Chicago
28
BEAT

Valerio'S Tropical Bakeshop

5033 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 60630 · Jefferson Park · Bakery · High risk
BEAT
28/100

Passed most recently but 6 prior failures on record

Inspections
19
12 passed
Last Inspected
2026-02-06
Pass Rate
63%
6 failures
Score
28/100
BEAT
Passed most recent inspection (2026-02-06)
Failed 6 inspections (2026, 2024, 2023...)
Food Temperature issues found across 7 inspections
Pest Activity issues found across 7 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation serious 44×
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Food Temperature critical
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Pest Activity critical
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Documentation & Training critical
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Other critical
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Plumbing & Waste critical
Chemical Safety minor
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Food Storage & Handling serious
2026-02-06 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
1
minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

4-901.12 OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE WIPING CLOTHES ARE STORED IN SANITIZER SOLUTION

2026-02-02 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 9
serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TCS FOOD ITEMS STORED AT AN INADEQUATE TEMPERATURE OF 67 F. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE ALL TCS FOODS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW OR 135 F AND ABOVE. MANAGER DISCARDED: 50 POUNDS OF CREAM CHEESE DANISHES, 15 POUNDS OF SWEET RICE PA...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED PREP ROOM BACKDOOR WITH 1/4 INCH GAP, INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE THE GAP IS SEALED TO AVOID PEST ENTRY.

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE WIPING CLOTHES ARE STORED IN SANITIZER SOLUTION.

minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED ICE SCOOP IN THE ICE MAKING MACHINE WITH THE ICE COOP HANDLE DIRECTLY IN CONTACT WITH ICE. INSTUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE ICE SCOOP IS PLACED IN A LOCATION THAT PREVENTS CONTAMINATION.

serious Sanitation

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

OBSERVED BULKY BAKING EQUIPMENT TOO LARGE FOR ANY 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS. INSTRUCTED PERSON-IN-CHARGE TO CREATE A WRITTEN CLEAN-IN-PLACE PROCEDURE FOR WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING LARGE BAKING EQUIPMENT.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED COOKING POT WITH OLD POT THAT WAS DAMAGED WITH DENTS AND CAKED UP GREASE, AND NOT EASILY CLEANABLE INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO ENSURE THAT ALL EQUIPMENT ARE EASILY CLEANABLE.

critical Employee Hygiene

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

OBSERVED INADEQUATE WASTE WATER DISPOSAL IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE BATHROOM WITH MISSING PIPE UNDEREATH HANDWASHING SINK. SINK CANNOT BE RUN WITHOUT WASTE WATER BEING DISPOSED TO FLOOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR IMMEDIATE...

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED LARGE MIXER AND MIXING BOWL NEAR WALK IN COOLER NOT IN PROPER WORKING ORDER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD ANY UNNECESSARY EQUIPMENT TO AVOID PEST HARBORRAGE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOORS IN REAR PREP AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND SOIL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2025-01-22 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FANS CONTAINING DUST ACCUMULATION BLOWING ON FOOD. CLEAN AND MAINTIAN ALL FANS AND VENTILATION SYSTEMS AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERIFIED FOOD MANAGER. ANY/ ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST SHOW PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.

2024-05-13 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2024-05-09 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 8
critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS ITEMS SUCH AS TAMALES WERE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITA...

critical Documentation & Training

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

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

critical Food Temperature

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED WASHBOWL SINK IN UNISEX EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM MAINTAINING AN IMPROPER MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 58.9F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE SINK SO THAT IT IS CAPABLE OF DELIVERING RUNNING WATER UNDER PRESSURE AT AN ACCEPTABLE TERMPERATURE RANGE BETW...

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN REAR PREP AND DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

serious Sanitation

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

OBSERVED PREP TABLE MOUNTED CAN OPENER SOILED WITH GRIME AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED CAULK AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK COVERED IN BLACK SLIME. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CAULK, CLEAN, SANITIZE, RE-CAULK, AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

critical Plumbing & Waste

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

OBSERVED WHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS DRAINED FLOOR DRAIN BACKS UP AND FLOODS FLOOD OF REAR PREP AND DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN A PROPERLY DRAINING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF DUST ON VENT IN UNISEX EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

2023-05-12 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
4
minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12 OBSERVED WHITE AND GRAY ROUND CONTAINERS WITH LIDS UNDERNEATH WOODEN PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL CONTAINERS.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13 OBSERVED DISPLAY COOLER IN FRONT WITH A DUSTY COVER AT BASE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DEBRIS ON FLOORS AND WALLS OF REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

4-202.18 OBSERVED BUILDUP ON HOOD FILTERS IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

2023-05-08 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 14
critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER TRAINING UPON ARRIVAL. MANAGER ARRIVED AT 9:20 AM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON SITE UPON ARRIVAL WHILE SERVING TCS FOODS. MANAGER ARRIVED AT 9:20 AM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE POSTED AT THE REAR HANDWASHING SINK IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND POST.

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHROOM METERED HANDSINK WITH HOT WATER RUNNING APPROXIMATELY 7 SECONDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE WATER RUNS A MINIMUM OF 15 SECONDS TO ALLOW FOR ADEQUATE HAND WASHING.

serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED SEVERAL TCS FOODS STORED AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 67-69 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD FOODS ARE STORED AT 41 F AND BELOW OR TIME AS A CONTROL PROCEDURES ARE PROPERLY FOLLOWED. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DENATURED AND DISCA...

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED WHITE AND GRAY ROUND CONTAINERS WITH LIDS UNDERNEATH WOODEN PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL CONTAINERS.

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS HANGING ABOVE THREE COMPATMENT SINK ON DRYING RACK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PLACE ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN CONTAINERS OF SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED DISPLAY COOLER IN FRONT WITH A DUSTY COVER AT BASE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCETS IN REAR HANDSINK AND ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

critical Plumbing & Waste

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

OBSERVED WATER LEAKING FROM BASE OF TOILET IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DUSTY CEILING AND LIGHTS ABOVE FRONT DISPLAY COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. OBSERVED BUILDUP ON WALLS AND FLOORS SURROUNDING STOVE TOPS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINT...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE REAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK BROKEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. OBSERVED LIGHTS OUT IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED BROKEN TILE ON WALL A...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CLUTTERED MOP SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ORGANIZE, DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA IN GOOD CONDITION.

minor Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

FOUND PREVIOUS VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED WITHIN SPECIFIED TIMEFRAME. REPORT #2556521 DATED 5-31-2022 INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER. . VIOLATION 49.OBSERVED RACKS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER NOT CLEAN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-...

2022-05-31 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
1
minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: COUNTERS AT REAR PREPARATION AREAS AND RACKS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.

2022-05-23 Fail Complaint
3
serious Food Temperature

TIME AS A PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL; PROCEDURES & RECORDS

FOUND PACKAGED PORK/CHICKEN BUNS ON SHELVING UNITS WITH NO TIME/DATE. ALSO, 18 CHICKEN FILLED BUNS AT 68.4F AND 68.3F AND 24 PORK FILLED BUNS AT 68.5F AND 67.6F. FOUND NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR TCS FOODS HELD AT ROOM TEMPERATURE AND IMPROPERLY WRITTEN...

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

FOUND CLEANING RAGS NOT PROPERLY STORED.MUST STORE INSIDE A CHEMICAL SANITIZER IN BETWEEN USES.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: COUNTERS AT REAR PREPARATION AREAS AND RACKS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.

2021-05-14 Pass Canvass
7
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON DOOR TO WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

minor Other

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO SINK STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN FRONT CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

minor Other

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED LARGE MIXER AND DOUGH CUTTER UNABLE TO BE SUBMERGED IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WRITTEN WAREWASHING PROCEDURES FOR THESE ITEMS.

serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF BLACK SLIME ON CAULK AROUND EXPOSED HAND SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BOTH LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CAULK, CLEAN, SANITIZE, RE-CAULK AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO GREASE TRAP ATTACHED TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE LAWS, CODES, AND REGULATIONS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED UNUSED HOT HOLD UNIT AT FRONT CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

2020-08-20 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2020-08-13 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 7
critical Employee Hygiene

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE BUT HAS IN-COMPLETE KIT/CLEAN-UP ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE KIT OR CLEAN-UP ITEMS. (NECESSARY...

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE DEBRIS BUILD-UP ON PIPES BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND TO MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASH ROOM DOOR.MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

minor Pest Activity

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED OUTSIDE WASTE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE SPILLAGE ON TOP LID AND ON GROUND. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FREE OF GREASE SPILLS AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT FOOD SOURCE FOR PESTS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION ...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS ON LIGHT SHIELD COVERS AT REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND WATER STAINED CEILING TILES AT FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND REPLACE MENTIONED CEILING TILES.

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT ON SIDE OF LARGE OVEN AT REAR FOOD PREP AREA TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PESTS AND REMOVE MILK CRATES BEING USED FOR STORING BAKING EQUIPMENTS AND STOCK...

2019-03-22 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 11
critical Documentation & Training

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

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

critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE IN ALL HAND SINK.

serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

FOUND IMPROPER TCS FOOD TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, DISPLAY AND SERVICE IN DISPLAY RACKS. NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING FOOD PRODUCTS: CHICKEN BUN AT 69.0F/68.2F, PORK BUN AT 80.1F/70.2F, CHEESE PIMIENTO AT 67.8F. MANAGER DI...

serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS INSIDE COOLERS. MUST IDENTIFY PRODUCT SHELF LIFE OR "CONSUME BY" DATING (7 DAYS FROM PREPARATION DATE). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

serious Food Temperature

TIME AS A PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL; PROCEDURES & RECORDS

PREMISES DOES NOT HAVE OR HAS COMPLETE RECORD OF STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE WHERE TPCH (TIME AS PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL) IS MET. FOUND TCS FOOD OUT OF TEMPERATURE CONTROL USING TPHC. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WRITTEN PROCEDURE THAT IDENTIFIES THE TYPE...

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALLERGEN MISSING ON FOOD PACKAGED BAKED GOODS LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A CONTAINER WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN FOOD PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ACCUMULATION ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH GREASE BUILD-UP AROUND REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH INCOMPLETE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INFORMATION GIVEN.

2018-06-22 Pass Complaint
8
minor Chemical Safety

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

INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WHITE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINER STORED UNDERNEATH FOOD PREP TABLES IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE SANDED/BLEACHED OR REPLACED. CARDBOARD LINERS MUST BE REMOVED FROM STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER AND MAINTAIN TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: MANUAL CAN OPENER AND HOUSING ATTACHED TO REAR FOOD PREP TABLE,UTILITY ROLLING CARTS,BOTTOMS AND LEGS OF FOOD PREP TABLES,INTERIORS/EXTERIORS OF EMPLOYEE LOCKERS,SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOL...

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND-UNDER-AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENTS AND FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM CEILING VENTILATION COVER AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENTS TO REMOVE SPLASHED FOOD DEBRIS AND SEAL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS ON SAME WALL AROUND PIPES AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED MISSING SINK STOPPERS AT THE REAR DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND REAR 1 COMP SINK HAS A SMALL WATER LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 ADEQUATE SINK STOPPERS AND REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AT 1 COMP SINK AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

MOPS AND BROOMS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED OFF THE FLOOR IN THE MOP SINK AREA AND MAINTAIN.

2018-05-11 Pass Canvass
4
minor Chemical Safety

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

INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WHITE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINER STORED UNDERNEATH FOOD PREP TABLES IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE SANDED/BLEACHED OR REPLACED. CARDBOARD LINERS MUST BE REMOVED FROM STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER AND MAINTAIN TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: MANUAL CAN OPENER AND HOUSING ATTACHED TO REAR FOOD PREP TABLE,UTILITY ROLLING CARTS,BOTTOMS AND LEGS OF FOOD PREP TABLES,INTERIORS/EXTERIORS OF EMPLOYEE LOCKERS,SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOL...

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENTS TO REMOVE SPLASHED FOOD DEBRIS AND SEAL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS ON SAME WALL AROUND PIPES AND MAINTAIN.

2017-11-03 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2017-10-27 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 5
critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES.THE SAID POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WERE STORED ON TOP OF FRONT COUNTER DISPLAY COOLER AND ON SALES FLOOR SHELVINGS,OFFERED FOR SALE TO CUSTOMERS AT THIS TIME. CHICKEN TAMALES AT 101.3F,C...

serious Food Storage & Handling

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

OBSERVED BREAD/PASTRY ITEMS OUT ON FRONT COUNTER PREP/BUTTER STATION NOT PROTECTED FROM PUBLIC CONTAMINATION, NOT WRAPPED AND COVERED,AND NO SNEEZE GUARD AT FRONT COUNTER AREA, INSTRUCTED TO WRAP AND COVER AT ONCE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A BARRIER/SNEE...

critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE PREP AREAS AND IN CUSTOMER SALES FLOOR. APPROXIMATELY 15-20 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND CEILING TILES, AND EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREAS AND IN CUSTOMER SALES FLOOR.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEST...

serious Pest Activity

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2028705 DATED:04/21/2017. 33 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF EXPOSED HAND SINKS, 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS AND PREP SINKS, STORAGE RA...

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON CEILING VENTILATION COVERS AND ON LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE BAKERY PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.

2017-04-21 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF EXPOSED HAND SINKS, 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS AND PREP SINKS, STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER WITH FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL ...

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR PREP AREA.

minor Pest Activity

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

INSTRUCTED TO REORGANIZE REAR AREA BY OVEN. FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.-----MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED INSIDE WASHROOM TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

2016-11-09 Pass License

No violations found.

100
Ron'S Grill Etc
100
Subway
70
Cafe Marbella
65
Ziemek Corp.
22
Gorilla Sushi

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