What is Gotham Bagels's health inspection score?

Gotham Bagels has a SafeDine safety score of 45 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Gotham Bagels last inspected?

Gotham Bagels was last inspected on May 13, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Gotham Bagels have?

Gotham Bagels has 76 total violations across 1 inspection on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Gotham Bagels safe to eat at?

Gotham Bagels has a safety score of 45/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Gotham Bagels serve?

Gotham Bagels serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Gotham Bagels

Name: Gotham Bagels
Address: 2801 N LINCOLN AVE, Chicago, 60657
Rating: 45

2801 N LINCOLN AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 5/13/2026

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American•Lakeview

Ranked #811 of 997 in LakeviewBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Declining

9 inspections

Last: May 13, 2026

high confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

8.4

Avg Violations

This month

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Score Analysis

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-38

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-1 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-22 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-4 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-24 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 62/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (45/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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Violation Timeline

Oct 2022

1 inspections

6 basic

Oct

Nov 2022

1 inspections

5 basic

Oct 2023

2 inspections

4 high priority

24 basic

Oct

Jul 2024

1 inspections

2 high priority

2 intermediate

5 basic

Jun 2025

3 inspections

2 high priority

17 basic

Jun

May 2026

1 inspections

1 high priority

8 intermediate

Inspection History

9 records on file

5 Canvass Re-Inspection4 Canvass

May 26

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass with Conditions

1 High8 Med

9 total1 risk factor

45/100inspection score

−50 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

6PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USERisk Factor−10

Intermediate (8)

−40 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−5
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−5
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−5
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−5
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−5
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−5
61SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC−5

Base deductions−50 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Jun 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
6-202.11 - OBSERVED THREE (3) OF FOUR (4) LIGHTS IN THE OVERHEAD EXHAUST TO NOT HAVE A PROTECTIVE SHIELDING OVER THE LIGHTS IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE ALL LIGHT BULBS WITH A SHATTER RESISTANT LIGHT OR PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTIVE SHIELDING.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
6-303.11 - OBSERVED ONE (1) OF FOUR (4) LIGHTS IN THE OVERHEAD EXHAUST TO BE MISSING/NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE/REPLACE THE LIGHT AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE OVERHEAD LIGHTING IN PREP AREA.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
6-501.14 - OBSERVED ALL OVERHEAD FILTERS IN THE OVER HEAD EXHAUST SYSTEM TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FREE OF EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD UP.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
2-102.13 - OBSERVED MANAGER WITH NO COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS TO COMPLETE AND MAINTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING.

Base deductions−8 pts

Jun 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionFail

1 High5 Basic

6 total

80/100inspection score

−20 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
6-301.14 - OBSERVED THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FRONT COFFEE PREP AREA/CASHIER AREA TO NOT HAVE A SIGN FOR HAND WASHING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SIGN REMINDING ALL EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
6-202.11 - OBSERVED THREE (3) OF FOUR (4) LIGHTS IN THE OVERHEAD EXHAUST TO NOT HAVE A PROTECTIVE SHIELDING OVER THE LIGHTS IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE ALL LIGHT BULBS WITH A SHATTER RESISTANT LIGHT OR PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTIVE SHIELDING.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
6-303.11 - OBSERVED ONE (1) OF FOUR (4) LIGHTS IN THE OVERHEAD EXHAUST TO BE MISSING/NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE/REPLACE THE LIGHT AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE OVERHEAD LIGHTING IN PREP AREA.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
6-501.14 - OBSERVED ALL OVERHEAD FILTERS IN THE OVER HEAD EXHAUST SYSTEM TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FREE OF EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD UP.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
2-102.13 - OBSERVED MANAGER WITH NO COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS TO COMPLETE AND MAINTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING.
59PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
8-404.13 (B:3) - PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, #60, NOT CORRECTED FROM 6/10/2025, REPORT #2618910: "#60) 8-404.13(B:4): PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 07/17/2024, REPORT #2597615: #51) OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT THE COFFEE MAKER LOCATED AT FRONT PREP AREA NEAR HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE. #51) OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING 1 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED NEXT TO HAND SINK AND UTILITY SINK IN REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE DRAIN AND MAINTAIN SINK IN GOOD REPAIR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT BOTH PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY VIOLATION, 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−20 pts

Jun 25

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High8 Basic

9 total

74/100inspection score

−26 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FRONT COFFEE PREP AREA/CASHIER AREA TO NOT HAVE A SIGN FOR HAND WASHING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SIGN REMINDING ALL EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS.

Basic (8)

−16 pts

43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
OBSERVED VARIOUS SCOOPS IN DRY STORAGE BINS STORED WITH HANDLES OF SCOOPS STORED IN CONTACT WITH ITES IN BINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL SCOOPS ARE STORED SO THAT HANDLES ARE NOT IN CONTACT WITH FOOD ITEMS IN BETWEEN USE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE FLOOR BELOW THE ICE MACHINE AND IN THE FRONT CASHIER AREA TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FREE OF EXCESSIVE DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE BUILD UP.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED THREE (3) OF FOUR (4) LIGHTS IN THE OVERHEAD EXHAUST TO NOT HAVE A PROTECTIVE SHIELDING OVER THE LIGHTS IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE ALL LIGHT BULBS WITH A SHATTER RESISTANT LIGHT OR PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTIVE SHIELDING.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED ONE (1) OF FOUR (4) LIGHTS IN THE OVERHEAD EXHAUST TO BE MISSING/NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE/REPLACE THE LIGHT AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE OVERHEAD LIGHTING IN PREP AREA.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED ALL OVERHEAD FILTERS IN THE OVER HEAD EXHAUST SYSTEM TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FREE OF EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD UP.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS STORED ON SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS AND STORAGE BINS NEXT TO THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE SIDE PREPARTION AREA NEXT TO THE OVENS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE AN AREA FOR EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS AND ENSURE THEY ARE STORED IN THE DESIGNATED AREAS.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED MANAGER WITH NO COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS TO COMPLETE AND MAINTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 07/17/2024, REPORT #2597615: #37) OBSERVED SMALLER FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS FOR SPICES AND DRIED GOODS TO NOT HAVE ANY LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH COMMON NAME ALL STORAGE BINS WITH CONTENTS OF FOOD. #49) OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE TWO DOOR PREPARATION COOLER TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND WATER/CONDENSATION BUILD UP ON BOTTOM SHELF. INSTRUCTED ANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA FREE OF DEBRIS AND WATER BUILD UP. #51) OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT THE COFFEE MAKER LOCATED AT FRONT PREP AREA NEAR HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE. #51) OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING 1 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED NEXT TO HAND SINK AND UTILITY SINK IN REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE DRAIN AND MAINTAIN SINK IN GOOD REPAIR. #53) OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DOOR AVAILABLE AT THE BATHROOM IN THE LEFT MOST AREA NEAR THE SEATING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DOOR. #55) OBSERVED SESAME

Base deductions−26 pts

Jul 24

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 High2 Med5 Basic

9 total

60/100inspection score

−40 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED CONCENTRATION OF 0 PPM AT LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN DISH WASHING AREA OF FACILITY. DISH MACHINE WAS IN USE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE TO MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SANITIZING SOLUTION CONCENTRAION. DISH MACHINE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONCENTRATION OF AT LEAST 50 PPM AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH. PRIORITY VIOLATION, 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
OBSERVED IN USE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER BELOW GRILL UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES, INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 53.2F. COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS ABLE TO MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH. PRIORITY VIOLATION, CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-005.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES IN PREP COOLER: CHEESE 51.4F, EGGS 52.3F, AND DELI MEAT AT 51.2F. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED ALL ITEMS AT THIS TIME. APPROX. 15 LBS $90 VALUE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED SMALLER FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS FOR SPICES AND DRIED GOODS TO NOT HAVE ANY LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH COMMON NAME ALL STORAGE BINS WITH CONTENTS OF FOOD.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE TWO DOOR PREPARATION COOLER TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND WATER/CONDENSATION BUILD UP ON BOTTOM SHELF. INSTRUCTED ANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA FREE OF DEBRIS AND WATER BUILD UP.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT THE COFFEE MAKER LOCATED AT FRONT PREP AREA NEAR HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING 1 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED NEXT TO HAND SINK AND UTILITY SINK IN REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE DRAIN AND MAINTAIN SINK IN GOOD REPAIR.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DOOR AVAILABLE AT THE BATHROOM IN THE LEFT MOST AREA NEAR THE SEATING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DOOR.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SESAME SEEDS AND GRAINS SPILLED ON THE FLOOR UNDER SHELVES IN THE SIDE DRY STORAGE AREA AND BELOW PREP TABLES AT ENTRANCE OF PREPARATION AREA. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE SPILLAGE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT AND DISH WASHING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS FROM EXCESSIVE GRAIN SPILLAGE, FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP, AND SPILLAGE OF WATER.

Base deductions−40 pts

Oct 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 High12 Basic

13 total

66/100inspection score

−34 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
PINK SUBSTANCE AT INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE COMPARTMENTS (INTERIOR TOP AND BIN). ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT.

Basic (12)

−24 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
2-402.11 HAIR RESTRAINT IS REQUIRED BY EVERYONE ENTERING THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
3-304.12 OBSERVED COOK'S LINE KNIVES BEING STORED IMPROPERLY BETWEEN PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDES A PROPER KNIFE HOLDER TO MINIMIZE SOURCE CONTAMINATION
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-101.19 THE RUSTY BASE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE PREP TABLE ACCROSS HANDWASHING HANDS IS RUSTY AND UNABLE TO CLEAN. THE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEAN, AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-201.11 BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE 2-TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLERS AT THE REAR PREP AREA. REPAIR/REPLACE
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-602.13 BUILD-UP DEBRIS AT RUBBER GASKET INSIDE COOLERS, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.ALSO COOKING EQUIPMENT
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PROVIDED AT ICE MACHINE WATER LINE, AT FRON PREP AND SERVING AREA. MUST BE INSTALLED SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED, OR TO KNOW THE LOCATION
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
5-205.15 LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK.REPAIR ISSUE.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
6-501.19 NO CLOSING DEVICE WAS PROVIDED IN THE WASHROOM (SOUTH AREA)BY THE FRONT SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
5-501.115 WE OBSERVED OUTSIDE EXCESS DEBRIS ON THE GROUND AROUND THE GARBAGE CONTAINER AND RECYCLE CONTAINER. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.12 DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES AND BEHIND SHELVES AND EQUIPMENT.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
4-202.18 NOTED COOKING STOVES AND GRILL IN THE KITCHEN, NOT UNDER THE EXHAUST VENTILATION HOOD SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL COOKING STOVES AND GRILLS UNDER THE EXHAUST HOOD.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
2-102.13 NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ARE PROVIDED ON-SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS

Base deductions−34 pts

Oct 23

Canvass InspectionFail

3 High12 Basic

15 total2 risk factors

36/100inspection score

−54 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
5PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTSRisk Factor−10
FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN AND KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
PINK SUBSTANCE AT INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE COMPARTMENTS (INTERIOR TOP AND BIN). ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT.

Basic (12)

−24 pts

58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ARE PROVIDED ON-SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS
40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
HAIR RESTRAINT IS REQUIRED BY EVERYONE ENTERING THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
OBSERVED COOK'S LINE KNIVES BEING STORED IMPROPERLY BETWEEN PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDES A PROPER KNIFE HOLDER TO MINIMIZE SOURCE CONTAMINATION
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
THE RUSTY BASE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE PREP TABLE ACCROSS HANDWASHING HANDS IS RUSTY AND UNABLE TO CLEAN. THE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEAN, AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE 2-TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLERS AT THE REAR PREP AREA. REPAIR/REPLACE
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
BUILD-UP DEBRIS AT RUBBER GASKET INSIDE COOLERS, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.ALSO COOKING EQUIPMENT
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.REPAIR ISSUE.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PROVIDED AT ICE MACHINE WATER LINE, AT FRON PREP AND SERVING AREA. MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN, OR TO KNOW THE LOCATION
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
NO CLOSING DEVICE WAS PROVIDED IN THE WASHROOM (SOUTH AREA)BY THE FRONT SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
WE OBSERVED OUTSIDE WITH EXCESS DEBRIS ON THE GROUND AROUND THE GARBAGE CONTAINER AND RECYCLE CONTAINER.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES, UNDER AND BEHIND SHELVES AND EQUIPMENT.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED VENTS DIRECTLY ABOVE THE PREP/SERVING TABLE IN THE FRONT AREA, GRIDDLE WITH AN ACCUMULATION OF DUST ON THEM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN VENTS AND MAINTAIN

Base deductions−54 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Nov 22

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-201.11 NOTED LOOSE AND MISSING KNOTS ON THE LID OF SERVICE PREP COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
5-205.15 NOTED A LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.114 NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER ON SHELVES BY THE HAND WASH SINK OF THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PESTS.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
6-304.11 NOTED COOKING STOVES AND GRILLS IN THE KITCHEN, NOT UNDER THE EXHAUST VENTILATION HOOD SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL COOKING STOVES AND GRILLS UNDER THE EXHAUST HOOD.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
2-102.13 NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

Base deductions−10 pts

Oct 22

Canvass InspectionFail

6 Basic

6 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Basic (6)

−12 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
NOTED LOOSE AND MISSING KNOTS ON LID OF SERVICE PREP COOLERS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER ON SHELVES BY THE HAND WASH SINK OF THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PESTS.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
NOTED COOKING STOVES AND GRILL IN THE KITCHEN, NOT UNDER THE EXHAUST VENTILATION HOOD SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL COOKING STOVES AND GRILLS UNDER THE EXHAUST HOOD.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
NOTED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #37 (2) FROM INSPECTION REPORT #251114 DATED 6/10/2021 NOT CORRECTED. --37): 3-602.11(A; B:1-4,6,7; C; D)--- ALL BULK PRE-PACKAGED CONTAINERS OF PREPARED CREAM CHEESES FOR SALE MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH THE BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS, AND LIST OF INGREDIENTS. --37) 3-602.11(B:5)- ALL BULK PRE-PACKAGED CONTAINERS OF PREPARED CREAM CHEESES FOR SALE MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH THE ALLERGEN WARNING LABEL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−12 pts

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