Acme Hotel Company/The Berkshire — West Town Bakery
Last inspected: Jun 2, 2025
70
Score
Across the available record, Acme Hotel Company/The Berkshire — West Town Bakery has 21 inspections on file, the first dated 2013. The newest entry in the record is dated Jun 2, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near eight violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, which has been cited 17 times.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Acme Hotel Company/The Berkshire — West Town Bakery's 70 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
21
Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 2, 2025
Reinspection
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE UPON ARRIVAL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER IS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
2
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11 OBSERVED IN REAR PREP AT 3-COMP SINK A BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE FROM TOP OF WALL AND EXTENDS TO THE BOTTOM OF WALL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
55
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19 OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FRONT PREP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR GROUT, MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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70
Apr 23, 2025
Routine
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NOTED �FACILITY DID NOT PROVIDE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE FOR EMPLOYEES WORKING ON SITE. INFORMED A CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH A CURRENT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES AND A VALID MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE WHENEVER TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND/OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
2
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY WITH NO POLICY AND NO KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. FACILITY MUST ENSURE THE AVAILABILITY OF BOTH A CLEAN UP POLICY AND ADEQUATE SUPPLIES (*MUST ELIMINATE NOROVIRUS*) TO PROPERLY CLEAN UP ANY VOMIT OR DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
5
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER CHLORINE CONCENTRATION IN SANITIZING SOLUTIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
48
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR GROUT, MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED PAINTED BRICK WALL IN REAR PREP PAINT IS PEELING INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AND REPAINT CHIPPED AREAS TO ENSURE WALLS ARE SEALED, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IN REAR PREP AT 3-COMP SINK A BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE FROM TOP OF WALL AND EXTENDS TO THE BOTTOM OF WALL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FRONT PREP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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55
Jun 18, 2024
Reinspection
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT VALID SANITIATION CERTIFICATE AS WELL AS CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED
2
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF DUST DEBRIS ON VENTILATION SYSTEM IN FRONT PREP AND REAR PREP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINATIN.
56
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: UNNECESSARY ITEMS / NONFUNCTIONAL EQUIPMENT FOUND IN FRONT PREP AND REAR PREP. THE PREMISES SHALL BE FREE OF ITEMS UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT. THIS INCLUDES EQUIPMENT THAT IS NONFUNCTIONAL OR NO LONGER USED.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REACH IN COOLER IN REAR PREP MISSING COMPRESSOR COVER, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILE INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES A IN REAR PREP.
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74
Jun 11, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE AT IMPROPER FINAL SANITIZING RINSE AT 0 PPM CHLORINE CONCENTRATION INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO FIX AND MAINTAIN. A MECHANICAL DISHWASHING MACHINES SHOULD PROVIDE A FINAL SANITIZING RINSE OF EITHER 50 ? 100 PPM CHLORINE (FOR CHEMICAL SANITIZING MACHINE) DISHMACHINE TAGGED ?HELD FOR INSPECTION?. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT VALID SANITIATION CERTIFICATE AS WELL AS CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED
2
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE NOT CORRECTED REPORT #2585404 DATED 11/17/23. #55. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FLOORS WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ... COFFEE PREP UNDER EQUIPMENT, IN REAR PREP UNDER SPRAYER AND DISHMACHINE, ALONGSIDE ICE MACHINE AND DEEP FREEZER IN BASEMENT STORAGE. NOTED FLOOR DRAINS WITH TRASH AND ORGANIC MATTER, MUST REMOVE CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #58.FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION:7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED
60
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: TEST KITS/ TEST STRIPS OR OTHER DEVICES IS NOT AVAILABLE TO THE EMPLOYEES TO MEASURE SANITIZING SOLUTION CONCENTRATION.FACILITY MUST PROVIDE A TEST KIT OR OTHER MEASURING DEVICES FOR THE EMPLOYEES CAN MEASURE THE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION AND AVOID A CONCENTRATION THAT IS TOO HIGH, WHICH CAN BE TOXIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
48
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: UNNECESSARY ITEMS / NONFUNCTIONAL EQUIPMENT FOUND IN FRONT PREP AND REAR PREP. THE PREMISES SHALL BE FREE OF ITEMS UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT. THIS INCLUDES EQUIPMENT THAT IS NONFUNCTIONAL OR NO LONGER USED.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REACH IN COOLER IN REAR PREP MISSING COMPRESSOR COVER, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILE INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES A IN RAER PREP.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF DUST DEBRIS ON VENTILATION SYSTEM IN FRONT PREP AND REAR PREP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINATIN.
56
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60
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47
Nov 17, 2023
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINKS IN BAR AND PREP AREAS. INSTURCTED TO PROVIDE
10
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REFRIGERATION UNITS IN REAR PREP AREA WITH EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR SURFACES. NOTED INSIDE OF UPRIGHT COOLER AND DISPLAY COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLAGE AND DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FAUCET NECK AT HANDSINK IN FRONT PREP AREA LOOSE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FLOORS WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ... COFFEE PREP UNDER EQUIPMENT, IN REAR PREP UNDER SPRAYER AND DISHMACHINE, ALONGSIDE ICE MACHINE AND DEEP FREEZER IN BASEMENT STORAGE. NOTED FLOOR DRAINS WITH TRASH AND ORGANIC MATTER, MUST REMOVE CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE.
56
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
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74
Nov 15, 2023
Reinspection
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
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Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # #2584464 ON NOVEMBER 2, 2023 DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. VIOLATION STATES "OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 20 SMALL BLACK LIVE FLIES FLYING THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA, ON WALLS BEHIND DISH MACHINE, ON EMPTY LIQUOR BOTTLES AND COOLING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE, MUST ELIMINATE ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT. PRIORITY VIOLATION. # 7-42-090.CITATION ISSUED.
59
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINKS IN BAR AND PREP AREAS. INSTURCTED TO PROVIDE.
10
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION # 60
38
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE SOILED MILK CRATES USED FOR STORAGE AND ELEVATION IN ALL PREP AREAS, WALK IN COOLER AND STORAGE SPACES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS THAT ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REFRIGERATION UNITS IN REAR PREP AREA WITH EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR SURFACES. NOTED INSIDE OF UPRIGHT COOLER AND DISPLAY COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLAGE AND DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FAUCET NECK AT HANDSINK IN FRONT PREP AREA LOOSE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FLOORS WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ... COFFEE PREP UNDER EQUIPMENT, IN REAR PREP UNDER SPRAYER AND DISHMACHINE, ALONGSIDE ICE MACHINE AND DEEP FREEZER IN BASEMENT STORAGE. NOTED FLOOR DRAINS WITH TRASH AND ORGANIC MATTER, MUST REMOVE CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE.
56
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
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61
Nov 2, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATLEY 5 LBS COOKED PASTA WITH RED SAUCE @ IMPROPER TEMPERATURE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED TEMPERATURE @ 48.5F. SAID FOOD ITEM WAS STORED INSIDE 2 DOOR COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL COLD TCS FOODS @ 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. PERSON IN CHARGE DISCARDED SAID ITEM DURING THIS TIME VOLUNATRILY.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 20 SMALL BLACK LIVE FLIES FLYING THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA, ON WALLS BEHIND DISH MACHINE, ON EMPTY LIQUOR BOTTLES AND COOLING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE, MUST ELIMINATE ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.
38
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINKS IN BAR AND PREP AREAS. INSTURCTED TO PROVIDE.
10
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE SOILED MILK CRATES USED FOR STORAGE AND ELEVATION IN ALL PREP AREAS, WALK IN COOLER AND STORAGE SPACES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS THAT ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REFRIGERATION UNITS IN REAR PREP AREA WITH EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR SURFACES. NOTED INSIDE OF UPRIGHT COOLER AND DISPLAY COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLAGE AND DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FAUCET NECK AT HANDSINK IN FRONT PREP AREA LOOSE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FLOORS WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ... COFFEE PREP UNDER EQUIPMENT, IN REAR PREP UNDER SPRAYER AND DISHMACHINE, ALONGSIDE ICE MACHINE AND DEEP FREEZER IN BASEMENT STORAGE. NOTED FLOOR DRAINS WITH TRASH AND ORGANIC MATTER, MUST REMOVE CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE.
56
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
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55
Dec 1, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
100
Sep 27, 2019
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS DESSERTS IN CONTAINERS WITHOUT PROPER LABELING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LABEL WITH THE BUSINESS NAME WITH ADDRESS, INGREDIENTS, NAME OF FOOD, ANY ALLERGENS AND WEIGHT.
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95
Sep 20, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS USING COFFEE STATION HAND WASH SINK FOR RINSING UTENSILS AND DUMPING COFFEE, INSTRUCTED MANAGER NOT TO USE THE HAND WASH SINK FOR OTHER THAN HANS WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
10
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND ABOUT 40 LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN KITCHEN AND BAR, INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS, PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A).
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS DESSERTS IN CONTAINERS WITHOUT PROPER LABELING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LABEL WITH THE BUSINESS NAME WITH ADDRESS, INGREDIENTS, NAME OF FOOD, ANY ALLERGENS AND WEIGHT.
37
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF DUSTY ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN CLEAN HOLDER.
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74
Jun 28, 2018
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE OVEN AT REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE CEILING TILE AT SAID LOCATION.
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95
Jun 21, 2018
Routine
5 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 10 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AND CEILING TILES AT REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE INSECT ACTIVITY BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE REACH IN COOLERS AT REAR PREP AREA, FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR OF SINKS AT REAR PREP AREA, FOOD/DUST BUILD UP ON WALLS AT REAR PREP AREA, SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE AND FOOD DEBRIS/DUST BUILD UP ON SHELVES AT FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR AT REAR PREP AREA ALONG WALLS/CORNERS AND UNDER EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN FLOOR AND INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS AT PREP AREAS.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION COVER ABOVE REAR PREP AREA, FOOD DEBRIS AND DUST BUILD UP ON WALLS AT REAR PREP AND DISHWASH AREA AND ONE MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE OVEN AT REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN WALLS AND CEILING TILES AT REAR PREP AREA ALSO MUST PROVIDE CEILING TILE AT SAID LOCATION.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE CEILING LIGHT BULB BURNED OUT ABOVE DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING LIGHT BULB.
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78
May 12, 2017
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: no consumer advisory posted, bar serves raw oysters, instructed to post.
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95
Jan 13, 2017
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NARROW OPENING BOTTLES ARE REUSED AS A MULTI-USE UTENSILS, INSTRUCTRED TO DISCONTINUE USING FOR IMPROPER WASHING, USE FOOD CONTAINER WITH WIDE OPENING FOR PROEPR WASHING.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: FRONT DISPLAY PASTRIES CASE MISSING A LIGHT SHIELD, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL. INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER, MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
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90
Jan 5, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: Previous minor violation not corrected from report # 1771031 dated 5-18-16 for violation (38) MUST PROVIDE CHLORINE TEST STRIPS FOR THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHHINE AND MAINTAIN ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO REROUTE THE DISCHARGE LINE RUNNING TO THE EXPOSED HAND SINK FROM THE DRAIN PLATE ON TOP OF THE BAR. EXPOSED HAND SINKS ARE FOR HANDWASHING ONLY, OR MOVE THE SOAP AND TOWEL DISPENSER TO THE FAR RIGHT SINK. INSTRUCTED MGR TO CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN GIVEN TIME FRAM. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NARROW OPENING BOTTLES ARE REUSED AS A MULTI-USE UTENSILS, INSTRUCTRED TO DISCONTINUE USING FOR IMPROPER WASHING, USE FOOD CONTAINER WITH WIDE OPENING FOR PROEPR WASHING.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: FRONT DISPLAY PASTRIES CASE MISSING A LIGHT SHIELD, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL. INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER, MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
36
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS ( HAND LOTION )STORED ON FOOD SHELF, INSTRUCTED TO STORE AWAY.
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82
May 18, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOOD STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE BURNT CEILING TILES IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE CHLORINE TEST STRIPS FOR THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHHINE AND MAINTAIN ONSITE.
38
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REROUTE THE DISCHARGE LINE RUNNING TO THE EXPOSED HAND SINK FROM THE DRAIN PLATE ON TOP OF THE BAR. EXPOSED HAND SINKS ARE FOR HANDWASHING ONLY.
38
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: POOR VENTILATION IN THE REAR PREP AREA COMING FROM THE CONVECTION OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE OVEN TO PREVENT SMOKE ACCUMULATION IN THE PREP.
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78
May 20, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE LEFT ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT IS BROKEN. MUST REPAIR.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE RIGHT ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REMOVE WATER ON FLOORS IN BAR AREA.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS UNDER THE DISH MACHINE. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN DUSTY VENT COVER ABOVE REAR PREA AREA AND REMOVE DUST BUILD UP.
35
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SANITARY CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY STORE ICE DISPENSING UTENSILS.
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78
Apr 14, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COFFEE FILTERS UNCOVERED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO COVER AND MAINTAIN COFFEE FILTERS.
31
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BASEBOARD COVING MISSING INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF THE BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN BASEBOARD COVING.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARPET ON THE FLOOR IN THE BAKERY PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARPET AND PROVIDE AN EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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May 20, 2013
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS OF THE RESTAURANT AND BAR AREAS ARE NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE WALL SURFACES IN THE RESTAURANT AND BAR AREAS.
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May 9, 2013
License
2 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE AND PREPARATION. OBSERVED OVERHEAD SEWAGE AND WASTE LINES RUNNING OVER THE WEST TOWN BAKERY FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT FOOD MUST NOT BE PREPARED OR STORED UNDER OVERHEAD SEWER OR DRAIN PIPES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-0005A.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POROUS CEILING TILES IN THE REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH NON-POROUS CLEANABLE TILES OR PAINT THEM SO THAT THEY ARE NON-POROUS AND CLEANABLE. WALLS OF THE RESTAURANT AND BAR AREAS ARE NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE WALL SURFACES IN THE RESTAURANT AND BAR AREAS.
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Apr 25, 2013
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Acme Hotel Company/The Berkshire — West Town Bakery last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Acme Hotel Company/The Berkshire — West Town Bakery on file is from Jun 2, 2025. The public record contains 21 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Acme Hotel Company/The Berkshire — West Town Bakery?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 17 times, more than any other issue at Acme Hotel Company/The Berkshire — West Town Bakery.
Has Acme Hotel Company/The Berkshire — West Town Bakery's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Acme Hotel Company/The Berkshire — West Town Bakery have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Acme Hotel Company/The Berkshire — West Town Bakery means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Acme Hotel Company/The Berkshire — West Town Bakery inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Acme Hotel Company/The Berkshire — West Town Bakery is inspected around two times per year on average.
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