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SMAKOWSKI BAKERY BY SMAKOWSKI

6744 W BELMONT AVE · Chicago, IL 60634

Bakery

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for SMAKOWSKI BAKERY BY SMAKOWSKI on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2181590

Location recorded for this inspection · SMAKOWSKI BAKERY BY SMAKOWSKI · 6744 W BELMONT AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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Inspection history

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Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2078873

Location recorded for this inspection · SMAKOWSKI BAKERY BY SMAKOWSKI · 6744 W BELMONT AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE HANDLING FOODS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT TO CONFINE THE HAIR.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: NO IDPH FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2078538

Location recorded for this inspection · SMAKOWSKI BAKERY BY SMAKOWSKI · 6744 W BELMONT AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 28

    * INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS - Comments: NO PREVIOUS SUMMARY REPORT FROM REPORT #1970322 DATED 10/27/16 POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW FOR THE CUSTOMER TO SEE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW FOR THE CUSTOMER TO SEE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). NEW SUMMARY REPORT ISSUED TO POST.

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1970322, DATED 10/27/16. #33-INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE RACKS, BREAD RACKS, STORAGE BINS, PREP SHELVES AND CABINETS. #35-CEILING TILE NOT CLEAN, DARK SMOKE STAINS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE, WITH NEW CEILING TILE, SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. #36-NO LIGHT SHIELDS ON LIGHTS ABOVE PREP TABLE MUST PROVIDE. #41- INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER THROUGHOUT PREMISES (FRONT, REAR PREP AND BASEMENT STORAGE) TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE WIRE RACKS SHELVINGS OF THE CAKE DISPLAY COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE HANDLING FOODS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT TO CONFINE THE HAIR.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: NO IDPH FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1970322

Location recorded for this inspection · SMAKOWSKI BAKERY BY SMAKOWSKI · 6744 W BELMONT AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE RACKS, BREAD RACKS, STORAGE BINS, PREP SHELVES AND CABINETS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CEILING TILE NOT CLEAN, DARK SMOKE STAINS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE, WITH NEW CEILING TILE, SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE,

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: NO LIGHT SHIELDS ON LIGHTS ABOVE PREP TABLE MUST PROVIDE,

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER THROUGHOUT PREMISES (FRONT, REAR PREP AND BASEMENT STORAGE) TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING,

Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1631678

Location recorded for this inspection · SMAKOWSKI BAKERY BY SMAKOWSKI · 6744 W BELMONT AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS CORRECTED, 33, 34, 36, AND 41, VIOLATION STILL REMAINING, SEE BELOW, CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS ORDERS ISSUED, DATED 02/08/2016, INSPECTION REPORT #: 1631447, FOR VIOLATIONS LISTED BELOW: 45 FOUND NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INFORMATION GIVEN.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: BROKEN/MISSING HANDLE TO FRONT DISPLAY CASE, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE,

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CEILING TILE NOT CLEAN, DARK SMOKE STAINS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE, WITH NEW CEILING TILE, SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE,

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS NOT STORED IN ONE DESIGNATED AREA, INSTRUCTED TO DO SO, MUST RESTRICT STORING ON FOOD PRODUCT,

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1631447

Location recorded for this inspection · SMAKOWSKI BAKERY BY SMAKOWSKI · 6744 W BELMONT AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 22

    DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK - Comments: NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS PROVIDE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, PREVIOUSLY NOTED ON LAST REPORT, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CHEMICAL SANITIZING STRIPS UPON NEXT INSPECTION, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-030

  • 24

    DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. SINK IS IMPROPERLY DRAINING BACKING UP IN ONE OF THE OTHER COMPARTMENT SINKS, WHEN WATER IS FILLED AND RELEASED, WITH FOOD BACKING UP FROM OTHER SINK, MUST REPAIR SO THAT SINK DRAINS PROPERLY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS ORDERS ISSUED, DATED 05/22/2015, INSPECTION REPORT #: 1546323, FOR VIOLATIONS LISTED BELOW: 33 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE RACKS, BREAD RACKS, STORAGE BINS, PREP SHELVES AND CABINETS. 34 FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP, STORAGE AREA AND FLOOR DRAINS INCLUDING FLOOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE AND WASHROOM IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAINING (WITH EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND SOME LITTER). ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS. 36 LIGHT MUST BE SHIELDED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER IN REAR PREP AREA. 41 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER THROUGHOUT PREMISES (FRONT, REAR PREP AND BASEMENT STORAGE) TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING. 45 FOUND NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INFORMATION GIVEN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-42-090

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: FOODS OFFERED FOR SALE (SOUPS) IN FRONT DISPLAY CASE, WITHOUT PROPER LABEL AND DATE, MUST PROVIDE,

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: BROKEN/MISSING HANDLE TO FRONT DISPLAY CASE, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE,

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CEILING TILE NOT CLEAN, DARK SMOKE STAINS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE, WITH NEW CEILING TILE, SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE,

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS NOT STORED IN ONE DESIGNATED AREA, INSTRUCTED TO DO SO, MUST RESTRICT STORING ON FOOD PRODUCT,

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LEAK AT FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1546323

Location recorded for this inspection · SMAKOWSKI BAKERY BY SMAKOWSKI · 6744 W BELMONT AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CONTAINER INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE RACKS, BREAD RACKS, STORAGE BINS, PREP SHELVES AND CABINETS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP, STORAGE AREA AND FLOOR DRAINS INCLUDING FLOOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE AND WASHROOM IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAINING (WITH EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND SOME LITTER). ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHT MUST BE SHIELDED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER IN REAR PREP AREA.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER THROUGHOUT PREMISES (FRONT, REAR PREP AND BASEMENT STORAGE) TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INFORMATION GIVEN.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1471373

Location recorded for this inspection · SMAKOWSKI BAKERY BY SMAKOWSKI · 6744 W BELMONT AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1471363

Location recorded for this inspection · SMAKOWSKI BAKERY BY SMAKOWSKI · 6744 W BELMONT AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: Found/observed live fruit flies 20 (gnats) in rear kitchen area by back door, and in bsmt storage area 15 .Citation issued 7-38-020 serious violation.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Non food contact surfaces of mixers, prep table lower shelving not clean, had excess grease build up, need detailed cleaning(crevices), walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need cleaning(detailed).

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floors in kitchen prep area under prep tables, 3 compartment sink not clean, needs detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in bsmt storage areas not clean, need detailed cleaning.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Broken light shield in bsmt storage area shall be replaced.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1329302

Location recorded for this inspection · SMAKOWSKI BAKERY BY SMAKOWSKI · 6744 W BELMONT AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Found some food items not properly dated/labeled in walk in cooler, and walk in freezer, must date and label food items in walk in cooler, walk in freezer.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Display shelving/racks that had peeling paint, shall be repaired/sealed.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving, not clean, need detailed cleaning, display shelving/racks not clean, need cleaning(crevices).

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floors in bsmt storage areas under shelving not clean, needs detailed cleaning(corners).

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Exhaust vents(ventilation) in walk in cooler, display cooler not clean, need cleaning.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1206281

Location recorded for this inspection · SMAKOWSKI BAKERY BY SMAKOWSKI · 6744 W BELMONT AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Complaint Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1234628

Location recorded for this inspection · SMAKOWSKI BAKERY BY SMAKOWSKI · 6744 W BELMONT AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 13

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS - Comments: Continued non-compliance i.e. observed live roach activity along the wall where the rolling utility carts are stored,and inside the cluttered 2 door unused cooler same area also live fruit flies where observed on interior compartments beneath the large ovens in the food prep area and in cluttered basement storage areas,inside the employee toilet room.Also,the rear door to the food establishment is not rodent-proofed at bottom middle doors.Instructed to remove electric zapper units installed at ceiling over a food prep work table and on the wall outside the walk-in-cooler in the food prep area.Detail clean,sanitize all affected areas,rodent proof said doors,pest control service now reccomended.

  • 24

    DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: Observed the 3 comp Dish washing facility not maintained or operated during this inspection. While running and draining water in right side of three compartment sink, water coming up at top and sides of the grease trap box beneath the said sink. Instructed to detail clean grease trap and drainlines to prevent inadequate disposal of waste water.Serious violation 7-38-030. no citation issued.

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: Continued non-compliance observed Previous minor violations, from 11/30/11 inspection (report #659519), not corrected: #33- Can opener, sinks, prep tables, cooking equipment, coolers, storage racks not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize. #34- Floor through out premises not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily and remove supplies stored on floor. Must clean and maintain same.

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: All bulk ingredient containers must be labled with contents name.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Instructed to replace cracked and broken bulk containers (sugar, flour, dry ingredients etc).---------Must clean, repaint or replace storage racks and shelves inside coolers and freezers.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Continued non-compliance--Accumulated food debris on bulk ingrediant containers and shelving in prep areas. Must clean and maintain same.--------storage racks inside walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer, bread racks, all mixing and cooking equipment.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Continued non-compliance--Floor drains through-out not clean. Must clean (inside and under rims and grates) all floor drains. Strong, foul sewer gas smell in bread proofer. Must check trap to ensure proper function and eliminate offensive odors. Repair floors in prep areas where tiles are broken. Make floor smooth and easily cleanable to prevent accumulation of food/debris and prevent pest harborage areas.-----Murky, stagnant water visible at bottom of elevator shaft. Must clean and dry elevator shaft. Provide access to west side of basement where elevator descends.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Continued non-compliance--Caulk hanging down from ducts above prep area. Must remove all excess caulk. Must clean all walls, windows and attached equipment in prep areas. Wash and sanitize surfaces.Also,seal opening around pipe at rear upper north wall and remove soap dispensers on wall above the 3 comp sink.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Continued non-compliance--Some light shields in prep area missing endcaps. Must completely shield all lights. Light inside walk-in freezer is not working. Must replace bulb and/or repair socket.Replace burnt-out light bulbs in the food prep areas.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Continued non-compliance--Instructed to repair leaky faucet handle (cold) at 3 compartment sink (right side).--------Must provide back flow preventer device at the hose bibb next to exposed hand sink in prep area.-------must provide working drain stoppers at 3 compartment sink.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Continued non-compliance--Instructed to remove all unnecessary articles and clutter stored throughout rear prep area, elevator car,inside unused cooler, inside proof box, storage area etc.

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