Senor Pan Cafe

4821 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 60630
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Aug 24, 2023
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Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2019, Senor Pan Cafe has 12 inspections in the public record. On Aug 24, 2023, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Senor Pan Cafe's record stops at Aug 24, 2023, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around 10 violations to closer to five violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded 13 times.

The city-wide average is 81, putting Senor Pan Cafe squarely in typical territory. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

12
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 24, 2023
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-204.112(B): OBSERVED NO VISIBLE THERMOMETERS IN COLD HOLDING UNITS AND REFRIGERATORS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VISIBLE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS AND REFRIGERATORS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19: OBSERVED NON FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN KITCHEN PREP AREA NEXT TO DOOR LEADING TO SECOND FLOOR AND SMALL LIQUOR STORAGE AREA IN FRONT DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILTY.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-501.14: OBSERVED DUSTY CEILING VENT COVERS IN WASHROOMS, IN KITCHEN AND FRONT DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN ON SITE.
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Aug 22, 2023
Reinspection
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED. CORRECTED ON SITE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 4:00 PM. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED. CORRECTED ON SITE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 4:00 PM. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
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Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM INSPECTION #2579745 DATED 08/08/2023 NOT CORRECTED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED. VIOLATION #10 5-205.11: OBSERVED NO ACCESSIBLE HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL ACCESSIBLE HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA IN KITCHEN.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-204.112(B): OBSERVED NO VISIBLE THERMOMETERS IN COLD HOLDING UNITS AND REFRIGERATORS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VISIBLE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS AND REFRIGERATORS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19: OBSERVED NON FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN KITCHEN PREP AREA NEXT TO DOOR LEADING TO SECOND FLOOR AND SMALL LIQUOR STORAGE AREA IN FRONT DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILTY.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-501.14: OBSERVED DUSTY CEILING VENT COVERS IN WASHROOMS, IN KITCHEN AND FRONT DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN ON SITE.
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Aug 10, 2023
Reinspection
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-205.11: OBSERVED NO ACCESSIBLE HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL ACCESSIBLE HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA IN KITCHEN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-204.112(B): OBSERVED NO VISIBLE THERMOMETERS IN COLD HOLDING UNITS AND REFRIGERATORS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VISIBLE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS AND REFRIGERATORS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19: OBSERVED NON FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN KITCHEN PREP AREA NEXT TO DOOR LEADING TO SECOND FLOOR AND SMALL LIQUOR STORAGE AREA IN FRONT DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILTY.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-501.14: OBSERVED DUSTY CEILING VENT COVERS IN WASHROOMS, IN KITCHEN AND FRONT DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN ON SITE.
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Aug 8, 2023
Routine
3 critical violations. 9 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKING UP INTO OTHER TWO COMPARTMENTS WHEN ONE OF THE COMPARTMENTS IS DRAINED OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES SWISS CHEESE(68.9F), HAM(72.7F), RAW SHELLED EGGS(75.4F), RAW CHICKEN(68.4F), BEEF(73.6F), SHREDDED LETTUCE(60.4F), SLICED TOMATOES(54.3F) AND RAW BEEF(70.0F). INSTRUCTED ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED FOOD VALUED AT $50 WEIGHING 40LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SMALL TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT IN KITCHEN PREP USED TO HOLD COLD TCS FOODS AT AN IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 64.8F. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON SAID COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2560868 DATED: 07/18/2022 NOT CORRECTED. #55 6-501.11: OBSERVED HOLE IN THE FLOOR LOCATED NEAR THE THE DEEP FRYER IN THE KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR HOLE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS CHICKEN AND BEEF ARE PREPARED, COOKED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS PREPARED, COOKED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE WRITTEN PROOF OF EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN VERIFIABLE WRITTEN PROOF OF EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HANDWASHING SINKS AT BAR AREA AND KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SOAP AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. CORRECTED ON SITE SOAP PROVIDED AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN BAR AND KITCHEN AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C) CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS FOR HAND DRYING AT HANDWASHING SINK IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND DRYING PROVISIONS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. CORRECTED ON SITE PAPER TOWELS FOR HAND DRYING PROVIDED AT HANDWASHING SINK IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ACCESSIBLE HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL ACCESSIBLE HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA IN KITCHEN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON PREMISES. OBSERVED NO INSPECTION REPORTS FOR 2023. INSTRUCTED COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK MUST BE MAINTAINED ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. CORRECTED ON SITE INSPECTION REPORTS FROM 1/2023 THROUGH 8/2023 PRINTED AND PUT IN PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE SANITIZING IMPROPERLY AT 10PPM CHLORINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. CORRECTED ON SITE TECHNICIAN REPAIRED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE DURING INSPECTION. DISH MACHINE SANITIZING AT 100PPM CHLORINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS CHICKEN AND BEEF ARE PREPARED, COOKED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS PREPARED, COOKED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VISIBLE THERMOMETERS IN COLD HOLDING UNITS AND REFRIGERATORS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VISIBLE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS AND REFRIGERATORS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NON FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN KITCHEN PREP AREA NEXT TO DOOR LEADING TO SECOND FLOOR AND SMALL LIQUOR STORAGE AREA IN FRONT DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILTY.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUSTY CEILING VENT COVERS IN WASHROOMS, IN KITCHEN AND FRONT DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN ON SITE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERRTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 18, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 10 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN, BEEF, EGGS, ETC) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. MUST ENSURE THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER IS ON THE PREMISES DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLES AND SERVED. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN REAR KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOWLS AND OTHER UTENSILS STORED FACING UP ON SHELVING UNIT IN KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER LOCATED IN REAR KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP LAYING ON TOP ICE INSIDE ICEMACHINE LOCATED IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ICE SCOOP IN A CLEAN AND SANITIZED CONTAINER TO PREVENT POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME GREASE BUILD UP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON ALL SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS WITH FOOD DEBRIS/SPILLS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOLE IN THE FLOOR LOCATED NEAR THE THE DEEP FRYER IN THE KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR HOLE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO RENEW EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INCOMPLETE ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO ENSURE THAT ANYONE THAT HOLDS A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE COMPLETES ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND RECEIVES CERTIFICATE AFTER COMPLETING ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING.
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Jun 4, 2021
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD ON MAIN COOK LINE COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CUTTING SURFACES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF BLACK SLIME ON CAULK AROUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CAULK, CLEAN, SANITIZE, RE-CAULK, AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT LEAK COMING FROM PIPE UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Jun 1, 2021
Routine
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER CONVEYANCE OF SEWAGE AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. WHEN CENTER COMPARTMENT IS DRAINED DIRTY WATER BACKS UP INTO COMPARTMENT TO THE LEFT AND THEN RECEDES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SINK SO THAT SEWAGE IS PROPERLY CONVEYED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE PREP COOLER ALONG MAIN COOK LINE AND BEVERAGE COOLER AT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD ON MAIN COOK LINE COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CUTTING SURFACES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF BLACK SLIME ON CAULK AROUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CAULK, CLEAN, SANITIZE, RE-CAULK, AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT LEAK COMING FROM PIPE UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED COOLERS IN DINING ROOM AND IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE AND GRIME UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ON MAIN HOT LINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Dec 10, 2020
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 DETAIL CLEAN THE PREP TABLE UNDERNEATH THE GRILL, AND THE SIDES AND INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS AND OVEN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 CLEAN THE FOOD DEBRIS AND GRIME BUILDUP ON THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA, FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ON THE BASEBOARDS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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Dec 3, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA (COFFEE BAR). ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE PREP TABLE UNDERNEATH THE GRILL, AND THE SIDES AND INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS AND OVEN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOOD DEBRIS AND GRIME BUILDUP ON THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA, FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ON THE BASEBOARDS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE GREASE BUILDUP ON THE VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
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Apr 15, 2019
Reinspection
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT FROM PREMISES THAT IS NOT IN USE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-301.14 OBSERVED THAT ELECTRICAL OWEN STORED BY DISH MACHINE IS 10.5 kw AND SHOULD BE STORED UNDER HOOD SYSTEM
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE'S MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Apr 12, 2019
Reinspection
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL LOCATION IN BASEMENT WITH 10-15 MOUSE DROPPINGS. MUST TREAT BY PEST CONTROL COMPANY WASH AND SANITIZED AFFECTED AREAS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38.020 (a) NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY MARKED HAND WASHING SINKS
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT FROM PREMISES THAT IS NOT IN USE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-301.14 OBSERVED THAT ELECTRICAL OWEN STORED BY DISH MACHINE IS 10.5 kw AND SHOULD BE STORED UNDER HOOD SYSTEM
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE AND CAPPUCCINO/ESPRESSO MACHINE. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT SO IT MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS,WALK IN FREEZER.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE'S MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Apr 10, 2019
License
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 17 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT FOOD PREPARATION SINK IS DIRECTLY CONNECTED TO SEWAGE. MUST PROVIDE INDIRECT CONNECTION.SEE VIOLATION 5-402.11 PRIORITY VIOLATION.7-38.030(C) CITATION NOT ISSUED
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROBE THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES.MUST PROVIDE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED) -7-38-005
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY MARKED HAND WASHING SINKS
10
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK NOT COMPLETE. MISSING INFORMATION LIKE CURRENT PEST CONTROL CONTRACT WITH NEW COMPANY (OWNERS) AND COPY OF LICENSE FOR MEW PEST CONTROL COMPANY AT PREMISE DURING INSPECTION
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PHYSICAL SEPARATION BETWEEN FOOD PREP SINK AND MOP SINK TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CROSS CONTAMINATION OF FOOD WASHED IN FOOD PREP SINK
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR BLACK SUBSTANCE MOLD LIKE CAULKING ON DRAIN BOARD OF DISH MACHINE
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT SANDWICH COOLER DOOR GASKETS AND DOOR HANDLE ARE BROKEN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INTERIOR OF COOLING AND REFRIGERATION EQUIPMENT
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE AND CAPPUCCINO/ESPRESSO MACHINE. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT SO IT MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN LADY'S BATHROOM AND UNISEX EMPLOYEE BATHROOM
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS,WALK IN FREEZER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CEILING TILES AND THE CEILING FAN WITH DIRT/DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN..
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED THE FOLLOWING:- FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISE ESPECIALLY ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ESPECIALLY AREAS WITH PEST ACTIVITY (SMALL FLYING INSECTS POSSIBLE FRUIT FLIES), CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH CRACKS AND SPILLS. MUST UPGRADE HOUSEKEEPING.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE'S MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Senor Pan Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Senor Pan Cafe on file is from Aug 24, 2023. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Senor Pan Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited 13 times, more than any other issue at Senor Pan Cafe.

Has Senor Pan Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Senor Pan Cafe have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Senor Pan Cafe means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.