DAMATO BAKERY #1

PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE - Comments: OBSERVED PERSONAL DRINK ITEM IMPROPERLY STORED INSIDE REFRIGERATOR IN THE BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DESIGNATE A PLACE FOR EMPLOYEE(S) PERSONAL FOOD/DRINKS.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SINK IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SINK ACCORDING TO FOOD CODE STANDARDS WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE ALONG WITH PROVIDING HANDWASHING SIGNAGE, HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE REACH IN THE REAR COOLER AND INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATOR IN THE BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE REAR PREP AREA COOLER AND REFRIGERATOR IN THE BASEMENT AREA LEFT UNCOVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED FOOD GRADE LIDS/COVERS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER(S) PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE/WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED IN-USE UTENSILS (TONGS AND KNIVES) STORED IMPROPERLY ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BETWEEN USAGE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXPOSED FOAM-LIKE CAULK ON THE FLOOR AT THE OPENING DOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED A MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE WALK IN FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITH AN EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER MUST COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING AND PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: No certified food service manager on site while handling and serving TCS foods ( ham, beef...) instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: TCS foods were held at an improper temperature. Found 10 lbs of beef/rice balls held at 80.4°F at the counter top. Instructed the manager to keep all cold TCS foods at 41f or lower. Priority violation 7-38-005. Food discarded is valued at $60.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: Food labels missing on grab and go pastas and sauces in front cooler. Instructed to provide proper labeling. Per health code.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CANNOLI SHELLS BEING STORED IN CARDBOARD BOXES IN THE BASEMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE A CLEANABLE CONTAINER TO STORE ALL FOODS.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.11 OBSERVED CANNOLI SHELLS BEING STORED IN CARDBOARD BOXES IN THE BASEMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE A CLEANABLE CONTAINER TO STORE ALL FOODS.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.11 OBSERVED CANNOLI SHELLS BEING STORED IN CARDBOARD BOXES IN THE BASEMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE A CLEANABLE CONTAINER TO STORE ALL FOODS.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WHILE TCS FOODS (SAUSAGE AT 135F) ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. THE HOT WATER HANDLE IS STRIPPED AND DOES NOT DISPENSE HOT WATER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE HAND WASHING SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED NO SANITIZER ON THE PREMISES TO SANITIZE DISHES AND UTENSILS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT SANITIZER MUST BE PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER AND WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED MILK AT 57F, CANNOLI FILLING AT 52F, CHEESE AT 55F, PASTA AT 52F, AND EGGS AT 53F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD FOODS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED EXPIRED TCS FOODS (MARINARA SAUCE) DATEMARKED PAST THE 7 DAYS USE BY DATE STORED IN THE GRAB AND GO PREP COOLER NEAR THE FRONT DOOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL DATEMARKED TCS FOODS MUST BE USED OR DISCARDED WITHIN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER AT 52F AND THE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER AT 60F DURING THE INSPECTION. BOTH COOLERS WERE USED TO STORE TCS FOODS SUCH AS CANNOLI FILLING AND MILK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN BOTH COOLERS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: NO INGREDIENT LABELS WERE OBSERVED ON THE PREPACKAGED COOKIES STORED ON TOP OF THE COUNTER. MANAGEMENT WAS INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PREPACKAGED FOODS.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED A CUSTOMER BRING A LEASHED DOG INSIDE OF THE STORE AND ORDER FOOD AT THE COUNTER. WHILE THE CUSTOMER WAS WAITING FOR THEIR ORDER, I ASKED THEM TO LEAVE THE PREMISES AND WAIT FOR THEIR FOOD OUTSIDE. MANAGEMENT DID NOT INTERFERE AND ASKED THE CUSTOMER TO LEAVE THE PREMISES WHEN THEY SAW THE DOG INSIDE THE STORE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-40-060. CITATION ISSUED.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION BY THE PUBLIC. OBSERVED BREAD STORED IN THE CORNER WINDOW OF THE STORE, UNCOVERED AND UNPROTECTED IN AN AREA WHERE THE PUBLIC HAS ACCESS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROTECT ALL FOOD FROM CONTAMINATION BY THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED DIRTY DISHES STORED IN THE BASEMENT MOP SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL DIRTY DISHES PROPERLY.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15 UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT UTILITY SINK LOCATED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BY ALL RELEVANT LAWS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15 UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT UTILITY SINK LOCATED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BY ALL RELEVANT LAWS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING REPEAT PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2578642 DATED 7/17/2023: #60 8-404.13(B:4) "OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING REPEAT CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2570760 DATED 2/6/2023: #56 6-304.11 "OBSERVED NO MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN THE BASEMENT WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT ALL PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS AND COME INTO FULL COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS ITEMS SUCH AS MEATBALLS WERE PREPARED DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED NEXT TO ESPRESSO MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO CONTRACT WITH A LICENSED PEST CONTROL SERVICE, RECEIVE SERVICE, AND MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT UTILITY SINK LOCATED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BY ALL RELEVANT LAWS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING REPEAT CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2570760 DATED 2/6/2023: #36 4-204.112(B) " FOUND NO THERMOMETER INSIDE MINI COOLER BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN." #53 5-501.17 "NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE WAS OBSERVED IN THE BASEMENT WASHROOM." #53 6-501.19 "THE BASEMENT WASHROOM DOOR LACKS A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL." #56 6-304.11 "OBSERVED NO MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN THE BASEMENT WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT ALL PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS AND COME INTO FULL COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: 4-204.112(B FOUND NO THERMOMETER INSIDE MINI COOLER BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-602.11(A; B:1-4,6,7; C; D) OBSERVED NO INGREDIENT LABELS AND NO NET CONTENTS FOR PREPACKAGED MARINARA AND BOLOGNESE SAUCES, SOUPS, MEATBALLS, AND CANNOLIS IN THE 1 DOOR COOLER NEXT TO THE FRONT DOOR

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 5-501.17 NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE WAS OBSERVED IN THE BASEMENT WASHROOM.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 6-501.19 THE BASEMENT WASHROOM DOOR LACKS A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-304.11 OBSERVED NO MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN THE BASEMENT WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNS AT FRONT COUNTER AND BASEMENT RESTROOM HANDWASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED - Comments: FOUND CONTAINER OF CANNOLI FILLING NOT COVERED IN PREP AREA COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO COVER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION, MAINTAIN.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: FOUND NO THERMOMETER INSIDE MINI COOLER BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: Food Labels OBSERVED NO INGREDIENT LABELS AND NO NET CONTENTS FOR PREPACKAGED MARINARA AND BOLOGNESE SAUCES, SOUPS, MEATBALLS, AND CANNOLIS IN THE 1 DOOR COOLER NEXT TO THE FRONT DOOR

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: FOUND APPROXIMATELY 25-35 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR OF PREP AREA ALONG WALL BEHIND UNUSED COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND ON BOTTOM RACK OF ROLLING CART NEXT TO REAR DOOR OF PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND CONTACT PEST CONTROL TO SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM PUBLIC CONTAMINATION. OBSERVED UNWRAPPED LOAVES OF BREAD STORED IN THE FRONT WINDOW IN THE CORNER OF THE STORE WHERE THE PUBLIC HAS ACCESS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT ALL FOOD MUST BE PROTECTED FROM PUBLIC CONTAMINATION AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. COS: DURING INSPECTION BREAD LOAVES WERE REMOVED FROM THE FRONT WINDOW AREA AND PLACED BEHIND THE COUNTER WHERE THEY WERE NOT ACCESSIBLE TO THE PUBLIC.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL BOXES OF CANNOLI SHELLS STORED IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH CARDBOARD BOXES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOODS IN PROPER FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS OR LINED WITH PLASTIC.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE WAS OBSERVED IN THE BASEMENT WASHROOM.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: THE BASEMENT WASHROOM DOOR LACKS A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED NO MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN THE BASEMENT WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: NO VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES WERE PROVIDED FOR THE FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS. OBSERVED EGGS AT 120.2F, CHICKEN AT 126.9F, MEATBALLS AT 90F, AND SAUSAGE AT 104F IN AND TOP OF THE HOT HOLDING UNIT. ALSO OBSERVED PIZZA SLICES AT 95-125F BEHIND THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL HOT FOODS ABOVE 135F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED NO INGREDIENT LABELS AND NO NET CONTENTS FOR PREPACKAGED MARINARA AND BOLOGNESE SAUCES, SOUPS, MEATBALLS AND CANNOLIS IN THE 1 DOOR COOLER NEXT TO THE FRONT DOOR.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM PUBLIC CONTAMINATION. OBSERVED AN OPEN TRAY OF COOKIES STORED ON TOP OF THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. ALSO OBSERVED UNWRAPPED LOAVES OF BREAD SITTING IN THE FRONT WINDOW IN THE CORNER OF THE STORE WHERE THE PUBLIC HAS ACCESS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD MUST BE PROTECTED FROM PUBLIC CONTAMINATION AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL BOXES OF CANNOLI SHELLS STORED IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH CARDBOARD BOXES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOODS IN PROPER FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS OR LINED WITH PLASTIC.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE WAS OBSERVED IN THE BASEMENT WASHROOM.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: THE BASEMENT WASHROOM DOOR LACKS A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED NO MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN THE BASEMENT WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: NO VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES WERE PROVIDED FOR THE FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.