Jackson’s Bakery, a popular longtime bakery that had been mostly shuttered since May, has been shut down by the Town of Greece and the Monroe County Department of Public Health.
As of June 25, three signs hung in its front window indicating that the structure had been deemed unsafe, unsanitary and dangerous to the public.
The D&C obtained two reports from the Monroe County Department of Public Health that revealed what led up to the actions.
A report dated June 18 indicated that the Department of Public Health had received a call from the Town of Greece Code Enforcement and Fire Department pertaining to a complaint from a Jackson’s customer. The customer had arrived to pick up an order and discovered the owner sleeping on a mattress outside the side door.
The Town of Greece found evidence of the owner living in the establishment along with pet cats. They also found standing water in the basement as well as a large opening along the basement foundation wall. They requested that Monroe County Department of Public Health assist in the incident and evaluate the building for health concerns and violations.
Upon arrival, The Department of Public Health found the exterior littered with mattresses, coat racks, gardening materials, cat litter and clothing. They also found a large hole – approximately 3 feet by 4 feet – in the basement, with an exhaust vent laying beside it. The owner would not open the doors to allow the Department of Public Health to evaluate the interior.
On June 20, The Department of Public Health returned when the owner was not present and inspected the building. Among the findings:
The bakery’s permit was suspended. The Department of Public Health is requiring the owner to discard all food and arrange for extermination services by a certified pesticide applicator. Reinspection could be conducted once all violations have been addressed.
Jackson’s Bakery dates back to 1947. Matt Belk, who started working at Jackson’s Bakery at 16, purchased the business in 2021.
Tracy Schuhmacher has been food and drink reporter for the D&C for the past 10 years. Email her at TracyS@Gannett.com. Follow her on Instagram.
This article originally appeared on Rochester Democrat and Chronicle: Popular bakery in Greece shut down by health officials: Here’s what inspectors found
Reporting by Tracy Schuhmacher, Rochester Democrat and Chronicle / Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
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