San Juan Bakery was last inspected on August 27, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 2 violations.
Latest inspection
August 27, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Pass
2 general-
GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no thermometers inside refrigeration units visible to monitor the ambient temperature of equipments.instructed to equip all refrigeration units with accurate and working thermometers and maintain.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean the kitchen exhaust hood system/filters to remove accumulation of excessive grease build-up and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspection history
18 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 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: Observed cardboard used as liner in reach-in cooler in rear prep. Instructed to remove.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed the interior of the reach in coolers in need of cleaning. Instructed to detail clean.
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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GeneralFood handling
Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.
Inspector’s note: Found food containers not stored properly.must store inverted.
Official wording (code 44)
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Found no backflow prevention devices at espresso machine.must provide where it can be serviced and located.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Found unshielded bulbs inside hot holding unit.must provide.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
No violations
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: 4-602.13 clean the exterior of the microwave.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.14 clean the excessive grease on the ventilation hood and filters above the cooking equipment.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
3 critical4 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalFood temperature
Hot food was held below a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Observed improper hot holding temperatures of tcs foods. Observed steak and chicken empanadas stored inside of the hot holding display case with temperatures of 116-122f. Management instructed to maintain all hot foods above 135f. Priority violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 21)
Proper hot holding temperatures
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Observed improper cold holding temperatures of tcs foods inside of the display and prep coolers. Observed milk at 44.6f, cheese at 51.6f, ham at 45.5f, half anf half at 44.6f, pork at 49.1f, eggs at 48.2f, beef at 48.2f, turkey at 48.2f, and flan at 45.3-49.5f. Management instructed to maintain all cold tcs foods below 41f. Priority violation 7-38-005. See violation #21 above for citation.
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 the display cooler with an air temperature of 44.6f and the 2 door sandwich prep cooler with an air temperature of 46f. Both coolers were used to store tcs foods such as milk and flan. Management instructed to repair and maintain both coolers below 41f. Priority violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 33)
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Clean the exterior of the microwave.
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: Clean the grease on the floor beneath the oven and stove.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Clean the excessive grease on the ventilation hood and filters above the cooking equipment.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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GeneralFood handling
Miscellaneous public health order.
Inspector’s note: Observed no signage inside of the business informing patrons that masks must be worn indoors regardless of vaccination status. Management instructed to provide signage.
Official wording (code 64)
Miscellaneous / public health orders
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no city of chicago of chicago food sanitation certificate posted on the premises while tcs foods (sandwiches and empanadas) are being prepared and served. Management instructed that a certified food manager must be present at all times while tcs foods are being prepared or served. 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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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: 4-204.112(b) observed a thermometer inside of the hot holding unit with 5 degree increments. Management instructed to provide a thermometer with 2 degree increments.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: 4-602.13 detail clean the interior of the microwave.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical3 general Show violations
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Observed improper cold holding temperatures of tcs foods inside of the 2 door prep cooler. Observed ham at 48.6f, cheese at 46.2f, milk at 44.6f, shredded lettuce at 58.5f and cut tomatoes at 50.4f. Management voluntarily discarded approximately 10# of food worth $60. Priority 7-38-005. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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GeneralFood temperature
Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.
Inspector’s note: Observed the air temperature inside of the 2 door sandwich prep cooler at 51.1f. Management instructed to repair and maintain the cooler below 41f. Priority 7-38-005. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 33)
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no thermometer inside of the basement refrigerator. Management instructed to provide thermometers inside of all coolers.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Detail clean the interior of the microwave.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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Conditional
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical4 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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CriticalFood temperature
Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.
Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 3-501.17 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKINGS ON TCS READY TO EAT FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE OF COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
Official wording (code 23)
Proper date marking and disposition
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 3-602.11(A; B:1-4,6,7; C; D) Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL REPACKAGED DESSERTS FOR SALE WITH PROPER INFO GIVEN
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFood handling
Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.
Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 4-903.11 (A;B;D) Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES
Official wording (code 44)
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM PREP TABLES,ALL SHELVING UNITS,REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS,FLOOR MIXER,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS
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: Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES AND IN BASEMENT
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
5 critical7 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: Observed no signed employees health policies.must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 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: Observed no clean-up policy procedure and items for vomiting and diarrhea.must provide and maintain.(priority foundation-no citation issued)
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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CriticalFood temperature
Hot food was held below a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Observed improper temperatures of tcs food such as 1lb.cooked vegetable empanadas 112.8f,2lbs. Cooked potatoe balls 114.1f.stored inside of table top hot holding unit.must have hot holding foods at 135.0f or above.product was discarded by manager.(cos)appx.3lbs. $3.25.(priority 7-38-005)
Official wording (code 21)
Proper hot holding temperatures
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Observed improper temperatures of tcs foods such as 10 oz. Sliced ham 46.4f,1.5lbs. Sliced tomatoes 44.6f,2lbs. Bread pudding 47.3f-48.7f,2lbs. Coconut bread pudding 45.9f,2lbs. Canollis 45.6f,7.5lbs. Assorted flan 47.1f-49.5f.4lbs. Plain & strawberry cheese cakes 45.3f-46.0f.product was discarded by manager.must have cold holding foods at 41.0f or below.appx.19.10lbs. $12.25.(priority foundation)violation consolidated.
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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CriticalFood temperature
Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.
Inspector’s note: Observed no date markings on tcs ready to eat foods held for more than 24 hours inside of coolers.must provide and maintain.(priority foundation-no citation issued)
Official wording (code 23)
Proper date marking and disposition
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GeneralFood temperature
Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.
Inspector’s note: Observed improper temperature of table top hot holding unit at 97.2f and dessert cold holding unit at 46.4f. A held for inspection tag placed on unit.once repaired fax or email letter .must have cold holding unit at 41.0f and hot holding unit at 135.0f.(priority 7-38-005)
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: Must label repackaged desserts for sale with proper info given.
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 evidence of appx. 50 or more live small flies flying around in toilet room,prep and dining areas. Recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 8/13/19.(priority foundation 7-38-020(a)
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFood handling
Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.
Inspector’s note: Must invert multiuse utensils on dish storage shelves.
Official wording (code 44)
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must clean debris build up from prep tables,all shelving units,reach in coolers and freezers,floor mixer,exterior of food storage containers.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Must provide a garbage can with lid in toilet room.
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: Must clean debris build up from floor along wall bases and in basement.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed no food allergen training for food manager.must provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical2 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: 2-201.11 observed no written employee health policy on the premises. Management instructed to have a signed employee health policy for each employee. Priority foundation 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: 2-501.11 premises has no clean-up procedure for vomit and diarrheal events. Management instructed to provide a clean-up procedure and supplies. Priority foundation 7-38-005. No citation issued.
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: 4-602.13 detail clean the interior of the microwave, top and sides of the ovens and stove.
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: 6-501.114 observed unused equipment stored outside behind the establishment. Management instructed to maintain the premises free of unnecessary or unused items.
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: 2-102.13 observed a food handling employee without a food handler certificate. Management instructed that all food handling employees have a food handler certificate.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
5 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector’s note: Must label bulk food storage containers in rear food preparation area.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Observed grease and dirt on exterior surfaces of cooking equipment in rear preparation area. Must clean 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: Observed grease build-up on floor under around and behind cooking equipment. Must clean and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Observed clutter and unnecessary articles in basement. Must remove clean and organize area to prevent rodent harborage. Must elevate items 6inches off the floor/wall.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food handler requirements met
Inspector’s note: Food handlers requirements not met no logs, records on site as required. Instructed to provide.
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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: Noted shelves at the rear prep area caked with baking flour and dirt. Instructed to clean 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: Instructed to detail clean floors along wall base and underneath equipment especially at the rear prep area and basement food storage.
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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: Noted heavy grease on vents at the hood. 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: Noted slow water drain at the rear hand wash sink. Instructed to repair and maintain.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector’s note: Must label all bulk food storage containers in food preparation area.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Rusty food storage shelving inside 2-door reach-in refrigerators at front selling area and rear preparation area. Must repaint or replace.
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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 ventilation hood and filters above cooking equipment. Must remove grease buid-up. Detail clean exterior of cooking equipment must remove grease build up and food debris. Also detail clean interior surfaces of upright refrigerator in basement. Must 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: Leaky faucet base at 3-compartment sink in food preparation area. Must repair/maintain. Must provide dipper well for hand pack ice cream at front counter area.
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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: Must clean the interior of reach in coolers to remove spills and debris.
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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 need cleaning around all equipment and along the wall base and in corners to remove grease, spills and debris.
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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 need cleaning behind mixing equipment and prep table to remove food splatter. Also clean the hood and filters above the cooking equipment to remove grease and dust.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector’s note: Must label all foods stored inside coolers offed for sale with the proper labels, with source of where product comes from, and ingredients,
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must reseal rusty shelving inside reach in cooler front area of store,
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must provide dipper well for hand pack ice cream front counter area,
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Must clean and better organize wanted items in basement area,
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
4 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: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF REACH-IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN AREA, MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN TOPS AND SIDE OF COOKING EQUIPMENT
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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: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOORS, FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREAS, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD FRONT PREP AREA, ABOVE PREP STATION, AND REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB REAR KITCHEN AREA
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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: Must store employees belongings one designated area, nice and neatly
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Pass
License · Pass
No violations
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