West Town Bakery & Diner
1916-1920 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
Restaurant ZIP 60622 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Aug 14, 2026
West Town Bakery & Diner was last inspected on August 14, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 1 violation.
Latest inspection
August 14, 2026 · Complaint Re-Inspection
Result: Pass
1 general-
GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: 3-302.12--observed bulk food containers not labeled in pastry prep area. Must label all bulk food containers with common name to properly identify.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspection history
44 inspections on record
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
6 critical2 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: No paper towels at hand washing sink located in prep area in rear. Must provide paper towels at hand washing sink at all times. No paper towels were at the hand sink when employees were preparing and handling food. Employee replenished paper towels during inspection. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed hand washing sink in dish washing area not accessible. There is a bucket under the hand sink to catch the water leaking from the pipe below hand sink. Hand washing sink must be accessible at all times for employees to wash hands. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-030(c). See above for citation.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed improper water temperature at hand washing sink at 81f located at pastry prep area. Minimum water temperature must be at 100f or above through a mixing valve or combination faucet. Priority violation. 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood source
Required records (shellfish tags, parasite-destruction logs) were missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed no shellstock tags attached to mussels and oysters containers in walk in cooler. Must have shellstock tag attached to container until last item is used/sold. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued.food discarded. Food weighing approximately 20 lbs at a cost of $100.00.
Official wording (code 14)
Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Observed milk at improper cold holding temperature at 48f in prep cooler. Also observed open container of oat milk at 72f, open container of soy milk at 59f and open container of chai latte at 52f. Tcs foods must be held at 41f or below inside of a cold holding unit. Food discarded. Food weighing approximately 20 lbs at a cost of $30.00. Priority violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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CriticalFood temperature
Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.
Inspector’s note: Observed improper ambient temperature inside of prep cooler at 71f located by coffee prep area. Ambient temperature inside of a cold holding unit must be at 41f or below. Priority violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 33)
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Observed bulk food containers not labeled in pastry prep area. Must label all bulk food containers with common name to properly identify.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: OBSERVED OVER 100 MICE DROPPINGS IN REAR PASTRY PREP. OBSERVED MICE DROPPINGS BY LARGE BAGS OF POWDERED SUGAR IN REAR. MUST ELIMINATE ALL EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(a). CITATION ISSUED.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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Pass
Recent Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
2 critical3 general Show violations
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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CriticalFood handling
Specialized processes (curing, vacuum-packing, etc.) didn’t follow the approved plan.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 29)
Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
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GeneralFood handling
No approval obtained for a specialized processing method.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 32)
Variance obtained for specialized processing methods
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: 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
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: 5-501.17 observed no covered receptacles in the upstairs women's toilet room. Instructed manager to provide covered receptacles.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
3 critical3 general Show violations
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CriticalFood source
Required records (shellfish tags, parasite-destruction logs) were missing.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 14)
Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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CriticalFood handling
Specialized processes (curing, vacuum-packing, etc.) didn’t follow the approved plan.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 29)
Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
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GeneralFood handling
No approval obtained for a specialized processing method.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 32)
Variance obtained for specialized processing methods
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacles in the upstairs women's toilet room. Instructed manager to provide covered receptacles.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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Pass
Short Form Complaint · Pass
1 paperwork Show violations
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
2 general1 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed 2 burnt-out bulbs in the ceiling in the rear near ovens. Instructed to repair and maintain in good condition.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed build-up of dust on vent and ceiling over prep table located in rear. Instructed to clean and maintain in good condition.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 54)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: 6-202.11 observed one unprotected lightbulb in the hood over the cook line. Instructed to add protective shielding.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Conditional
Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical3 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed build-up of grease on exterior used cooking oil container. Instructed to detail clean and maintain in good condition.
Official wording (code 54)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed one unprotected lightbulb in hood over cook line. Instructed to add protective shielding.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralHygiene & sanitation
Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed food handlers prepping food without hair restraints. Instructed person in charge that all food handlers must wear a hair restraint.
Official wording (code 40)
Personal cleanliness
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
1 critical4 general Show violations
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralHygiene & sanitation
Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed food handlers prepping food without hair restraints. Instructed person in charge that all food handlers must wear a hair restraint.
Official wording (code 40)
Personal cleanliness
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 54)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 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.
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
7 general Show violations
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralHygiene & sanitation
Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed food handlers prepping food without hair restraints. Instructed person in charge that all food handlers must wear a hair restraint.
Official wording (code 40)
Personal cleanliness
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed food debris and splash in the interior of the walk-in freezer . Instructed to detail clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: 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.
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: Observed missing ceilings tile panel near the baking oven in the hallway leading to the walk-in coolers. Instructed to replace missing tile panel.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed burnt out light bulbs in the rear near the hallway of exit and above the diner prep station. Instructed to replace and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Found panel missing on the side of proofer located in rear bakery area. Also noted ceiling panels throughout facility dicolared, instructed manager to replace.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
5 general Show violations
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: 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.
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: Found 3 compartment sink profusely leaking from nozzle. Must repair and maintain.
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: Found panel missing on the side of proofer located in rear bakery area. Also noted ceiling panels throughout facility dicolared, instructed manager to replace.
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: 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.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical3 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing sing or poster near hand washing sink in rear dishwashing area. Must provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Must properly label food storage containers when food is not in the original container.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralHygiene & sanitation
Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 40)
Personal cleanliness
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical2 general Show violations
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CriticalFood temperature
Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.
Inspector’s note: No date marking noted on tcs food containers (stock) stored in walk-in cooler, instructed to date and maintain. ( no citation issued )
Official wording (code 23)
Proper date marking and disposition
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GeneralHygiene & sanitation
Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Food handler wearing sleeveless shirt, instructed to wear proper outer clothing
Official wording (code 40)
Personal cleanliness
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GeneralFood handling
Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.
Inspector’s note: Improper storage of disposable food containers, facing up to dust contamination. Instructed to store food containers protected from contamination.
Official wording (code 45)
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
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Pass
Short Form Complaint · Pass
1 critical7 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Must label food storage containers when food is not in the original container.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFood handling
In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 43)
In-use utensils: properly stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed dirt and debris on the interior contact surfaces of 2-door cake prep cooler. Must clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: 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
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: Observed dirt and debris on floor inside walk-in cooler and freezer in rear of premises. Must clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed grease build up on ventilation hood and filters above cooking equipment. Must clean and maintain
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed certified food managers on site without the required allergen training. Instructed that all certified food managers. Must complete food allergen training.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
Short Form Complaint · Pass
1 critical7 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing signs or posters near hand washing sinks in rear bread prep area and rear dishwashing area. Must provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Must label food storage containers when food is not in the original container.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFood handling
In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.
Inspector’s note: 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
Official wording (code 43)
In-use utensils: properly stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed dirt and debris on the interior contact surfaces of 2-door cake prep cooler. Must clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: 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.
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: Observed dirt and debris on floor inside walk-in cooler and freezer in rear of premises. Must clean and maintain
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed grease build up on ventilation hood and filters above cooking equipment. Must clean and maintain
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed certified food managers on site without the required allergen training. Instructed that all certified food managers. Must complete food allergen training.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 critical7 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing signs or posters near hand washing sinks in rear bread prep area and rear dishwashing area. Must provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Must label food storage containers when food is not in the original container.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFood handling
In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 43)
In-use utensils: properly stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed dirt and debris on the interior contact surfaces of 2-door cake prep cooler. Must clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: 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.
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: Observed dirt and debris on floor inside walk-in cooler and freezer in rear of premises. Must clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed grease build up on ventilation hood and filters above cooking equipment. Must clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed certified food managers on site without the required allergen training. Instructed that all certified food managers. Must complete food allergen training.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
Short Form Complaint · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed wiping clothes on the counter tops and prep tables. Instruced manager to proper store in sanitzing solution when not in use.
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning under, behind and around the cooking equipment to remove grease and debris.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed wiping clothes on the counter tops and prep tables. Instruced manager to proper store in sanitzing solution when not in use.
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning under, behind and around the cooking equipment to remove grease and debris.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
5 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector’s note: 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
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed dust buildup on the condenser and fan vent cover in the walk-in cooler. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: 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.
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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 the floors under the dry storage rack on the back wall to remove food debris buildup and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed a water leak under the sprayer sink next to the dishmachine in the kitchen. Instructed to repair leak and maintain.
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Pass
Short Form Complaint · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: 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.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: 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
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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: Spillage and broken glasses on floor under the bar counter,need to clean and maintain
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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: 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
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: 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.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: 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
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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: Spillage and broken glasses on floor under the bar counter,need to clean and maintain
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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: 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
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Broken and dirty curtain that cover food cart must be replaced at front prep area/front line.
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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: 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
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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: 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.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Accumulation of dust on light shield in prep area by the rear door,need to clean and maintain
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
1 general Show violations
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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: Observed water between floor tile in dish room,instructed to re-grout
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
1 critical7 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector’s note: 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)
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector’s note: 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
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector’s note: 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
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: 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.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: 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.
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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: Observed water between floor tile in dish room,instructed to re-grout
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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: Vent covers throughout the premises with dust build up instructed to clean and maintain
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Dump sink at second floor bar area is clogged,instructed to repair cause leaking faucet at mop sink instructed to repair.
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
7 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Cutting boards in poor repair. Discolored, deep cuts must replace and maintain at all times
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: 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.
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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: Floors through out in need of detail cleaning to remove all build under and around equipment. Must detail clean and maintain at all times.
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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: Walls in rear baking area in need of detail cleaning to remove all dust and build up. Must clean and maintain at all times.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Hood ventialtion unit above cooking equipment in need of cleaning to remove all dust build up. Must clean and maintain at all times.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: All reach in coolers must have thermometers visible at all times. Must correct and maintain
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector’s note: All wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizing solution when not in use. Must correct and maintain at all times.
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
3 critical8 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Source sound condition, no spoilage, foods properly labeled, shellfish tags in place
Inspector’s note: 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
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector’s note: 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)
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector’s note: 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)
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector’s note: 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
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Cutting boards in poor repair. Discolored, deep cuts must replace and maintain at all times.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: 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.
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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: Floors through out in need of detail cleaning to remove all build under and around equipment. Must detail clean and maintain at all times.
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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: Walls in rear baking area in need of detail cleaning to remove all dust and build up. Must clean and maintain at all times.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Hood ventialtion unit above cooking equipment in need of cleaning to remove all dust build up. Must clean and maintain at all times.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: All reach in coolers must have thermometers visible at all times. Must correct and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector’s note: All wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizing solution when not in use. Must correct and maintain at all times.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
6 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Seal loose gaskets on milk cooler in coffee prep area.
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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: 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.
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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: Replace stained ceiling tiles in rear prep area. Clean ventilation hood and light shields in prep area(dust buildup).
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: 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.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Repair leaking hot water handle on exposed sink in dish washing area. Repair leaking hot water faucet on exposed sink in rear prep area.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Store mop heads upright to prevent insect breeding. Elevate stock off floor in walk-in freezer.
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
2 general Show violations
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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: Replace missing ceiling tiles in front prep area.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Provide light shields or shatterproof bulbs in cake studio.
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
1 critical4 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector’s note: 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.
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector’s note: 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.
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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: 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.
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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: Replace missing ceiling tiles in front prep area.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Replace damaged light shields in prep area and missing light shields in cake studio.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
6 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: 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.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Cutting boards not maintained in front prep area. Instructed to replace or detail clean cutting boards.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Exhaust hood and filters not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize daily.
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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: Floors in corners and along wallbase not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
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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: Ceiling and light covers not cleaned in prep areas. Instructed to detail clean.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: Thermometer not provided inside several prep coolers. Instructed to provide ther thermometer conspicuous inside all coolers.
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Pass
Short Form Complaint · Pass
No violations
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Pass
Short Form Complaint · Pass
No violations
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Pass
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: ALSO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES MISSING AT ESPRESSO COFFEE STATIONS.
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
2 critical8 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector’s note: 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.
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector’s note: 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.
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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: 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.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector’s note: 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.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Detail clean fan covers,shelvings inside the walk in cooler,interior panel of ice machine,food prep tables at rear kitchen 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: Exposed brick wall at condiment station.must be smooth & easily cleanable surface.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: 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.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: Must provide,maintain thermometers inside the walk in coolers.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: 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.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector’s note: Must provide food handlers with hair restraints.
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Pass
Short Form Complaint · Pass
No violations
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Pass
License · Pass
No violations
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Fail
License · Fail
No violations
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Fail
License · Fail
No violations
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