Yu Xiang Gourmet — Maxim's Bakery

2215 S Wentworth Ave, Chicago, IL 60616
Chinese
Last inspected: Jun 5, 2019
74
Score
Medium Risk

Yu Xiang Gourmet — Maxim's Bakery appears in inspection records 20 times, starting in 2011. On Jun 5, 2019, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result. The file hasn't been updated since Jun 5, 2019, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around eight violations per visit lately, up from roughly two violations before.

The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed”, which has been cited 11 times.

Yu Xiang Gourmet — Maxim's Bakery's latest score of 74 falls below the Chicago average of 81. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

20
Inspections
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Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 5, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
5
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACE OF THE GREASE RECEPTOR AT THE COOKING EQUIPMENT STATION, EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE DEEP FRYER AND PREP TABLES.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE MENS WASHROOM ON THE CEILING TO REMOVE DUST BUILD UP OBSERVED.
55
74
Jun 22, 2018
Reinspection
8 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST DISCONTINUE THE USE OF GROCERY BAGS TO STORE OPEN FOOD ITEMS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUBBER GASKETS IN NEED OF REPLACING ON ALL REACH IN COOLERS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD SPILL BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND FOOD BUILF UP. DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING WITH DUST BUILD AT AIR VENTS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: ALL EXPOSED WASTE PIPES IN PREP AREA MUST BE ENCLOSED. NO EXPOSED WASTE PIPES ABOVE PREP AREA. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ANY UNNECESSARY EQUIPMENT MUST BE REMOVED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
41
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRIAINST AT ALL TIMES. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
42
67
Jun 11, 2018
Routine
12 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND A PAN OF PORK MIXTURE ON TABLE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 48.9 DEGREES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE SMALLER PORTIONS TO FILL DUMPLINGS. PAN OF PORK FILLING HAS BEEN DISCARDED. TOTAL VALUE 10 POUNDS $50.00 CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
3
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: HANDSINK OBSTRUCTED WITH A PAN OF SPINACH LEAVES AND DIRTY MULTI USE UTENSILS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND NOT PUT ANYTHING IN THE HANDSINK. MANAGER REMOVED ALL ITEMS CRITICAL VIOILATION 7-38-030
11
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOUND SEVERAL ITEMS IN REACH IN COOLERS AND WALK IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY PROTECTED. FOUND RAW CONTAINERS ABOVE COOKED FOODS. NO DRIPPING AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT SERIOUS VIOLATTION 7-38-005(A)
16
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3-5 LIVE ROACHES IN METAL CABINET THAT HOLDS ALL BREAD BUNS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD ALL BUNS AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE CABINET. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
18
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST DISCONTINUE THE USE OF GROCERY BAGS TO STORE OPEN FOOD ITEMS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUBBER GASKETS IN NEED OF REPLACING ON ALL REACH IN COOLERS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD SPILL BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND FOOD BUILF UP. DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING WITH DUST BUILD AT AIR VENTS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: ALL EXPOSED WASTE PIPES IN PREP AREA MUST BE ENCLOSED. NO EXPOSED WASTE PIPES ABOVE PREP AREA. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ANY UNNECESSARY EQUIPMENT MUST BE REMOVED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
41
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRIAINST AT ALL TIMES. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
42
55
Mar 7, 2017
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS OF FOOD SPILLS AND FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR BOTTOM OF DEEP FRYER OF GREASE BUILD-UP.
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95
Feb 24, 2017
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW FISH IN BOX EXPOSED ON FLOOR AND SHELF OF WALK-IN COOLER NEXT TO READY-TO-EAT FOOD BUT NO EVIDENCE OF CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED ON PROPER STORAGE OF FOOD ITEMS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
16
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FOUND 50 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE BEHIND CHEST FREEZERS AND ALSO IN CORNER BEHIND UNUSED 4-DR FREEZER DIRECTLY ACROSS FROM CHEST FREEZERS. ALSO OBSERVED 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES WITH ALL ACTIVITY FOUND IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. SERIOUS VIOLAITON 7-38-020.
18
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL MULTI-USE UTENSILS STORED ON PREP TABLE AFTER USE . MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE AND PROPERLY STORE AFTER USE.
31
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS OF FOOD SPILLS AND FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR BOTTOM OF DEEP FRYER OF GREASE BUILD-UP.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLBASE AND AT CORNERS IN KITCHEN AREA AND WALK-IN COOLER.
34
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS FROM BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN, CLEAN/SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. REMOVE CLUTTER ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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74
Oct 4, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 27, 2016
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FOUND SIXTY MOUSE DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ON TOP OF A PLASTIC STORAGE CONTAINER AT THE BOTTOM OF A PREP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN, FOUND DROPPINGS ON THE BOTTOM OF THE SAME STORAGE TABLE, ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE DEEP FREEZERS, ON THE FLOOR BEHIND A STORAGE SHELF AND IN SMALL STORAGE ROOM ALONG THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. ALSO OBSERVED THREE BROKEN WALL TILE AT THE LOWER WALL BY THE REAR EXIT DOOR AND DISHMACHINE AREA THAT LEAD TO THE OUTSIDE OF PREMISES. LIGHT OBSERVED FROM THE OUTSIDE THROUGH THE BROKEN WALL TILE LEAVING A RODENT ENTRY POINT. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENINGS IN WALL. SERIOUS VIOLAITON 7-38-020 ISSUED.
18
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DEFROST FOUR DOOR FREEZER TO REMOVE ICE BUILD UP.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR SURFACES OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZER, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS AND OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND FREEZERS.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AND PIPES ATTACHED TO COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE ON THEM.
35
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE HANGING FLY STRIPS IN KITCHEN OVER PREP TABLES AND OTHER EQUIPMENT.
35
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: SOME UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED IN CORNER AREAS OF KITCHEN; REMOVE TO AVOID CLUTTER AND RODENT HARBORAGE.
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70
Jul 7, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DEFROST TWO DOOR FREEZER TO REMOVE ICE BUILD UP.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR SURFACES OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZER, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS AND OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND FREEZERS.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AND PIPES ATTACHED TO COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE ON THEM.
35
82
Aug 25, 2015
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: BULK-FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
31
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN CHEST FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE BAGS.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: SHELVES UNDER COOKING WOK NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE NOTED. INSTRUCTED TO CELAN AND MAINTAIN.
33
86
Dec 12, 2014
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: MUST REPAIR LOWER WALL BASE AROUND THE CORNER FROM THE WALK-IN COOLER, OBSERVED IN POOR REPAIR.
35
95
Dec 4, 2014
Routine
10 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION ON AUGUST 13, 2014 AS DESCRIBED BELOW: #32 MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE RUBBER GASKET AT THREE DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT ACROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT. RESURFACE WOOD CHOPPING BLOCK AT THE END OF PREP TABLE. #33 MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED. #36 OBSERVED NO END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN; PROVIDE END CAPS FOR ALL LIGHTS WHERE NEEDED. #38 PROVIDE METAL DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMP SINKS #41 ADVISED TO INSTALL A MOP RACK TO HANG WET MOPS OBSERVED ON FLOOR AND INSIDE OF MOP BUCKET. INSTRUCTED THAT HANGING MOPS WILL ALLOW TO DRY PROPERLY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 ISSUED.
29
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FEW GROCERY BAGS BEING USED FOR STORAGE OF RAW MEAT IN THE FREEZER; INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE BAGS/FREEZER BAGS.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIORS OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN MEAT SLICER AND CAN OPENER BLADE ON PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN, CLEAN PREP TABLES, CUTTING BOARDS AND BLOCKS.
32
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LOWER WALL BASE AROUND THE CORNER FROM THE WALK-IN COOLER; OBSERVED IN POOR REPAIR.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.
38
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK FROM THE PIPE UNDERNEATH THE THREE COMP SINK NEXT TO THE DISHMACHINE; MUST REPAIR LEAK FROM PIPE.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.
41
61
Aug 21, 2014
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE RUBBER GASKET AT THREE DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT ACROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT. RESURFACE WOOD CHOPPING BLOCK AT END OF PREP TABLE, REPLACE STAINED CUTTING BOARD ON PREP TABLE.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED.
33
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN; PROVIDE END CAPS FOR ALL SHIELDS.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE METAL DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMP SINKS.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ADVISED TO INSTALL A MOP RACK TO HANG WET MOPS OBSERVED ON FLOOR AND INSIDE OF MOP BUCKET. HANGING MOPS WILL ALLOW TO DRY PROPERLY.
41
78
Aug 13, 2014
Routine
9 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 70 (RODENT) MOUSE DROPPINGS ON PREMISES IN KITCHEN ON FLOOR BEHIND DEEP FREEZER IN CORNER, UNDER STORAGE SHELF NEXT TO FREEZER AND BEHIND DEEP FREEZER IN SMALL CLOSET IN REAR OF KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS. OBSERVED 10-15 FRUIT FLIES IN KITCHEN AND DINING AREA; MUST ELIMINATE. REAR DOOR NOT COMPLETELY RODENT PROOF AT BOTTOM; A 1/4 IN GAP OBSERVED AT BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER; SEAL DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 ISSUED.
18
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE RUBBER GASKET AT THREE DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT ACROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT. RESURFACE WOOD CHOPPING BLOCK AT END OF PREP TABLE, REPLACE STAINED CUTTING BOARD ON PREP TABLE.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER, SURFACES SURROUNDING WOKS, PREP TABLES (TOPS AND BOTTOMS).
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, GREASE, DIRT AND FOOD.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SOME GREASE OBSERVED HANGING FROM VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT; CLEAN AREA. REMOVE HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP FROM CEILING VENT FANS IN BOTH WASHROOMS.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN; PROVIDE END CAPS FOR ALL SHIELDS.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE METAL DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMP SINKS.
38
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO THERMOMETERS OBSERVED INSIDE OR OUT OF REFRIGERATION UNITS; PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS.
40
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ADVISED TO INSTALL A MOP RACK TO HANG WET MOPS OBSERVED ON FLOOR AND INSIDE OF MOP BUCKET. HANGING MOPS WILL ALLOW TO DRY PROPERLY. REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM CORNER AREA NEAR MOP SINK TO AVOID CLUTTER.
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64
Oct 4, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 26, 2013
Routine
2 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 EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL ON PREMISES.OBSERVED MORE THAN 40 RODENT/MICE DROPPINGS ON PREMISES IN REAR STORAGE ROOM AROUND DEEP FREEZER,ALONG WALL AND STORAGE UNIT.MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENED PEST SERVICE.SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.
18
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN CLEANING EQUIPMENT AFTER USE,DUST PANS,ETC.
41
90
Dec 28, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Dec 26, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND TOILET BOWLS INSIDE MENS AND WOMEN RESTROOMS BACKED UP. TOILETS ARE USED FOR EMPLOYEES AND CUSTOMERS.CUSTOMERS AND EMPLOYEES UNABLE TO USE THE TOILETS. CITATION ISSUED.
11
Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: FOUND A 3COMPARTMENT SINK NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. WATER SEEPING FROM MIDDLE COMPARTMENT TO NEXT COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
24
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY.MUST STORE INVERTED.
31
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT REAR STORAGE AREAS. FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT BATHROOM AREAS AND REAR DINING AREAS DUE TO BACKED UP TOILETS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS AFFECTED BY TOILET BACK UP.
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82
Nov 25, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Nov 21, 2011
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FRONT DISPLAY COOLER AT 44.0F. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP COLD TEMPERATURE AT 40F AND BELOW AT ALL TIMES. ALSO, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT HOLDING UNIT AND MAINTAIN AT 140F AND ABOVE. CRITICAL 7-38-005(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
2
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FOUND REAR EXIT DOORS WITH 1 INCH GAP UNDER AND BETWEEN DOUBLE DOOR SCREEN DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE TIGHT FITTING SO AS NO DAYLIGHT CAN BE SEEN AND RODENT PROOF SAID DOORS. SERIOUS 7-38-020. NO CITATION ISSUED.
18
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL EQUIPMENT AND ITEMS USED FOR OPERATIONS. REPAIR INTERIOR PANEL OF UPRIGHT REFRIGERATOR IN KITCHEN. SEAL RAW WOOD AROUND DISPLAY COOLERS AT FRONT AREA.
32
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. CLEAN UNDER, AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND STAINS.
34
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. CLEAN OVERHEAD VENTS IN KITCHEN TO REMOVE BUILDUP.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS AND OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS FOR LIGHT BULBS IN KITCHEN.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT FAUCET AT UTILITY SINK.
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70
Oct 14, 2011
License
11 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. All food establishments that prepare, sell, or store hot food shall have adequate hot food storage facilities. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT HOLDING UNIT FOR STORING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AND PREP COOLER FOR COLD HOLDING IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP HOT HOLDING AT 140F AND ABOVE AND COLD HOLDING AT 40F AND BELOW. CRITICAL 7-38-005(A).
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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: NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK NOR SERVICE RECEIPT PROVIDED FOR SERVICE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION INSIDE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK FOR INSPECTOR REVIEW AT ALL TIMES. FOUND REAR EXIT DOORS WITH 1/2 INCH GAP UNDER BOTTOM OF SAID DOORS AND 1 INCH GAP UNDER AND BETWEEN DOUBLE DOOR SCREEN DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE TIGHT FITTING SO AS NO DAYLIGHT CAN BE SEEN AND RODENT PROOF SAID DOORS. SERIOUS 7-38-020.
18
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PLASTIC BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FROZEN FOOD ITEMS AND REPLACE WITH FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE BULK FOOD ITEMS IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS AND PROPERLY LABEL SAME.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL EQUIPMENT AND ITEMS USED FOR OPERATIONS. REPAIR GASKETS INSIDE FREEZERS IN POOR REPAIR AND REPAIR INTERIOR OF CHEST FREEZER. DEFROST FREEZERS TO REMOVE ICE BUILDUP.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO REMOVE STAINS AND CLEAN INTERIOR OF FREEZERS AND DRY STORAGE UNIT.
33
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. CLEAN UNDER, AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND STAINS.
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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. CLEAN CEILING AT STAIRCASE LEADING TO BASEMENT TO REMOVE GREASE STAINS. CLEAN OVERHEAD PIPING AND ATTACHMENTS IN KITCHEN TO REMOVE DUST BUILDUP. SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPING AND CONDUITS IN KITCHEN AND CRACKS/CREVICES AT FRONT SERVICE AREA. CLEAN WALL NEXT TO STOVE TO REMOVE GREASE STAINS. REPAIR SIDES OF CONDENSER INSIDE WALK IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS AND OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS FOR LIGHT BULBS IN KITCHEN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS. REPAIR LEAKS AT HOT WATER HANDLE AT UTILITY SINK. PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT FAUCET AT UTILITY SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALL UNUSUED EQUIPMENT FROM PREMISES.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Yu Xiang Gourmet — Maxim's Bakery last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Yu Xiang Gourmet — Maxim's Bakery on file is from Jun 5, 2019. The public record contains 20 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Yu Xiang Gourmet — Maxim's Bakery?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited 11 times, more than any other issue at Yu Xiang Gourmet — Maxim's Bakery.

Has Yu Xiang Gourmet — Maxim's Bakery's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Yu Xiang Gourmet — Maxim's Bakery have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Yu Xiang Gourmet — Maxim's Bakery means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.