Chicago
62
YOUR CALL

Corner Bakery Cafe

222 S Riverside Plz, Chicago, IL 60606 · Loop · Restaurant · High risk
YOUR CALL
62/100

Mostly clean — 8 of 12 passed, one prior failure

Inspections
12
8 passed
Last Inspected
2016-11-17
Pass Rate
67%
1 failure
Score
62/100
YOUR CALL
9 consecutive passes, most recently 2016-11-17
Failed 1 inspection (2011)
Food Temperature issues found across 5 inspections
Other issues found across 3 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation minor 22×
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Food Temperature critical
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Other critical
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Employee Hygiene minor
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Facility Condition minor
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Documentation & Training minor
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Pest Activity critical
2016-11-17 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 4
critical Food Temperature

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

FOUND POTENTIALY HAZARDOUS FOOD,( 11-LBS OF CHICKEN SALAD DATED YESTERDAY 11-16-2016) MAINTAINED AT IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURE OF 44.9F MUST MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW. FOOD REMOVED AND DISCARDED BY MANAGER,APPROX $40.00- CRITICAL VIOLATIO...

critical Other

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED EMPLOYEES REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH A LARGE FOOD POT INSIDE OF SINK. HAND SINK NOT CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. MANAGER REMOVED POT,-CDI. INSTRUCTED MANAGER HAND SINK MUST ALWAYS BE CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES,NOTHING IN,...

minor Sanitation

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

PEELING PAINT ON RED WALLS BEHIND DRY STORAGE UNIT IN REAR PREP AND WALLS PEELING AND DAMAGED AT FRONT LINE COOLER.MUST REPAIR.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

3 BROKEN REFGERATOR THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF FRONT AREA COOLERS.MUST REPLACE

2016-04-07 Pass Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED STAIN/SOILED CEILING TILES ABOVE PREP AREA BEHIND FRONT COUNTER.MUST REPLACE.

minor Facility Condition

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

LIGHT NOT SHIELDED INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER.MUST INSTALL SHIELD.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

NO THERMOMETER INSIDE REAR PREP COOLER.MUST INSTALL.

minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO PROOF OF THE NEW IDPH FOOD TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE.

2015-11-13 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
1
minor Plumbing & Waste

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

NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

2015-11-06 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 4
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

NOTED TEMPERATURE OF DISPLAY COOLER TO BE IMPROPER AT 48.2F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F AND BELOW. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)

critical Food Temperature

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

NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE DISPLAY COOLER TO BE IMPROPER:-20 CONTAINERS OF ASSORTED CHICKEN SALADS (62.1F, 64.6F, 47.3,64.5F),TUNA 47F, CHILI 45.2F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSE...

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SHELVES AT THE FRONT DISPLAY COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

2014-07-17 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
3
minor Employee Hygiene

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

MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD AT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK WITHIN PREP COUNTER AT FRONT. MUST PROVIDE.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOORS AT FRONT AND REAR BEHIND AND AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN.

minor Sanitation

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

REPAIR/REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES WHERE NECESSARY.

2014-07-03 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 5
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

2-DR UPRIGHT COOLER AND 2-DR SANWICH COOLER TEMPERATURE AT REAR RANGING FROM 52.8-54.4 F. DEGREES. NOT MAINTAINING ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE OF 40 F DEGREES OR LOWER. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

critical Food Temperature

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

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS (DELI MEATS, ROAST BEEF, SOUPS, SALSA , MEATBALLS, DC CHICKEN, TUNA, ETC) IN 2-DR COOLER AND 2-DOOR SANDWICH COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPS RANGING FROM 49.4-61.5 F DEGREES. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DENATURED AND DISCARDED FOOD...

minor Employee Hygiene

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

MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD AT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK WITHIN PREP COUNTER AT FRONT. MUST PROVIDE.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOORS AT FRONT AND REAR BEHIND AND AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN.

minor Sanitation

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

REPAIR/REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES WHERE NECESSARY.

2013-12-12 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLER AND FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILL AND DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN COUNTER TOPS UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT.

minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE STORAGE AREA AND IN THE PREP AREAS TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND SPILLS.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS TO REMOVE DEBRIS. MUST REPAIR LEAKS AT THE 3 COMP SINK FAUCET BASE AND THE HAND SINK BASE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

2013-01-04 Pass Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR EXTERIOR HANDLES AT THE 2DR CATERING COOLER AT THE FRONT OF THE HOUSE.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE PANINI MACHINE.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR HOLE IN THE WALL AT THE SANDWICH STATION IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT 3COMP SINK IN THE REAR.

2011-11-28 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2011-11-18 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 4
critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OB...

minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON SHELVES THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS, FOOD/GREASE BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR O...

minor Sanitation

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOU...

minor Sanitation

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS AROUND SODA MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN WALLS.

2011-01-12 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN UNCLEAN EQUIPMEN...

minor Sanitation

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER COOLERS IN PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UNDER/AROUND AND ALONG CORNER...

2010-05-18 Pass Complaint
4
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. Must replace all cutting boards with deep/dark grooves.

minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. Shelves under serving counters, filters of hood, interior floors of small coolers must be free of food debris,dust, gre...

minor Sanitation

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. Floors along wallbases underneath serving lines & behind equipment must be kept clean & free of debris/food build-up.

minor Sanitation

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Walls at back hallway must be free of food stains/splashes & kept clean.

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