Golden Apple Cafe & Bakery
Last inspected: May 31, 2017
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Score
Inspectors have visited Golden Apple Cafe & Bakery 12 times, with records going back to 2011. The most recent visit was on May 31, 2017. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. Public records show no inspections at Golden Apple Cafe & Bakery since May 31, 2017, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing six times across the record.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspection History
May 31, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 31, 2017
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER AT REAR EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK FOR HANDWASHING OR AT 3-COMP SINK OF PREP AREA FOR WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZING. MUST PROVIDE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEE HANDWASHING FACILITIES NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED.OBSERVED PIPING AT FRONT EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK NOT CONNECTED,MISSING OR BROKEN WITH WATER DRAINING ONTO FLOOR AND PREVENTING PROPER HANDWASHING. MUST REPAIR. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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No evidence of rodent or insect infestation, no birds, turtles or other animals
Inspector notes: NOTED EVIDENCE OF RODENT INFESTATION ON SITE. OBSERVED OVER 75 MICE DROPPINGS AT REAR PREP AREA ON FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE BEHIND DISWASHER, MIXER AND PREP TABLE. NOTED OVER 40 MICE DROPPINGS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT ALONG SOUTH WALL OF REAR PREP AREA. ALSO OBSERVED OVER 100 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVES ABOVE 3-COMP SINK AND ON SHELVES UNDERNEATH AND ON TOP OF PREP TABLES AND WOK SURFACE. ALSO NOTED OVER 30 DROPPINGS INSIDE OF POTS AND PANS STORED INSIDE OF THE OVEN ALONG THE COOK LINE,ALSO NOTED 30 MICE DROPPINGS ON LOWER SHELVES BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. OVER 200 MICE DROPPINGS WERE ALSO NOTED WITHIN MOTOR HOUSING OF USED AND UNUSED REFRIGERATION UNITS,AND THROUGHOUT COOKING EQUIPMENT AT REAR PREP AREA MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. CRITICAL 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN/SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING USED AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT: BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES, INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS, BOTTOM OF FRYERS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FLOOR MIXERS AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF WOKS, STOVE AND OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN TOILET AND SINK IN WASHROOMS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE THROUGHOUT FOOD PREPARATION AREA REMOVE DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. SEAL OPENINGS AT COVING/ WALLBASE BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AT REAR TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR RODENTS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN/SANITIZE WALL BEHIND COFFEE STATION AT FRONT CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA OF FOOD SPLASHES AND STAINS. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED BEHIND FRONT DISPLAY COUNTER AND WITHIN UNUSED DISPLAY COOLERS AND AT REAR STORED ON TOP OF EQUIPMENT INCLUDING UNUSED EQUIPMENT WHICH MUST BE PROPERLY STORED, MAINTAINED OR REMOVED.
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May 3, 2016
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN UNUSED COOKING EQUIPMENT (WOKS, FRYERS, STOVE).
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Apr 25, 2016
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 EIGHTY MOUSE DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: SIXTY IN THE STORAGE ROOM BETWEEN THE KITCHEN AND THE REAR EXIT DOOR ON THE FLOOR AND SHELF, TEN ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE BEVERAGE COOLER IN THE DINING AREA AND TEN ON THE LOWER AREA OF THE PREP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN AND FLOOR UNDER PREP TABLE. A MOUSE WAS OBSERVED ON A GLUE BOARD BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER THAT WAS DISGARDED BY THE OWNER. ORKIN SERVICED ON APRIL 22, 2016 AND HIS REPORT INDICATED NO ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPEN BAGS OF SUGAR AND FLOUR; INSTRUCTED TO PLACE IN CONTAINERS WITH LIDS TO COVER AND PROTECT FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AND TO LABEL CONTAINERS ONCE PROVIDED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING USED AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT: BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES, INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS, BOTTOM OF FRYERS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FLOOR MIXERS AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF WOKS, STOVE AND OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN AND EQUIPMENT IN STORAGE AREA. ALSO CLEAN UNDER DISHMACHINE. MUST REGROUT FLOOR IN PREP AREA WHERE NEEDED.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND SOME UNNECESSARY ITEMS INSIDE OF THE THREE COMP SINK IN THE KITCHEN; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. SOME OTHER UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED ON TOP OF UNUSED COOKING EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND STORE IN STORAGE ROOM OR ON A SHELF.
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Jul 7, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO DRAIN BOARD ATTACHED TO 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: UNUSED COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHIELDS MISSING AT FRONT DISPLAY CASE, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Sep 26, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 19, 2014
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 EVIDENCENOF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL IN PREMISES. OBSERVED OVER 30 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE NEXT TO ICE MACHINE. AND 15 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH REAR STORAGE SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZED AFFECTED AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN ALL FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA.REMOVE DIRT/DEBRIS
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE THROUGHOUT FOOD PREPARATION AREA REMOVE DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA REMOVE DIRT AND DEBRIS. WATER DAMAGE CEILING TILES IN WASHROOMS. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. MUST PROPERLY STORED ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
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Sep 20, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 19, 2013
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: PREMISES OPERATING WITHOUT ANY RUNNING HOT OR COLD WATER ON PREMISES UNDER CITY PRESSURE. WATER SHUT OFF DUE TO CONSTRUCTION WORK OUTSIDE, RESTAURANT WAS INFORMED THAT RUNNING WATER WOULD NOT BE AVAILABLE, HOWEVER WAS OPEN AND SERVING FOOD TO CUSTOMERS. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030. MUST RESTORE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER TO ALL SINKS.
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No evidence of rodent or insect infestation, no birds, turtles or other animals
Inspector notes: EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL ON PREMISES. NUMEROUS RODENT/MICE DROPPINGS ON PREMISES. MORE THAN 200 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOORS BEHIND ICE MACHINE, MORE THAN 100 DROPPINGS IN REAR PORCH STORAGE AREA ON TOP OF DRY STORAGE FOOD CONTAINERS AND UNDER STORAGE RACKS, UNDER HAND SINK AND DOUGH MIXER, FREEZER, ON STORAGE FOOD SHELVES, AND MORE THAN 30-LOWER PREP TABLE SHELVES, UNDER DISH MACHINE, 20 INSIDE DEEP FRYER CABINET. MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL AREAS. INSTALL 16 MESH TO THE INCH SCREEN OVER VENTILATION FAN ABOVE REAR DOOR TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY. MUST CONTACT PEST CONTROL COMPANY FOR TREATMENT. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN ALL FOOD EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN: PREP TABLES, EXTERIOR /INTERIOR OF ALL FOOD EQUIPMET, DEEP FRYER, CABINETS, RACKS, DISH MACHINE, STOVES, ICE MACHINE, OVENS ETC.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGH-OUT NOT CLEAN. RODENT DROPPINGS, FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE AND LITTER ON FLOORS. MUST CLEAN. SEAL ALL OPENINGS AT FLOOR/WALL JUNCTIONS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OPENINGS IN CEILING AREAS AROUND PIPES IN PREP AREAS. MUST SEAL OPENINGS. CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE FROM WALLS. CLEAN ACCUMULATED DUST ON VENT COVERS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NO ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN PREP AREA.MUST PROVIDE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES ON WATER SUPPLIES TO ICE MACHINE AND COFFEE BREWER. MUST INSTALL SAME.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND STORAGE SHELVES IN PREP AREA TOO CLUTTERED WITH ARTICLES,CARD BOARD ETC.MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER AND PROPERLY ORGANIZE ALL STORAGE SHELVES IN PREP AREA.
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Dec 27, 2012
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DISHMACHINE NEEDS TO BE CLEANED.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND CLUTTER STORED ON SHELVING UNITS.(TOOLS,CLOTHES,ETC.)
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Nov 10, 2011
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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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.REPLACE WORN SEATS IN DINNING AREA.FROM REPORT 11/2/11 #657328
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Nov 2, 2011
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ON FRONT COUNTER TOP OFFERED FOR SALE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: 5 READY TO EAT EGG, HAM, AND CHEESE SANDWICHES AT 75.3F, 6 READY TO EAT VEGETABLE AND PORK DUMPLINGS AT 75.4F, 21 READY TO EAT BARBEQUE PORK FILLED TURNOVERS AT 76.1F. ALSO, FOUND BEEF STEW INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AT 47.1F. NO TIME/TEMPERATURE LOGS PROVIDED. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP COLD FOODS AT 40F AND BELOW AND HOT FOODS AT 140F AND ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL 7-38-005(A) ISSUED. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED SAID FOOD ITEMS, APPROXIMATE VALUE $50.00.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING METAL PAN INSIDE TWO COMPARTMENT SINK WITHOUT SANITIZING. ALSO, LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT SANITIZING, RAN SEVERAL CYCLES, MANAGER CHANGED SANITIZER CONTAINER AND STILL UNABLE TO DISPENSE SANITIZER AT THIS TIME. HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON SAID UNIT. FAX LETTER TO 312-746-4240 FOR TAG REMOVAL INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE AND MANAGER TO USE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE MULTI USE UTENSILS AND ITEMS. CRITICAL 7-38-030 ISSUED.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION #479216 ON 12/13/10: #30 LABEL PREPARED FOOD ITEMS AND FROZEN FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS, #31 OBSERVED SINGLE USE COFFEE CUP LIDS AT DISH MACHINE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD SINGLE USE UTENSILS/CONTAINERS AFTER ONE TIME USE, #32 DEFROST CHEST FREEZERS TO REMOVE ICE BUILDUP, #33 CLEAN INTERIOR OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, HAND WASH SINKS, MIXERS, RACKS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER, FAN GRID COVERS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER/REFRIGERATION UNITS, PREP SHELVES/TABLES, BULK FOOD STORAGE AREA, AND INTERIOR OF CHEST FREEZER, #35 SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPING AND CONDUITS AT VENTILATION HOOD BY TWO COMPARTMENT SINK, AND BY REAR STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE, CLEAN STAINED CEILING PANELS IN KITCHEN, #36 CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA AND MENS TOILET ROOM, #38 REPAIR LEAKS AT FAUCET AND HANDLES AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, #40 ALL FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS THAT DISPLAY, PREPARE, OR STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SHALL HAVE CALIBRATED METAL STEM THERMOMETERS, PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS, FOR REFRIGERATED AND HOT FOOD UNITS. SERIOUS 7-42-090 ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE WORN SEATS IN DINING AREA AND REMOVE CARDBOARD LINING FROM SHELVES. REMOVE MILK CRATES FROM KITCHEN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, REPAIR LEAKS AT UTILITY SINK.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Golden Apple Cafe & Bakery last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Golden Apple Cafe & Bakery on file is from May 31, 2017. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Golden Apple Cafe & Bakery?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Golden Apple Cafe & Bakery.
Has Golden Apple Cafe & Bakery's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Golden Apple Cafe & Bakery have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Golden Apple Cafe & Bakery means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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