Auntie Anne's Pretzels (T2 E/F)
Last inspected: Apr 12, 2021
74
Score
Going back to 2010, Auntie Anne's Pretzels (T2 E/F) has 16 inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Apr 12, 2021. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Auntie Anne's Pretzels (T2 E/F) dates to Apr 12, 2021.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around four violations across recent inspections versus roughly six violations before.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing eight times across the record.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Auntie Anne's Pretzels (T2 E/F)'s 74 doesn't quite reach. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 12, 2021
Reinspection
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(O) FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SALT, SUGAR, CINNAMON ETC).
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF PREP COOLERS WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION IN PREP AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 FOOD HANDLERS WITH INCOMPLETE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.
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Apr 7, 2021
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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) OR 180F FINAL RINSE (FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING MACHINE). DISHMACHINE TAGGED ?HELD FOR INSPECTION?. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED (SEE COMMENTS BELOW). DISHMACHINE IS NOT IN USED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO TEMPORARILY USE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZING OF MULTI USE UTENSILS) ON PREMISE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SALT, SUGAR, CINNAMON ETC).
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF PREP COOLERS WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION IN PREP AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS WITH INCOMPLETE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.
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Jul 8, 2019
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 27, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. APPROXIMATELY 13 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND CABINETS, AND EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREA AND UTILITY MOP SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NOW RECCOMENDED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE SPILLED/FOOD DEBRIS AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE SIDES OF FOOD EQUIPMENTS AND INTERIOR OF PREP COOLER TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHED DEBRIS AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, MAINTAIN AND RE-ORGANIZE UNDERNEATH THE DISH WASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Oct 30, 2018
Reinspection
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 (a) NO CITATION ISSUED -
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED -
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE TCS (TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY) FOODS INSIDE PREP COOLER PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED -
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE PREP COOLER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REORGANIZE AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED INSIDE CABINET UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. -
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CURRENT EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES. -
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Sep 28, 2018
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-501.114 (A) FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE AT IMPROPER FINAL SANITIZING RINSE OF (CHLORINE CONCENTRATION) OF 0 PPM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. A MECHANICAL DISHWASHING MACHINES SHOULD PROVIDE A FINAL SANITIZING RINSE OF EITHER 50 ? 100 PPM CHLORINE (FOR CHEMICAL SANITIZING MACHINE) OR 180F FINAL RINSE (FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING MACHINE). DISHMACHINE IS TAGGED 'HELD FOR INSPECTION'. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED. SEE COMMENTS BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14 (A) FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 (a) NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17 INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE TCS (TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY) FOODS INSIDE PREP COOLER PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-204.112 (B) INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE PREP COOLER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REORGANIZE AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED INSIDE CABINET UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CURRENT EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES.
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May 22, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed dirt and debris on the floors near the safe, behind the oven, and behind the soda boxes. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: Observed a foodhandler working without any hair restraint. Instructed facility that all food handlers must maintain hair restraints.
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Oct 5, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Observed bulk food containers unlabeled. Instructed facility to label and date all bulk food containers and to maintain.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Observed slight dust and dirt accumulation on the upper interior portion of the ice machine. Instructed facility to clean, sanitize, and maintain.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed dirt buildup on the floor under and around the dishmachine. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Jul 20, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jul 6, 2015
Routine
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE NOT CHANGING GLOVES BETWEEN MULTIPLE TASK AND HANDLING PRETEZEL DOUGH. PLACING FLOUR IN THE PRETZEL MACHINE WITH THE SAME GLOVES WHILE HANDLING PRETZELS. INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE TO REMOVE GLOVES, WASH HANDS AND PLACE NEW GLOVES ON AFTER EVERY TASK AND ESPECIALLY BEFORE HANDLING FOOD. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING AT 0PPM WHEN TESTED. INSTRUCTED TO NOT USE DISH MACHINE AND WASH, RINSE, SANITIZE IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. DISH MACHINE TAGGED BY CDPH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD (PEPPERONI, HOT DOGS, CHEESE) IS BEING PREPARED. INSTRUCTED HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING HANDLED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT NOT MET. INFORMATION WAS GIVEN ON 8/7/14 REPORT NUMBER 1493362. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UTENSILS NOT PROPERLY STORED THAT ARE BEING USED FOR READY TO EAT FOOD STORED ON PLASTIC CONTAINERS THAT HOLDS SAUCES.. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD CONTACT UTENSILS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TOP OF GREASE TRAP NEEDS CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN ALL CORNERS, ALONG THE WALL, AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNT OUT BULBS ABOVE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO REFRIGERATORS WITHOUT THERMOMETERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 7, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: STORAGE SHELF ON OVEN NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE SURFACE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR UNDER STORAGE RACK AND ALONG SIDE OF EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.
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Aug 1, 2013
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND REORGANIZE STORAGE AT BASEMENT STORAGE CLOSET TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Apr 9, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE/SODA MACHINE NOT CLEAN MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; COOKING HOOD VERY DIRTY WITH DUST ACCUMULATION MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS ON ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT UNCLEAN MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: BASE WALLS BEHIND COOLER, UNDER CASHIER AREA UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Feb 7, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Feb 4, 2011
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. FOUND DISHMACHINE NOT SANITIZING PROPERLY,0 ppm CHLORINE,DISHMACHINE WAS IN USE WITH UTENSILS INSIDE;STAFF TRIED TO RUN IT 4x ,STILL SHOWED 0ppm CHLORINE. CITATION ISSUED-CRITICAL VIOLATION. 7-38-030.
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Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: All food establishments shall be provided with an adequate supply of hot and cold water under pressure properly connected to the city water supply. UPON ARRIVAL,NO HOT WATER IN THE EXPOSED HANDSINK,3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISHMACHINE,WATER WAS 70F IN THE HANDSINK AND 3 C SINK, BELOW 100 DEGREES F AT DISHMACHINE. CRITICAL VIOLATION, CITATION ISSUED;INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE HOT WATER AT ALL TIMES AT ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES.;AT 1PM TECHNICIAN ARRIVED TO INSPECT THE WATER HEATER/BOILER BUT WAS UNABLE TO MAKE REPAIR.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR DRAIN UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE; FLOOR ON CORNERS OF EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. COOKING HOOD WALLS WITH DUST ACCUMULATION,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; CEILING ABOVE MIXER AND IN FRONT SERVICE COUNTER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION ,MUST COORDINATE WITH AIRPORT MANAGEMENT FOR CLEANING
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: SOME LIGHTS ABOVE FOOD/DRINK PREPARATION AND SERVICE AREAS ARE NOT SHIELDED OR SHATTER RESISTANT. MUST PROVIDE SHIELDS OR SHATTER PROOOF BULBS.
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Mar 15, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: One copy of the Food Inspection Report Summary must be displayed and visible to all customers. NO INSPECTION REPORT POSTED -NOT VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS AND NOT ON FILE-05-22/27-09, SERIOUS VIOLATION,INSTRUCTED TO POST SUMMARY OF INSPECTION REPORT VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. COOKING HOOD UNCLEAN WITH ACCUMULATED DUST,MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CABINET UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR THRUOUT PREP AREA UNCLEAN,MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Auntie Anne's Pretzels (T2 E/F) last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Auntie Anne's Pretzels (T2 E/F) on file is from Apr 12, 2021. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Auntie Anne's Pretzels (T2 E/F)?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Auntie Anne's Pretzels (T2 E/F).
Has Auntie Anne's Pretzels (T2 E/F)'s inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Auntie Anne's Pretzels (T2 E/F) have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Auntie Anne's Pretzels (T2 E/F) means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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