Big Apple Bagels

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Inspections

1. Dec 16, 2025 Follow Up · 3 core, 3 repeat
   • Not serious Core Repeat

     EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CONSTRUCTED

     The edges and trim of the main bagel shelving unit are worn and uncleanable. Shelving unit has formica type laminate.

     Correction: Provide non-food contact surfaces that are constructed of a corrosion resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material.

     Code 4-101.19

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILINGS - CLEANABILITY

     Kitchen and walk-in cooler floor are badly worn in some areas.

     Correction: Provide floors, walls, and ceilings that are designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable.

     Code 6-201.11

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     INSECTS AND RODENTS - OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED

     There is a gap on the bottom of the back door that could be the source for the entrance of rodents.

     Correction: Repair this gap so that entrance by rodents into the food establishment is prevented.

     Code 6-202.15 (A) (1)

2. Dec 1, 2025 Routine · 2 priority foundation, 5 core, 2 repeat
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     RTE/TCS FOOD - PROPER DATE MARKING

     Cream cheese containers in walk-in cooler must be date marked. Use within 7 days of prep.

     Correction: Adjust method or procedures so that all ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, if required, are provided with date marking or an effective method of identifying when a food item has exceeded 7 days. Discard improperly date marked food or food that has past the 7 day shelf life.

     Code 3-501.17 (A)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SOILED

     The bagel rack/shelves are soiled.

     Correction: Maintain food contact surfaces in a clean condition.

     Code 4-601.11 (A)

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - HAIR RESTRAINTS

     Employee noted working in food preparation/cooking area without a hair restraint.

     Correction: Provide employees working in food preparation and cooking areas with effective hair restraint (hat, hair net, beard restraint, etc.).

     Code 2-402.11

   • Not serious Core

     EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CONSTRUCTED

     The edges and trim of the main bagel shelving unit are worn and uncleanable. Shelving unit has formica type laminate.

     Correction: Provide non-food contact surfaces that are constructed of a corrosion resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material.

     Code 4-101.19

   • Not serious Core

     TOILET FACILITIES - TOILETS AND URINALS

     There are closed type toilet seats on toilets in both restrooms.

     Correction: Provide a "split" type toilet seat on toilet in both rest rooms.

     Code 5-203.12

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILINGS - CLEANABILITY

     Kitchen and walk-in cooler floor are badly worn in some areas.

     Correction: Provide floors, walls, and ceilings that are designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable.

     Code 6-201.11

   • Not serious Core

     INSECTS AND RODENTS - OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED

     There is a gap on the bottom of the back door that could be the source for the entrance of rodents.

     Correction: Repair this gap so that entrance by rodents into the food establishment is prevented.

     Code 6-202.15 (A) (1)

3. Dec 23, 2024 Follow Up · 2 core, 2 repeat
   • Not serious Core Repeat

     CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER – REQUIREMENT - FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS

     There is no approved or current certified food manager for this establishment.

     Correction: Provide an approved certified food protection manager in the food establishment within 30 days.

     Code 12-201.11 (A) (1)

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILINGS - CLEANABILITY

     Floor tiles are worn/missing on kitchen floor.

     Correction: Provide floors, walls, and ceilings that are designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable.

     Code 6-201.11

4. Dec 9, 2024 Routine · 2 priority, 1 priority foundation, 5 core, 3 repeat
   • Serious Priority Repeat

     TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING

     Foods in walk-in cooler were between 42-44 degrees.

     Correction: Maintain cold time/temperature control for safety food at or below 41°F. Discard unsafe food items.

     Code 3-501.16 (A) (2) AND (B)

   • Serious Priority

     FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - WAREWASHING CHEMICAL SANITIZATION EXPOSURE TIME

     There was no bleach for sanitizing utensils/dishes/trays/bowls, etc.

     Correction: Provide chlorine bleach or other approved sanitizer to use in final rinse water sink.

     Code 4-703.11 (C)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     HANDWASHING CLEANSER AVAILABILITY

     Soap not available at either employee handwashing sink.

     Correction: Provide hand soap at handwashing sink to facilitate proper handwashing.

     Code 6-301.11

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER – REQUIREMENT - FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS

     There is no approved or current certified food manager for this establishment.

     Correction: Provide an approved certified food protection manager in the food establishment within 30 days.

     Code 12-201.11 (A) (1)

   • Not serious Core

     PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - HAIR RESTRAINTS

     Employee noted working in food preparation/cooking area without a hair restraint.

     Correction: Provide employees working in food preparation and cooking areas with effective hair restraint (hat, hair net, beard restraint, etc.).

     Code 2-402.11

   • Not serious Core

     WIPING CLOTHS - USE LIMITATION - CLOTHS FOR WIPING COUNTERS STORED IN SANITIZER

     Wiping cloth used for wiping surfaces stored on shlef, not stored in sanitizer bucket.

     Correction: Cloths used for wiping counters and equipment shall be stored in a sanitizing solution in between uses.

     Code 3-304.14 (B) (1)

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN

     Storage rack in corner of kitchen near 2 door prep cooler is soiled.

     Correction: Clean and remove dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris from all non-food contact surfaces of equipment.

     Code 4-601.11 (C)

   • Not serious Core

     FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILINGS - CLEANABILITY

     Floor tiles are worn/missing on kitchen floor.

     Correction: Provide floors, walls, and ceilings that are designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable.

     Code 6-201.11

5. Jan 18, 2024 Follow Up · 1 core, 1 repeat
   • Not serious Core Repeat

     CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER – REQUIREMENT - FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS

     There is no approved or current certified food manager for this establishment.

     Correction: Provide an approved certified food protection manager in the food establishment within 60 days.

     Code 12-201.11 (A) (1)

6. Jan 2, 2024 Routine · 2 priority, 3 core
   • Serious Priority

     TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING

     Sausage/turkey/egg wghites in 2 door prep cooler were all too warm 46-50°F.

     Correction: Maintain cold time/temperature control for safety food at or below 41°F. Discard unsafe food items.

     Code 3-501.16 (A) (2) AND (B)

   • Serious Priority

     FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SANITIZED BEFORE USE AFTER CLEANING

     There was no sanitizer (bleach) available in the establishment.

     Correction: Clean and sanitize all utensils and equipment before contact with food.

     Code 4-702.11

   • Not serious Core

     CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER – REQUIREMENT - FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS

     There is no approved or current certified food manager for this establishment.

     Correction: Provide an approved certified food protection manager in the food establishment within 60 days.

     Code 12-201.11 (A) (1)

   • Not serious Core

     NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN

     The follwing areas are soiled and must be cleaned: -all wire racks in kitchen -walls near front prep table and near wire racks in bag room. -floors in kitchen (along walls/under shelving) -inside of front counter display cooler. (bottom)

     Correction: Clean and remove dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris from all non-food contact surfaces of equipment.

     Code 4-601.11 (C)

   • Not serious Core

     INTENSITY - LIGHTING

     The lights in the back end of the kitchen are not working.

     Correction: Provide the correct lighting intensity in all work and storage areas.

     Code 6-303.11

7. May 11, 2023 Routine · No items found

   No violations cited.