Taza Bakery

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Mar 10, 2026 Conditional

   Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

   2 critical3 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: Found no handwashing signage at hand sinks at preparation areas and dishwashing areas.must provide.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: Found no paper towels at hand sink at front tea preparation areas.priority foundation.citation issued.7-38-030c.provided by the end of inspection.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Found bulk food containers with no labels(rice,flour,etc.)must label.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

     Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Food handler not wearing hair restraints.must provide.

     Official wording (code 40)

     Personal cleanliness

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Found no lid on trash can inside unisex restroom.must provide.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

2. Sep 24, 2025 Pass

   Short Form Complaint · Pass

   No violations

3. Jun 4, 2025 Pass

   Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

4. May 28, 2025 Fail

   Complaint · Fail

   2 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed 3 live roaches on prep area wall at rear of prep area and 2 live roaches on walls in customer washroom. Instructed manager must remove all roach activity by date of reinspection. Advised to call pest control operator for service. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a).

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed crack/crevices inside preparea walls at rear of prep area. Must seal all cracks/crevices in prep area walls.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed one food manager without food allergen training certificate. Instructed all city of chicago food managers must have food allergen training certificate.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

5. May 14, 2025 Pass

   Short Form Complaint · Pass

   1 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: 1-door and 2-door prep coolers door rubber gaskets ripped. Instructed must replace/repair damage door rubber gaskets.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed one food manager without food allergen training certificate. Instructed all city of chicago food managers must have food allergen training certificate.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

6. Apr 16, 2025 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   1 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: 1-door and 2-door prep coolers door rubber gaskets ripped. Instructed must replace/repair damage door rubber gaskets.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed one food manager without food allergen training certificate. Instructed all city of chicago food managers must have food allergen training certificate.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

7. Apr 9, 2025 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   3 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed 2 live roaches on walls at prep area. Instructed manager must remove roach activity by date of reinspection. Advised to call pest control operator for service. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a).

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: 1-door and 2-door prep coolers door rubber gaskets ripped. Instructed must replace/repair damage door rubber gaskets.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated ice build up on milk reach in display cooler condenser. Must remove ice build up on cooler condenser and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed one food manager without food allergen training certificate. Instructed all city of chicago food managers must have food allergen training certificate.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

8. Aug 20, 2024 Pass

   Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

9. Aug 7, 2024 Fail

   Complaint · Fail

   2 critical8 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: Handwashing sink at rear prep area not accessible for for handwashing due iside the said sink was stored dirty containers and multi use utensils. Instructed handwashing sink must be use only for handwashing.manager corrected the problem. Priority foundation violation:7-38-030(c),consolidated with above violation.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: No paper towels provided at both handwashing sinks: front prep and dishroom. Also, no paper towels provided at staff washroom. Upon my request paper towels provide at said sinks. Priority foundation violation:7-38-030(c), citation issued.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Food removed from original container must be labeled,also dry food in plastic container must be labeled with common name

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: We observed small flies on site, approximately 15. Dining area, prep and dish room especially at the north wall under the 3 compartment sink. One live roach on wall above the three compartment sink. Remove pest clean and sanitize area. Priority foundation violation: 7-38-020(a), citation issued.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

     Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Upon my arrival not all employees had effective hair restraints in the prep area. Upon my request all employees provide hair restraints.

     Official wording (code 40)

     Personal cleanliness

   • GeneralFood handling

     Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed dirty cloths stored on top prep tables and cutting board.must store wiping cloths in prep areas in sanitizer bucket between uses to prevent cross contamination. Instructed to maintain.

     Official wording (code 41)

     Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     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.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Broken rubber gasket inside the two door reach-in coolers in prep area. Repair issue.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Encrusted grimes with ice inside the reach-in freezer.instructed to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Wall caulking along the three compartment sink in poor repair, cracked/damaged and black slimes substance must replace. Surface must be smooth cleanable and non-absorbent material

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

10. Oct 5, 2023 Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    7 general Show violations

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no thermometers conspicuously placed in both beverage coolers located in the front dispensing area. Instructed the person in charge to provide thermometers for all cold holding equipment and maintain.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed electric fly trap hanging directly above prep table in rear prep area. Instructed the person in charge to relocate electric fly trap and maintain. Insect control devices shall be installed the way that the device is located away from food.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

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

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed employee toilet room door not self-closing. Instructed the person in charge to install a self closing mechanism for the employee toilet room door and maintain.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed damaged ceiling panels above the two-door freezer in the rear prep area. Instructed the person in charge to repair damaged ceiling panels and maintain in good repair.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed flour and dirt on floors throughout the prep areas. Instructed the person in charge to clean floors and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed dust buildup on ceiling and wall vents in prep areas. Instructed instructed the person in charge to clean and all ceiling and wall vents and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

11. Nov 22, 2022 Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general1 paperwork Show violations

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed bowls and other utensils stored facing up on shelving unit in front preparation area. Instructed the person in charge to invert all equipment to prevent contamination.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed multiple certified food managers with expired allergen awareness training certificates. Instructed the person in charge to renew expired allergen awareness training certificates and ensure that ay individual that holds a city of chicago food sanitation certificate completes allergen awareness training.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

12. Nov 15, 2022 Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    1 critical6 general1 paperwork Show violations

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observed hand soap and paper towel dispenser at prep sink located in the rear preparation area near the drystorage area. Instructed the person in charge to remove hand soap and paper towel dispenser from prep sink and ensure that employees are only washing their hands at handwashing sinks.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed three live cockroaches on floor in the unisex toilet room , one live cockroach underneath one compartment sink in the rear preparation area, and one live roach on table in dining area. Instructed to remove roaches, clean surfaces, and maintain premises free of pest. Recommended receive additional pest control service. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed bowls and other utensils stored facing up on shelving unit in front preparation area. Instructed the person in charge to invert all equipment to prevent contamination.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      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 prep tables in the front and rear preparation areas. Instructed the person in charge to resurface or replace cutting boards and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated food debris on interior surface of two door freezer located in the rear preparation area. Instructed the person in charge to clean and maintain. (nonfood contact surfaces)

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed dirty floors with food debris\spills throught front and rear kitchen preparation area. Instructed the person in charge to detail clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed vent covers in both toilet rooms with dust accumulation. Instructed the person in charge to remove dust and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed multiple certified food managers with expired allergen awareness training certificates. Instructed the person in charge to renew expired alleren awareness training certificates and ensure that ay individual that holds a city of chicago food sanitation certificate completes allergen awareness training.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

13. Jun 21, 2022 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    4 general1 paperwork Show violations

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed plates and other utensils being stored facing up on shelving units in prep area. Instructed to invert all plates and utensils to prevent contamination.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed assorted food items inside coolers and refrigeration units with food stored inside plastic grocery bags. Instructed to properly store all food items inside approved food grade containers.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed unused equipment and unnecessary articles in kitchen preparation area. Instructed manager to remove all unused, unnecssary equipment and articles to prevent pest harborage.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed blown out lighbulbs underneath hooded vent in prep area. Instructed to replace blown out lightbulbs and maintan.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no food handlers certificates on site. Instructed manager to comply with the idph food handler requirement.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

14. Jun 13, 2022 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical4 general1 paperwork Show violations

    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no employee health policy on site as required. Priority foundation violatioan 7-38-010. Instructed the person in charge to provide documentation of employees responsibility to report any illness transmissible through food. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE. PROIRITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(c). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK CONTAINING RECORDS OF ALL VISITS TO ESTABLISHMENT BY ANY PEST CCONTROL COMPANY DESCRIBING ALL PEST-CONTROL RELATED ACTIVITIES AND SHOWING THAT THEIR FACILITY HAS BEEN SERVICED AT LEAST TWICE A YEAR AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed plates and other utensils being stored facing up on shleving units in prep area. Instructed to invert all plates and utensils to prevent contamination.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed unused equipment and unnecessary articles in kitchen preparation area. Instructed manager to remove all unused, unnecssary equipment and articles to prevent pest harborage.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed blown out lighbulbs underneath hooded vent in prep area. Instructed to replace blown out lightbulbs and maintan.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no food handlers certificates on site. Instructed manager to comply with the idph food handler requirement.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

15. Jun 22, 2021 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    2 general1 paperwork Show violations

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: 4-102.11- observed food items being stored in plastic bags in 2-door freezer. Must store food in food grade containers that are durable and clean.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: 6-202.14-observed no self closing device on bathroom door at dish washing area. Must install.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.13-observed no allergen training certificates. Must provide allergen training certificates for employees who obtain the city of chicago food sanitation certificate.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

16. Jun 15, 2021 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 critical4 general2 paperwork Show violations

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

      Inspector’s note: No person in charge on site during inspection. Priority foundation violation. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Observed stuffed chicken pie at improper cold holding temperature at 66.7f. Also observed the following tcs food items stored at improper cold holding temperature. Stuffed potato pie found at 63.5f, stuffed vegetable pie found at 63.9f, stuffed spinach pie found at 62.4f, beef found at 56.5f and chicken found at 47.5f. All food items were found on counter. Instructed manager tcs food items must be stored at 41.0f or below for proper cold holding temperature. All food items were discarded and denatured. All food weighing approximately 80 lbs at a cost of $170.00. Priority violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed food items being stored in plastic bags in 2-door freezer. Must store food in food grade containers that are durable and clean.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no self closing device on bathroom door at dish washing area. Must install.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed two missing light bulbs at ventilation hood at main prep area. Must install two working light bulbs.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Previous core violation not corrected from 11/17/2020, report #2456669. #48-observed large mixing bowl in main prep area and dough machine unable to be submerged in 3 compartment sink or detatch. Instructed to create written cleaning procedure for mixing bowl and dough machine. #51-observed small leak underneath 3 compartment sink when water is draining. Instructed to repair and maintain. Priority foundation violation. 7-42-090.

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

      Inspector’s note: No person in charge on site with an original city of chicago food sanitation certificate posted. Instructed to have a person in charge on site at all times with a valid and original city of chicago food sanitation certificate posted at all times. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-012. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training certificates. Must provide allergen training certificates for employees who obtain the city of chicago food sanitation certificate.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

17. Nov 17, 2020 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    11 general Show violations

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed white garbage can style container used for storing flour with no label. Instructed to label with the common name of the ingredient.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed cutting boards throughout main prep area covered in deep grooves and dark stains. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain in good condition.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed torn gasket on tall prep cooler located on customer service line. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain in good condition.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed large mixing bowl in main prep area unable to be submerged in 3 compartment sink. Instructed to create written cleaning procedure for mixing bowl.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed small leak underneath 3 compartment sink. Instructed to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed slow draining 3 compartment sink. Instructed to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed unused cooking kettle in main prep area. Instructed to either repair and make functional or remove from premises.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed several broken and cracked tiles in employee restroom located opposite 3 compartment sink. Instructed to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed paper towel dispenser in customer toilet room that falls open when paper towels are dispensed. Instructed to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed small amount of grease build up on back wall and floorboards behind fryers and gryos spits. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed broken light shield in main prep area near dough making area. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain in good condition.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

18. Oct 4, 2019 Conditional

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical Show violations

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: 2-501.11-establishment with clean up procedure for vomitingand diarrheal events. But missing some cleaning supplies . Instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-0910 no citation issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

19. Sep 23, 2019 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 critical8 general Show violations

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: Establishment with clean up procedure for vomitingand diarrheal events. But missing some cleaning supplies . Instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-0910 no citation issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Found no hand drying paper towel on both hand sinks in the cook line and prep area. Instructed to provide paper towel all the times while in operation. One of the employee provided paper towel on both hand sinks during inspection. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c)citation issued.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: All food supplies stored on the floor in the prep area must be elevated 6" off the floor.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFood handling

      Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

      Inspector’s note: All clean pots, pans, trays must be stored upside down/inverted to prevent possible contamination.

      Official wording (code 45)

      Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Found grocery bag being used to stored produce . Instructed to replace with food grade storage bag.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Interior surfaces of the microwave not clean,with food debris. Instructed to clean and sanitize and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Unisex washroom waste receptacles must have a cover or lid and maintain.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Holes on the walls in the prep area and gap around the conduit and pipes in the prep area. Must seal the holes and gap and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Ventilation hood and filters in the cook line with heavy dust and grease build-up. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Previous core violations not corrected from report # 2252575 dated 1/15/2019. #41, 3-304.14 observed wiping cloth stored everywhere, in the prep table, cart, on the hand sink and 3 compt sink drain board. Instructed to stored on a bucket with sanitizing solution in between uses. #49, 4-602.13 all 2 door reach in coolers thru-out the restaurant with heavy dust build-up. Must clean,remove dust and maintain. #55, 6-201.17 ceiling vent cover in both washroom with dust build-up must clean,remove dust and maintain.#58, pa 100-0367, all certified food manager must obtain an allergen training certificate. Priority foundation 7-3=42-090 citation issued.

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

20. Jan 15, 2019 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    3 critical5 general2 paperwork Show violations

    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: No employee health policy on site. Must provide. Priority foundation 7-38-010 no citation issued

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: No clean up procedure for vomiting and diarrheal events. Must provide. Priority foundation 7-38-005 no citation issued

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.

      Inspector’s note: All ready to eat cooked tcs food inside the reach in cooler and prep cooler must be labeled and dated properly.

      Official wording (code 23)

      Proper date marking and disposition

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Some cooler has no visible thermometer inside. Must provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Must install a splash guard between the hand sink and the prep table in the cook line and maintain.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed wiping cloth stored everywhere, in the prep table, cart, on the hand sink and 3 compt sink drain board. Instructed to stored on a bucket with sanitizing solution in between uses.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: All 2 door reach in coolers thru-out the restaurant with heavy dust build-up. Must clean,remove dust and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Ceiling vent cover in both washroom with dust build-up must clean,remove dust and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Two employees handling food has no food handler training certificate. Must obtain food handler training certificate.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: All certified food manager must obtain an allergen training certificate.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

21. Mar 22, 2018 Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must not use paper as liner for shelving in food bakery area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Spray foam sealant used around newly sealed walls in the rear dry storage room must be removed. Must not use spray foam to seal open gaps holes in walls. Walls must be properly sealed, smooth and cleanable material. Newly sealed cement used to seal around electrical box next to floor stand mixer must be painted/sealed to be smooth and cleanable. Peeling plaster on the ceiling in the flour storage room. Must repair to be smooth and cleanable.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

      Inspector’s note: Employee toilet room door must be self closing.

22. Feb 6, 2018 Fail

    License · Fail

    1 critical6 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Must install an accessible exposed hand washing sink to the south end prep/pizza oven area. Critical violation 7-38-030.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated

      Inspector’s note: Three compartment sink/exposed hand washing sink improperly located directly across from customer use washroom. Must relocate the sinks or provide physical divider between customer washroom and sinks. Serious violation 7-38-030.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: All bulk food containers must be labeled. All prepackaged breads on display for sale must be properly labeled with business name, address and list of ingredients.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must not use paper as liner for shelving in food bakery area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Spray foam sealant used around electrical box on the wall directly next to and above floor stand mixer. Must not use spray foam to seal open gaps holes in walls. Walls must be properly sealed, smooth and cleanable material. Must seal all holes in walls, openings and crevices along floor and baseboards throughout the rear dry food storage room. Peeling plaster on the ceiling in the flour storage room. Must repair to be smooth and cleanable.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

      Inspector’s note: Toilet room doors must be self closing.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

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

23. Jan 30, 2018 Not Ready

    License · Not Ready

    No violations