Honeybaked Ham and Cafe

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed various knives and scoops stored with handles in contact with food items in the reach in cooler and prep coolers. Instructed manager to store all utensils with handles not in contact with food items in between use.

Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed single service items stored on the floor in the front cabinet next to the drink dispensing machine. Instructed to elevate all items at least 6 inches off the floor.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard used as liner in the rear shelves next to the dry storage area. Instructed manager to remove and provide a smooth and easily cleanable surface.

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: Observed food items in boxes stored on the floor in the walk in freezer in rear kitchen area. Instructed manager to elevate all items at least 6 inches from floor.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed wet wiping cloths stored on preparation tables in rear preparation area of facility. Instructed to store all wet wiping cloths in between use in sanitizing solution with appropriate concentration.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed aluminum foil lining shelves and wall in rear prepraration area at ham brulee station. Instructed manager to replace with a smooth and easily cleanable surface.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed heavily soiled floor drain, utility sink, and floor surrounding water heater, utility sink, and rear exit door with food debris, spillage, and minor grease build up from a previous grease spill. Instructed manager to detail clean area and maintain area free of spillage and food debris build up.

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: Food containers stored on floor in the walk-in freezer. Must provide proper, raised shelving to store food containers 6" off floor.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Noted leaking pipe at the bottom of the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to repair and maintain.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Soiled wiping cloths must be held in the container of the sanitizing solution between use.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Missing ventilation cover above the utility service sink. Must replace.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed 1/2 inch gap at front doors sweeps and between same front entrance double doors. Must rodent proof said doors.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: 3-compartment sink right side compartment leaking at handle base. Must repair and maintain sink.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Noted employee belongings on shelves at the rear dry storage area with food items. Instructed to provide a designated area for employees to store their belongings.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Noted the following previous core violation #58 rule #pa-100-0367 from inspection report #2300362 dated 06/27/2019 not corrected. Noted certified food managers on duty with no allergen training certification. Instructed management that all food service managers are required to have the allergen training certification. Priority foundation violation #7-42-090

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Noted wall and table at the rear prep area line with foil paper. Instructed to clean and remove all foil to prevent hiding places for pest.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Noted grease and dirt accumulation inside the exhaust hood. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Must repair loose coving at mop sink. Must clean dark stains from floor under soda fountain.

Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector’s note: Must store all multi-use utensils inverted or with handle presented to the consumer.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Must repair water damaged interior walls cabinet below the soda fountain.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Must repair leak at waste piping under the 1 compartment sink.

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: Bulk container of pasta must label and maintain.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Must not use plastic wrap as liner for the ice scoop.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Missing coving along the baseboard around the utility mop sink.must replace.

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: Observed large bulk container of ham seasoning unlabeled. Instructed facility to label and maintain.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Observed dust accumulation on the ceiling vent above the three door prep cooler. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Must maintain floor dry in rear food preparation area at all times.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Front service south-end entrance leading to food prep area must be protected against public contamination such as a barrier or swinging door.

Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

Inspector’s note: Food (ice) not protected during storage inside of the ice machine. Observed black slimy substance on interior water components of the ice machine. Management instructed to turn off machine, remove ice and have interior of ice machine cleaned and sanitized. Tagged held for inspection .must fax letter to the cdph 312-746-4240 for tag removal att:a.lopez. Serious violation 7-38-005a.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Front service south-end entrance leading to food prep area must be protected against public contamination such as a barrier or swinging door.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Fan covers inside the walk-in-cooler requires a detail cleaning.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Remove dusts accumulations on ceiling fans in the dining area.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Remove dusts accumulations on the ventilation covers inside the toilet rooms.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Provide and maintain visible thermometers inside the walk-in-coolers.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Replace broken ice dispensing utensil for ice maker.

Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

Inspector’s note: Observed a foodhandler preparing food without wearing a hair restraint instructed to wear a hair restraint at all times food is being prepared and handled.

Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

Inspector’s note: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation.FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING DISPLAY AND STORAGE FOOD NOT PROTECTED(ICE),OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR WITH A BUILD-UP OF PINK AND BLACK SUBSTANCE.ALSO OBSERVED READY TO EAT FOOD:HAM SALAD AND CRACKERS,SET UP ON TOP THE FRONT COUNTER ,IN PUBLIC VIEW OPENED, NOT COVERTED.OBSERVED CUSTOMERS AND EMPLOYEE EATING FROM IT.NEED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE ICE MACHINE.AND READY TO EAT FOOD MUST BE COVERED AT ALL TIME, IF IS IN PLAIN PUBLIC VIEW.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) HOOOO75242-13

Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered

Inspector’s note: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. OUTSIDE GARBAGE CONTAINER NO MAINTAINED.GARBAGE OVERFLOWING, UNABLE TO CLOSE LID,EVEN WHEN EMPLOYEE TRIED TO PUSH DOWN THE GARBAGE.LID MUST BE CLOSED AT ALL TIME.OR ADD ON ADDITIONAL PICK-UP.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020 HOOOO75242-13

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. ADDITIONAL THRESH HOLD IS NEEDED AT BOTTOM OF THE FRONT DOOR,ALSO SEAL BETWEEN DOORS.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. CLUTTER IN REAR AREA NEAR IN FRONT OF HOT WATER TANK AND MOP SINK,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLE, ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF THE FLOOR.