La Saison Bakery

January 13, 2026 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
failed findings21
critical findings2

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Failed findings

(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical

Inspector note: House made yogurt parfaits 70F fruit salad 70F observed stored in grab and go non working upright refrigeration unit. Products were voluntarily discard by PIC. PIC to monitor cold holding and keep at 41F below
code 590.003/3-501.16-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Backflow Prevention (P)critical

Inspector note: PIC fruits and vegetables gets washed in the 3 bay sink direct to waste. No prepped sink observed on site PIC to provide plumber report from a licensed plumber on the install of a prep sink
code 590.005/5-402.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)

Inspector note: PIC unable to provide procedure and kit for vomit and diarrheal event clean up. Provide Inspector will provide procedure to operator.
code 590.002/2-501.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector note: At the time of the inspection staff were unable to answer questions pertaining to food safety. • Establishment must designate a knowledgeable PIC and be present to oversee day to day operations to ensure the food establishment is operating. PIC to train staff on violations noted on the inspection report
code 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Variance Requirement (Pf)

Inspector note: Facilty observed pickling onions for preservation. Discontinue provide HACCP to ISDHEALTH to be approved.
code 590.003/3-502.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Reduced Oxygen Packaging Criteria (Pf)

Inspector note: Facility observed jaring tomato sauce and pickled onions for preservation and sales on grab and go shelvings. Discontinue and contact ISDHEALTH
code 590.003/3-502.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Food Labels (Pf)

Inspector note: Observed single juice pouch on grab and go unit labled not for individual sales. Discontinue (COS) Observed house made yogurt parfait on the grab and go unit without lables (nutrition facts/ ingredients/ allergen list). Provide House jar and pickled (tomato sauce/ onion) observed missing information (package date/ expiration date/ ingredients) Discontinue Packaging containers of za'atar crackers observed without nutrition/ allergen/ ingredients labels. Provide
code 590.003/3-602.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Food Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf)

Inspector note: PIC unable to provide a food themometer. Provide/ maintain accessible at all time
code 590.004/4-302.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)

Inspector note: nterior of both ice machine on site observed soild with pink substances interior of freezer units observed with heavy ice build up. Clean & sanitize to remove
code 590.004/4-601.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)

Inspector note: Warewashing/ prep area handwashing sink observed blocked by trash can / cutting boards. Discontinue maintain accessible at all times for handwashing only.
code 590.005/5-205.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)

Inspector note: PIC unable to provide ServSafe Certificate. CFPM to post current Servsafe Certificate
code 590.002(C)/2-102.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)

Inspector note: Several squeeze bottles observed without lables. Provide labels when removed from original containers.
code 590.003/3-302.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)

Inspector note: Observed in use utensils stored in stagnant sanitizer solution. Discontinue store properly
code 590.003/3-304.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)

Inspector note: Multiple food items/article observed stored on the ground in the basement area. Discontinue/ Elevate
code 590.003/3-305.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)

Inspector note: Per PIC facility disposes soiled/mop water in the 3 bay sink at the end of the day. Discontinue
code 590.003/3-307.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)

Inspector note: Multiple refrigeration units observed without a conspicious thermometer. Provide and keep visible
code 590.004/4-204.112-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)

Inspector note: Grab and go refrigeration unit observed at 70F. Inspector placed 2 thermometer in the interior of unit and both read 70F.Repair All products in the unit was voluntarily discard by PIC with the exception of bottle sodas
code 590.004/4-501.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Equipment and Utensils Air-Drying Required (C)

Inspector note: Observed staff wipping (cloth)utensils from sanitizer water before using. Discontinue/ air dry prior
code 590.004/4-901.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Service Sink (C)

Inspector note: Facility observed without a service sink to dispose mop water. Provide. PIC to provide plumbers report regarding service sink install.
code 590.005/5-203.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)

Inspector note: Observed ceiling tiles missing by the back door. Repair
code 590.006/6-501.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
flagged at inspection

Inspector note: PIC unable to provide Allergen Awareness Certificate. Post current Allergen Certificate
code L1status: Fail

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