EMPIRE BAGEL FACTORY Inspection – January 23, 2025

High Priority 1

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High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

Intermediate 2

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Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. There is a buildup of dried food debris under the slicer blade.

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Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. There is no proof that David Hernandez has been informed of his responsibility to report foodborne illnesses to his employer.

Basic 4

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Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.

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Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

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Basic – Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. There are multiple containers of cream cheese in a glass door reach in cooler for customer self service without the required labeling. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

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Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. There is a partially consumed employee drink in the upright reach in cooler. Operator discarded the employee drink.

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