SEP 11
2023
PASS · 0 violations
CORNER BAKERY CAFE.
Chicago Health Dept
188 W WASHINGTON ST · LOOP, CHICAGO
Last inspected 2023.
18 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Sep 2023.
Last inspected Sep 2023. Records may not reflect current conditions.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
18
VIOLATIONS
53
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
SEP 2023
INSPECTION HISTORY
AUG 30
2023
FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL
1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
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.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
Utensils not air dried and old stickers removed, Instructed to clean and air dry utensils properly.
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.
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 violations 1 CRITICAL
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
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.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS UNDER PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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
PASS 2 violations
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
using disposable utensils in food preparation, instructed to use proper utensils.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
food debris noted under counter top and prep table. instructed to clean and maintain.
OCT 23
2020
PASS 3 violations
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.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND CEILING TILES LOCATED IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA (PASTA STATION) PEALING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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
PASS 1 violation
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 violations 3 CRITICAL
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
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*)
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*)
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
NOT ALL FOOD HANDLERS WITH FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
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
PASS 1 violation
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
PASS 3 violations
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.
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.
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 violations 1 CRITICAL
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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 violations 2 CRITICAL
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
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
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
PASS 3 violations
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
BULK-FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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.
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
PASS 3 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE COFFEE PREP AREA COUNTER TOPS.
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.
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
PASS 5 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE COFFEE PREP AREA COUNTER TOPS.
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.
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.
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.
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
PASS 3 violations
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.
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.
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
PASS 1 violation
33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
JAN 6
2011
FAIL 3 violations 1 CRITICAL
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.
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
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
PASS 2 violations
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.
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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