Upper Crust Bakery
Last inspected: Jul 7, 2015
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Score
The health department has logged seven inspections at Upper Crust Bakery, the earliest from 2011. On Jul 7, 2015, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. Upper Crust Bakery's record stops at Jul 7, 2015, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around three violations to closer to nine violations.
The pattern that stands out is “food in original container, properly labeled”, which has been cited four times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Upper Crust Bakery is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspection History
Jul 7, 2015
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: UNEVEN, PITTED FLOOR IN THE PROOFER BOX. MUST MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST VERIFY PRESENCE OF BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT THE WATER SUPPLY OF THE ICE MACHINE.
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Jul 1, 2015
Reinspection
12 minor violations.
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Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM 6-24-15 NOT CORRECTED. #29-PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: #34-FOUND THE FLOOR IN THE REAR PREP TO HAVE MULTIPLE EXPOSED CONCRETE SECTIONS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN. #35- FOUND DUST BUILDUP ON VENT COVERS IN DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FOUND CEILING TILES MISSING ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAVING THE CEILING EXPOSED WITH PEELING PAINT VISIBLE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL CEILING TILES OR REMOVE ALL LOOSE PAINT FROM CEILING AND RESEAL AND MAINTAIN.#37-FOUND NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR. OPEN WASHROOM DOOR LEADS DIRECTLY TO THE BAKING PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN. #41-INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM BACK PREP AREA, ORGANIZE REMAINING, STORE 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND WALL, AND MAINTAIN TO FACILITATE PROPER CLEANING METHODS AND HELP PREVENT PEST HARBORING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED. EMPLOYEE PREPARING AND HANDING RAW MEAT FOR COOKING. CERTIFIED MANAGER ARRIVED AFTER BEING TELEPHONED 55 MINUTES AFTER MY ARRIVAL. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: SUMMARY REPORT GIVEN BY THIS INSPECTOR ON 6-24-14, AND WITNESSED BEING POSTED BY EMPLOYEE, FOUND TO HAVE BEEN REMOVED AND NOT POSTED VISIBLE ANYWHERE ON PREMISES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B).
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #14.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL PRE-PACKAGED BREADS SOLD MUST BE LABELED WITH THE NAME OF FACILITY, ADDRESS, DATE, INGREDIENTS. ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: ALL SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET IN FRONT TWO DOOR, TALL REACH-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING FOUND DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS: ALL FOOD CARTS IN ALL PREP AREAS, ALL UNUSED COOLERS AND EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR PREP, INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, MIDDLE PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK, STORED BREAD RACKS IN REAR PREP. MUST CLEAN. ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE CLEANED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGHOUT ENTIRE PREMISES DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. POOLING LIQUID BEHIND WALK-IN FREEZER MUST REMOVE. OPEN CREVICE IN FLOOR BASEBOARD UNDER THE MIDDLE PREP SLICER. MUST SEAL.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: HOLES IN THE WALL AT THE ICE MACHINE. MUST SEAL.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE/INSUFFICIENT LIGHTING IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE PROPER LIGHTING. NO LIGHT SHIELD IN THE TOGO FOOD CONTAINER ROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: GAS STOVE/OVEN LOCATED IN THE MIDDLE FOOD PREP AREA MUST BE UNDER ADEQUATE VENTILATION OR REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES. LEAK UNDER THE TWO COMPARTMENT SINK INTO A BUS PAN AND REPAIRED WITH ELECTRICAL TAPE. MUST PROPERLY REPAIR. MUST VERIFY PRESENCE OF BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT THE HOSE ATTACHED TO THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, ALL HOSE BIBS AND ICE MACHINE. TWO ATTACHED DRAINAGE LINES AT THE TWO COMPARTMENT PREP SINK MUST BE RE-ROUTED TO A FLOOR DRAIN OR A WATER TIGHT CONTAINER.PLUMBED WATER DISPENSING FAUCET FOUND DRAINING INTO BUCKET. MUST PROPERLY CONNECT DRAIN LINE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE OR AVAILABLE FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS OR PROOF OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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Jun 24, 2015
Routine
14 minor violations.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE HAND WASHING FACILITIES. NO PAPER TOWELS AT BOTH THE MIDDLE AND REAR FOOD PREP AREAS WHERE FOODS WHERE BEING PREPARED IE: SOUP. PROVIDE 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: NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON PREMISES OR PROVIDED DURING THIS INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK FROM A LICENSED PEST CONTROL CO. AND PROVIDE ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. IE: SOUP ON STOVE TOP AT 212F. AND SCRAMBLED EGGS BEING PREPARED PER CUSTOMER ORDER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 9-26-14 NOT CORRECTED. #30-FOUND PREPACKAGED TO GO ITEMS (PASTA SALAD, AND OTHERS) NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY THAT ANY PREPACKAGED FOOD ITEMS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE NAME OF FACILITY, ADDRESS, DATE, INGREDIENTS.#34-FOUND THE FLOOR IN THE REAR PREP TO HAVE MULTIPLE EXPOSED CONCRETE SECTIONS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN. #35- FOUND DUST BUILDUP ON VENT COVERS IN DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FOUND CEILING TILES MISSING ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAVING THE CEILING EXPOSED WITH PEELING PAINT VISIBLE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL CEILING TILES OR REMOVE ALL LOOSE PAINT FROM CEILING AND RESEAL AND MAINTAIN.#37-FOUND NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.#41-INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM BACK PREP AREA, ORGANIZE REMAINING, STORE 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND WALL, AND MAINTAIN TO FACILITATE PROPER CLEANING METHODS AND HELP PREVENT PEST HARBORING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL PRE-PACKAGED BREADS SOLD MUST BE LABELED WITH THE NAME OF FACILITY, ADDRESS, DATE, INGREDIENTS, AND MAJOR ALLERGENS. ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: ALL SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET IN FRONT TWO DOOR, TALL REACH-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING FOUND DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRONT PREP THREE DOOR COOLER, ALL FOOD CARTS IN ALL PREP AREAS, ALL UNUSED COOLERS AND EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR PREP, INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, MIDDLE PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK, STORED BREAD RACKS IN REAR PREP, METAL RACK SHELVING IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, EXTERIOR DOOR OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER,
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGHOUT ENTIRE PREMISES DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. POOLING LIQUID BEHIND WALK-IN FREEZER MUST REMOVE. OPEN CREVICE IN FLOOR BASEBOARD UNDER THE MIDDLE PREP SLICER. MUST SEAL.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DIRTY FOOD SPLATTERED WALL AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. HOLES IN THE WALL AT THE ICE MACHINE. MUST SEAL.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE/INSUFFICIENT LIGHTING IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE PROPER LIGHTING. NO LIGHT SHIELD IN THE TOGO FOOD CONTAINER ROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: GAS STOVE/OVEN LOCATED IN THE MIDDLE FOOD PREP AREA MUST BE UNDER ADEQUATE VENTILATION OR REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES. LEAK UNDER THE TWO COMPARTMENT SINK INTO A BUS PAN AND REPAIRED WITH ELECTRICAL TAPE. MUST PROPERLY REPAIR.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER. NOT INSIDE THE ICE OF THE MACHINE.
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Only authorized personnel in the food-prep area
Inspector notes: UNAUTHORIZED PERSONNEL ARE NOT ALLOWED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED CUSTOMER ENTERING THE FOOD PREP AREAS TO USE THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE OR AVAILABLE FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS OR PROOF OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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Sep 26, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOUND PREPACKED TO GO ITEMS (PASTA SALAD, AND OTHERS) NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY THAT ANY PREPACKAGED FOOD ITEMS MUST BE LABLED WITH THE NAME OF FACILITY, ADDRESS, DATE, INGREDIENTS, AND MAJOR ALLERGENS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FLOOR IN THE REAR PREP TO HAVE MULTIPLE EXPOSED CONCRETE SECTIONS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND DUST BUILDUP ON VENT COVERS IN DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FOUND CEILING TILES MISSING ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAVING THE CEILING EXPOSED WITH PEELING PAINT VISIBLE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL CEILING TILES OR REMOVE ALL LOOSE PAINT FROM CEILING AND RESEAL AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: FOUND NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILETROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM BACK PREP AREA, ORGANIZE REMAINING, STORE 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND WALL, AND MAINTAIN TO FACILITATE PROPER CLEANING METHODS AND HELP PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Nov 18, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Foods inside cooler not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Can opener attached to prep table and interior of unused coolers not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize daily.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
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May 16, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Feb 16, 2011
License
9 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. MUST HAVE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS UP AND OPERATING AT TIME OF INSPECTION
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Sewage and waste water disposal, no back siphonage, cross connection and/or back flow
Inspector notes: In food establishments, there shall be adequate sewage and waste water disposal facilities that comply with all the requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago. MUST HAVE GREASE TRAP INSTALLED AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. MUST PROVIDE EXPOSED HANDBOWL FRONT DELI AREA, AND REPAIR HANDSINK LEADING TO REAR PREP AREA
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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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. MUST RODENT PROOF SIDE DOOR REAR PREP AREA
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Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: All dishwashing machines shall maintain proper water pressure and must be provided with suitable thermometers, chemical test kits, and gauge cocks. MUST PROVIDE A 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LARGE ENOUGH TO EMERGE YOUR LARGEST PIECE OF EQUIPMENT
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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. MUST CLEAN ALL INTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS, REMOVE ALL RUST, AND REPAINT/RESEAL ALL EXTERIOR SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT, ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEAN
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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 PROVIDE CEILING TILE THROUGH OUT PREMISES, AND REPAIR SOME WALL AREAS OF CHIPPING PAINT
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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. MUST PROVIDE A MOP SINK ON SITE, AT TIME OF INSPECTION
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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 REMOVE ALL CLUTTER FRONT AREA OF STORE, CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Upper Crust Bakery last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Upper Crust Bakery on file is from Jul 7, 2015. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Upper Crust Bakery?
Across the inspection record, “food in original container, properly labeled” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Upper Crust Bakery.
Has Upper Crust Bakery's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Upper Crust Bakery have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Upper Crust 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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