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EAT

Chicago Bagel Authority

953 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60614 · Lincoln Park · Restaurant · High risk
EAT
84/100

Passed most recently but 2 prior failures on record

Inspections
20
15 passed
Last Inspected
2025-01-27
Pass Rate
75%
2 failures
Score
84/100
EAT
10 consecutive passes, most recently 2025-01-27
Failed 2 inspections (2017, 2015)
Sanitation issues found across 54 inspections
Food Temperature issues found across 6 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 54×
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Other serious
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Food Temperature critical
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Food Storage & Handling serious
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Pest Activity critical
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Documentation & Training critical
Chemical Safety minor
2025-01-27 Pass Complaint
1
minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE 2 DOOR WOODEN CABINETS IN THE FRONT PREPARATION AREA TO HAVE BUILD UP ON THE BOTTOM SHELVES AT TIME OF INSPECTION. OBSERVED HEAVY SEED AND DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ON TOP COMPARTMENT BEHIND THE LID OF THE PREP COOLER LOCATED O...

2024-04-22 Pass Canvass
CRITICAL 3
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN OR POSTER NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING ABOVE REAR DISHWASHING AREA IN FIRTS FLOOR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN CEILING. OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED WALL IN BASEMENT BEHIND WATER TANKS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN WALL SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR BEHIND WATER TANK IN BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

2023-11-13 Pass Canvass
4
serious Employee Hygiene

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

THE INTERIOR OF THE FRONT PREP HAND WASHING SINK IS DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. RAW WOODEN SHELVING NEXT TO THE FIRST-FLOOR TOILET MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEAN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

WALLS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS ARE IN POOR REPAIR WITH CHIPPING, BROKEN PLASTER, AND PEELING PAINT: ENTRANCE TO THE FRONT PREP AREA, AROUND THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK, WOOD WALL NEXT TO THE TOILET IN THE 1ST FLOOR WASHROOM, HOLE IN THE INTERIOR WOODEN DO...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOOR BASEBOARD COVING THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DAMAGED. MISSING WITH OPEN HOLES. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE.

2022-08-23 Pass Canvass
6
minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

A BUCKET WITH SANITIZE SOLUTION AND LINEN MUST BE PROVIDED AT PREP TABLES

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLERS AT DELI STATION. REPAIR REPLACE

minor Sanitation

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

LID OF TOILET WATER IN STAFF WASHROOM IS BROKEN,MUST REPLACE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE PROVIDED AT STAFF WASHROOM DOOR.REPAIR ISSUE

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

WALL IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA NOT EASILY CLEANABLE: HOLES, PEELING PAINT, SURFACE CRUMBLES TO THE TOUCH.MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT AREA. BROKEN CEMENT FLOOR AT SUMP PUMP STORAGE AND NORTH WE...

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

ADDITIONAL AND NON-EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED ON SITE.

2021-05-12 Pass Canvass
2
minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED BEVERAGES STORED UNDER UTILY ADN SEWER LINES. ALL FOOD OR BEVERAGES CAN NOT BE STORED UNDER UTILITY OR SEWER LINES AND MUST BE IN A ROOM WITH SMOOTH WALLS AND CEILINGS. MOVE PRODUCT OR INSTALL WALLS AND CEILINGS WHERE EVERAGES ARE CURRENTLY ...

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. ALL CERTIFED FOOD MANAGERS NEED TO SHOW PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.

2020-07-20 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
2
minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

BROKEN CABINET DOOR UNDER THE COFFEE STATION REPAIR/REPLACE

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

BRICK WALLS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA NOT EASILY CLEANABLE,ROUGH SURFACE WITH OPEN GAPS.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. SMALL ROCKS ON FLOOR AROUND SUB-PUMP IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA(NORTH-WEST CORNER),SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH...

2020-07-15 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
6
serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

FOUND TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE STORE INSIDE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN PREP AREA: SLICED HAM AT TEMP OD 51.4F; SAUSAGE AT TEMP OF 51F; VARIOUS CREAM CHEESE AT TEMP OF 53F; CHICKEN SALAD AT TEMP OF 56.1F; SLICED TURKEY AT TEMP OF 46.5F; SLIC...

minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

INADEQUATE AIR TEMPERATURE AT PREP TWO DOOR COOLER AT SOUTH END OF PREP COUNTER: AIR TEMP OF 48.6F TO 50.4F UNIT MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW.REPAIR CAUSE.TAGGED UNIT" HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSU...

minor Sanitation

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

WASTE PIPE ABOVE DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA MUST BE ENCASED. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE OR RELOCATE SHELVES

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

BROKEN CABINET DOOR UNDER THE COFFEE STATION REPAIR/REPLACE

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

CABINET UNDER THE ICE BIN WITH DEBRIS AN SHELF AND SLIME SUBSTANCE ON DRAIN CORD,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

BRICK WALLS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA NOT EASILY CLEANABLE,ROUGH SURFACE WITH OPEN GAPS.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. SMALL ROCKS ON FLOOR AROUND SUB-PUMP IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA(NORTH-WEST CORNER),SURFACE MUST BE SMOOT...

2019-08-14 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 6
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH FORM OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES OR PROCEDURES ONSITE FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SUPPLIES AND POST PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

serious Other

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

MUST PROVIDE DATE MARKINGS TO TCS/RTE FOODS, PREPARED ONSITE AND HELD IN COOLERS OVER 24 HRS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSUME BY DATES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED. (EXCLUDING DELI MEAT)

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL COOKIES SOLD AT FRONT COUNTER AND CREAM CHEESE IN REACH IN COOLER WITH INGREDIENTS, NAME AND PLACE OF MANUFACTURER, PACKER OR DISTRIBUTOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3-COMP SINK AND LEAK AT THE BOTTOM OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

2018-03-06 Pass Canvass
5
minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

OBSERVED READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. MUST PROPERLY LABEL ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME, PREPARED BY DATE AND/OR SELL BY DATE. OBSERVED PRE-PACKED FOOD ITEMS NOT PROPERLY LABELED AT FRONT COUNTER AREA. MUST LABE...

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED DIRT ON THE INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED ON BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FRONT COUNTER CABINETS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES ON REAR DINING AREA AND DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON VENTILATION VENT INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED MISSING TILES ALONG THE WALLBASE INSIDE CUSTOMERS WASHROOM LOCATED ON 1ST FLOOR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND BLACK MOLDY SUBST...

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED VENTILATION NOT WORKING INSIDE WASHROOM LOCATED ON THE FIRST FLOOR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

2017-09-15 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
2
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD AT EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. REPAIR BROKEN HANDEL ON MICROWAVE OVEN UNDER FRONT COUNTER. ALSO, DEFROST ICE ACCUMULATION IN DEEP FREEZERS IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 1-COMP SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA AND LEAKY FAUCET AT 3-COMP SINK IN REAR. REPAIR LOOSE FAUCET AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN NEUTRAL GENDER TOILET ROOM. ALSO, REPAIR LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH EXPOSED HAND SINK NEXT TO 3-COMP SINK IN RE...

2017-09-08 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 10
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

OBSERVED PREP COOLER BEHIND FRONT COUNTER AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 50.2F, WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE COOLER REPAIRED, AND MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A).

critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED PREP COOLER. TEMPERATURES RANGED FROM 50F TO 57F. 10 LBS OF SLICED TOMATOES, 57F, VALUED AT $3. 10 LBS OF VARIOUS DELI MEATS, 50F. VALUED AT $25.50. MANAGER VOLUNTAR...

serious Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

OBSERVED A BLACK SLIME LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR PANELS AND HOSES OF THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. SLIME LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USING MACHINE UNTIL SERVICED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-0...

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD AT EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. REPAIR BROKEN HANDEL ON MICROWAVE OVEN UNDER FRONT COUNTER. ALSO, DEFROST ICE ACCUMULATION IN DEEP FREEZERS IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD FROM LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN PREP AREA AND WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST DETAIL CLEAN DUST ACCUMULATION FROM CEILING VENTS IN TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MUST CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA OVER 1-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 1-COMP SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA AND LEAKY FAUCET AT 3-COMP SINK IN REAR. REPAIR LOOSE FAUCET AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN NEUTRAL GENDER TOILET ROOM. ALSO, REPAIR LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH EXPOSED HAND SINK NEXT TO 3-COMP SINK IN RE...

critical Pest Activity

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

MUST REMOVE AND/OR ORGANIZE CLUTTER IN BASEMENT OFFICE. ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. ALSO, STORE STAFF BEVERAGES IN REAR, AWAY FROM PREP AREA WHILE PREPARING FOOD.

2016-10-28 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 6
critical Employee Hygiene

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES BY FOOD HANDLER.OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WITH PLASTIC GLOVES ON REMOVED APRON FROM AROUND WAIST AND THEN PUT APRON BACK ON ,THEN PICKED UP A BLOCK OF WRAPPED CHEESE,UNWRAPPED IT AND SLICED THE CHEESE WITHOUT CHANGING GLO...

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM SOME LOWER CABINETS IN PREP AREA,MEAT SLICER,INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR BEHIND GREASE TRAP IN DISH WASHING AREA AND WALK IN COOLER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM FLOOR AND MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE IN WALK IN COOLER

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLES IN STAFF TOILETROOM DOOR IN BASEMENT,LOOSE WALL BASE IN FRONT VESTIBULE.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN VESTIBULE

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE FAUCET AT HAND SINK IN CUSTOMERS TOILETROOM.

minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHEN HANDLING FOOD.

2016-05-23 Pass Canvass
6
minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST LABEL DESSERTS FOR SALE (COOKIES & RICE TREATS) WITH PROPER INFO.

minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS IN DISH WASHING AREA

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER,RUST FROM LID OF GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMP SINK AND OVER HEAD SHELVES ABOVE 3- COMP SINK.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON MILK PREP COOLER AND WALK IN COOLER,MISSING DOOR HANDLE ON CABINET...

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI AND DUST FROM EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CANS,COUNTER TOPS,MICROWAVE,LOWER STORAGE CABINETS,SHELVING UNITS,CEILING FANS,ROLLING CART IN PAPER STORAGE AREA.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR IN PREP AREA ,WALK IN COOLER AND BASEMENT.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL IN DISH WASHING/MOPSINK AREA,MISSING WALL BASE AT COUNTER IN DINING AREA.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN PREP,DISH WASHING ,DINING AREAS.MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD IN DISH WASHING AREA,VENT COVER IN WA...

2015-12-09 Pass Canvass

No violations found.

2015-01-16 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
6
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED DRY STORAGE STORED UNDER WASTEWATER IN BASEMENT, OBSERVED ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT UNDER WASTEWATER PIPES. MOVE DRY STORAGE AND ICE MACHINE OR FINISH CEILING TO PROTECT FOOD AND ICE MACHINE

minor Food Temperature

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED COUNTER UNDER HOT HOLDING UNIT USED TO HOLD EGGS AND SAUSAGE IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COUNTER. OBSERVED FLOOR MIXER WITH HEAVY RUST ACCUMULATION AND PEELING PAINT. REMOVE RUST AND RESTORE SURFACE TO SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE ...

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED FLOOR TILES MISSING IN FRONT PREP AREA. REPLACE FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN FLOOR. OBSERVED FLOORS UNCLEAN UNDER ALL REFRIGERATORS IN FRONT PREP AREA. CLEAN AND MAINTIAN FLOORS.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

OBSERVED 1 REFRIGERATOR MISSING THERMOMETER. MAINTAIN THERMOMETERS IN ALL REFRIGERATORS SO THAT THEY ARE EASY TO READ AND INSURE ALL REFRIGERATORS ARE FUNCTIONING AT 40F OR LESS AT ALL TIMES.

minor Pest Activity

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED CLUTTER IN BASEMENT REMOVE ALL UNECESSARY ARTICLES TO DETER INSECT AND ROSENT HARBORAGE. MOBSERVED FOOD STORED ON FLOOR OF WALK IN. ALL FOOD NEEDS TO BE STORED AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AT ALL TIMES. AINTAIN IN A CLEAN AND ORGANIZED MANNE...

minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

OBSERVED NO IDPH FOOD HADNLER CERTIFICATIONS. MUST PROVIDE.

2015-01-08 Fail Canvass
10
serious Sanitation

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT # 1434762 DATED 4/11/14 NOT CORRECTED INCLUDING #32 MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE METAL DRAIN BOARD OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE DISH WASHING ARE, #32 MUST SE...

minor Food Temperature

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED COUNTER UNDER HOT HOLDING UNIT USED TO HOLD EGGS AND SAUSAGE IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COUNTER.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED FLOOR MIXER WITH HEAVY RUST ACCUMULATION AND PEELING PAINT. REMOVE RUST AND RESTORE SURFACE TO SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED DRY STORAGE STORED UNDER WASTEWATER IN BASEMENT, OBSERVED ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT UNDER WASTEWATER PIPES. MOVE DRY STORAGE AND ICE MACHINE OR FINISH CEILING TO PROTECT FOOD AND ICE MACHINE.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED FLOOR TILES MISSING IN FRONT PREP AREA. REPLACE FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN FLOOR.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED FLOORS UNCLEAN UNDER ALL REFRIGERATORS IN FRONT PREP AREA. CLEAN AND MAINTIAN FLOORS.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

OBSERVED 1 REFRIGERATOR MISSING THERMOMETER. MAINTAIN THERMOMETERS IN ALL REFRIGERATORS SO THAT THEY ARE EASY TO READ AND INSURE ALL REFRIGERATORS ARE FUNCTIONING AT 40F OR LESS AT ALL TIMES.

minor Pest Activity

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED CLUTTER IN BASEMENT REMOVE ALL UNECESSARY ARTICLES TO DETER INSECT AND ROSENT HARBORAGE. MAINTAIN IN A CLEAN AND ORGANIZED MANNER.

minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED FOOD STORED ON FLOOR OF WALK IN. ALL FOOD NEEDS TO BE STORED AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.

minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

OBSERVED NO IDPH FOOD HANLER TRAINING IN PLACE. ADDITIONAL IDPH FOOD HANDLER INFORMATION PROVIDED.

2014-04-11 Pass Canvass
5
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE METAL DRAIN BOARD OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. MUST DEFROST ONE OF THE CHEST FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT(WITH HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP) AND MAINTAIN. MUST SEAL OR PAINT...

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: INSIDE ALL CABINET IN THE FRONT AREA, CABINET UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE FRONT SERVING AREA AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL ALL THE FLOOR DRAIN THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES AND MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR INSIDE THE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM IN THE BASEMENT. MISSING FLOOR TILES ON THE TOP OF THE STAIR GOING TO THE BASEMENT. MUST REPLACE FLOOR TILES.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

CUSTOMER AND EMPLOYEES WASHROOM VENT COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE CEILING IN THE BASEMENT ABOVE THE DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVINGS AND MAINTAIN.

minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

OBSERVED ONE OF THE EMPLOYEE PREPARING FOOD NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING AND PREPARING FOOD MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.

2013-06-19 Pass Canvass
CRITICAL 3
minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

SLOW DRAINING AT FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAINED.

critical Pest Activity

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM BASEMENT TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST PROPERLY STORED WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

2012-11-05 Pass Canvass
5
minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

LABEL AND DATE PREPARED FOODS IN THE COOLERS.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN THE FOLLOWING ITEMS: PREP COOLER BELOW THE SOUP STATION, WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND ALONG WALL OF PRE AREA, CABINETS BELOW THE COUNTERTOPS.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MAINTAIN THE FLOOR CLEAN IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. GROUT THE FLOOR TILES WHERE NEEDED AT THE SLICING STATION.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

SCRAPE AND REPAINT THE CHIPPED PAINT ON THE CEILING TILES ABOVE THE SLICING STATION.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

PROVIDE VISIBLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF ALL PREP COOLERS.

2010-08-31 Pass Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. MUST NOT STORE CLEAN CUTTING BOARDS ABOVE 1ST. FLOO...

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. CRACKED COUNTER TOP AT FRONT PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK, MUST REPAIR/REPLACE TO MAKE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. BOTH WASHROOM DOORS MUST HAVE SELF-CLOSING DEVICES.

minor Sanitation

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

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...

100
Cafe Brauer
100
Cafe Brauer
52
Brown Bag Seafood Co.
70
Homeslyce Wheel House
38
Jam N' Honey

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