CORNER BAKERY CAFE.

Chicago Health Dept

56 W RANDOLPH ST · LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2023.

24 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Nov 2023.

Last inspected Nov 2023. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

116

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

NOV 2023

INSPECTION HISTORY

NOV 14

2023

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 1 CRITICAL

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, chicken, eggs....) instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

Found 24 lbs of sliced deli turkey at 54.4-68.1f stored in a large bucket in 3-comp sink. apparently food handler was using hot water to thaw frozen food for too long. Instructed manger keep cold TCS foods held at 41f or lower. Priority violation 7-38-005. Item discarded valued at $125.

Minor Sanitation

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

Clean utensils Rack next to soiled dishes at 3-comp sink, instructed to install a barrier.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Ice maker interior surfaces not clean, instructed to clean and maintain.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Noted a hole in the wall, instructed to repair.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Trash and food debris noted under dish washing machine, instructed to clean and maintain.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

No mechanical ventilation in all restroom, Instructed to provide.

NOV 16

2022

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN,BEEF,EGGS, ETC) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED

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

CORRECTED

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 Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED ONEBURNT OUT LIGHT BULB IN THE MAIN PREP LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE

NOV 9

2022

FAIL 13 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

Critical Food Temperature

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HOT RUNNING WATER AT DISH ROOM HANDWASHING SINK TEMPERATURE 138.1F AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DUE TO THE COLD WATER MIXTURE/HANDLE BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F-120F AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)

Serious Chemical Safety

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED PREPARED TCS FOOD ITEMS COOKED PASTA ON TRAYS IN WALK IN COOLER WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE LABELS (NOT TO EXCEED 7 DAYS) ON ALL FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS AND MAINTAIN. MANAGER CORRECTED ON SITE AND DISCARDED 10 POUNDS OF PASTA COSTING $25. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE 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.

Serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE THERMOMETER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION FOR MEASURING THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMEPERATURE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE CONDENSOR IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, BY GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF WOMEN TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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 Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED ONEBURNT OUT LIGHT BULB IN THE MAIN PREP LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE

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.

NOV 1

2021

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON CUTTING BOARD, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN SANITIZER BUCKET.

Minor Sanitation

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

Exposed insulation for drawer cooler, instructed to repair.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Floor not clean around grease trap, dirt accumulation and grease noted, instructed to clean and maintain.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

floor steel plates not mounted properly in walk-in cooler. loose and cracks in between, instructed to repair and maintain.

MAY 26

2021

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON CUTTING BOARD, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN SANITIZER BUCKET.

Minor Sanitation

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

ICE SCOOPS WITH BROKEN HANDLES, INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER SCOOPS TO PREVENT HAND CONTACT WITH ICE CUBES.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CONDANSATION NOTED ON WALK-IN COOLER CEILING, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL BETWEEN PANELS, WALK-IN COOLER FLOORS IN POOR REPAIR, PANELS NOT MOUNTED PROPERLY, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WALLS, CEILING AND MAINTAIN.

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AUG 31

2020

PASS 9 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

FOUND INTERIOR PANEL IN ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN, IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES; FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC., WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FOUND LOWER THRESHOLD DETACHED AT EXIT DOOR OFF PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THRESHOLD TO PREVENT ACCIDENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PREPARING FOOD IN PREP AREA WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Temperature

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

FOUND MISSING HANDLES ON LIDS OF HOT HOLDING UNITS IN THE SOUP/OATMEAL PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

FOUND ICE ACCUMULATION ON AIR CURTAINS AND CONTACT SURFACES OF THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN PREP AREAS, WALK-IN COOLERS, FREEZER, BASEMENT DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND STAINED CEILING TILES IN BASEMENT OFFICE, DRY STORAGE AND BASEMENT STAFF TOILET ROOM (WOMENS). INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TILES AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

FOUND A BURNED OUT LIGHT IN KITCHEN HOOD, AND IN MENS PUBLIC TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIGHT AND MAINTAIN.

NOV 25

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 10 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO ACCESSIBLE HANDSINK NEAR SOUP PREP STATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDSINK ACCORDING TO FOOD CODE STANDARDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

NOTED SEVERAL BOXES STORED ON THE FLOOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA FOLLOWING RECENT DELIVERY. FACILITY IS INSTRUCTED TO ROUTINELY INSPECT INCOMING SHIPMENTS OF FOOD AND SUPPLIES WHILE ALSO INSPECTING THE PREMISES FOR EVIDENCE OF PEST.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

NOTED THE INTERIOR OF 2-DOOR COOLERS AND FREEZERS IN THE BASEMENT AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED OUT OF ORDER EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM (MEN'S) USED FOR STORAGE. FACILITY INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PLUMBING IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM (EX. RUNNING HOT/COLD WATER AT WASHBOWL SINK & OPERABLE TOILET) OR MUST REMOVE PLUMBING FIXTURES TO PROVIDE PROPER STORAGE ROOM.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON THE SOFT DRINK MACHINE LOCATED IN THE MAIN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED, SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NOTED PLUMBING FIXTURES IN MEN'S EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED OUT OF ORDER MEN'S TOILET ROOM (EMPLOYEE) AND ONLY WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED TO CHANGE SIGNAGE FOR WOMEN'S EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM TO GENDER NEUTRAL FOR ALL USE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED FLOOR DRAINS IN NEED OF CLEANING DUE TO BUILDUP AND LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED NO WORKING LIGHTING IN MEN'S EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES IN PRESENTED BINDER LABELED SERVSAFE CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN RECORDS OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AT ALL TIMES.

AUG 22

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14 (A) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION VIOLATION. 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*)

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.12(A)FLOORS NOT CLEAN, PIPES RUNNING ON FLOOR PREVENTING PROPER CLEANING, STAGNATE CLOUDY WASTE WATER ON FLOOR BEHIND FOOD EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE PIPES AND CLEAN FLOORS.

AUG 13

2018

FAIL 6 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.12 (A) FOUND NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE BASEMNT'S EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C)

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.112(C). FOUND 8 LIVE COCKROACHES UNDER PREP TABLE AT FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE, PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A)

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

2-402.11. FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR/ BEARD RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11 (B). DRAWER COOLERS NOT CLEAN AT BOTTOM SHELVES, ICE SCOOP HOLDER WITH STANDING WATER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FOOD AND NON-FOOD SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.12(A)FLOORS NOT CLEAN, PIPES RUNNING ON FLOOR PREVENTING PROPER CLEANING, STAGNATE CLOUDY WASTE WATER ON FLOOR BEHIND FOOD EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE PIPES AND CLEAN FLOORS.

NOV 24

2017

PASS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED A BROWNISH SUBSTANCE LOCATED INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE BY THE ICE MAKER. OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES UNDER THE SOUP PREP AREA ON THE BOTTOM OF THE PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FLOOR AROUND THE GREASE TRAP WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS LOCATED UNDER THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED MINOR ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE VENTS LOCATED ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT BY THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

NOV 16

2017

FAIL 5 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED 4 LIVE ROACHES; 1 LIVE ROACH LOCATED IN THE LOWER LEVEL PREP AREA BY THE HOT WATER AND 3 LIVE ROACHES LOCATED BY THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE LOCATED IN THE UPSTAIRS FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Critical Pest Activity

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

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FLOOR AROUND THE GREASE TRAP WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS LOCATED UNDER THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED MINOR ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE VENTS LOCATED ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT BY THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED MOP HEAD STORED DOWNWARD INSIDE OF MOP BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 12

2017

PASS · 0 violations

JAN 5

2017

FAIL 5 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED 5 LIVE ROACHES LOCATED BY THE HOT WATER HEATER AND FURNANCE IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Serious Other

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN) ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES ON THE FLOOR BY THE HOT WATER HEATER, FURNANCE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT AND THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE UPSTAIRS FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE LIGHT SHIELDS LOCATED OVER THE MUFFIN DISPLAY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

FEB 23

2016

PASS 7 violations

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

Cutting boards that had deep cuts in kitchen prep areas, shall be replaced. Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be replaced/repaired. Caulk around exposed hand sinks in kitchen areas, in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Caulk around prep table by coffee sink in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.

Minor Sanitation

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

Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Prep table lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Non food contact surfaces of ice machine not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Rear kitchen storage shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

Minor Sanitation

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

Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Walk in cooler under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in rear kitchen prep area need re-grouting.

Minor Sanitation

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

Damaged/stained ceiling tiles in front prep area, shall be repaired/replaced, walls that had holes/gaps in bsmt storage areas, shall be repaired/sealed.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

Missing light shields in bsmt storage area by cooler, shall be provided.

Minor Employee Hygiene

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

Employee's were not wearing hair restraints in front prep/counter areas must provide hair restraints to employee's in front prep, counter areas

FEB 9

2015

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND FLOOR DRAINS NOT CLEAN UNDER POP SERVICE STATION FOR CUSTOMERS.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.ALSO FLOORS NOT CLEAN OF EXCESSIVE DEBRIS,FOOD PARTICLES AROUND SINKS,DISH MACHINE AND BASEMENT PREP/STORAGE AREA.MUST DETAIL CLEAN/MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND CLEANING EQUIPMENT NOT PROPERLY STORE,IE MOPE,DUST PANS,ETC.MUST CLEAN AND PROPERLY STORE AFTER EACH USE.

DEC 22

2014

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

PERP COOLER DOOR GASKETS IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPALCE.

Minor Sanitation

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

THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, COOLER DOOR GASKETS, BOTTOM OF PREP COOLERS, FAN COVER IN PREP COOLOERS, INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MAKER AND DUCT INSIDE VENTILATION HOOD ( NO FILTERS) INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

STAGNANT GRAY WATER ON KITCHEN'S FLOOR BEHIND THE THERMOLIZER, INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE AND KEEP KITCHEN FLOOR DRY AS POSSIBLE.

NOV 14

2014

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

PERP COOLER DOOR GASKETS IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPALCE.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

STAGNANT GRAY WATER ON KITCHEN'S FLOOR BEHIND THE THERMOLIZER, INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE AND KEEP KITCHEN FLOOR DRY AS POSSIBLE.

FEB 25

2014

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

STANDING WATER NOTED BEHIND THE SOUP THERMOLIZER, INSTRUCTED MGR TO ELIMINATE STANDING WATER AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

CHIPPED PAINT AT WALL NEXT TO DISH MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A DURABLE MOOTH SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS STORED ON FOOD STORAGE SHELVES, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AWAY.

SEP 10

2013

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE EXCESSIVELY GRIMMY FLOOR UNDER THE DISH MACHINE IN THE REAR AREA.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

MUST SEAL HOLE AT WALL LOCATED UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA.

Minor Food Temperature

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

MUST ADJUST TEMPERATURE VALVE AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT NEXT TO THE 3-DR FREEZER.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR EXHAUST VENTS IN THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT AND IN THE LADIES CUSTOMER RESTROOM ON THE 1ST FLOOR.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST TIGHTEN HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLES AT THE 3COMP SINK IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR SMALL LEAKY PIPE UNDER REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA.

JUN 8

2012

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

Minor Facility Condition

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

MUST PROVIDE A SHIELD TO THE LIGHT IN THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE PREP AND ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE AREA ON THE 1ST FLOOR.

DEC 7

2011

PASS 6 violations

Minor Other

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

Minor Other

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

Minor Other

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

Minor Other

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

Minor Other

37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

Minor Other

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

DEC 6

2011

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW

In food establishments, there shall be adequate sewage and waste water disposal facilities that comply with all the requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago. WASTE WATER BACKING UP ONTO KITCHEN'S FLOOR FROM GREASE TRAP OF 3COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR PLUMBING AND MAINTAIN. A HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE IS AVAILABLE TO WASH ALL UTENSILS WITH PROPER SANITIZING TEMPS. 3COMP SINK IS TAGGED NOT ALLOWED TO USE. MUST FAX A TAG REMOVAL REQUEST WHEN READY.

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. WOODEN CUTTING BOARD IN POOR REPAIR, CHIPPED EDGES. INSTRUCTED TO RELACE.

Minor Sanitation

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 INTERIOR SURFACES OF PREP COOLERS, ICE MAKER NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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 BETEEN KITCHEN FLOOR TILES NEXT TO DISH MACHIN AND FRONT SERVICE LINE, ALLOWING WASTE WATER AND DEBRIS TO BE TRAPPED

Minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters. LEAKY PIPE UNDER 3 COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

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 HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.

JAN 26

2011

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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. MUST CLEAN ICE SCOOP HOLDER, IN BETWEEN SHELVES IN FRONT PREP AREA.

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. FLOOR DRAIN COVERS POOLING WASTE WATER AROUND IT, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SO THERE IS NO STAGNATE WASTE WATER.

Minor Sanitation

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. VENTILATION HOOD DUCT WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP AT INTERIOR SURFACE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND PROVIDE A FILTER TO PREVENT GREASE ISSUE.

FEB 4

2010

PASS 2 violations

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. FOOD DEBRIS NOTED BEHIND EQUIPMENT IN FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Temperature

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. A LEAK NOTED BEHIND THE SOUP REHEATING UNIT, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

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