Phlour Bakery and Cafe

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

Inspector’s note: 3-302.12 observed food stored in containers in all the coolers, walk in cooler and dry storage without proper labeling of name. Instructed to person in charge to provide a label reflecting the food item's name when food has been remove from its original packaging.

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

Inspector’s note: 4-101.17 observed raw wood shelves, surfaces, throughout the front counter area. Instructed to seal or paint to provide a smooth and easily cleanable surface.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: 5-205.15 prep area handwash sink (by 1-compartment sink) pipe draining slowly also front prep area handwash sink hot water handle stripped. Must repair and maintain sinks.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed food stored in containers in all the coolers, walk in cooler and dry storage without proper labeling of name. Instructed to person in charge to provide a label reflecting the food item's name when food has been remove from its original packaging.

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 7 mouse droppings on the floor of the sandwich/bread prep area in corner. Also observed approximately 8 small flies on drain near dishwasher. 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.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed raw wood shelves, surfaces, throughout the front counter area. Instructed to seal or paint to provide a smooth and easily cleanable surface.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: 5-205.15 prep area handwash sink (by 1-compartment sink) pipe draining slowly also front prep area handwash sink hot water handle stripped. Must repair and maintain sinks.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed food stored in containers in all the coolers, walk in cooler and dry storage without proper labeling of name. Instructed to person in charge to provide a label reflecting the food item's name when food has been remove from its original packaging.

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 7 mouse droppings on the floor of the sandwich/bread prep area in corner. Also observed approximately 8 small flies on drain near dishwasher. 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.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed plates not inverted. Instructed to invert plates after sanitizing and air drying.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed raw wood shelves, surfaces, throughout the front counter area. Instructed to seal or paint to provide a smooth and easily cleanable surface.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed facility without a chemical test kit for sanitizer or for manual warewashing area. Informed person in charge a test kit that accurately measures the concentration in mg/l of sanitizing solution must be provided. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. Citation issued.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: 5-205.15 prep area handwash sink (by 1-compartment sink) pipe draining slowly also front prep area handwash sink hot water handle stripped. Must repair and maintain sinks.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed 1/4 inch gap at rear exit doors sweeps. Must rodent proof rear exit doors and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Prep area handwash sink (by 1-compartment sink) pipe draining slowly also front prep area handwash sink hot water handle stripped. Must repair and maintain sinks.

Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

Inspector’s note: Observed food employees thawing spinach using warm, still water in the kitchen area prep sink. Instructed to thaw using approved thawing methods and maintain, such as running under continuous water at or below 70.0f.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed plastic cup used as scoop in bulk dry food storage container. Instructed to remove cup and replace with utensil with handle to prevent contamination of food and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed food containers stored directly on the floor of the walk-in cooler. Instructed to relocate food containers and store at least 6 inches above the ground and maintain.

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Food handler noted in the front food prep area without effective hair restraint. Must have hair restraints for all food handlers at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed clean equipment (mixing bowls) stored uncovered/un-inverted in the kitchen area storage shelf. Instructed to cover or invert all clean utensils and equipment to prevent contamination and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed milk crates used to elevate food containers in the kitchen area and walk-in cooler. Instructed to remove milk crates and use equipment that allows for adequate cleaning beneath stored items and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted the front coffee prep used coffee grounds counter mounted bumper in poor repair, with peeling material. Must replace.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed shelves in walk-in cooler soiled with dust and debris. Instructed to clean nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment at adequate frequency to prevent build up of soil and debris and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed waste receptacles not covered with lid in unisex toilet rooms. Instructed to provide covers for all waste receptacles in toilet rooms and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed drying mop stored directly on floor and walls in utility sink closet. Instructed to relocate mop and store inverted to prevent contamination of walls and equipment and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard used to line floors in walk-in cooler and kitchen area. Instructed to remove cardboard and maintain smooth, easily-cleanable surface of floors and maintain.-----observed floor drain beneath dish machine area handwashing sink to be soiled with debris. Instructed to clean floor drain and maintain drain fixtures as easily-cleanable.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed base coving in poor repair along walls near rear facility door. Instructed to repair or replace base coving in all areas exposed to moisture and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed hole in basement wall in corner beneath cooking equipment storage shelf (near basement entrance). Instructed to repair hole in facility wall and maintain physical facilities in good repair.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted employee drinks and food stored at the same refrigeration unit with customer foods. Instructed to provide a designated area where employees can store their food.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Noted dirty and wet floors along wall base undeneath food dry nstorage containers. Instructed to clean and maintain dry at all times.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: : 6-201.11--- floors noted in poor repair with large divots, missing/chipping cement in the front bakery prep, and the hallway to the rear prep. Instructed to repair to be smooth and cleanable.----ceiling ventilation cover in the rear food prep with excessive dust. Must clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 75 to 100 mice droppings throughout the rear dish machine and rear dry food storage room along all baseboards and under the handwashing sink. Instructed to remove all droppings, sanitize all areas, and recommend having the pest control co service establishment for mice. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a) citation issued.

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

Inspector’s note: Must not re-use soiled meshing for bread proofing baskets. Must use clean mesh for each food contact bread prep use.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: All prep area wiping cloths must be held in a container with a sanitizing solution.

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

Inspector’s note: Must not use cardboard or tape as a means of a bumper for the metal rack shelving at the walk-in cooler.----must not use tape as a means of a guard on the handle of the rear oven. All must be smooth and cleanable.

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

Inspector’s note: Sandwich prep cooler cutting board with blackened, deep cuts/grooves. Instructed to replace or re-surface.

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

Inspector’s note: Interior of the dishwashing machine around the chemical dispensing system and drainage plug with dirt and accumulated food debris. Must clean and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must not use cardboard as liner for shelving throughout the rear bulk flour storage.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: The following equipment was found dirty: interior door and exterior of the ice machine, exterior of the rear baking ovens, exterior of all the bulk food storage bins. Must clean and maintain all.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: No visible backflow prevention device is located on the utility service sink with hoses attached to the sink. Must provide a visible backflow prevention device.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Floors noted in poor repair with large divots, missing/chipping cement in the front bakery prep, and the hallway to the rear prep. Instructed to repair to be smooth and cleanable.----blackened, moldy wall caulking at the three-compartment sink. Must replace.-----ceiling ventilation covers in the rear food prep, hallway vent cover at the washroom entrances, and ventilation covers inside the washrooms, all with excessive dust. Must clean and maintain.----missing doorway wall sides/door jam at the basement entrance, missing peeling baseboard coving along the west wall behind the bulk food containers, large hole in the wall at the bottom of the basement stairwell.----holes noted in the baseboard walls where coving was missing/peeled in the rear dry food storage room. Must seal/replace/repair all.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Missing light shield throughout the rear dry food storage area. Must replace.

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Foodhandlers not wearing hair restraints. Must provide.

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

Inspector’s note: Found no lids for trash cans inside employee bi gender restrooms. Must provide.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Found exhaust/hood filters not clean at stove at rear of premise. Must clean and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed cold water not working at hand sink at front prep espresso machine area. Instructed to repair and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Found evidence of mice at premises. Observed 30 mice droppings behind proofers at rear of premises. Priority foundation. Citation issued. 7-38-020a.must eliminate evidence of mice and notify pest control operator.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Found floors not clean at rear preparation areas. Must clean and sanitize.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed ready-to-eat items without proper labeling (croutons, icing, glaze) Must provide with name/ingredients, & date on bulk foods. Must provide name, date, ingredients, allergens, manufacturer address and total weight of item. Observed non food grade bags being used as food storage in the walk in cooler. Must provide.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the dry food storage shelves in the basement in poor repair. Must make shelves a non-porous, smooth, easily cleanable surface. Observed food supplies and equipment being stored directly under the waste water pipes in the basement. Must remove.

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

Inspector’s note: sement is in poor repair; has rough unfinished surface with large cracks and holes. Must repair to provide a non-porous, smooth, easily cleanable surface. Floors behind equipment have accumulated excess food debris and dust in the front prep area. Need detail cleaning. Floor under dish machine has accumulated food debris and standing water by the drain area. Must clean, and maintain area.

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

Inspector’s note: Wall and side of grill in the rear prep encrusted with food debris. Must remove debris, clean, and maintain. Observed an accumulation of excess dust, dirt, and debris on all equipment throughout basement. Must detail clean and maintain. Observed walls in basement with raw wood, exposed brick, and large holes. Must repair and provide a non-porous, smooth, easily cleanable surface. Ceiling in basement was missing in areas. Had exposed insulation, raw wood, peeling paint, and excess debris buildup. Must repair and provide a non-porous, smooth, easily cleanable surface. Fan cover in reach in cooler of the front prep are had excess debris buildup, must remove debris, clean, and maintain. Condenser in walk in cooler has a fuzzy, black buildup on surface. Must remove buildup, clean, and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no backflow prevention device on the espresso machine, and coffee machine in the front prep area. Must provide.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: No thermometer provided in the walk in cooler or in the reach in cooler of the front prep area. Must provide and make conspicuous.

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

Inspector’s note: helves in rear prep area have boxes of disorganized papers spilling out of them and various tools. Must remove unnecessary articles from food prep area, and maintain. Crates being used as shelving on floor throughout. Must remove. Basement has excess amounts of unnecessary articles and equipment throughout including: construction equipment, old food not for use, boxes of paperwork, and other various items. Must remove, organize, clean, and maintain. Personal items stored in food prep area. Must remove.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Wash clothes stored in sinks and on equipment in front prep. Must store in buckets of sanitizer.

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 evidence of rodent activity on site during inspection. Facility basement had aprox 100 mouse droppings throughout. Must remove droppings, clean, sanitize, and maintain area. Advised to contact pest control provider for further service to provide a pest free facility. Serious violation# 7-38-020

Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock

Inspector’s note: Facility provided only Quaternary test strips during time of inspection, the 3 compartment sink and the dish machine use a chlorine sanitize rinse at this time. Must provide appropriate test strips. Serious Violation# 7-38-030

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

Inspector’s note: Observed ready-to-eat items without proper labeling (croutons, icing, glaze) Must provide with name/ingredients, & date on bulk foods. Must provide name, date, ingredients, allergens, manufacturer address and total weight of item. Observed non food grade bags being used as food storage in the walk in cooler. Must provide.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the dry food storage shelves in the basement in poor repair. Must make shelves a non-porous, smooth, easily cleanable surface. Observed food supplies and equipment being stored directly under the waste water pipes in the basement. Must remove.

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

Inspector’s note: Floor in basement is in poor repair; has rough unfinished surface with large cracks and holes. Must repair to provide a non-porous, smooth, easily cleanable surface. Floors behind equipment have accumulated excess food debris and dust in the front prep area. Need detail cleaning. Floor under dish machine has accumulated food debris and standing water by the drain area. Must clean, and maintain area.

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

Inspector’s note: Wall and side of grill in the rear prep encrusted with food debris. Must remove debris, clean, and maintain. Observed an accumulation of excess dust, dirt, and debris on all equipment throughout basement. Must detail clean and maintain. Observed walls in basement with raw wood, exposed brick, and large holes. Must repair and provide a non-porous, smooth, easily cleanable surface. Ceiling in basement was missing in areas. Had exposed insulation, raw wood, peeling paint, and excess debris buildup. Must repair and provide a non-porous, smooth, easily cleanable surface. Fan cover in reach in cooler of the front prep are had excess debris buildup, must remove debris, clean, and maintain. Condenser in walk in cooler has a fuzzy, black buildup on surface. Must remove buildup, clean, and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no backflow prevention device on the espresso machine, and coffee machine in the front prep area. Must provide.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: No thermometer provided in the walk in cooler or in the reach in cooler of the front prep area. Must provide and make conspicuous.

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

Inspector’s note: Shelves in rear prep area have boxes of disorganized papers spilling out of them and various tools. Must remove unnecessary articles from food prep area, and maintain. Crates being used as shelving on floor throughout. Must remove. Basement has excess amounts of unnecessary articles and equipment throughout including: construction equipment, old food not for use, boxes of paperwork, and other various items. Must remove, organize, clean, and maintain. Personal items stored in food prep area. Must remove.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Wash clothes stored in sinks and on equipment in front prep. Must store in buckets of sanitizer.

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

Inspector’s note: No sneeze guard provided at front counter top were customer will be seating.surface must be smooth cleanable and non-absorbent surface. Serious violation:7-38-005(a)

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

Inspector’s note: Observed 5 mice droppings t south-west corner beside the stove,instructed to clean and maintain. Outer openings not protected. Main front door not/insect proof door(top right ,bottom left).rear exit door with a gop of 1/4" to 1/2" instructed to rodent /insect proof said door. Serious violation:7-38-020

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

Inspector’s note: All dry food containers must be labeled.

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

Inspector’s note: Remove /relocate soap dispenser from above one compartment sink.splash guard is needed at following sinks:exposed front area between espresso machine and serving counter. Bakery area between the exposed hand sink and prep table.surface must be smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent surface. Broken rubber gaskets inside the three door reach-in cooler at front area under the espresso machine and bread area. Ice build-up under the condenser unit inside the walk-in freezer,also broken with black slime substance wraps on pipe under the condenser unit inside the walk-in cooler. Repair cause and remove/replace said wrap.surface must be smooth, cleanable and non-absorbent material

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

Inspector’s note: Debris on floor behind and under the proofs and oven by the dish room.floor drains under the dish machine and under scrape sink attached to mentioned unit.also excess water on floor under the dish machine.must keep area mentioned dry and clean excess items(pot,pans,boxes etc) are stored on floor in basement area,instructed to elevate items 6" off the floor, sweep and maintain said area. Broken floor tiles under the bread oven need to be replaced,surface must be smooth cleanable and non-absorbent surface.

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

Inspector’s note: Holes on wall tiles at front coffee/serving area,also on wall across from mop sink,above the three compartment sink and throughout rear prep area.surface must be smooth cleanable and non-absorbent surface.partially missing ceiling tiles in prep area in front of the basement door,need to replace.broken ceiling in basement area,were pots,pans containers etc are stored,instructed to replace and maintain or relocate mentioned items.surface must be smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent surface. Broken and dirty caulking around the mop sink instructed to replace

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

Inspector’s note: Missing light shield at rear prep area,need to provide.cracked light shield above dough large mixer.remove debris inside light shield above dish machine.

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

Inspector’s note: Drain pipe under the dish machine not properly drain water inside the floor drain partially water drains on floor under the unit,instructed to re-adjust so water drains onto floor drain. Dust on vent duct above the bread oven,need to clean and maintain

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Stem thermometer is needed on premises to be able to check food temperature.