Chicago
25
BEAT

Corner Bakery Cafe

360 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60601 · Loop · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
25/100

Passed most recently but 6 prior failures on record

Inspections
24
13 passed
Last Inspected
2023-11-15
Pass Rate
54%
6 failures
Score
25/100
BEAT
Passed most recent inspection (2023-11-15)
Failed 6 inspections (2023, 2019, 2019...)
Sanitation issues found across 58 inspections
Employee Hygiene issues found across 21 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 58×
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Employee Hygiene critical 21×
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Pest Activity critical 13×
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Documentation & Training critical
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Other minor
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Facility Condition minor
Chemical Safety minor
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Food Temperature critical
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Food Storage & Handling minor
2023-11-15 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2023-11-07 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 11
minor Other

1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

No certified food service manager on site while handling and serving TCS foods ( deli meat, eggs....) instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012

minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

Several coolers missing thermometer at front and back prep line. Instructed to provide.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Found over 100 fruit flies in at basement's kitchen and dish room, Instructed to to eliminate insects activity in all affected areas, pest control service recommended. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(A).

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

insects glue trap install above 3-comp sink, instructed not to place insect control devices above clean utensils or prep areas.

minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

Food handlers not wearing hair restraint in food prep area. Instructed to wear.

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

Soiled Wiping towels placed on food prep tables, instructed to keep away.

minor Sanitation

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

Broken door gaskets at 1st floor prep cooler, instructed to replace.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Deep grooves noted between kitchen and dish room tiles trapping waste food and water. Instructed to grout.

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

All employees food handlers certificates are expired, Instructed to have all staff renew certificates.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

No allergen training certificate for person in charge. Instructed to obtain

2022-10-31 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 6
critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED (SUCH AS CHICKEN). INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED/SERVED. INSTRUCTED M...

minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEEs NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD ON MAIN COOK LINE COVERED WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED UNDER HIGHDISH WASHING MACHINE NOT CLEAN, WATER STAINED, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEAD NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEAD TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

2021-11-02 Pass w/ Conditions Short Form Complaint
CRITICAL 1
critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE HANDLING AND SERVING TCS FOODS ( DELI MEAT, CHICKEN...) INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.

2021-07-27 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
5
minor Facility Condition

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

FOUND NO THERMOMETER INSIDE THE 2-DOOR DELFIELD COOLER IN THE LOWER LEVEL PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE.

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND 2-DRAWER COOLER ON 1ST FLOOR COOKS LINE BROKEN AND CURRENTLY NOT BEING USED. MUST REPAIR EQUIPMENT OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

FOUND MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON GASKETS OF THE 2-DOOR DELFIELD COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

FOUND OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREA NOT MAINTAINED. FOUND OLD CARDBOARD BOXES, PLASTIC, AND FOOD WASTE ON GROUND SURROUNDING DUMPSTERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED. BY END OF INSPECTION, MANAGEMENT HAS CLEANED DUMPSTER AREA AND THE SURRO...

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

2021-02-25 Pass Canvass
2
minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

BULK FOOD NOT LABELED PROPERLY. FLOUR, SUGAR TUBS MISSING A LABLE. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

BOTTOM SHELF OF DRAWER COOLER AT FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA NOT CLAEN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2020-02-25 Pass Canvass
8
minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

FOUND FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT IN FRONT COFFEE SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND GREEN & WHITE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND TORN DOOR GASKET ON 1-DOOR REACH IN COOLER ON MAIN LEVEL PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FOUND LOOSE FAUCET AND LEAKY DRAIN PIPE AT 3-COMP SINK IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. ALSO, IN SAID AREA, HANDWASHING SINK HAS A LEAKY DRAIN PIPE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND FOOD DEBRIS AND LIQUIDS ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT 1ST FLOOR AND MAIN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND FLOOR THROUGHOUT 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA, IN NEED OF RE-GROUTING. INSTRUCTED TO RE-GROUT AND MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

FOUND BURNED OUT LIGHT IN KITCHEN HOOD, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIGHT AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

FOUND GREASE ACCUMULATION ON HOOD FILTERS IN MAIN FLOOR PREP ARE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2019-08-14 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
3
minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

2-402.11 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA AND FRONT COFFEE SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.

minor Sanitation

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

4-501.12 OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. WORK ORDER FROM 7/30/19.

minor Other

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

5-501.113(A) OBSERVED GARBAGE CANS IN THE PREP AREAS UNCOVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIDS.

2019-08-06 Fail Short Form Complaint
CRITICAL 5
critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.111 OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY WITH APPROX. 20 SMALL FLIES AND RODENT DROPPING NOTED DURING INSPECTION. RODENT DROPPINGS WERE BETWEEN THE BREAD OVEN AND COMMERCIAL OVEN IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. SMALL FLIES WERE OBSERVED IN THE REAR OF THE BASEMEN...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15 OBSERVED A 1 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT ENTRY REVOLVING DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.

minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

2-402.11 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA AND FRONT COFFEE SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.

minor Sanitation

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

4-501.12 OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. WORK ORDER FROM 7/30/19.

minor Other

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

5-501.113(A) OBSERVED GARBAGE CANS IN THE PREP AREAS UNCOVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIDS.

2019-05-24 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 2
critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED A 1 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT ENTRY REVOLVING DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

2019-05-16 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 14
critical Employee Hygiene

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED FACILITY WITH USE OF THE INSTRUCTION GUIDE PROVIDE WITH ECOLAB BODILY FLUID SPILL KIT AS THE CLEAN UP POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE IN WRITING THE INTENT TO USE THE INSTRUCTION GUIDE AND POST ON SITE WITH SUPPLIES. FACILITY ALSO INSTRUCTED T...

critical Sanitation

HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER CUP HIS HANDS UNDER THE RUNNING FAUCET OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND PROCEED TO DRINK WATER FROM HIS HANDS WHILE STANDING OVER THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT. PERSON IN CHARGE INFORMED FOOD HANDLER TO STOP. FOOD HANDLER THEN RINSED HIS ...

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

NOTED NO LABELS FOR BULK SUGAR STORAGE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY WITH APPROX. 15 SMALL FLIES NOTED DURING INSPECTION. SMALL FLY ACTIVITY WAS NOTED NEAR THE DISH AREA, WALLS IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA, AND IN THE BASEMENT MANAGER OFFICE. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT PEST CONTROL AS ADDITIONAL SERVICE...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED A 1 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT ENTRY REVOLVING DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.

minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

REFER TO VIOLATION #60

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

REFER TO VIOLATION #60

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAK COMING FROM FAUCET OF 1-COMPARTMENT SINK (FRUIT/VEGETABLE WASH STATION) IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET.

minor Other

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER WITH EXPOSED GARBAGE AND NO LID. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT, PROVIDE LID AND MAINTAIN TO ENSURE TIGHT FITTING LIDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A DAMAGED STAINLESS STEEL WALL PANEL IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA NEAR THE BREAD OVEN. MUST REPAIR.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

REFER TO VIOLATION #60

serious Employee Hygiene

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2229958 ON 10/19/18. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: (40) 2-402.11 - OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS IN KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR. (41) 3-304.14 - MOIST WIPING CLOTH PLACED ON CLE...

2018-10-19 Pass Canvass
3
minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS IN KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

MOIST WIPING CLOTH PLACED ON CLEAN SHELVES RACK. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN A SANITIZER BUCKET

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN

2017-04-19 Pass Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FLOORS THRU OUT WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED STANDING WATER UNDER THE DISH MACHINE LOCATED ON THE 1ST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STANDING...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CEILING WITH ACCUMULATED DUST DEBRIS LOCATED ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER LOCATED BY THE BUS STATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED MOP HEADS BEING STORED DOWNWARD IN MOP BUCKET LOCATED BY THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL MOP HEADS UPRIGHT AND MAINTAIN.

2016-05-27 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
3
minor Sanitation

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

Above violation still remaining(Walk in cooler shelving/rack in prep area(bsmt), walk in cooler, and catering walk in cooler, that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Cutting boards that had deep cuts in kitchen prep areas, shall be r...

minor Sanitation

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

Above violation still remaining(Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment in prep areas not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in bsmt prep area, that had damaged/broken floor tiles, shall be repaired/replaced. Floors in bsmt prep a...

minor Pest Activity

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

Above violation still remaining(Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage, in bsmt storage areas, and catering areas).

2016-05-19 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 10
critical Food Temperature

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

Found/observed potentially hazardous foods not meeting temperature requirements of 40F or less in reach in cooler at front prep area(1st floor)List of potentially hazardous foods not meeting temperature requirements of 40F or less, are as follows: Ro...

critical Employee Hygiene

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

Found/observe employee's not washing their hands while changing gloves, preparing/handling ready to eat foods, sandwiches, preparing drink, coffee's), in 1s floor prep area, and in bsmt catering areas while packaging sandwiches at time of inspection....

critical Pest Activity

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

Found/observed front entrance/exit revolving door not rodent proofed, revolving door had gaps on bottom, sides of door ranging from 1/4 inch, to more than 1 inch gap/hole, also observed exit/entrance side doors not rodent proofed, doors had gaps on m...

minor Chemical Safety

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

Found some food items not properly dated in walk in cooler, must properly date food items in walk in cooler.

minor Sanitation

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

Walk in cooler shelving/rack in prep area(bsmt), walk in cooler, and catering walk in cooler, that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Cutting boards that had deep cuts in kitchen prep areas, shall be replaced. Reach in cooler she...

minor Sanitation

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

Walk in cooler shelving/racks in prep area, catering area walk in coolers, not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Prep table lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Non food contact surfaces of ice machine, pop dispensing ...

minor Sanitation

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

Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment in prep areas not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in bsmt prep area, that had damaged/broken floor tiles, shall be repaired/replaced. Floors in bsmt prep areas need re-grouting. Floors ...

minor Sanitation

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

Damaged/ missing ceiling tiles in prep areas, shall be repaired/replaced, walls that had peeling paint, exposed plaster in catering area, shall be repaired/sealed.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

3 compartment sink faucets leaking at neck, loose, shall be repaired/replaced. exposed hand sink in prep area had leaking faucet, shall be repaired/replaced. 1 compartment sink in catering area, by coffee station, had no hot running water, only col...

minor Pest Activity

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

Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage, in bsmt storage areas, and catering areas.

2015-03-25 Pass Canvass
5
minor Sanitation

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

CEILINGS,WALLS AND ATTACHED FAN GUARDS INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS NOT CLEAN,DUSTY.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

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

LIGHTS NOT SHIELDED ABOVE FIRST FLOOR PREP AREAS.MUST INSTALL.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN EQUIPMENT NOT MAINTAINED,IE DUST PANS STORED DIRTY ON WALLS.MUST CLEAN AFTER USE.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

OBSERVED 2 FOODHANDLERS PREP FOODS AND NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS.MUST PROVIDE.

minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

ONE EMPLOYEE ON DUTY NOT PROVIDED WITH THE NEW IDPH FOOD SAFETY CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE ALL CERTIFICATE FOR ALL EMPLOYEE BY NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.

2014-06-03 Pass Canvass
5
minor Chemical Safety

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

BULK-FOOD CONTAINER NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN CUTTING BOARD STORED ON FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP OFF FLOOR.

minor Sanitation

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

STANDING WATER BEHIND ICE MAKER AT FIRST FL, ISNTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE.

minor Sanitation

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

CREVICE NOTED ON KITCHEN WALL IN BASEMENT, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

CONDENSATION NOTED IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTE DTO REPAIR.

2013-10-01 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
1
minor Sanitation

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

MUST REATTACH THE WALL COVING AT THE BOTTOM OF STAIRWAY CASE LEADING TO THE BASEMENT.

2013-09-24 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 10
critical Pest Activity

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

DURING INSPECTION OBSERVED OVER 30 SMALL FLIES ON PREMISES IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA AND IN THE BASEMENT KITCHEN AREA ON WALLS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND PEST CONTROL PROVIDE SERVICE.

serious Food Temperature

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

DURING INSPECTION OBSERVED THE BASEMENT HIGH TEMPERATURE MACHINE NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. TEMPERATURE GAUGE IS NOT REACHING THE MINIMUM OF 180F. MUST ALWAYS REACH 180F WITH A WORKING THERMOSTAT GAUGE. MUST REPAIR. CDI.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE SOUP LADDLE. FOUND SOUP LADDLE HANGING ON A PIPE NEXT TO THE HAND WASHING SINK.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR PANEL AT THE CORNERS OF THE BASEMENT ICE MACHINE.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

MUST REGROUT IN FRONT OF THE BASEMENT DISH MACHINE AND ON THE 1ST FLOOR MAIN PREP LINE AREA IN FRONT OF HAND WASHING SINK.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REATTACH THE WALL COVING AT THE BOTTOM OF STAIRWAY CASE LEADING TO THE BASEMENT.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST RECAULK WALL WHERE IT MEETS WITH THE DISH WASHING MACHINE SPRAYING AREA. FOUND GRIME BUILD-UP.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR NON WORKING EXHAUST VENTS AT ALL RESTROOMS ON PREMISES 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

MUST REPAIR LEAK UNDER PIPE AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE COFFEE PREPARATION AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST DECLUTTER AND ORGANIZE THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA IN THE BASEMENT.

2013-09-24 Fail Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 8
critical Pest Activity

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

DURING INSPECTION OBSERVED OVER 30 SMALL FLIES ON PREMISES IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA AND IN THE BASEMENT KITCHEN AREA ON WALLS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND PEST CONTROL PROVIDE SERVICE.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE SOUP LADDLE. FOUND SOUP LADDLE HANGING ON A PIPE NEXT TO THE HAND WASHING SINK.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR PANEL AT THE CORNERS OF THE BASEMENT ICE MACHINE.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

MUST REGROUT IN FRONT OF THE BASEMENT DISH MACHINE AND ON THE 1ST FLOOR MAIN PREP LINE AREA IN FRONT OF HAND WASHING SINK.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST RECAULK WALL WHERE IT MEETS WITH THE DISH WASHING MACHINE SPRAYING AREA. FOUND GRIME BUILD-UP.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REATTACH THE WALL COVING AT THE BOTTOM OF STAIRWAY CASE LEADING TO THE BASEMENT.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

MUST REPAIR NON WORKING EXHAUST VENTS AT ALL RESTROOMS ON PREMISES 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR LEAK UNDER PIPE AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE COFFEE PREPARATION AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST DECLUTTER AND ORGANIZE THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA IN THE BASEMENT.

2012-09-17 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
7
serious Sanitation

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

INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION, FOUND INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MAKER WITH GRAY SLIME AND DIRT BUILD UP, INSTRUCTED MGR TO CLEAN ICE MAKER PROPERLY AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

DISPOSABLE PLASTIC CUPS ARE USED AS A SCOOP FOR FLOUR, INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER UTENSILS.

minor Sanitation

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

PIPES AND FAN COVER INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER NOT CLEAN, ALSO INTERIOR SURFACES OF PREP COOLERS BEHIND DRAWERES NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED MGR TO CELAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE, FLOOR DRAINS AND CORNERS NOT CLEAN, HEAVY GRASE AND ACCUMMULATED FOOD DEBRIS NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP FLOOR CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

CREVICES NOTED AT WALL BASE TILES, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.

minor Sanitation

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

EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS STORED ON FOOD SHELVES, INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA AWAY FROM FOOD STORAGE.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL WITH PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS.

2011-08-04 Pass Tag Removal

No violations found.

2011-08-01 Pass w/ Conditions Suspected Food Poisoning
CRITICAL 5
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FOUND PREP COOLER AT FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA AT 52.7F, INSTRUCTED MGR TO KEEP ALL COOLERS AT 40F OR LOWER. COO...

critical Food Temperature

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

All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND THE FOWLING FOOD ITEMS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: 3LBS OF CHICKEN SALAD AT 51.6F, 2 LBS OF TUNA SALAD AT 51.8F, 4LBS OF LIQUID EGGS AT 53.4F, ALL ITEMS STORED AT PREP AND DRAW...

critical Employee Hygiene

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. FOUND CATERING KITCHEN HAND SINK WITHOUT HANDS WASHING SOAP. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MONITOR EMPLOYEES HYGIENIC PRACTICES.

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. RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE PREP COOLER IN BASEMENT KITCHENS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

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. STANDING WATER UNDER DISH MACHINE AT BASEMENT LEVEL. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP DRY.

2011-05-05 Pass Complaint
7
minor Chemical Safety

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

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.

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. CLEAN CUTTING BOARDS STORED ON FLOOR, INSTRUCTED T...

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. PAPER CUPS ARE USED AS A SCOOP FOR BULK FOODS, INS...

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. MISSING GROUT BETWEEN FLOOR TILES UNDER DISH MACHINE AND PREP AREAS, STANDING WASTE WATER AT FLOOR CORNERS IN BASEMENT AND UNDER 1ST FLOOR ...

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. LEAKY PIPE UNDER 1ST FLOOR HAND SINK, GREASE BUILD-UP AT VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. PAPER CUPS IS USED TO SCOOP UP ICE, INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER UTENSILS.

100
The Great Steak & Potatoe Co.
100
Subway
65
Giordano'S of Prudential Plaza
74
Ocean Prime
48
Arbys

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