CORNER BAKERY CAFE.
35 E MONROE ST · LOOP, CHICAGO
Failed 5 of 22 inspections. 9 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTION HISTORY
MAY 262022PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP AVAILABLE AT HANDSINK IN REAR PREP/DISWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDSOAP AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. FOUND GRILLED CHICKEN BETWEEN 47.8-55.5F IN PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED ALL TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR LESS AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 3 LBS OF DENATURED FOOD COSTING ABOUT $10 DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATIONI 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED BREAD INSIDE COOLER UNIT WITH FOOD STORED INSIDE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS
OBSERVED THREE BURNT OUT LIGHTBULBS ABOVE HOOD IN PREP AREA AND REAR COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WORKING LIGHTBULBS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN THE REAR BY THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE
OBSERVED MOST FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON SITE HAD EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT.
NOV 152021PASSED1 violationDETAILS
EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS STORED IN PREP AREA SHELVES, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AWAY.
DEC 22019PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED CEILING PANELS IN BASEMENT OFFICE AND STORAGE AREA HEAVILY STAINED AND BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 182018PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED NOR A REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR THE COOK TO ORDER EGGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY TO POST AND A REMINDER AND A DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
5-205.15(B) OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK WITH A MINOR LEAK AT THE BOTTOM BY THE P-TRAP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
6-501.11 OBSERVED A MINOR LEAK ON THE CEILING LOCATED ABOVE THE FRONT HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. 6-201.11 OBSERVED HOLES AROUND THE HOT AND COLD WATER KNOBS BY THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN. 6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOORS THRU OUT THE 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS AND IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL PREP COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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DEC 212017FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTER NOT MAINTAINED WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE ON THE LID OF SAID OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AND CARDBOARD ON THE GROUND. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE TOP OF GREASE DUMPSTER AND REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM THE GROUND. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
OBSERVED THE NOZZLES OF THE COFFEE MACHINE WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS LOCATED AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER SERVICE COUNTER. OBSERVED A BROWNISH SUBSTANCE ON THE ICE SLOT LOCATED BY THE DRINK MACHINE IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FLOORS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS LOCATED IN THE 1ST FLOOR REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
DEC 192017FAILED4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND SINK AT AN IMPROPER HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 63F DURING THE INSPECTION, SAID EXPOSED HAND SINK IS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR HAND SINK SO THAT HOT WATER REACHES AT LEAST 85F FOR PROPER HAND WASHING, UNTIL EXPOSED HAND SINK IS REPAIRED EMPLOYEES MUST USE AN EXPOSED HAND SINK THAT IS LOCATED ON THE 1ST FLOOR. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTER NOT MAINTAINED WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE ON THE LID OF SAID OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AND CARDBOARD ON THE GROUND. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE TOP OF GREASE DUMPSTER AND REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM THE GROUND. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
OBSERVED THE NOZZLES OF THE COFFEE MACHINE WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS LOCATED AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER SERVICE COUNTER. OBSERVED A BROWNISH SUBSTANCE ON THE ICE SLOT LOCATED BY THE DRINK MACHINE IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FLOORS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS LOCATED IN THE 1ST FLOOR REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 142017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED THE LEDGES OF CABINETS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS BEHIND THE CASHIERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF CABINETS.
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS.
OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT ON THE EXPO LINE. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
MAY 102017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN CORNERS UNDER EQUIPMENT AND FLOOR DRAINS WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS.
OBSERVED HOLES IN THE WALL AROUND THE MOP SINK PLUMBING. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES.
OCT 272016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
Ice maker interior surfaces not clean inside, instructed to clean and maintain.
Vent in men's toilet room not working, instructed to repair and maintain.
Food handlers with beard not wearing beard restraint, instructed to wear.
MAR 292016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
WEAK HOT WATER PRESSURE AT 3-COMP SINK AND HAND SINK 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE UNDER CITY PRESSURE.
EMPLOYEES JACKETS AND BAGS HUNG TOO CLOSE TO ICE MAKER DOOR IN BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP EMPLOYEES PERSONAL AWAY FROM FOOD STORAGE.
EMPLOYEES IN BANQUET STATION NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
JUL 202015PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (EGGS, TUNA AND CHICKEN SALAD) ARE BEING HANDLED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE HOT PREP LINE WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS.
OBSERVED THE LIGHT SHIELD MISSING IN THE HOT PREP LINE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SHIELD ALL LIGHTS.
JUL 212014PASSED1 violationDETAILS
WASTE WATER ARE COLLECTED UNDER WALK-IN COOLER RAMP PLATE, MISSING GROUT AT KITCHEN FLOOR TILES UNDER SINK, FOOD SPILLS BEHIND SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/ CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
JUL 142014FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
NO CERTIFIED FOOD AND SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE HANDLING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-012.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1434471 DATED ON 4-2-14 FOR VIOLATION # (32)CLEAN UTENSILS SHELVES NEXT TO MOP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN. INSTRUCTED MGR TO CORRED VIOLATIONS WITHIN GIVEN TIME FRAME. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090
WASTE WATER ARE COLLECTED UNDER WALK-IN COOLER RAMP PLATE, MISSING GROUT AT KITCHEN FLOOR TILES UNDER SINK, FOOD SPILLS BEHIND SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/ CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
LEAK NOTED UNDER 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN PLUMBING.
APR 22014PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION, FOUND 2 SOUP CONTAINERS AT STEAM TABLE READY FOR SERVICE AT 78.4F-82.1F. INSTRUCTED MGR TO HOLD AT 140 OR HIGHER. 8 LBS OF SOUP DISCARDED VALUED AT $20. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
CLEAN UTENSILS SHELVES NEXT TO MOP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN.
INSULATION AND FAN COVER INSIDE 1ST FLOOR WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
EMPLOYEES CLOTHINGS AND PERSONAL ITEMS HUNG ON FOOD AND FOOD CONTAINER SHELVES, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP STORED AWAY.
SEP 262013FAILED9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND 3 LIVE ROACHES (1 SMALL, 1 MEDIUM AND 1 LARGE)UNDER/AROUND THE DISHMACHINE AND 1 LARGE ONE IN THE DINING AREA IN THE LOWER LEVEL. ALSO, 5 SMALL FLIES ON THE 1ST FL IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL LIVE ACTIVITIES, CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR ASSISTANCE.
MUST SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP/DARK GROOVES-MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS, INTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND CABINET UNDER BEVERAGE STATION.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS, FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
MUST REGROUT TILE/SEAL GAPS IN FLOOR TILE UNDER THE DISHMACHINE IN THE RIGHT CORNER (CORNER CLOSEST TO THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK.)
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS/CEILING AROUND SINKS, DISH MACHINE AND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN LOWER LEVEL AND 1ST FL PREP AREAS.
MUST SEAL WALL PANEL IN LOWER RIGHT CORNER OF DISH MACHINE AREA (SAME LOCATION WHERE FLOOR NEEDS TO BE GROUTED.)
MUST REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN LOWER LEVEL IN FRONT OF THE OFFICE.
MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL UNUSED WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
APR 32013PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MUST CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM SHELF AT THE 1DR MILK COOLER IN THE COFFEE MAKING STATION.
MUST REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS FROM MAIN COOKING LINE ON THE FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOOR IN THE MEN'S RESTROOM ON THE BASEMENT LEVEL.
MUST TIGHTEN FAUCET BASE ON THE LEFT FAUCET AT THE REAR 3COMP SINK.
MAY 232012PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
MUST CLEAN THE SODA MACHINE NOZZLES AT THE BEVERAGE STATION IN THE DINING AREA.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS UNDER/AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREAS ON 1ST FL.
MUST FIX THE LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE RIGHT FAUCET ON THE 3-COMP. SINK IN THE BACK OF THE HOUSE PREP AREA.
MUST PROPERLY STORE MOPS HANGING UP TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE.
ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHEN PREPARING/SERVING FOOD.
AUG 292011FAILED4 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 4 LIVE GERMAN COCKROACHES INSIDE A CABINET UNDER SODA FOUNTAIN MACHINE AND UNDER DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MGR TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS, PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MISSING GROUT NOTED BETWEEN KITCHEN FLOOR TILES, INSTRUCTED TO GROUT AND MAINTAIN.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS NOT CLEAN ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS UNDER 3COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. OPENING NOTED AROUND PIPES AND IN FLOOR IN FOUNTAIN SODA CABINET, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.
OCT 42010PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. FAN COVERS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, PREP COOLER NOT CLEAN, ALSO TACKS OF BACK SIDE OF DRAWER COOLERS NOT CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MISSING GROUT AT KITCHEN FLOORS IN MAIN PREP AREA IN FRONT OF DISH MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO GROUT AND MARITAIN.
Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. MUST KEEP ICE SCOOP STORED OFF ICE CUBES ON A CLEAN SERFACE.
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