Corner Bakery Cafe
Mixed record — 14 of 19 inspections passed
2023-08-30 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 14 ▾
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT PROOF OF IDENTITY IN ORDER TO VERIFY THEIR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS PROVIDE PROOF OF IDENTITY SUCH AS A STATE ID IN ORDER FOR THE DEPARTMENT TO ...
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT PROOF OF IDENTITY IN ORDER TO VERIFY THEIR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS PROVIDE PROOF OF IDENTITY SUCH AS A STATE ID IN ORDER FOR THE DEPARTMENT TO ...
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
6-301.14 OBSERVED HAND WASHING SIGNS ARE NEEDED IN THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
6-301.12 OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS LOCATED IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HAND DRYING PROVISION SUCH AS PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. EMPLOYEE PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS DURING...
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED A SLIGHT BROWNISH SUBSTANCE ON THE ICE SLOT FOR THE SODA DISPENSER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
3-501.16(A:2,&B) OBSERVED ABOUT 30 LBS OF RAW BACON AT AN INADEQUATE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 75F LOCATED ON THE RACK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, OBSERVED ABOUT 20 LBS OF PRE-MADE CAPRESE SANDWICHES (MOZZARELLA AND SLICED TOMATOES) AT AN INADEQUATE COL...
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
4-301.11 OBSERVED FACILITY USING ICE INSTEAD OF MECHANICAL REFRIGERATOR TO KEEP TCS FOODS (YOGURT) COLD. INSTRUCTED TO NEVER USE ICE TO KEEP TCS FOODS COLD, FACILITY MUST USE MECHANICAL REFRIGERATION AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED ...
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
5-103.11(B) OBSERVED INADEQUATE HOT WATER THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE FACILITY, HOT WATER ONLY RANGED FROM 75.2F-77F AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, FOOD PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINKS AND IN THE TOILET ROOM HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND ALWAYS MAI...
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-205.15 OBSERVED A URINAL OUT OF ORDER IN THE MEN'S ROOM (MEN'S ROOM HAS AN ADDITIONAL TOILET BOWL). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12 OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR REPLACE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-303.11 OBSERVED LOW LIGHTING INSIDE OF THE DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE LIGHTING INTENSITY IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13 OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES FOR INSPECTOR'S REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE OR MEET REQUIREMENTS.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE PRESENTED FOR INSPECTOR'S REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE OR MEET REQUIREMENTS.
2022-05-09 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 1 ▾
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED COFFEE MAKERS NOT IN USE ON THE FLOOR IN THE STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO KEEP OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6 INCHES
2022-04-29 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 5 ▾
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATED POSTED AND VALID WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN,) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA CLOGGED, NOT DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE PREP COLD HOLDING UNIT, SUCH AS 12OZ OF CHICKEN AT 48.5F AND GARLIC SPREAD AT 78.6. MANAGER DISCARDED. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW . PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED...
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED COFFEE MAKERS NOT IN USE ON THE FLOOR IN THE STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO KEEP OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6 INCHES
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO CURRENT FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
2021-09-07 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
BULK FOOD CONTAINERS ( SLAT, SUGAR... ) MOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
LOOSE KNOBS AT 3-COMP SINK FAUCETS, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
2019-10-02 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection CRITICAL 4 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
6-301.14 FOUND NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE IN EMPLOYEE WOMENS WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-202.16 FOUND GASKET OF REACH IN COOLER ACROSS FROM CONVECTION OVEN FILLED WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE MUST CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
5-501.17 FOUND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLES NOT COVERED (NO LID PROVIDED). MUST PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.11 FOUND AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF DUST ON 4 OUT OF 4 VENTS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
2019-09-27 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 6 ▾
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
MANAGER PROVIDES COPY OF CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. FACILITY MUST POST ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES. FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TI...
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
FOUND NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE IN EMPLOYEE WOMENS WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
FOUND REACH IN PREP COOLER LOCATED IN REAR PREP FACING EAST AT 55F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS MUST MAINTAIN 41 F AT ALL TIMES. COOLER TAGGED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE COOLER UNTIL SAID COOLER MAINTAINS 41F OR BEL...
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
FOUND GASKET OF REACH IN COOLER ACROSS FROM CONVECTION OVEN FILLED WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE MUST CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
FOUND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLES NOT COVERED (NO LID PROVIDED). MUST PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF DUST ON 4 OUT OF 4 VENTS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
2018-05-24 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FLOORS AROUND THE SODA DISPENSING BOXES AND UNDER OVEN (FRONT FOOD PREP) WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
OBSERVED A MALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT A BEARD RESTRAINT (BEARD LONGER THAN 1 INCH IN LENGTH) IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR A BEARD RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES WHILE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
2017-08-08 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2017-07-27 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 3 ▾
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10 LIVE FRUIT FLIES FLYING AROUND THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS, 8 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE CEILING IN FRONT OF THE WALK IN COOLER, 15 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALL BEHIND THE TV SCREEN MENU IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AND 5 LIVE FRUI...
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK SPRAYER HEAD HOSE DETACHED FROM THE FAUCET BASE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE HANDLING FOOD.
2017-01-04 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass 3 ▾
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (EGGS, SOUP, BACON, ETC) WERE BEING PREPARED/SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES...
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE HANDLING FOOD.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON THE COUNTER TOP. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WET WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER.
2016-04-14 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
PREP COOLER WITH FOOD DEBRIS STUCK ON FAN COVERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
TOP SHELF ABOVE ICE BIN AT COFFEE STATION NOT CLEAN, DUST BUILD UP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
OBSERVED ONE FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE PREAPAING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
2015-06-09 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED GASKETS OF THE PREP COOLERS IN REAR PREP AREA TORN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN GASKETS.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAIR RESTRAINTS WHEN HANDLING FOOD.
2014-08-25 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS AT COFFEE STATION NOT CLEAN, DIRET AND FOOD DEBRIS NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
LOOSE VENT COVERING AT REAR VENTILATION HOOD, INSTRUCTED TO MOUNT PROPERLY.
2013-12-13 Pass Canvass 1 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DETAIL CLEAN FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE DIRT AND DEBRIS.
2013-05-29 Pass Canvass 4 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR LEAK COMING FROM THE SIDE OF THE 2DR COOLER IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE SPOUTS AND DISPENSING NOZZLES AT THE COFFEE STATION AREA TO REMOVE MILK AND COFFEE STAINS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS AT MAIN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS. MUST REGROUT FLOORS IN FRONT OF, NEXT TO AND UNDER THE SODA BOX DISPENSING AREA IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA AND UNDER THE STORAGE RACKS ACROSS FROM THE...
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR EXHAUST VENTS AT BOTH MEN'S AND WOMEN'S RESTROOMS.
2012-10-26 Pass Canvass 4 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARD AT THE SALAD PREP COOLER WITH THE DEEP/DARK GROOVES IN IT.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, STORAGE AREA IN DINING AREA AND UNDER/AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST FIX THE LEAKS AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE SPRAYER BY THE DISH MACHINE.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
2011-11-16 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
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. INSULATION FOR WALK-IN FREEZER COOLING LINES IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTD TO REPLACE.
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. FAN COVERS INSIDE PREP COOLERS AND WALK-IN FREEZER NOT CLEAN DEBRIS AND HEAVY DUST BUILD UP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND M...
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. MISSING GROUT BETWEEN FLOOR TILES NEXT TO 3COMP SINK, PREP AREAS AND DISH WASHING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO GROUT AND MAINTAIN.
2010-10-27 Pass Suspected Food Poisoning 2 ▾
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. FOOD STAINS AND DEBRIS NOTED ON SHELF ABOVE FOOD PREP COOLER, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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. DRAWER COOLER NOT CLEAN AROUND COVER HINGES, FOOD DEBRIS NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
2010-09-02 Pass Canvass ▾
No violations found.
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