SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

CORNER BAKERY CAFE.

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188 W WASHINGTON ST · LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected September 11, 2023 · passed

12 of 18 inspections passed, 2 failed, 4 passed with conditions. 9 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
18
12 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
53
includes 9 critical
RECORDS COVER
13 YEARS
since Feb 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

SEP 11
2023
PASSED
0 violations
AUG 30
2023
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINOROther
1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

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

MINORSanitation
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

Utensils not air dried and old stickers removed, Instructed to clean and air dry utensils properly.

MINOROther
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

High Temp dish machine with non-functional final rinse gauge. Instructed to provide a good working accurate gauge. priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Ice build-up noted on double door freezer, Instructed to remove and maintain.

JUN 3
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & 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 MUST POST A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATION IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE FOUND SLICED TURKEY AT 48.0F AND GRILLED CHICKEN AT 51.0F INSTRUCTED ALL TCS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF BELOW 41.0F AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF ABOVE 135.0F. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOODS DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATIONI 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS UNDER PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

MINORDocumentation & 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.

NOV 23
2021
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

using disposable utensils in food preparation, instructed to use proper utensils.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

food debris noted under counter top and prep table. instructed to clean and maintain.

OCT 23
2020
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

FOUND REACH IN COOLER DOOR LOCATED AT PASTA STATION WITH HOLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE.

SERIOUSSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND CEILING TILES LOCATED IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA (PASTA STATION) PEALING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

FOUND LIGHT LOCATED IN FREEZER #1 BURNT OUT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE.

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NOV 12
2019
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS IN THE FRONT COFFEE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.

JUL 31
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE, NO CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING TCS FOODS, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION ISSUED A 90 day grace period was given for all new priority and priority foundation violations. Citations will be issued on the next inspection after the 90 day grace period for these violations. (New violations are marked with an asterisk*)

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO VOMIT/ DIARRHEA CLEANUP KIT, NO PROCEDURE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION ISSUED A 90 day grace period was given for all new priority and priority foundation violations. Citations will be issued on the next inspection after the 90 day grace period for these violations. (New violations are marked with an asterisk*)

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NOT ALL FOOD HANDLERS WITH FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE, INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION ISSUED A 90 day grace period was given for all new priority and priority foundation violations. Citations will be issued on the next inspection after the 90 day grace period for these violations. (New violations are marked with an asterisk*)

SEP 13
2017
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK RIGHT FAUCET BASE HOT KNOB IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.

JAN 18
2017
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP ON THE CONDENSER OF THE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL ICE BUILD UP.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET BASE LEAKING AND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK HOT KNOB AT THE RIGHT FAUCET BASE IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.

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

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING HANDLED.

JAN 28
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

Observed employee's not washing their hands, while using, changing gloves and preparing foods in front prep area, counter area at time of inspection, Citation Issued, 7-38-010(A)Critical violation.

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

Cutting boards that had deep cuts in kitchen prep areas, shall be replaced. Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. rear kitchen storage shelving that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Caulk by dish machine, counter in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Reach in cooler door gasket in state of disrepair(broken), shall be replaced/repaired.

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

Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).Cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning. Non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Rear kitchen storage shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

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

Floors under cooking equipment, heavy equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in walk in cooler, walk in freezer not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors under 3 compartment sink, dish machine areas not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in rear kitchen storage areas under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors by front counter/prep counter not clean, need detailed cleaning. Floors in kitchen prep areas, and by 3 compartment sink needs re-grouting.

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

Ceiling tiles that had peeling paint/damaged in kitchen prep area, dish machine area, shall be replaced/repaired. Ceiling/walls in walk in cooler not clean, needs detailed cleaning.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Observed a fresh water leak at the urinal and build-up aroung the drain assembly of the urinal. Instructed to repair leak and remove build-up.

JAN 22
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

OBSERVED REACH IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINED.IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 47.6F AT LOWER AREA INSIDE COOLER.MUST USE ADDITIONAL COOLER ON PREMISES THAT MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW FOR STORAGE OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS.-CDI.COOLER TAG HELD FOR INSPECTION.CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005A

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

FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MAINTAINED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE REACH IN COOLER,IE (READY TO EAT MEATS),TURKEY,ROAST BEEF,AND HAM MAINTAINED AT 46.9F-50.8F.MUST MAINTAINED COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW.APPROX 44LBS/COST $145.46 WAS REMOVED AND DISCARDED BY MANAGER-CDI.CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005A

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

UPPER WALLS NOT CLEAN OF DUST BUILD-UP ABOVE 3-COMP SINK, AND CEILING LIGHTSHIELDS IN PREP,DISH AREA.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

JUL 1
2014
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

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

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

PREP COOLER DRAWER IN POOR REPAIR, CHIPPED EDGES, LOOSE CAULKING STRIPS AT VENTILATION HOOD INTERIOR SURFACES, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

CONDENSATION DRAIN PIPE DRAINING ON FLOOR BEHIND ICE MAKER, INSTRUCTED TO HAVE IT DRAIN IN FLOOR DRAIN.

NOV 14
2013
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE COFFEE PREP AREA COUNTER TOPS.

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

MUST REGROUT FLOOR AT THE WALK-IN COOLER AND AT THE DISH MACHINE AREA SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST TIGHTEN LOOSE HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT 2ND FAUCET IN THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR.

AUG 27
2013
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE COFFEE PREP AREA COUNTER TOPS.

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

MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.

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

MUST REGROUT FLOOR AT THE WALK-IN COOLER AND AT THE DISH MACHINE AREA SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR EXHAUST VENTS AT BOTH MEN'S AND LADIES RESTROOMS. PRESENTLY NOT IN WORKING ORDER.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST TIGHTEN LOOSE HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT 2ND FAUCET IN THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR.

SEP 23
2011
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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. ICE DISPENSER AT SELF SERVICE SODA FOUNTAIN NOT CLEAN,DARK STICKY DIRT AROUND OPENING, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. INSIDE OF PREP COOLERS NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

MINORSanitation
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. DRINKING STRAWS BOXES STORED ON FLOOR UNDER SODA FOUNTAIN, INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN A WAY PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION, ie.

MINORSanitation
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. BROKEN DROP CEILING PANEL ABOVE DISH MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

JAN 13
2011
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINOROther
33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
JAN 6
2011
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest 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. FOUND ABOUT 10 LIVE COCKROACHES UNDER FRONT PREP TABLES AND INSIDE COOLER COMPRESSOR CABINETS, INSTRUCTED MGR TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS, PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED.

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

All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN BOTTOM SHELVES IN PREP COOLERS, FAN COVERS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN. HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP AND ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS NOTED

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

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE FRONT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

FEB 8
2010
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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 CLEAN BOTTOM SHELVES OF DRAWERS COOLER, FOOD DEBRIS NOTED.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
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 and Regulations of the Board of Health. FAUCET AT 3COMP SINK IN POOR REPAIR, LOOSE AND STRIPPED KNOBS INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

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