CORNER BAKERY CAFE.
188 W WASHINGTON ST · LOOP, CHICAGO
12 of 18 inspections passed, 2 failed, 4 passed with conditions. 9 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
AUG 302023FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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 not air dried and old stickers removed, Instructed to clean and air dry utensils properly.
High Temp dish machine with non-functional final rinse gauge. Instructed to provide a good working accurate gauge. priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
Ice build-up noted on double door freezer, Instructed to remove and maintain.
JUN 32022PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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
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.
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS UNDER PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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 232021PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
using disposable utensils in food preparation, instructed to use proper utensils.
food debris noted under counter top and prep table. instructed to clean and maintain.
OCT 232020PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
FOUND REACH IN COOLER DOOR LOCATED AT PASTA STATION WITH HOLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE.
FOUND CEILING TILES LOCATED IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA (PASTA STATION) PEALING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND LIGHT LOCATED IN FREEZER #1 BURNT OUT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE.
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NOV 122019PASSED1 violationDETAILS
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 312018PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
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
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*)
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*)
NOT ALL FOOD HANDLERS WITH FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
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 132017PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK RIGHT FAUCET BASE HOT KNOB IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
JAN 182017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP ON THE CONDENSER OF THE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL ICE BUILD UP.
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.
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING HANDLED.
JAN 282016PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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 222015PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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
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
UPPER WALLS NOT CLEAN OF DUST BUILD-UP ABOVE 3-COMP SINK, AND CEILING LIGHTSHIELDS IN PREP,DISH AREA.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
JUL 12014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
BULK-FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
PREP COOLER DRAWER IN POOR REPAIR, CHIPPED EDGES, LOOSE CAULKING STRIPS AT VENTILATION HOOD INTERIOR SURFACES, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
CONDENSATION DRAIN PIPE DRAINING ON FLOOR BEHIND ICE MAKER, INSTRUCTED TO HAVE IT DRAIN IN FLOOR DRAIN.
NOV 142013PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE COFFEE PREP AREA COUNTER TOPS.
MUST REGROUT FLOOR AT THE WALK-IN COOLER AND AT THE DISH MACHINE AREA SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
MUST TIGHTEN LOOSE HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT 2ND FAUCET IN THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR.
AUG 272013PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE COFFEE PREP AREA COUNTER TOPS.
MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.
MUST REGROUT FLOOR AT THE WALK-IN COOLER AND AT THE DISH MACHINE AREA SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
MUST REPAIR EXHAUST VENTS AT BOTH MEN'S AND LADIES RESTROOMS. PRESENTLY NOT IN WORKING ORDER.
MUST TIGHTEN LOOSE HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT 2ND FAUCET IN THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR.
SEP 232011PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. BROKEN DROP CEILING PANEL ABOVE DISH MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
JAN 132011PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JAN 62011FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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
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 82010PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
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: 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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