FEB 6
2026
PASS 1 violation
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
VALERIO'S TROPICAL BAKESHOP.
Chicago Health Dept
5033 N ELSTON AVE · JEFFERSON PARK, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (Feb 2026).
19 inspections on record since 2016 · Last inspected Feb 2026 · 2 critical violations in the last 12 months.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
19
VIOLATIONS
87
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
FEB 2026
INSPECTION HISTORY
FEB 2
2026
FAIL 9 violations 2 CRITICAL
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 PASTRIES, 10 POUNDS OF CHICKEN STUFFED DANISHES,AND 6 POUNDS OF HOT DOG STUFFED DANISHES ($600). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE WIPING CLOTHES ARE STORED IN SANITIZER SOLUTION.
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.
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.
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.
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 IMMEDIATELY, EMPLOYEES ARE TO USE ALTERNATIVE BATHROOMS WITHIN THE FACILITY. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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.
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.
JAN 22
2025
PASS 2 violations
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.
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.
MAY 13
2024
PASS · 0 violations
MAY 9
2024
FAIL 8 violations 5 CRITICAL
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. CITATION ISSUED.
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.
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 BETWEEN 100-120F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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MAY 12
2023
PASS 4 violations
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.
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.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DEBRIS ON FLOORS AND WALLS OF REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.
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.
MAY 8
2023
FAIL 14 violations 5 CRITICAL
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 DISCARDED FOOD, 120 OUNCES OF MEAT BUN, 624 OUNCES OF MEAT BOX AND 140 OUNCES OF CHEESE BALLS ( TOTAL VALUE $491.37 FOR DISCARDED ITEMS). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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.
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.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED DISPLAY COOLER IN FRONT WITH A DUSTY COVER AT BASE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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.
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.
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 MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN PREP AREA HEAVILY SOILED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GOOD CONDITION. OBSERVED VENT COVERS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA HEAVILY SOILED.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE OR DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. OBSERVED SMALL ROLLING RACK WITH WOODEN TOP HEAVILY SOILED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE OR DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. OBSERVED FLOOR COVERED EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED HEAVILY SOILED FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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 AT BASE OF BACK DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CLUTTERED MOP SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ORGANIZE, DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA IN GOOD CONDITION.
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 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED. MUST CORRECT ABOVE VIOLATIONS MENTIONED
MAY 31
2022
PASS 1 violation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: COUNTERS AT REAR PREPARATION AREAS AND RACKS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.
MAY 23
2022
FAIL 3 violations
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 TIME/TEMPERATURE LOGS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. DISPOSED OF 42 CHICKEN/PORK FILLED BUNS.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
FOUND CLEANING RAGS NOT PROPERLY STORED.MUST STORE INSIDE A CHEMICAL SANITIZER IN BETWEEN USES.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: COUNTERS AT REAR PREPARATION AREAS AND RACKS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.
MAY 14
2021
PASS 7 violations
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.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO SINK STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN FRONT CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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.
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.
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.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED UNUSED HOT HOLD UNIT AT FRONT CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
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.
AUG 20
2020
PASS · 0 violations
AUG 13
2020
FAIL 7 violations 1 CRITICAL
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 ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE DEBRIS BUILD-UP ON PIPES BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND TO MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASH ROOM DOOR.MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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 7-38-020 (b),CITATION ISSUED.
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.
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 ITEMS--MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RAISED SHELFS TO ELEAVATE AT LEAST 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR TO FACILITATE CLEANING.
MAR 22
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 11 violations 3 CRITICAL
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
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
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE IN ALL HAND SINK.
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 DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL VALUE $100.00, TOTAL WEIGHT 50 LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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
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 TYPES OF FOOD PRODUCTS THAT WILL BE HELD USING TPCH TIME ONLY, DESCRIBES THE PROCEDURE FOR HOW TPHC WILL BE IMPLEMENTED, NAME OF PRODUCT,WHAT FOOD ITEMS, PREVIOUSLY COOKED AND COOLED BEFORE TIME IS USED, PROPERLY COOLED AND FOOD ITEMS DOES NOT EXCEED THE 4 HOUR LIMIT OR 6 HOUR LIMIT AT 70F OR LESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A CONTAINER WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN FOOD PREP AREA.
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.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH GREASE BUILD-UP AROUND REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH INCOMPLETE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INFORMATION GIVEN.
JUN 22
2018
PASS 8 violations
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.
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.
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-COOLER.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
MAY 11
2018
PASS 4 violations
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.
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.
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-COOLER.
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.
NOV 3
2017
PASS · 0 violations
OCT 27
2017
FAIL 5 violations 2 CRITICAL
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,CHICKEN BAKED SIO PAO (PASTRY) AT 70.9,BEEF EMPANADAS AT 71.7F,PORK BAKED SIPAO(PASTRY) AT 71.0F,RICE TAMALES (SUMAN SA LIHIYA)AT 76.1F,CHICKEN DELUXE PASTRY AT 70.2F,CHEESE (CREAM CHEESE) ROLLS AT 72.F.MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 150#'S OF FOOD WORTH APPROX. $700.00 AS STATED PER MANAGER ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO KEEP POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS,COLD AT 40F OR BELOW OR HOT FOODS ABOVE 140F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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/SNEEZEGUARDS TO PROTECT AGAINST PUBLIC CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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 PESTS,DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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 RACKS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER WITH FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS, PREP AND STORAGE SHELVES. 07/21/2017 34 MUST CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR PREP AREA. 07/21/2017 41 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. 07/21/2017. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATION(S) AND MAINTAIN BY 11/3/2017. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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.
APR 21
2017
PASS 3 violations
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 COOLERS, PREP AND STORAGE SHELVES.
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.
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.
NOV 9
2016
PASS · 0 violations
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