Sweet Mandy B's

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed food debris along back walls of food prep areas. Instructed to clean debris from behind prep tables and along wall bases and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed damaged wall bases and floorboards behind 3 compartment sink and next to ice machine. Instructed to repair and maintain to prevent pest entry.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed damaged ceiling tile in office located in basement across from prep area. Instruced to repair and maintain to prevent pest entry.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed food splatters in microwave. Must clean and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed employees personal belongings on food storage shelves in basement such as purse, water bottles and jacket. Must store in seperate area away from food.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed wiping cloths stored on top of prep tables in 1st floor and basement food prep areas. Must properly store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use.

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

Inspector’s note: Must not use milk crates as a means of elevation for stored items. Must provide approved shelving.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed a rusty surface on the shelving unit under the food prep table in the basement near the dishwashing area. Instructed to resurface or paint the surface with food grade paint and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Ceiling tiles in basement prep and dishwashing area no completely installed gaps with openings. Re-line said ceiling tiles.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed missing grout on floor tiles in basement dishwashing areas. Must regrout and maintain. Observed peeling paint on wall where ice machine is located in basmenent also observed wall with black slime substance and grime behind ice machine located in basement dishwashing area. Must clean remove grime and paint wall. Must clean floors in dishwashing food preparation areas in basement and must maintain. Observed peeling paint on wall inside dry food storage room in basement. Must repaint and maintain. Observed peeling paint on ceiling above food storage shelving in front food preparation area in basement. Must repaint ceiling and maintain facility in a good repair.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed burned light bulbs and burned light shield in basement dishroom areas. Must maintain adequate lighting. Observed inadequate lighting in basement rear dishwashing area. Must provide adequate lighting and maintain.

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed employee in front prep area not wearing hair restraint while food is being preparing and served. Must wear hair restraint.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed rusty storage shelving in basement food preparation area. Must repaint or replace shelving.

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

Inspector’s note: Missing stoppers at the 3-compartment sink located in basement front dish washing area. Must provide and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed leaking faucet base at the 3-compartment sink located in basement front dish area. Must repair and maintain.

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacle provided in the washrooms. Person in charge instructed to provide covered waste receptacle in the washrooms.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed dirt and food debris inside ceiling light shields above dishwashing areas in basement. Must clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed missing floor tile in basement front prep area behind prep tables. Must replace and maintain floor.

Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

Inspector’s note: 4-904.11 observed a sheet tray stored standing up on the floor near the handwashing sink at the front service/ food prep area. Instructed properly to store kitchenware 6 inches from the floor and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: 4-101.19 observed a rusty surface on the shelving unit under the food prep table in the basement near the dishwashing area. Instructed to resurface or paint the surface with food-grade paint and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.13 observed the floors with slight debris (sprinkles) behind and under the cooking equipment throughout the food prep areas in the facility. Instructed to clean and maintain said floors.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.14 observed the filters and the sprinkler system under the ventilation hood with dust build up above the baking/cooking equipment at the front food prep area. Instructed to get the ventilation hood serviced and maintan.

Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed a sheet tray stored standing up on the floor near the handwashing sink at the front service/ food prep area. Instructed to properly store kitchenware 6 inches from the floor and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed a rusty surface on the shelving unit under the food prep table in the basement near the dishwashing area. Instructed to resurface or paint the surface with food grade paint and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the floors with slight debris (sprinkles) behind and under the cooking equipment throughout the food prep areas in the facility. Instructed to clean and maintain said floors.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed the filters and the sprinkler system under the ventilation hood with dust build up above the baking/cooking equipment at the front food prep area. Instructed to get the ventilation hood serviced and maintan.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Observed previous core violation not corrected from report #2553130, date: 03/11/2022, #39 splash guard is needed between the mop sink and shelf with clean multi-use utensils in the basement area. The surface must be smooth, cleanable, and a non-absorbent surface. Priority foundation violation # 7-42-090 citation issued.

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

Inspector’s note: 3-307.11 splash guard is needed between mop sink and shelf with clean multi-use utensils in basement area. The surface must be smooth, cleanable, and non-absorbent surface.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: 3-304.14 all wiping cloths in all prep areas must be held in a container with a sanitizing solution between use.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: 5-205.15 hot and cold water handle at handwashing sink faucet not easily operable. Repair issue.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 ceiling tiles in basement prep and dishwashing area no completely installed gaps with openings. Re-line said ceiling tiles.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: No stem thermometer was provided on-site to be able to check food temperature, instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation:7-38-005, citation issued

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

Inspector’s note: Splash guard is needed between mop sink and shelf with clean multi-use utensils in basement area. The surface must be smooth, cleanable, and non-absorbent surface.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: All wiping cloths in all prep areas must be held in a container with a sanitizing solution between use.

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

Inspector’s note: Must not use milk crates as a means of elevation for stored items.provide raised shelves.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Hot and cold water handle at handwashing sink faucet not easily operable. Repair issue.

Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

Inspector’s note: Grease trap in basement area in poor repair, lid broken and when water is released from compartment overflows onto top of unit. Instructed to seal with a smooth and cleanable application.

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: Cover is needed for receptacle in women's washroom first floor.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Ceiling tiles in basement prep and dishwashing area no completely installed gaps with openings. Re-line said ceiling tiles.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Excess grimes on floor under three compartment sink around and behind grease trap in basement area(dish room by the mop sink).clean and maintain

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Burned light bulbs and burned light shield in basement dishroom area.repair issue.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Leaking faucet at three compartment sink in basement area.repair cause.

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: Must provide label with common name at dry food products in storage.

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: Foods on display,individually wrapped to e sold to customers not properly labeled. Must label packages with food name, ingredients, net contents, source and list of allergens.(banana bread,cup cakes,cookies etc.) priority foundation violation: 7-38-005. No citation issued

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

Inspector’s note: Front entrance door(1208)with an 1/4 to 1/2" gap at bottom of the door,instructed to repair cause and minimize pest entry

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

Inspector’s note: We observed cooked food in basement prep area stored uncoverdon shelf to cool off under peeling paint(detacched from ceiling)and holes on ceiling. Instructed owner to repair said ceiling, with a smooth and cleanable surface.food was relocated. Priority foundation violation:7-38-005,citation issued.

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Upon my arrival observed most of employee at cake decoration area without hair restraint. Manager corrected issue.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: All wiping cloths in all prep areas must be held in a container with a sanitizing solution between use.

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

Inspector’s note: Broken rubber gasket inside the middle door of three door reach-in cooler across from cooking equipment.also replace broken rubber gaske in walk-in coolers. Repair/replace.

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

Inspector’s note: Must not use milk crates as a means of elevation for stored items.provide raised shelves.

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

Inspector’s note: Wood frame at basement prep area surface not cleanable.surface must be smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent material

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

Inspector’s note: Observed broken plastic lid covering dry foods,instructed to replace.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Leaking faucet at three compartment sink in basement area.repair cause

Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

Inspector’s note: Grease trap in poor repair,remove black plastic bag and provide the proper gasket for the said lid. Grease trap in need of cleaning,basement area. Grease trap at first floor production area with small leaking at base,instructed to seal with a smooth and cleanable application.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Broken and missing grout on floor tiles in basement and first floor dish rooms.regrout said floor tiles. Broken and with black slime caulking on walls of all three compartment sinks remove repair and maintain. Walls under and behind three copartment sinks with grimes instructed to clean and maintain.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core violation not corrected from 5-28-2019, report#2290510 #51) 5-204.12 unable to identify back flow prevention device on coffee maker and espresso maker at back counter area. Also unable to identify back flow prevention device on ice machine in basement prep area. Instructed manager to identify and or install back flow prevention device at said location. Maintain at all times. #53) 5-501.17 observed no lidded trash can receptacle for disposal of sanitary items in all employee/customer rest room. Instructed manager to provide lidded trash can receptacle for disposal of sanitary items in addition to room trash can. Maintain at all times. Priority foundation violation:7-42-090,citation issued

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed slight build on interior ice flap/panel of ice machine, located in basement prep/dry storage area.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Unable to identify back flow preventer device on coffee maker and espresso maker at back counter area. Also unable to identify back flow preventer device on ice machine in basement prep area. Instructed manager to identify and or install back flow preventer device at said location. Maintain at all times.

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed no lidded trash can receptacle for disposal of sanitary items in all employee/customer rest room. Instructed manager to provide lidded trash can receptacle for disposal of sanitary items in addition to room trash can. Maintain at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed dirt on the interior panels of ice machine located on basement. Must clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed missing floor tiles in front of walk-in cooler in basement. Must repair and maintain. Observed dirt and debris on floor behind walk-in freezer in basement. Must clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed peeling paint on ceiling above prep tables in basement. Must repaint and maintain. Observed dust accumulation on wall in rear decoration prep area. Must clean and maintain.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: Observed broken light shield cover above prep table in basement. Must repair/replace. Must replace burn out light in rear dishwashing area where ice machine is located.

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

Inspector’s note: Exposed hand washing sink needed in dishwashing area in basement. Must install a hand washing sink with hot and cold running water under city pressure.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Observed missing thermometers in front 2-door cooler in the front selling area and in 2-door cooler production area in basement. Must provide and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed clutter and unnecessary articles behind walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer in basement. Must remove clean and organize area to prevent rodent harborage. Must elevate items 6inches off floor/wall

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

Inspector’s note: Must repair broken gasket on walk in cooler in basement. Instructed to maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Must install missing ceiling panel in basement prep area. Instructed to maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Hair restraints must be worn at all times while serving or preparing food.

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

Inspector’s note: Must repair broken door gasket on the 1-door prep cooler in the upstairs prep area. Discontinue use of milk crates as storage racks throughout premises. Instructed to maintain all.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: Clean unknown debris front light shields in the upstairs and basement prep areas. Instructed to maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Must repair leaky faucet at 3-comp sink in basement near furnace room. Instructed to maintain

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

Inspector’s note: Observed black slime like substance on the interior panel of the ice machine in the basement. Substance likely to contaminate ice for human consumption. Instructed to discontinue use of ice machine until cleaned and sanitized. Also, observed fly strips present throughout front and basement prep areas. Fly strips are prohibited in prep areas. Instructed to remove. Serious violations 7-38-005(a)

Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

Inspector’s note: Observed previous minor violations not corrected from inspection report 1932689,dated 6/14/16. Violations included: #34; observed accumulation of sprinkles and dark particular matter in the corners and along the baseboards of the food prep areas, both upstairs and downstairs. Observed accumulation of debris and dust on the floors in the paper goods storage room and in the employee restroom/lockerroom serving the cake decorating area. Observed accumulation of oil and dark matter behind the grease trap at the basement 3 compartment sink. Instructed to clean and maintain. #41; observed clutter (maintenace materials) in the maintenance closet in the basement. Instructed to remove unnecessary items and organize the remainder at least 6 inches off the floor. Violations still exists. Serious violation 7-42-090.

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

Inspector’s note: Must label food containers in all prep areas, when food has been removed from original packaging.

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

Inspector’s note: Must repair broken door gasket on the 1-door prep cooler in the upstairs prep area. Discontinue use of milk crates as storage racks throughout premises. Install mop hooks to hang mops near mop sink. Remove rust on storage racks on walk in cooler. Instructed to maintain all.

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean interior contact surface of storage bins behind front counter. Interior of microwave ovens in upstairs and downstairs prep areas, dried food debris present. Clean mold accumulation around 3-comp sink in basement. Instructed to maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Must repair peeling paint on wall next ice machine in basement. Instructed to maintain.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: Must replace burned out light above front counter. Clean unknown debris front light shields in the upstairs and basement prep areas. Instructed to maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Must repair leaky faucet at 3-comp sink in basement near furnace room. Instructed to maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Must remove clutter from furnace room in the basement. Also, remove personal items from upstairs prep areas. Instructed to maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed staff not wearing hair restraints while preparing food in several prep areas throughout premises. Instructed to wear hair restraints at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: Must store multi-use utensils inverted, with their handles presented to the consumer.

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

Inspector’s note: Must defrost the ice cream chest freezer upstairs.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed accumulation of sprinkles and dark particular matter in the corners and along the baseboards of the food prep areas, both upstairs and downstairs. Observed accumulation of debris and dust on the floors in the paper goods storage room and in the employee restroom/lockerroom serving the cake decorating area. Observed accumulation of oil and dark matter behind the grease trap at the basement 3 compartment sink. Instructed to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed dark, streaky stains on the walls below the basement 3 compartment sink and on the baseboards under the sink. Instructed to clean and maintain. Instructed to replace missing ceiling tiles near the upstairs 3 compartment sink and basement 3 compartment sink.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: Must provide a light shield for the light on the milk cooler behind the front display counter.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Observed missing thermometers in the white chest freezer at the ice cream counter and in the cooler opposite the ovens. Instructed to provide thermometers.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed clutter (maintenace materials) in the maintenance closet in the basement. Instructed to remove unnecessary items and organize the remainder at least 6 inches off the floor.

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

Inspector’s note: Must remove and no use card board boxes as liners for the shelving rack next to the freezer in the cake decorating prep room. Must repair/replace/repaint rusty shelving racks inside the walk-in cooler in the basement area. Cleaning materails and utensils must be removed from the common areas and moved into the business prep areas.

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

Inspector’s note: Must remove excessive ice/frost build-up in the cake 2sliding door freezer behind the counter area in the customer seating area

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

Inspector’s note: Floor needs to be smooth and easily cleanable in front area of basement at the walk-in cooler.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: Must provide a light shield or shatter proof bulb at the display case in the rear customer seating area

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

Inspector’s note: Must repair slow draining hand sink in the back cake decorating prep area. Must repair basement prep area 3-comp sink stopper lever is loose.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: Must provide staff with their illinois food handler's certification at all times. Must provide the above stated document for the next routine inspection.

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

Inspector’s note: Must remove and no use card board boxes as liners for the shelving rack next to the freezer in the cake decorating prep room. Must repair/replace/repaint rusty shelving racks inside the walk-in cooler in the basement area. Cleaning materails and utensils must be removed from the common areas and moved into the business prep areas.

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

Inspector’s note: Must remove excessive ice/frost build-up in the cake 2sliding door freezer behind the counter area in the customer seating area.

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

Inspector’s note: Floor needs to be smooth and easily cleanable in front area of basement at the walk-in cooler.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: Must provide a light shield or shatter proof bulb at the display case in the rear customer seating area.

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

Inspector’s note: Must repair slow draining hand sink in the back cake decorating prep area. Must repair basement prep area 3-comp sink stopper lever is loose.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: Must provide staff with their illinois food handler's certification at all times. Must provide the above stated document for the next routine inspection.