAL UNIT OF DEEP FRY AT THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL BAKING EQUIPMENT (RACKS, PANS, TRAYS ETC) AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGH OUT PREMISES ESPECIALLY ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT. MUST ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS WITH RAT AND MICE DROPPINGS....NOTED MULTIPLES HOLES AND OPENING ALONG WALL BASE AND CEILING BY THE WALK IN FREEZER AND COOLER NEAR THE EXIT DOOR AND AT THE DRY STORAGE AREA BY THE BATHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
NOTED SLOW WATER DRAIN AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK BY THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK...NOTED SLOW WATER DRAIN AT THE SAME. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.....NOTED NO HAND WASH SINK BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT AREA/DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASH SINK.
ANY OLD RACKS THAT ARE NOT BEING USED MUST BE REMOVED FROM PREMISES. OBSERVED LOT OF POTS AND PANS THAT MANAGER STATED ARE NO LONGER IN USE. GET RID OF ANY OLD ITEMS THAT ARE NO LONGER IN USE TO RPEVENT CLUTTER AND RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE. ALL ITEMS TO BE STORED MUST BE STORED CLEAN.
ADDITIONAL IDPH FOOD HANDLER INFORMATION PROVIDED.
DEC 92016PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ALL PREPACKAGED ITEMS NEED TO HAVE LABELS WITH NAME OF PRODUCT, INGRESIENTS OF PRODUCT, AND NAME AND ADDRESS OF FACILITY.
OBSERVED BAKING RACKS STORED IN ALLEY ON EAST SIDE OF BUILDING. ANY BAKING RACKS USED FOR FOOD SERVICE MUST BE STORED IN A PROTECTED AREA OUT OF THE ELEMENTS AND AWAY FROM ANY CONTAMINATION. ANY OLD RACKS THAT ARE NOT BEING USED MUST BE REMOVED FROM PREMISES. OBSERVED LAOT OF POTS AND PANS THAT MANAGER STATED ARE NO LONGER IN USE. GET RID OF ANY OLD ITEMS THAT ARE NO LONGER IN USE TO RPEVENT CLUTTER AND RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE. ALL ITEMS TO BE STORED MUST BE STORED CLEAN.
ADDITIONAL IDPH FOOD HANDLER INFORMATION PROVIDED.
DEC 12016FAILED10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED OVER 20 RAT DROPPINGS IN SOUTHWEST CORNER IN STORAGE ROOM CONTAINING CHEMICALS AND BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE. MUST CLEAN ALL DROPPINGS AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. OBSERVED 5 RAT DROPPINGS ON WEST WALL INSIDE BAKERY IN CORNERS BEHIND STANDING MIXERS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. OBSERVED MICE DROPPINGS ON STORAGE SHELVES IN ROOM NEAR STAFF BATHROOM. CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. OBSERVED LIVE MOUSE IN REAR STORAGE ROOM CONTAINING FRYER AND WALK IN FREEZER. OBSERVED WEST EXIT DOOR IN BETWEEN WALK IN FREEZER AND WALK IN REFRIGERTOR WITH 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM LEFT CORNER. OBSERVED DOOR SWEEP ON BOTH STORAGE ROOMS OFF OF REAR PARKING LOT IN DISREPAIR WITH OVER 2 INCH PIECES OF DOOR SWEEP MISSING. MUST REPLACE DOOR SWEEPS AND MAINTAIN. ALL DOOR SWEEPS MUST BE FULLY INTACT AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES TO DETER MICE AND RATS FROM ENTERING AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED 1 LIVE COCKRAOCH IN REAR NEAR BAGEL BOILING MACHINE.OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK CONTAINING LICENSE OF PEST CONTROL COMPANY, CONTRACT, PESTICIDES BEING USED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
ALL PREPACKAGED ITEMS NEED TO HAVE LABELS WITH NAME OF PRODUCT, INGRESIENTS OF PRODUCT, AND NAME AND ADDRESS OF FACILITY.
OBSERVED TABLE WITH SMALL STANDING MIXER WITH PEELING PAINT. RESTORE SURFACE TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAITNAIN. OBSERVED HANDLE TO WALK IN FREEZER IN REAR STORAGE ROOM ACROSS FROM DONUT FRYER BROKEN. REPLACE HANDLE. OBSERVED ICE ACCUMUALTION ON FAN GUARDS OF SAME WALK IN FREEZER. DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED ALL SHELVED AND INSIDE ALL DRAWERS AND CABINETS NEED TO BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. OBSERVED RACKS IN WALK IN REFRIGERATOR NEED TO BE CLEANED IN DETAIL AND MAINTAINED. OBSERVED WALK IN REFRIGERATOR ON WEST SIDE OF BUILDING WITH FAN GUARDS WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED LIGHT SHEILD OF WALK IN FREEZER LOCATED ON WEST SIDE OF BUILDING UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED STACKS POTS AND PANS NEED TO BE CLEANED IN DETAIL.
OBSERVED FLOORS UNCLEAN ALONG WALLS AND IN CORNERS. OBSERVED FLOORS BEHIND DONUT FRYER IN REAR STORAGE ROOM UNCLEAN WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION. OBSERVED FLOORS OF WALK IN COOLER UNCLEAN.
OBSERVED EXHAUST FANS IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO SINK STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS IN ORDER TO PREOPLY WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE POTS PANS AND UTENSILS.
OBSERVED SOILED LINEN STACKED IN PILE ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN WALK IN FREEZER AND WALK IN REFRIGERATOR ON WEST SIDE OF BUILDING. MUST HAVE ALL DIRTY LINEN STORED PROPERLY IN BAG.
OBSERVED BAKING RACKS STORED IN ALLEY ON EAST SIDE OF BUILDING. ANY BAKING RACKS USED FOR FOOD SERVICE MUST BE STORED IN A PROTECTED AREA OUT OF THE ELEMENTS AND AWAY FROM ANY CONTAMINATION. ANY OLD RACKS THAT ARE NOT BEING USED MUST BE REMOVED FROM PREMISES. OBSERVED LAOT OF POTS AND PANS THAT MANAGER STATED ARE NO LONGER IN USE. GET RID OF ANY OLD ITEMS THAT ARE NO LONGER IN USE TO RPEVENT CLUTTER AND RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE. ALL ITEMS TO BE STORED MUST BE STORED CLEAN.
ADDITIONAL IDPH FOOD HANDLER INFORMATION PROVIDED.
JUL 92015PASSED1 violationDETAILS
Above violation still remaining(Walls that had peeling paint by display counter, shall be repaired/sealed, walls that had peeling paint, gaps in rear kitchen areas shall be repaired/sealed).
JUN 292015FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
Found observed rear exit door, and side entrance doors not rodent proofed, doors had 1/2 inch, 1nd 1/4 inch gaps on bottoms, sides of doors, Citation issued 7-38-020. Serious violation.
Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/sealed.
Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), non food contact surfaces of mixers not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
Floors under shelving/racks in walk in coolers, floors under heavy equipment, 3 compartment sink not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
walls that had peeling paint by display counter, shall be repaired/sealed, walls that had peeling paint, gaps in rear kitchen areas shall be repaired/sealed.
AUG 212014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MUST REPLACE MISSING INTERIOR LINING COVER AT THE COOLER DOOR LOCATED ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE ON THE EAST SIDE OF THE KITCHEN AREA LOCATED BETWEEN A FREEZER AND ANOTHER COOLER.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR BOTTOM SHELVES IN ALL FRONT CUSTOMER PASTRY AND COOKIE CASES, ALL COOLERS AND REFRIGERATORS TO REMOVE CRUMBS AND FOOD DEBRI.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS ON PREMISES. ALSO MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT ENTIRE PREMISES AND UNDER ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRI AND GRIME.
MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT IN THE REAR CEILING ABOVE THE LARGE OVENS. ALSO AT SAME AREA MUST REMOVE ACCUMULATED ENCRUSTED DUST DEBRI AT SAME AND AT EXHAUST FAN ABOVE SAME AREA.
AUG 142014FAILED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DURING INSPECTION OBSERVED MORE THAN 80 SMALL FLIES ON PREMISES ON WALLS AND CEILING IN THE FRONT CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA AND IN THE REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA. ABOVE STATED AREAS MUST BE CLEAN AND SANITIZED. RECOMMENDED ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.
MUST REPAIR/REPLACE MISSING WALK-IN COOLER DOOR HANDLE AT COOLER IN THE MOST REAR PORTION OF THE KITCHEN.
MUST REPLACE MISSING INTERIOR LINING COVER AT THE COOLER DOOR LOCATED ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE ON THE EAST SIDE OF THE KITCHEN AREA LOCATED BETWEEN A FREEZER AND ANOTHER COOLER.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE EXTERIOR DOORS OF ALL REACH-IN COOLERS TO REMOVE FOOD STAINS.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR BOTTOM SHELVES IN ALL FRONT CUSTOMER PASTRY AND COOKIE CASES, ALL COOLERS AND REFRIGERATORS TO REMOVE CRUMBS AND FOOD DEBRI.
MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE REPAINT/AND/OR REPLACE WHITE SHELVING RACK LOCATED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER NEXT TO WEST SIDE EXIT DOOR. ALL RACKS ARE ENCRUSTED WITH FOOD DEBRI AND RUST.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS ON PREMISES. ALSO MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT ENTIRE PREMISES AND UNDER ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRI AND GRIME.
MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT IN THE REAR CEILING ABOVE THE LARGE OVENS. ALSO AT SAME AREA MUST REMOVE ACCUMULATED ENCRUSTED DUST DEBRI AT SAME AND AT EXHAUST FAN ABOVE SAME AREA.
DEC 22013PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED ONE BURNER UNIT NOT UNDER THE HOOD/VENTILATION INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VENTILATION OR REMOVE UNIT FROM PREMISES.
NOV 202013FAILED5 violationsDETAILS
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 3-12-12, REPORT#679607 #35-MISSING 2 DOORS ON THE DISPLAY SHELF IN THE FRONT AREA. MUST PROVIDE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL ALL THE CEILING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090
NO SPLASH GUARD INSTALLED BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND METAL RACKS USED TO STORE FOOD,BY THE TWO COMPARTMENT SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. OBSERVED ONE BURNER UNIT NOT UNDER THE HOOD/VENTILATION INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VENTILATION OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES UNIT.
REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND DUST BUILD-UP ON METAL SHELVES THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES, AND MAINTAIN.
HOLES ON WOOD FLOOR UNDER THE REACH-IN COOLER AT EAST SIDE OF WALL,INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.
SEAL HOLE ON WALL UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK,SOUTH-EAST CORNER.REPAIR BROKEN CEILING AT FURNACE AREA AND ABOVE FROOF AND OVENS UNITS.
MAR 202012PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MISSING 2 DOORS ON THE DISPLAY SHELF IN THE FRONT AREA. MUST PROVIDE. DAMAGED CEILING ABOVE THE MIDDLE PREP TABLE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL ALL THE CEILING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 122012FAILED5 violationsDETAILS
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #353280 DATED 3/9/11. #30-BULK CONTAINERS WITH OATS, SESAME SEEDS, CORN MEAL,ETC NEEDS A LABEL(NAME OF THE PRODUCT). MUST CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: ALL EXTERIOR PART OF ALL BULK CONTAINERS; EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER; ALL STOVE; ALL LIDS OF THE JELLY FILLINGS; AND ALL THE HANDLE OF THE MIXER MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.#35- WALLS INSIDE THE STORAGE ROOM, NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING, REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND REPAINT. CEILING VENT COVER IN THE WASHROOM NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING(WITH DUST ACCUMULATED).#36 NO LIGHT SHIELD ON THE LIGHT BULB ON THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE.#38- VENTILATION NOT WORKING INSIDE THE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-42-090.
MISSING 3 DRAIN STOPPER FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND 2 COMPARTMENT SINK,(NOTED ALL DRAIN STOPPER WAS MISSING). MUST PROVIDE.
MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE BOTTOM AND UNDERNEATH ALL PREP TABLES, ALL THE TOP SHELVINGS OF THE PREP TABLES AND MAINTAIN.
DAMAGED FLOOR TILES INSIDE THE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR. MISSING PART OF THE BASEBOARD(BLACK MOLDING)INSIDE THE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR.
MISSING 2 DOORS ON THE DISPLAY SHELVE IN THE FRONT AREA. MUST PROVIDE. DAMAGED CEILING ABOVE THE MIDDLE PREP TABLE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL ALL THE CEILING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN. VENTILATION COVER INSIDE THE WASHROOM WIH DUST BUILT UP. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. X2(2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER) FAN COVER WITH HEAVY DUST BUILT UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 92011PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
ALL PACKAGED BREAD AND PASTRIES MUST HAVE A LABEL, NAME OF THE COMPANY, TEL.NO. PRODUCT NAME. ALL BULK CONTAINER WITH OATS, SESAME SEEDS, POPPY SEED, CORN MEAL, NEEDS A LABEL.
MUST CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: ALL THE EXTERIOR OF ALL BULK CONTAINERS, EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER, ALL THE WIRE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER, ALL THE LIGHT SHIELD IN THE PREP AREA, EXTERIOR OF THE ONE STOVE, ALL LIDS OF THE JELLY FILLINGS, AND ALL THE HANDLE OF THE MIXER MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS INSIDE THE STORAGE ROOM,FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA UNDER THE PREP TABLES, FLOOR INSIDE THE OFFICE NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING ESPECIALLY ALONG THE WALL BASE AND ALL CORNER.
WALLS INSIDE THE STORAGE ROOM NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING. WALLS BY THE 2 COMPT SINK WITH CHIPPED PAINT. MUST REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND REPAINT. CEILING VENT IN THE WASHROOM NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING WITH DUST ACCUMULATED.
MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD ON ALL LIGHT BULB IN THE DISPLAY CABINET WITH BREAD AND PASTRIES)IN THE STORE.( NO LIGHT SHIELD NOTED).ALSO NO LIGHT SHIELD ON THE LIGHT BULB BY THE WALK IN COOLER.
VENTILATION NOT WORKING IN THE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. SLOW DRAINING OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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