Bonne Sante Health Foods Inc.
1512 E 53rd St, Chicago, IL 60615
Restaurant ZIP 60615 Risk 1 (High)
Out of business · as of Mar 11, 2025
Bonne Sante Health Foods Inc. was last inspected on March 11, 2025 with a result of “Out of Business”. Inspectors found no violations.
Latest inspection
March 11, 2025 · Canvass
Result: Out of Business
No violationsThe inspector found this business closed.
No violations were recorded at this inspection.
Inspection history
14 inspections on record
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Pass
Short Form Complaint · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must clean the interior of the reach in prep coolers in the front. Also clean the interior of the deep freezers in the basement to remove spills and debris.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must clean the interior of the reach in prep coolers in the front. Also clean the interiorof the deep freezers in the basement to remove spills and debris.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Floors through out premises need detail cleaning to remove spills and debris.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed clutter through out storage areas. Must organize and maintain to prevent harborage for pest.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
2 critical6 general Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: No employee health policy on premises as required; must provide. Instructed the person in charge to provide documentation of employees responsibility to report any illness transmissible through food. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010 issued.
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: No vomit and diarrhea clean up procedure on premises as required; must provide. Instructed the person in charge that a vomit and diarrhea clean up procedure must be documented and the necessary supplies on hand in the event of a vomit and diarrheal incident on premises. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 issued.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed rodent activity on premises. Found 60 or more mouse droppings in the following areas: electrical room by the rear exit door on the floor, on the floor in the basement area along the wallbase and on the floor by the unused refrigeration unit in the rear area of the store. Instructed to clean all areas and have the pest control company to come out and service prior to reinspection next week. Priority foundation citation 7-38-020(a) issued.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed the exposed handsink in the front prep area draining slowly; instructed to correct so that sink drains properly.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the floors under around and behind kitchen equipment, in basement area and electrical closet. Also clean behind deep freezers in basement area to remove paper and other debris.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed an opening in the wall by the utility sink; instructed to seal hole.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed the electrical room cluttered; instructed to remove unnecessary items from room to avoid rodent harborage.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralRepeat violation
A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: Previous core violations not corrected as required; must correct. #57 instructed that all food handlers that are not city of chicago food service managers must obtain the required food handler training. #58 instructed that all city of chicago food service managers must obtain the required food allergen training. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090 issued.
Official wording (code 60)
Previous core violation corrected
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Conditional
Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical3 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: No employee health policy on premises as required; must provide. Instructed the person in charge to provide documentation of employees responsibility to report any illness transmissible through food. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010.
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: No vomit and diarrhea clean up procedure on premises as required; must provide. Instructed the person in charge that a vomit and diarrhea clean up procedure must be documented and the necessary supplies on hand in the event of a vomit and diarrheal incident on premises. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean storage shelves under front serving counter.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed a hole in the basement wall near the sub pump; instructed to seal hole. Observed the base of the wall in poor repair around the utility sink in the rear area; instructed to repair wall base around sink. Instructed to clean walls around and behind cooking equipment in prep area. Instructed to clean floors in prep areas to remove sticky residue and in basement area to remove dust and debris.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralRepeat violation
A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: Previous core violation not corrected from july 29, 2020 as required; must correct. #57 instructed that all food handlers that are not city of chicago food service managers must obtain the required food handler training. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090.
Official wording (code 60)
Previous core violation corrected
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Instructed the person in charge that all city of chicago food service managers must obtain the required food allergen training.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Conditional
Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical3 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: No proof of employee health policy. Must provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: No procedures for vomiting and diarrhea events. Must provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Must provide covered receptacle for washroom used by female employees.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Detail clean floors at rear and basement storage area of litter and debris.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Remove clutter and unnecessary items at back storage areas. Organize and maintain at all times.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Must provide proof of food handler training.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Clean/sanitize interior bottom of 5-dr refrigerator at rear of spills and debris.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Observed missing light shield at bulb in basement walk-in produce cooler.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Remove clutter in basement storage area, organnize and maintain at all times.
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Pass
Short Form Complaint · Pass
6 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM SOME SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AREAS.MUST DEFROST ICE CREAM FREEZER ON SALES FLOOR
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON FLOOR IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDER,AROUND ALONG WALL BASES ON SALES FLOOR,STORAGE AREAS,CLOSETS,PREP AREAS
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND LOOSE WALL BASES AND WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES,MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN PREP AREAS AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES,STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES OVER REACH IN FREEZER AND INSIDE GARBAGE AREA.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER IN REAR PREP AREA WHERE BULK FOODS ARE PACKAGED OR MOVE TO ANOTHER FOOD PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR VENTILATION HOOD NOT WORKING IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,ORGANIZE OR REMOVE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT AND IN BETWEEN WALLS AND EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food handler requirements met
Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
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Conditional
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical7 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector’s note: Previous serious violation from report #1386035 3/23/15 #18 not corrected.still finding rear door not rodent proofed.also evidence of more than 50 rodent droppings scattered on floor and in between clutter in basement.manager sent employee to store to purchase door sweep and is installing door sweep at this time of inspection to be tight fitting.dropping are being removed and area cleaned and sanitized.pest control operator arrived on site .(critical 7-42-090)
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector’s note: Violation not corrected.see violation #14.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM SOME SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AREAS.MUST DEFROST ICE CREAM FREEZER ON SALES FLOOR.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON FLOOR IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDER,AROUND ALONG WALL BASES ON SALES FLOOR,STORAGE AREAS,CLOSETS,PREP AREAS
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND LOOSE WALL BASES AND WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES,MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN PREP AREAS AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES,STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES OVER REACH IN FREEZER AND INSIDE GARBAGE AREA.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER IN REAR PREP AREA WHERE BULK FOODS ARE PACKAGED OR MOVE TO ANOTHER FOOD PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR VENTILATION HOOD NOT WORKING IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,ORGANIZE OR REMOVE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT AND IN BETWEEN WALLS AND EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food handler requirements met
Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
7 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of more than 80 rodent droppings on floor next to reach in freezers on 1st fl.,on floor along wall bases behind chest freezers,on & in between pallets,on & in between clutter ,behind boxes in basement.also front and rear doors not rodent proofed.must remove droppings clean and sanitize areas,rodent proof doors recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 3/23/15.(serious 7-38-020)
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Must clean food debri from some shelving units in prep areas.must defrost ice cream freezer on sales floor.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Must scrape and paint peeling paint on floor in front food prep area.must clean floor under,around along wall bases on sales floor,storage areas,closets,prep areas.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace damaged and loose wall bases and walls throughout premises,must scrape and paint peeling paint on walls in prep areas and throughout premises,stained and missing ceiling tiles over reach in freezer and inside garbage area.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must install a hand sink with hot and cold running water in rear prep area where bulk foods are packaged or move to a nother food prep area.must repair ventilation hood not working in front prep area.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Must elevate,organize or remove massive amount of articles off of floor and away from walls in basement and in between walls and equipment throughout.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food handler requirements met
Inspector’s note: Idph food handlers requirements not met.must enroll and maintain.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
5 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Clean interiors of prep coolers where needed.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Clean floors in the following areas and maintain: under and around equipment in prep areas, rear storage closets, walk-in cooler, thru out basement storage etc.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Seal opening and/or provide an outlet cover for wall switch outside of juice bar area. Also seal any openings in walls observed around pipes and other equipment.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector’s note: Provide a self closing device for employee washroom door.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Some areas of storage in rear of store and in basement need organizing; organize and maintain.
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical5 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Wash and rinse water: clean and proper temperature
Inspector’s note: Wash and rinse water at the three compartment at improper temperature. Water at the three compartment sink st 72.3 degrees at this time. Must repair and provide warm water between 110 -120 degrees f for manual dish washing. Critical citation issued 7-38-030
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Must detail clean all storage shelves and work tables in rear storage areas. Must detail clean counters top in prep area.must also detail clean the interior of the ice machine.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Must detail clean floors under all storage sheles in rear. Must also clean floors in the employee washroom.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must repair leaky faucet at the three compartment sink.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Must remove all clutter in rear storage areas and in basement and better organize remaining items. Must store all stock items 6 inches off the floor throughout.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector’s note: Properly store wash rags in sanitizing solution.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector’s note: Found food containers not stored properly on shelving units.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Found floors not clean at basement/rear storage areas.
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