Uptown Deli

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

Inspector’s note: Observed grab & go food items on display not properly labeled. Instructed person in charge to properly label all deli meats, re- packaged food items with identity, net weight, ingredients, list major allergens, business name and address where made and packaged. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. Citation issued.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed food containers stored on the floor in the prep and storage areas and throught out entire store. Instructed manager to properly store and protect food items from contamination while stored by elevating at least six inches from the floor on raised shelving units.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed cutting boards in the rear prep area with open seams and dark stains. Instructed to refinish or replace damaged or stained cutting boards and maintain at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed milk, and soda crates, and empty boxes being used as shelving throughout the prep and storage areas. Must remove and provide shelving that is 6" off the floor and provides floor accessibility to ensure adequate facility cleaning.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed torn door gasket, broken doors inside of the 2 door prep cooler in rear prep. Instructed to repair and replace gaskets

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the interior of the reach in coolers in need of cleaning. Instructed to detail clean.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed wood floor in rear prep in complete disrepair missing floor panels and broken floor panels instructed to repair to create a smooth and easily cleanable surface. Must maintain at all times.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed 3 comp sink leaking from draining pipes below instructed to repair and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed damaged wall tiles in the toilet room. Instructed to repair to create a smooth and easily cleanable surface. Must maintain at all times.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed clutter stored on floor near in rear storage area. Instructed manager to remove all unused articles and equipment to prevent pest harborage.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: NOTED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 2625297 CONDUCTED ON 10/14/25 (16) 4-602.11(B-E): Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency OBSERVED ICE MACHINE WITH A SMALL AMOUNT A PINK RESIDUE ON THE INSIDE PANEL. INSTRUCTED TO SCHEDULE A DETAILED CLEANING AND MAINTAIN. (#39) 3-307.11: Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination OBSERVED TWO BOXES OF WHOLE FRUITS AND VEGGIES (WATERMELON, CANTALOUPE, AVACADO) STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE FRONT OF DELI DISPLAY. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE AT SIX INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION. (51)5-205.15: System Maintained in Good Repair (In Good Repair) OBSERVED THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET CONTINOUSLY RUNNING WHEN TURNED OFF. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MUST CORRECT CORE VIOLATIONS BY THE DATE ON THE REPORT PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed front entry door open at the time of inspection. Instructed management to keep all doors leading to outdoors closed and tight fitting to prevent pest entry. Food employee closed doors at the time of inspection. -cos.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed unapproved insect control device hanging next to paper towel dispenser in the dishwashing area. Instrutced to remove insect control device.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed two boxes of whole fruits and veggies (watermelon, cantaloupe, avacado) stored on the floor in the front of deli display. Instructed to elevate at six inches above the floor to protect from contamination.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed three compartment sink faucet continously running when turned off. Instructed to repair and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed wet mop stored in the bucket in the dishwashing area. Instructed to hang mops to allow to dry when not in use.

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

Inspector’s note: 4-101.19 instructed not to use plastic soda crates or milk crates as a means of elevation throughout. Must use proper raised shelves 6" of the floor for easy access on cleaning and to prevent contamination.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-201.16 instructed to seal holes on wall around rear prep/dishwashing area

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed floor underneath 2 door reach-in cooler in poor repair in rear dishwashing area. Instructed to repair and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: 4-101.19 instructed not to use plastic soda crates or milk crates as a means of elevation throughout. Must use proper raised shelves 6" of the floor for easy access on cleaning and to prevent contamination.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-201.16 instructed to seal holes on wall around rear prep/dishwashing area

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed not to use plastic soda crates or milk crates as a means of elevation throughout. Must use proper raised shelves 6" of the floor for easy access on cleaning and to prevent contamination.

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

Inspector’s note: Toilet room receptacle must be covered. Instructed to provide lid/cover inside the washroom.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to seal holes on wall around rear prep/dishwashing area.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2590704 ISSUED ON 03-08-2024 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED #36 - INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER IN DELI PREP AREA AND IN REAR REACH-IN COOLER. #47 - INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AROUND 2 DOOR PREP COOLER IN DELI PREP AREA. #48 - INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. #49 - INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, HAND SINK AND INTERIOR SURFACES OF PREP COOLER IN DELI PREP AREA, DELI DISPLAY COOLER AND REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. Jun 8, 2024 #54 - OBSERVED LEAVES AND DEBRIS ON GROUND UNDER AND AROUND/BEHIND GARBAGE DUMPSTER IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #55 - INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL…

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide thermometer visible and accurate inside 2 door prep cooler in deli prep area and in rear reach-in cooler.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to repair or replace broken rubber gasket around 2 door prep cooler in deli prep area.

Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide 3 working drain stoppers for 3 compartment sink in rear dishwashing area.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain interior and exterior surfaces of 3 compartment sink, hand sink and interior surfaces of prep cooler in deli prep area, deli display cooler and reach-in cooler in rear dishwashing area.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed leaves and debris on ground under and around garbage dumpster in rear outside area. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean, remove unnecessary articles, clutter (boxes, unused items etc) in rear storage area and in furnace/mop closet to prevent pest harborage.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and and maintain floors along the walls, under and around display coolers, deli cooler, reach-in cooler, floors underneath 3 compartment sink. Usable items must be stored 6" off the floor for easy access on cleaning.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to replace missing ceiling tiles above rear storage area.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain lightshields with excessive dust accumulation above front display area.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Observed no thermometer conspicuously placed in the grab-and-go display cooler in the front of the establishment. Instructed the person in charge to provide thermometers for all cold holding units and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed cutting boards with deep scratches and stains on multiple prep surfaces in the rear prep area. Instructed the person in charge to resurface/replace cutting boards and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed foil used as liner on shelving units in the rear prep area. Instructed the person in charge to remove all cardboard from shelving units and maintain. All food and non-food contact surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed multiple missing ceiling panels in the rear prep and rear dishwashing area. Instructed the person in charge to repair ceiling panels and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed dirt buildup on floors and in corners throughout the establishment. Instructed the person in charge to clean all corners and floors throughout the establishment and maintain them.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Found floors not clean at dishwashing areas. Must clean.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Found previous core violation not correceted from report dated 11-25-19 inspection # 2352223. Vioaltion 51. Observed no visible back flow prevention device on coffee machine water line. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation. Citation issued. 7-42-090. Must provide.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: No metal stem thermometer on site during time of inspection. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation. 7-38-005. No citation issued.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed no visible back flow prevention device on coffee machine water line. Instructed to provide.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed missing ceiling tiles above ice machine in rear. Instructed to repair and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed clutter in furnace room in rear. Instructed to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no 2018 log book with no current contract, current license or current 2018 pest control service. Must contact pest control company and provide updated pest control log book containing current 2018 contract, up to date 2018 license and recent pest control service. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020 (c) licensed pest control service arrived during inspection with pest control log book

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

Inspector’s note: See violation 59

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

Inspector’s note: 6-501.111 noted over 15 mice droppings on floor along wall of the display area.instructed to clean and sanitize affected areas. Recommended to consult with pest control company. Must eliminate all evidence of pest problem. Must also update pest control log book. Priority foundation #7-38-020(a)

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

Inspector’s note: Noted slight discoloration inside the inner compartment of ice machine. Instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain....noted heavy ice build up inside ice cream chest freezer. Instructed to defrost clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean floors along wall base and underneath equipment, especially at the rear dry storage area

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

Inspector’s note: Noted clutter at the rear dry storage area and the water heating room. Instructed to clean, organize and/or remove all unnecessary articles to prevent hiding places for pest.

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

Inspector’s note: Bulk sugar container must be labeled. All pre-packaged, prepared foods for sale on display must be properly labeled with business name, address and list of ingredients.

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

Inspector’s note: Interior two door prep cooler found dirty. Must clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Unused cooking equipment in the rear must be removed from the premises to prevent insect harboring. All articles stored throughout the rear must be elevated from the floor 6" or above.

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

Inspector’s note: Ice scoop must be held in a clean container.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: No proof of food handler training for all required employees. Must provide proof of training/certificates.

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector’s note: Front entrance door not rodent/insects proofed with 1/4 of a gap on the bottom of the door. Serious violation 7-38-020. Owner asked his employee to fix the door threshold during inspection. Door is now rodent/insects proofed.

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

Inspector’s note: Outside dumpster lid wide open with overflowing garbage. Instructed to maintain dumpster and lid must be closed all the way. Serious violation 7-38-020. Owner went out to remove some of the garbage and put it on the other container during inspection. Lid is now closed all the way and no more overflowing garbage.