MAY 1
2025
PASS · 0 violations
WEST TOWN BAKERY & DINER.
Chicago Health Dept
1916-1920 W CHICAGO AVE · WICKER PARK, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (May 2025).
42 inspections on record since 2011 · Last inspected May 2025.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
42
VIOLATIONS
157
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
MAY 2025
INSPECTION HISTORY
APR 11
2025
PASS · 0 violations
MAR 18
2025
FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE PUTTING DISHES IN A HOT WATER DISH MACHINE WITH A FINAL UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF 150 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE DISH MACHINE PROVIDES A FINAL UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF 160 F BEFORE PUTTING DISH THROUGH MACHINE. THE TECHNICIAN ARRIVED ON SITE TO SERVICE THE DISH MACHINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP
OBSERVED VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINES AND VACUUM PACKAGED FOODS ON SITE WITHOUT A CDPH-APPROVED HACCP PLAN. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A HACCP PLAN MUST BE APPROVED BY CDPH BEFORE FOODS CAN BE VACUUM PACKAGED ON THE PREMISES. VACUUM PACKAGED FOOD TAGGED INCLUDING 10 POUNDS HAM, 8 POUNDS CHICKEN, 1 POUND BREAD, & 1/4 POUND CHEESE. COOLER ALREADY TAGGED FROM THE PREVIOUS YEAR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS
NO APPROVED HACCP PROGRAM ON THE PREMISES FOR VACUUM PACKAGING TCS FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE AN APPROVED HACCP PROGRAM BEFORE VACUUM PACKAGING TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH VIOLATION #29.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED CUSTOMER WITH PET DOG INSIDE FACILITY. LIVE ANIMALS MAY NOT BE ALLOWED IN THE PREMISES OF ANY RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-40-060 CITATION ISSUED
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. MANAGER ONLY PROVIDED TEST STRIPS FOR MEASURING WATER TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR FOR MEASURING SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF UTENSIL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
MAY 23
2024
PASS 1 violation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES IN THE UPSTAIRS WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES.
MAY 21
2024
FAIL 6 violations 1 CRITICAL
REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION
OBSERVED NO SHELLSTOCK IDENTIFICATION TAGS FOR OYSTERS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE TAGS ARE KEPT ON SITE FOR 90 DAYS. OYSTERS DISCARDED WITH VACUUM PACKAGED FOODS PER VIOLATION #29 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED HOT WATER DISH MACHINE WITH A LOW FINAL RISE TEMPERATURE. THE FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE ONLY PROVIDES UTENSILS WITH A SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF 154 F. ALL UTENSILS MUST HAVE A FINAL SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF 160 F FOR ADEQUATE SANITIZING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE DISH MACHINE. DISH MACHINE TAGGED. TECHNICIAN ARRIVED ON SITE DURING INSPECTION TO SERVICE DISH MACHINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP
OBSERVED VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINES AND VACUUM PACKAGED FOODS ON SITE WITHOUT A CDPH-APPROVED HACCP PLAN. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A HACCP PLAN MUST BE APPROVED BY CDPH BEFORE FOODS CAN BE VACUUM PACKAGED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGER DISCARDED: 8 POUNDS HAM, 1 POUND OYSTERS, 2 POUNDS BURGER MEAT, 5 POUNDS DUCK MEAT, AND 2 POUNDS SALMON($400). VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINES TAGGED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS
NO APPROVED HACCP PROGRAM ON THE PREMISES FOR VACUUM PACKAGING TCS FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE AN APPROVED HACCP PROGRAM BEFORE VACUUM PACKAGING TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH VIOLATION #29.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT IN PROPER WORKING ORDER. WHEN WATER IS DRAINED IN ONE COMPARTMENT, ANOTHER COMPARTMENT FLOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES IN THE UPSTAIRS WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES.
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JUN 5
2023
PASS 1 violation
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
MAY 22
2023
PASS 3 violations
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED 2 BURNT-OUT BULBS IN THE CEILING IN THE REAR NEAR OVENS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF DUST ON VENT AND CEILING OVER PREP TABLE LOCATED IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
FEB 14
2023
PASS 3 violations
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-501.11 OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON THE DOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED CLOSEST TO THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
5-501.11 OBSERVED A BUILD-UP OF GREASE ON THE EXTERIOR USED COOKING OIL CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-202.11 OBSERVED ONE UNPROTECTED LIGHTBULB IN THE HOOD OVER THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO ADD PROTECTIVE SHIELDING.
FEB 10
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 2 CRITICAL
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE TCS ITEMS BREAKFAST SANDWICHES WERE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN DISH AREA RENDERED INACCESSIBLE BY COOLING RACKS PLACED IN SINK BASIN. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS IN A FREE AND ACCESSIBLE MANNER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED LOW-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN THE REAR DISH AREA MAINTAINING AN IMPROPER CHEMICAL SANITIZER CONCENTRATION OF 0PPM OF CHLORINE. THE MACHINE WAS TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR MACHINE SO THAT IT IS CAPABLE OF DELIVERING SANITIZER CONCENTRATIONS BETWEEN 50-100PPM OF CHLORINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON DOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED CLOSEST TO REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF GREASE ON EXTERIOR USED COOKING OIL CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED ONE UNPROTECTED LIGHTBULB IN HOOD OVER COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO ADD PROTECTIVE SHIELDING.
DEC 1
2022
PASS 2 violations
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INGREDIENT CONTAINERS, RACKS AND SHELVING WITH FLOUR, DUST, GREASE, AND DIRT BUILD-UP THROUGHOUT. RECOMMENDED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
NOV 23
2022
FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE WAREWASHING MACHINE NOT MEETING HOT WATER SANITIZER REQUIREMENTS OF AT LEAST 180F FOR THE FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE DISHES UNTIL MACHINE IS OPERATING PROPERLY. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED. THE DISH MACHINE WAS TAGGED AT THIS TIME.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 RAT DROPPINGS IN THE REAR CORNER ALONG THE WALL BASE IN THE CHEMICAL ROOM NEXT TO THE REAR EXIT DOOR OF THE STORAGE AREA. 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 FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER WITH LIDS NOT CLOSED DUE TO TRASH OVERFLOWING AND ON THE GROUND OUTSIDE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN TO ENSURE TIGHT FITTING LIDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INGREDIENT CONTAINERS, RACKS AND SHELVING WITH FLOUR, DUST, GREASE, AND DIRT BUILD-UP THROUGHOUT. RECOMMENDED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
JUL 1
2022
PASS · 0 violations
JUN 24
2022
FAIL 7 violations 2 CRITICAL
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE REAR STORAGE AREA BEHIND BOXES AND IN THE CORNER. 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 FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM LEFT OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPLASH IN THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER . INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF PLUMBING REPAIR: LEAK AT THE FIRST SET OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISH AREA. THE COOK LINE KITCHEN HAND SINK, AND THE REAR HAND SINK IN THE BAKERY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MISSING CEILINGS TILE PANEL NEAR THE BAKING OVEN IN THE HALLWAY LEADING TO THE WALK-IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING TILE PANEL.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE REAR NEAR THE HALLWAY OF EXIT AND ABOVE THE DINER PREP STATION. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
NOV 12
2021
PASS 1 violation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND PANEL MISSING ON THE SIDE OF PROOFER LOCATED IN REAR BAKERY AREA. ALSO NOTED CEILING PANELS THROUGHOUT FACILITY DICOLARED, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE.
NOV 5
2021
FAIL 5 violations 2 CRITICAL
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
FOUND APPROXIMATELY 200 - 250 SMALL FLIES LOCATED ON WALLS AND CEILINGS LOCATED AT BREAD STATION AND DISHWASHING AREA. ALSO NOTED SMALL FLIES ON STORAGE CONTAINERS, COOKING UTENSILS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN SAID AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MINIMIZE FLY ACTIVITY. ALL STORAGE CONTAINERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST BE WASHED, RINSED, AND SANITIZED. OBSERVED APPROX. 7 MOUSE DROPPINGS UNDER SERVICE STATION IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN SAID AREA. FOUND 10-14 RAT DROPPINGS IN CHEMICAL STORAGE ROOM LOCATED UNDER STEPS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN SAID AREA. RECOMMENDED MANAGER CONTACTS PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
FOUND FRONT DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING, OBSERVED 1 INCH GAP UNDERNEATH ENTRANCE DOOR AND BETWEEN DOUBLE DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTERING.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
FOUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK PROFUSELY LEAKING FROM NOZZLE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND PANEL MISSING ON THE SIDE OF PROOFER LOCATED IN REAR BAKERY AREA. ALSO NOTED CEILING PANELS THROUGHOUT FACILITY DICOLARED, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND FLOORS THROUGHOUT FACILITY UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT FILLED WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. FOUND WALLS UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FILLED WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
JAN 29
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SING OR POSTER NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT WHEN FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED PREMISES USING HIGH TEMPERATURE WAREWASHER WITH GAUGE READING 185F HOWEVER NOTED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR, SUCH AS STRIP/STICKERS OR THERMOMETER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIO 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
MAY 18
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
NO DATE MARKING NOTED ON TCS FOOD CONTAINERS (STOCK) STORED IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO DATE AND MAINTAIN. ( NO CITATION ISSUED )
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
FOOD HANDLER WEARING SLEEVELESS SHIRT, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR PROPER OUTER CLOTHING
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
IMPROPER STORAGE OF DISPOSABLE FOOD CONTAINERS, FACING UP TO DUST CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION.
JUN 25
2019
PASS 9 violations 2 CRITICAL
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS IN REAR BREAD PREP AREA AND REAR DISH WASHING AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE AND REAR RECEIVING DOORS NOT RODENT PROOF. DOORS HAVE APPROXIMATELY ONE INCH OPENING ON BOTTOM DOOR. MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE BIN IN FRONT BAR AREA ON THE 2ND FLOOR. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF 2-DOOR CAKE PREP COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT THE ESPRESSO COFFEE MACHINE IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICE AND MAINTAIN
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER IN REAR OF PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST COMPLETE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
MAY 7
2019
PASS 9 violations 2 CRITICAL
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS IN REAR BREAD PREP AREA AND REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE AND REAR RECEIVING DOORS NOT RODENT PROOF. DOORS HAVE APPROXIMATELY ONE INCH OPENING ON BOTTOM DOOR. MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE BIN IN FRONT BAR AREA ON THE 2ND FLOOR. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF 2-DOOR CAKE PREP COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT THE ESPRESSO COFFEE MACHINE IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER IN REAR OF PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST COMPLETE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
APR 15
2019
PASS 9 violations 2 CRITICAL
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS IN REAR BREAD PREP AREA AND REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE AND REAR RECEIVING DOORS NOT RODENT PROOF. DOORS HAVE APPROXIMATELY ONE INCH OPENING ON BOTTOM DOOR. MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE BIN IN FRONT BAR AREA ON THE 2ND FLOOR. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF 2-DOOR CAKE PREP COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT THE ESPRESSO COFFEE MACHINE IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER IN REAR OF PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST COMPLETE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
AUG 31
2018
PASS 2 violations
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES ON THE COUNTER TOPS AND PREP TABLES. INSTRUCED MANAGER TO PROPER STORE IN SANITZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER, BEHIND AND AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.
JUL 24
2018
PASS 2 violations
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES ON THE COUNTER TOPS AND PREP TABLES. INSTRUCED MANAGER TO PROPER STORE IN SANITZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER, BEHIND AND AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.
JUL 24
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE AND DISPLAY. OBSERVED VACUUM PACKAGED FOODS (BEEF, BACON, ETC.) STORED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER WITHOUT A IDPH OR CDPH APPROVED HACCP PLAN ON THE PREMISES. THE VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE HAS BEEN TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CDPH APPROVED HACCP PLAN IS NEEDED BEFORE VACUUM PACKAGING ANY FOOD. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED THE VACUUM PACKAGED FOODS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON THE CONDENSER AND FAN VENT COVER IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED EXCESS FOOD DEBRIS AND SPLATTER ON THE GASKETS AROUND THE 2-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER BEHIND THE FRONT PREP AREA AND OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP IN THE LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ABOVE MENTIONED AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER THE DRY STORAGE RACK ON THE BACK WALL TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED A WATER LEAK UNDER THE SPRAYER SINK NEXT TO THE DISHMACHINE IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
DEC 19
2016
PASS 4 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
A CORNER OF BROWN MARBLE PREP TABLE IS BROKEN IN BAKERY AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. MISSING DISCHARGE HOSE AT POP GUN HOLDER(BY THE WINDOW) BEHIND THE BAR,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE OR REMOVE POP GUN HOLDER.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
FOUND BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE DIPPER WELL AT ICE CREAM DISPLAY COOLER(FRONT PART),INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXCESS DUST ON TELEPHONE CORD AND OTHER WIRES ABOVE THE PREP TABLE ACROSS FROM STOVES(FRONT AREA),INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AD MAINTAIN
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
SPILLAGE AND BROKEN GLASSES ON FLOOR UNDER THE BAR COUNTER,NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
BIRCH WALLS AT NORTH SIDE OF THE BAR ARE LOSE,INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL.PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN DINING AREA ABOVE TABLES,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/ REPAINT,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
NOV 2
2016
PASS 4 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
A CORNER OF BROWN MARBLE PREP TABLE IS BROKEN IN BAKERY AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. MISSING DISCHARGE HOSE AT POP GUN HOLDER(BY THE WINDOW) BEHIND THE BAR,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE OR REMOVE POP GUN HOLDER.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
FOUND BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE DIPPER WELL AT ICE CREAM DISPLAY COOLER(FRONT PART),INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXCESS DUST ON TELEPHONE CORD AND OTHER WIRES ABOVE THE PREP TABLE ACROSS FROM STOVES(FRONT AREA),INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AD MAINTAIN
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
SPILLAGE AND BROKEN GLASSES ON FLOOR UNDER THE BAR COUNTER,NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
BIRCH WALLS AT NORTH SIDE OF THE BAR ARE LOSE,INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL.PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN DINING AREA ABOVE TABLES,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/ REPAINT,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
MAY 20
2016
PASS 4 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
BROKEN AND DIRTY CURTAIN THAT COVER FOOD CART MUST BE REPLACED AT FRONT PREP AREA/FRONT LINE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MISSING/BROKEN GROUT ON FLOOR TILES IN DISH ROOM AND BOTH PREP AREA.OBSERVED WATER BETWEEN SAID TILES.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. KEEP FLOOR DRY
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
EAST WALLS BEHIND THE OVENS ARE BROWN IN COLOR DUE TO MUCH SMOKE. MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE THE OVENS AT SECOND PREP AREA. ACCUMULATION OF DUST BUILD-UP ON CEILING TILES BY THE VENTS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.REGROUT FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRY.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
ACCUMULATION OF DUST ON LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA BY THE REAR DOOR,NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
MAR 29
2016
PASS 1 violation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED WATER BETWEEN FLOOR TILE IN DISH ROOM,INSTRUCTED TO RE-GROUT
MAR 22
2016
FAIL 8 violations 2 CRITICAL
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. FOUND COOKED RED POTATOES STORED BY THE GRILL AT TEMP OF 50.6F-55.7F AND 56F.ITEMS WAS COOKED ON 3-21-16.HOT FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 140F AND ABOVE,COLD FOOD 40F AND BELOW.POUNDS 10,VALUE 10 CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
OUTSIDE WASTE OIL CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED. ALSO OUTSIDE SHAD GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. GROUND AROUND AND UNDER THE GARBAGE CONTAINERS WITH GRIMES,DEBRIS,FOOD AND OTHER ITEMS.NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. WASTE OIL CONTAINER WITH EXCESS SOLID AND LIQUID WASTE OIL ON TOP THE CONTAINER WHICH DRIPPED ON GROUND. EXCESS OIL ON GROUND IN FRONT AND UNDER THE SAID CONTAINER. WASTE OIL CONTAINER MUST BE FREE OF ANY HARDENED OR EXCESSIVE GREASE. KEEP WASTE OIL CONTAINER AND GROUND CLEAN AT ALL TIME. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 6-22-15,REPORT#1454032 #32-CUTTING BOARDS IN POOR REPAIR. DISCOLORED, DEEP CUTS MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES #33-COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. #34-FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. #38-HOOD VENTIALTION UNIT ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. #40- ALL REACH IN COOLERS MUST HAVE THERMOMETERS VISIBLE AT ALL TIMES. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090 WE(MANAGER AND MYSELF)OBSERVED TODAY THE SAME VIOLATIONS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
DIRTY PLASTIC STRINGS ARE USED ON METAL SHELVES TO HOLD CLEAN CUTTING BOARDS AND MULTI USE UTENSIL,IN DISH ROOM AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INTERIOR OF MOP SINK WITH BLACK SLIME,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. BLACK SLIME INSIDE THE ICE SCOOP CONTAINER,INSTRUCED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAITAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED WATER BETWEEN FLOOR TILE IN DISH ROOM,INSTRUCTED TO RE-GROUT
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
VENT COVERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES WITH DUST BUILD UP INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
DUMP SINK AT SECOND FLOOR BAR AREA IS CLOGGED,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE LEAKING FAUCET AT MOP SINK INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
JUN 29
2015
PASS 7 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
CUTTING BOARDS IN POOR REPAIR. DISCOLORED, DEEP CUTS MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALLS IN REAR BAKING AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
HOOD VENTIALTION UNIT ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
ALL REACH IN COOLERS MUST HAVE THERMOMETERS VISIBLE AT ALL TIMES. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
JUN 22
2015
FAIL 11 violations 4 CRITICAL
SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE
FOUND 3 VACUUM PACKAGED BAGS OF PORK BEING SOUS VIDE IN PREP KITCHEN. MANAGER CAN NOT PROVIDE SOURCE OF PURCHASE. PACKAGES OF MEAT WILL TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION UNTIL DOCUMENTS CAN BE PROVIDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION. 7-38-005(B) MANAGER HAS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED THE FOOD PRODUCT AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. TOTAL VALUE 21 POUNDS $350
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
FOUND THE TOP PORTION OF REACH IN COOLER AT 54.4 DEGREES AIR TEMPERATURE. COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 40 DEGREES OR BELOW TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. COOLER BEING TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
FOUND THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. 3LB CONTAINER OF EGGS ($7 56.3 DEGREES), 2LBS HAM PIECES ($4.50 55.9 DEGREES), 2LB PIECE OF PORK BELLY ($17 53.5 DEGREES) AND OTHER CONTAINERS OF CHOPPED VEGETABLES. TOTAL VALUE $85.00 25 POUNDS ALL PRODUCT HAS BEEN DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
FOUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS ON GROUND. FOUND EGGS SHELLS, GLOVES, CARDBOARD ETC... MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VUOLATION 7-38-020
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
CUTTING BOARDS IN POOR REPAIR. DISCOLORED, DEEP CUTS MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALLS IN REAR BAKING AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
HOOD VENTIALTION UNIT ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
ALL REACH IN COOLERS MUST HAVE THERMOMETERS VISIBLE AT ALL TIMES. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
NOV 13
2014
PASS 6 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
SEAL LOOSE GASKETS ON MILK COOLER IN COFFEE PREP AREA.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
GROUT AND REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP AREA. REMOVE WATER OFF FLOOR IN PREP AREA.. CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS. CLEAN FLOORS IN WALK-IN FREEZER.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA. CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA(DUST BUILDUP).
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA. REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN COOLER STORAGE AREA(SNAKE PIT). PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTERPROOF BULBS IN SECOND FLOOR LIQUOR AND GLASSWARE STORAGE AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR LEAKING HOT WATER HANDLE ON EXPOSED SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA. REPAIR LEAKING HOT WATER FAUCET ON EXPOSED SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. ELEVATE STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER.
FEB 3
2014
PASS 2 violations
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTERPROOF BULBS IN CAKE STUDIO.
JAN 27
2014
FAIL 5 violations 2 CRITICAL
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT MAINTAINED IN DISH WASHING AREA, DRAINPIPE NOT CONNECTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR EXPOSED SINK FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED.
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT CLEAN AND MAINTAINED. DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH AND LIDS NOT TIGHT-FITTING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER, FREEZER, AND STORAGE AREA. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA AND MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN CAKE STUDIO.
APR 17
2013
PASS 6 violations
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to properly wrap utensils on tables to not be exposed and invert utensils to prevent contamiantion before use.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Cutting boards not maintained in front prep area. Instructed to replace or detail clean cutting boards.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Exhaust hood and filters not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize daily.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors in corners and along wallbase not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Ceiling and light covers not cleaned in prep areas. Instructed to detail clean.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
Thermometer not provided inside several prep coolers. Instructed to provide ther thermometer conspicuous inside all coolers.
MAY 17
2012
PASS · 0 violations
MAY 4
2012
PASS · 0 violations
MAR 8
2012
PASS 1 violation
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Inspector Comments: ALSO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES MISSING AT ESPRESSO COFFEE STATIONS.
FEB 28
2012
FAIL 10 violations 3 CRITICAL
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS AT THIS TIME MULTI-TASKING PERFORMING MULTIPLE TASK PREPARING FOODS/PASTRIES/CLEANING AND NOT WASHING HANDS PER CITY CODE.MUST WASH HANDS FREQUENTLY AND AFTER EACH POSSIBLE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION.CRITICAL 7-38-010(A).MENTIONED VIOLATION WITNESSED BY THE CERTIFIED MANAGER AT THIS TIME.
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED MULTI-USE KITCHEN UTENSILS BEING STORED INSIDE THE EXPOSED HAND SINKS IN THE DISH WASHING MACHINE AREA,INSIDE THE CAKE ROOM.ALSO ARTICLES/CRATES OF KITCHEN EQUIPMENT BLOCKING SAID SINKS MAKING UNACCESSIBLE TO USE AT THIS TIME.MUST REMOVE ,HAVE EXPOSED SINKS ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES FOR HAND WASHING.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
FOUND THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT NOT RODENT PROOFED FRONT DOUBLE DOOR,REAR EXIT DOOR,2ND FLOOR BAR AREA" 1/4" MODE OF ENTRY.MUST RODENT PROOF ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM OF MENTIONED DOORS.SERIOUS 7-38-020.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE PASTRY AREA MUST LABEL TO IDENTIFY PRODUCTS STORED.ALSO SHELLED EGGS MUST BE KEPT INSIDE THE ORIGINAL BOX UNTIL FINISHED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DETAIL CLEAN FAN COVERS,SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,FOOD PREP TABLES AT REAR KITCHEN PREP AREAS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
EXPOSED BRICK WALL AT CONDIMENT STATION.MUST BE SMOOTH & EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN TOILET ROOM NOT WORKING MUST REPAIR.DETAIL CLEAN DUST ACCUMULATION ON VENTILATION COVERS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREAS ALSO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES MISSING AT ESPRESSO COFFEE STATIONS.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE,MAINTAIN THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLERS.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MILK CRATES MUST NOT BE USED FOR STORING OF ARTICLES,PERSONAL BELONGINGS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED IN A DESIGNATED AREA NOT ON DRY STORAGE SHELVING.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS WITH HAIR RESTRAINTS.
OCT 26
2011
PASS · 0 violations
AUG 15
2011
PASS · 0 violations
AUG 9
2011
FAIL 0 violations
JUN 7
2011
FAIL 0 violations
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