Specialty's Cafe Bakery
Last inspected: Oct 3, 2019
70
Score
Specialty's Cafe Bakery appears in inspection records 15 times, starting in 2010. The most recent visit was on Oct 3, 2019. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical. Note that Specialty's Cafe Bakery's inspection history hasn't been updated since Oct 3, 2019; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code”, which has been cited nine times.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Specialty's Cafe Bakery's 70 doesn't quite reach. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 3, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGN EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY ON SITE.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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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS ON SALAD PREP TABLE WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT BULBS THAT ARE SHATTER PROOF OR SHIELDED IN AREA OVER COFFEE MACHINE
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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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Jun 28, 2018
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR UPPER PANEL INSIDE ICE MACHINE HAS SLIGHT BUILD UP.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN. ALSO STORAGE SHELVES IN DRY STORAGE AREA NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DUSTY LIGHT SHIELD IN CEILING IN DISH WASHING AREA. NSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Mar 9, 2018
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS UNDER DRY STORAGE UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MISSING CEILING TILES IN CEILING OF DRY STORAGE ARE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: HOT WATER HANDLE LEAKY AT HAND SINK BY BREAD SLICER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Mar 15, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed heavily soiled/stained cutting boards, with deep groves, along prep coolers. Instructed to replace or resurface. Must maintain same. Observed excessive rust on shelves in walk in cooler. Must remove rust or paint shelves to make smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Found lighting in front prep area without light shields. Must provide light shields or shatter proof bulbs for all prep area. Products have been ordered, must install upon arrival. Must maintain same.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Observed wiping cloths improperly stored on counters throughout prep area and kitchen. Must properly store all wiping cloths in a clean container, with sanitizer solution when not in use. Must maintain same.
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Nov 22, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE ,(FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS)BEHIND FRONT COUNTER BEING USED SANITIZING AT IMPROPER CONCENTRATION OF CHLORINE OF 0PPM AT FINAL RINSE.DISH MACHINE CHLORINE MUST BE AT LEAST 50PPM. MUST USE 3- COMP SINK TO WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE FOOD EQUIMENT AND UTENSIL.DISH MACHINE WILL BE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION.MUST NO USE MACHINE UNTIL REINSPECTED BY HEALTH DEPT.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED RE-GROUTING IN SEVERAL AREAS:ICE MACHINE AREA,DISH WASHING REAR,WALK IN COOLER AREA,AND SANDWHICH PREP COOLER AREAS. MUST REPAIR ALL FLOOR AREAS. ALSO FOORS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS IN REAR STORAGE ROOM. MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: 14 LIGHTS ABOVE FRONT FOOD PREP, AREA NOT SHIELDED.MUST INSTALL SHIELDS.
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Apr 25, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: GASKETS IN POOR REPAIR ON PREP COOLERS.MUST REPLACE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MISSING CEILING TILES IN OFFICE AND DRY STORAGE ROOM IN REAR.MUST INSTALL.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: 14 LIGHTS ABOVE FRONT FOOD PREP, AREA NOT SHIELDED.MUST INSTALL SHIELDS.
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Mar 11, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVRED SLIGHT WATER ACCUMULATION AT FLOOR CORNERS AROUND THE ICE MACHINE. MUST MAINTAIN DRY TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM AREA. MUST REMOVE DUST ACCUMULATED AT CEILING VENTS IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA, AT THE CEILING IN THE HALLWAY LEADING TO THE PREP AREA AND AT THE PREP AREA ABOVE TOASTER OVEN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: DURING INSPECTION OBSERVED TWO STAFF MEMBERS WITH FACIAL HAIR(SMALL BEARDS) NOT WEARING FACIAL HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES AT FOOD PREP AREAS.
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Jun 17, 2014
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD AT EXPOSED HAND SINK AT REAR PREP AREA NEXT TO PAN STORAGE RACK.
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Jun 10, 2014
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN POOR REPAIR, UNABLE TO REACH MINIMUM TEMP OF 120 F. DEGREES FOR PROPER SANITIZING. MUST PROVIDE PROPER TEMPERATURE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: NO HOT WATER AT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK OR 1-COMPARTMENT SINK IN EXPRESSO PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: HOT WATER AT WASH BOWLS IN MENS/WOMENS WASHROOM FOR EMPLOYEES AND PUBLIC AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 60-64F. DEGREES. MUST BRING TO PROPER TEMPERATURE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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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: FRONT INTERIOR DOORS WITH ACCESS TO CAFE COMMON AREA NOT RODENT PROOF WITH 1/4" GAP BETWEEN DOORS AND AT BOTTOM. EXTERIOR EMERGENCY EXIT DOOR ALSO WITH 1/2" GAP AT BOTTOM. MUST SEAL TO PREVENT PEST AND RODENT ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AT REAR NOT DRAINING PROPERLY, WITH RELEASED WATER FROM ONE COMPARTMENT ENTERING FROM DRAIN INTO EMPTY COMPARTMENT. MUST REPAIR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD AT EXPOSED HAND SINK AT REAR PREP AREA NEXT TO PAN STORAGE RACK.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREAR UNDER STORAGE RACKS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN EXHAUST VENTS AT CEILING IN WASH ROOMS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTER UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN DRY FOOD STORAE AREA, STORE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR ORGANIZE AND MAINTAN AT ALL TIMES.
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Aug 9, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: SHEVLING INSIDE WALK IN COOLER NEEDS CLEANING TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS: PREP AREA,REAR STORAGE AND INSIDE COOLER.
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Dec 7, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUSTY GREASE TRAP MUST BE RE-SEALED OR ADDRESSED. ALUMINUM FOIL COVER ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE AT SOUP STATION MUST BE REMOVED & RE-SEALED DUE TO HEAVY RUST BUILD-UP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS AROUND CORNERS & ALONG WALLBASES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE KEPT CLEAN. FLOOS AROUND GREASE TRAP & ICE MACHINE MUST KEPT DRY AT ALL TIMES. (PUDDLES OF WATER NOTED).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE, VENT ABOVE THE OVEN & WALLS BEHIND SHELVINGS IN WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE KEPT CLEAN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE PROVIDED.
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Nov 7, 2011
Routine
5 minor violations.
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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. OBSERVED PITS IN PREP AREA CUTTING BOARD SURFACES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CUTTING BOARDS.
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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. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED SLIGHT LIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE AND INSIDE SODA MACHINE ICE CHUTE, FOOD/DUST BUILD UP ON SHELVES AT FRONT SERVICE LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT.
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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 TILES IN POOR REPAIR IN FRONT OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK (LOW GROUT). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REGROUT ALL DAMAGED FLOOR TILES, FLOOR MUST BE CLEAN/DRY THROUGHOUT.
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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. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS IN PREP AREA AND FOOD DEBRIS ON CEILING TILES ABOVE SANDWICH LINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN WALLS AND CLEAN OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. 3-COMPARTMENT SINK HOT WATER FAUCET LEAKS AND RIGHT SIDE COMPARTMENT PIPE LEAKS AT SAME SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Jan 4, 2011
Tag Removal
No violations found.
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Dec 16, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Source of cross contamination controlled i.e. cutting boards, food handlers, utensils, etc
Inspector notes: All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles. NOTED MOLD/MILDEW BUILD-UP ON THE UPPER & LOWER PANELS & OTHER ATTACHMENTS TO THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MAKER INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE & MAINTAIN. UNIT TAGGED.
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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. FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING:CABINETS UNDER COFFEE STATION, DRY STORAGE SHELVES AT EAST WALL (ACROSS WALK-IN COOLER WALL)-DUE TO DUST/ FOOD SPILLS.
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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. MUST CLEAN FLOORS AROUND CORNERS OF WALK-IN COOLER, BEHIND STORAGE SHELVINGSIN REAR, & FLOOR DRAINS BY FRONT HANDSINK & BEHIND W.I.C.-DUE TO FOOD DEBRIS.
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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. MUST CLEAN DUSTY CEILING AROUND CONDENSER FANS OF WALK-IN COOLER, & ANY WALL WITH FOOD STAINS.
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Apr 7, 2010
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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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. Cutting boards with deep/dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced.
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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. Following need cleanign: interior panel of ice machine, interior of dust pans, gaskets of small cooler doors, exterior of small plastic food containers at baking area, due to food stains, dirt,dust. Must clean & paint exterior of grease trap also.
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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 along wallbases behind all storage shelves & equipment, under walk-in cooler shelves, & floor drains also- must be kept clean & maintained.
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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. Some wall sections around prep tables must be free of food stains/dust; must re-seal/replace caulking between wall & splashguard of 3-comp sink.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. Must elevate all stock/supplies above the floor for easy access to cleaning/pest monitoring.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Specialty's Cafe Bakery last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Specialty's Cafe Bakery on file is from Oct 3, 2019. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Specialty's Cafe Bakery?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Specialty's Cafe Bakery.
Has Specialty's Cafe Bakery's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Specialty's Cafe Bakery have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Specialty's Cafe Bakery 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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