What is Puffy Cakes's health inspection score?

Puffy Cakes has a SafeDine safety score of 46 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Puffy Cakes last inspected?

Puffy Cakes was last inspected on December 4, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Puffy Cakes have?

Puffy Cakes has 71 total violations across 8 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Puffy Cakes safe to eat at?

Puffy Cakes has a safety score of 46/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

Official Health Record

Puffy Cakes

Name: Puffy Cakes
Address: 1651 W Chicago AVE, Chicago, 60622
Rating: 46

1651 W Chicago AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 12/4/2025

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Wicker Park

Ranked #455 of 579 in Wicker Park

Improving

8 inspections

Last: Dec 4, 2025

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

13%

Clean Rate

8.9

Avg Violations

4 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-54

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-5 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-8 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-16 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+32 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

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.

Location

1651 W Chicago AVE, Chicago, IL 60622

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Violation Timeline

Apr 2024

1 inspections

Apr

May 2024

2 inspections

2 high priority

2 intermediate

7 basic

Dec 2024

1 inspections

2 high priority

1 intermediate

Dec

Nov 2025

3 inspections

13 high priority

8 intermediate

28 basic

Dec 2025

1 inspections

1 intermediate

7 basic

Dec

Inspection History

8 records on file

3 Canvass Re-Inspection1 Canvass1 Complaint1 License Re-Inspection2 License

Dec 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass

1 Med7 Basic

8 total

81/100inspection score

−19 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-202.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.

Basic (7)

−14 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
2-402.11 : OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
301.12 : OBSERVED UTENSILS (BOWLS,BAKING PANS,ETC) TO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED INTO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK MUST PROVIDE SMALLER UTENSILS OR A LARGER SINK,OR WRITTEN PROCEDURE TO SANITIZE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM STORAGE CABINETS,PREP COOLERS.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
5-204.12 : OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.114 : MUST REMOVE ARTICLES FROM INSIDE OF MOPSINK BASIN AND ON FLOOR UNDER DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING UNITS AND STORE OFF OF FLOOR.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−19 pts

Nov 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionFail

1 High2 Med8 Basic

11 total1 risk factor

59/100inspection score

−36 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ONSITE FOR FOOD EMPLOYEES. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED ALONG WITH THE CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHEN TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS ARE STORED. FACILITY IS NOT OPEN AND OPERATING AT TIME OF RE-INSPECTION NO-CITATION ISSUED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL PACKAGE OF SQUEEZE BOTTLES, ETC.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-202.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.

Basic (8)

−16 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
2-402.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
-301.12 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED UTENSILS (BOWLS,BAKING PANS,ETC) TO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED INTO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK MUST PROVIDE SMALLER UTENSILS OR A LARGER SINK.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM STORAGE CABINETS,PREP COOLERS.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
5-204.12 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.114 Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE ARTICLES FROM INSIDE OF MOPSINK BASIN AND ON FLOOR UNDER DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING UNITS AND STORE OFF OF FLOOR.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
59PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED WITHIN SPECIFIED TIME FRAME ON THE INSPECTION REPORT #2626828 DATED FOR 11/7/25: (#38)6-501.111 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK WITH RECEIPT OF SERVICE AND REQUIRED DOCUMENTS MUST BE PROVIDED AND MAINTAINED. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C)(CITATION ISSUED) INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT THE VIOLATION SHALL NOW CLASSIFIED AS A PRIORITY ITEM DUE TO PREVIOUS NONCOMPLIANCE. MUST CORRECT BEFORE RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−36 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Nov 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionNo Entry

6 High3 Med10 Basic

19 total3 risk factors

0/100inspection score

−95 pts

High Priority (6)

−60 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
2-101.11 Inspector Comments: PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
2-101.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY NOR A CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED, AND SERVED (MILK, EGGS, CAKES, COFFEE)MUST PROVIDE AND BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
2-102.14(O) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES' HEALTH POLICIES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
5-205.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED REAR DISH WASHING HAND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE OBSERVED A LARGE FREEZER STORED IN FRONT OF SAID SINK AND SCRUBBERS INSIDE AS WELL.MUST REMOVE FREEZER FROM IN FRONT OF SINK & ARTICLES FROM BASIN TO BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
6-301.12 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED FRONT PREP AREA HAND DRYER DISPENSER NOT OPERABLE MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. ASK EMPLOYEE TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS DURING INSPECTION. HE NEVER PROVIDED THEM.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
4-601.11(A) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE WITH BLACK AND PINK SLIMY SUBSTANCE DRIPPING ON ICE INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE. MUST REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE MACHINE, AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL PACKAGE OF SQUEEZE BOTTLES, ETC.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-202.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-501.111 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH RECEIPT OF SERVICE AND REQUIRED DOCUMENTS MUST BE PROVIDED AND MAINTAINED.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C)(CITATION ISSUED)

Basic (10)

−20 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
305.14 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. OBSERVED A CHEST FREEZER PLUGGED IN OUTSIDE OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR WITH SEVERAL FROZEN DESSERTS STORED INSIDE.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND STORE FOOD ITEMS INDOORS IN A PROPER MANNER.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
2-402.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
4-301.12 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED UTENSILS (BOWLS,BAKING PANS,ETC) TO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED INTO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK MUST PROVIDE SMALLER UTENSILS OR A LARGER SINK.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM STORAGE CABINETS,PREP COOLERS.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
5-204.12 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
5-501.17 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A LID ON GARBAGE CAN IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.114 Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE ARTICLES FROM INSIDE OF MOPSINK BASIN AND ON FLOOR UNDER DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING UNITS AND STORE OFF OF FLOOR.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
61SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC−2
8-304.11(A) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO PREVIOUS SUMMARY INSPECTION REPORT POSTED TO VIEW. EMPLOYEE FOUND IT INSIDE A STACK OF PAPERS IN A FOLDER WHEN ASKED. A SUMMARY REPORT WAS GIVEN TO POST AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B )(CITATION ISSUED)

Base deductions−95 pts

Risk factor bonus (3× +5)−15 pts

Nov 25

Canvass InspectionFail

6 High3 Med10 Basic

19 total3 risk factors

0/100inspection score

−95 pts

High Priority (6)

−60 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY NOR A CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED, AND SERVED (MILK, EGGS, CAKES, COFFEE)MUST PROVIDE AND BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES' HEALTH POLICIES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED REAR DISH WASHING HAND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE OBSERVED A LARGE FREEZER STORED IN FRONT OF SAID SINK AND SCRUBBERS INSIDE AS WELL.MUST REMOVE FREEZER FROM IN FRONT OF SINK & ARTICLES FROM BASIN TO BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED FRONT PREP AREA HAND DRYER DISPENSER NOT OPERABLE MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. ASK EMPLOYEE TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS DURING INSPECTION. HE NEVER PROVIDED THEM.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE WITH BLACK AND PINK SLIMY SUBSTANCE DRIPPING ON ICE INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE. MUST REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE MACHINE, AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL PACKAGE OF SQUEEZE BOTTLES, ETC.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH RECEIPT OF SERVICE AND REQUIRED DOCUMENTS MUST BE PROVIDED AND MAINTAINED.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C)(CITATION ISSUED)

Basic (10)

−20 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. OBSERVED A CHEST FREEZER PLUGGED IN OUTSIDE OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR WITH SEVERAL FROZEN DESSERTS STORED INSIDE.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND STORE FOOD ITEMS INDOORS IN A PROPER MANNER.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED UTENSILS (BOWLS,BAKING PANS,ETC) TO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED INTO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK MUST PROVIDE SMALLER UTENSILS OR A LARGER SINK.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM STORAGE CABINETS,PREP COOLERS.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
MUST PROVIDE A LID ON GARBAGE CAN IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST REMOVE ARTICLES FROM INSIDE OF MOPSINK BASIN AND ON FLOOR UNDER DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING UNITS AND STORE OFF OF FLOOR.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
61SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC−2
OBSERVED NO PREVIOUS SUMMARY INSPECTION REPORT POSTED TO VIEW. EMPLOYEE FOUND IT INSIDE A STACK OF PAPERS IN A FOLDER WHEN ASKED. A SUMMARY REPORT WAS GIVEN TO POST AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B )(CITATION ISSUED)

Base deductions−95 pts

Risk factor bonus (3× +5)−15 pts

Dec 24

Complaint InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 High1 Med

3 total1 risk factor

70/100inspection score

−25 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN DISH AREA OBSTRUCTED BY LARGE COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MOVE COOLER TO ENSURE HAND WASHING SINK IS EASILY ACCESSIBLE. MANAGER MOVED COOLER PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED SEVERAL FLY TRAPS HANGING IN KITCHEN AND IN DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE INSECT TRAPS AND ENSURE TRAPS ARE PLACED BY LICENSED PEST CONTROL PERSON.

Base deductions−25 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

May 24

License Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
4-301.14 OBSERVED LARGE CONVECTION OVEN THAT UTILIZES 22.4 KILOWATTS OF ELECTRICITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL VENTILATION ABOVE SAID OVEN.

Base deductions−2 pts

May 24

License InspectionFail

2 High2 Med6 Basic

10 total

58/100inspection score

−42 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SINK NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED NO SANITIZER ON SITE FOR SANITIZING DISHES AND UTENSILS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SANITIZER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
OBSERVED NO FOOD THERMOMETER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD THERMOMETER FOR MEASURING HOT AND COLD TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PEST CONTROL WITH LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY DOCUMENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C) CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA WITH NO SPLASH GUARD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARD AT SAID HAND WASHING SINK.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED NO TEST STRIPS ON SITE FOR MEASURING SANITIZER CONCENTRATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST STRIPS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED PIPE LEAKING UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR PIPE.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
OBSERVED NO OUTSIDE DUMPSTER RECEPTACLE OR CONTRACT FOR OUTSIDE DUMPSTER RECEPTACLE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONTRACT FOR OUTSIDE DUMPSTER RECEPTACLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B) NO CITATION ISSUED.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED LARGE CONVECTION OVEN THAT UTILIZES 22.4 KILOWATTS OF ELECTRICITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL VENTILATION ABOVE SAID OVEN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH FOOD ALLERGEN REQUIREMENTS.

Base deductions−42 pts

Apr 24

License InspectionCleanNot Ready

No violations

100/100inspection score

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70 – 84

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Below 70

Fair

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