JAN 24
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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CORNER BAKERY CAFE.
BEAT. 43/100
444 W JACKSON BLVD · LOOP, CHICAGO
Last inspected January 24, 2020 · passed with conditions
Failed 2 of 17 inspections. 6 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
17
10 passed · 5 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
56
includes 6 critical
RECORDS COVER
9 YEARS
since Mar 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AVAILABLE @ HAND-SINK LOCATED IN REAR PREP/(IN USE)DISH AREA DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. MANAGER CORRECTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AVAILABLE @ HAND SINK LOCATED IN FRONT PREP AREA (COLD HOLD LINE) DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED WATER TEMPERATURE @ 60.0F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HOT WATER TO AT LEAST 100F AND SHALL BE MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES FOR PROPER HAND-WASHING. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED WATER LEAKING FROM PIPING ON HANDSINK LOCATED IN FRONT PREP AREA NEAR COLD HOLDING UNITS AS WELL AS REAR PREP/DISH HANDSINK PIPING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND TRASH BEHIND ICE MACHINE IN REAR PREP ON FLOORS, UNDER AL HEAVY EQUIPMENT, AND IN DISH AREA IN AND AROUND FLOOR DRAINS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
JUL 192019PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violationsDETAILS
JUL 19
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violationsDETAILS
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED FOOD NOT MEETING OBSERVED FOOD NOT MEETING TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENTS IN REAR (COOK-LINE) PREP AREA. CHICKEN SALAD, TUNA SALAD, SLICE/DICED TOMATO, ETC AT 46-53 DEGREES F INSIDE 4 DRAWER DOOR PREP COOLER. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE OF COLD FOOD HOLDING REQUIREMENTS, FOOD HANDLER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED FOOD OUT OF TEMPERATURE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. APPX $100 25LBS
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
4-301.11 OBSERVED COLD HOLDING UNIT IN DISREPAIR 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER COLD HOLDING AT 54 DEGREES F IN FRONT (COFFEE) PREP AREA OF FACILITY. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE FACILITY MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE COLD HOLDING UNIT AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED. TAGGED UNIT
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED FACILITY CUTTING BOARDS HEAVILY SCORED (DEEP GROOVES) ACCUMULATION OF DEBRIS INSIDE GROOVES. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
CAN OPENERS IN REAR PREP AREA HEAVILY SCORED ( RUST AND ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS) MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES ON SITE FOR INSPECTION REVIEW.
JUL 312018PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 31
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE TO PROVIDE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NO CITATION
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FORE VOMITING AND DIARREAH EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NO CITATION
28. TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED SORED UNCLEAN DUST PANS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY CLEAN ALL CLEANING EQUIPMENT AFTER USE BEFORE STORAGE. ALSO GARBAGE HOLDING CARTS AT COUNTER
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED UNCLEAN FLOORS INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
FEB 262018PASSED1 violationDETAILS
FEB 26
2018
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
LIGHT NOT SHIELDED IN REAR PREP/ DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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OCT 42017FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 4
2017
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
Observed the following potentially hazardous foods at improper temperatures in the front expo cooler: 3lbs of sliced cantaloupe @ 50.2F; 4lbs of yogurt @ 48.4F; and 1.5lbs of yogurt parfaits @ 46.0F - 54.1F. Must keep all potentially hazardous foods at 40F or less, or 140F or more at all times. Operator voluntarily discarded denatured foods during inspection, totaling in value @ $40. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
Observed previous minor violations not corrected from report # 2028388, dated 4/17/17. Must corrected the following previously issued minor violations: #33 Observed ice machine in dining room with small amount of black, slimy, mold-like substance on upper interior hose. Must remove, detail clean and sanitize machine. Must maintain same. (Ice machine now has excessive black, orange, and black mold-like substances throughout upper interior.) #42 Observed several food handlers in a prep area with uncovered foods (oatmeal, deserts, steamed milk for coffee, etc.) without proper hair restraints. Must provide hats or hair nets for food handling employees while they are in front prep area. Must maintain same. Serious violation 7-42-090.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
Observed several reach in prep coolers and cooler drawers without visible thermometer. Must provided thermometers inside all refrigeration units, placed in a conspicuous spot. Must provide food handlers with metal stem thermometers to accurately test internal food temperature. Must maintain same.
APR 172017PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
APR 17
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violationsDETAILS
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
Observed no city of Chicago certified food manager certification on site while potentially hazardous foods (eggs, sandwiches, etc.) being prepared and served. Instructed must have original copy of City of Chicago certified manager certification posted in plain view of customers. Must have city of Chicago certified manager on site while potentially hazardous foods are being prepped and/or served. Serious violation 7-38-012.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Observed ice machine in dining room with small amount of black, slimy, mold-like substance on upper interior hose. Must remove, detail clean and sanitize machine. Found dust accumulation in upper interior of ice machine in rear prep area. Must remove, detail clean and sanitize machine. Must maintain same.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
Observed several food handlers in a prep area with uncovered foods (oatmeal, deserts, steamed milk for coffee, etc.) without proper hair restraints. Must provide hats or hair nets for food handling employees while they are in front prep area. Must maintain same.
AUG 112016PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
AUG 11
2016
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE DISPENSER AT POP MACHINE.ALSO EXTERIOR OF CABINETS IN SAME AREA.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED SIGHTLY OPEN,NOT SECURE ON ONE SIDE.MUST REPAIR.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
LOW WATER PRESSURE OF COLD WATER AT EXPOSED HAND SINK ACCROSS FROM 1-COMPARTMENT PREP SINK.MUST REPAIR.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED STORED UNCLEAN DUST PANS ON RACK. MUST MAINTAIN ALL CLEANING EQUIPMENT AFTER EACH USE.
FEB 182016PASSED1 violationDETAILS
FEB 18
2016
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
CLEANING EQUIPMENT NOT MAINTAINED.MUST CLEAN AND PROPERLY STORE CLEANING EQUIPMENT,(DUST PAN) AFTER USE.
OCT 302015PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
OCT 30
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violationsDETAILS
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED (SOUPS,CHICKEN,REHEATING ETC). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFICATE. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
NOTED BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN......MUST ALSO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SLOW WATER DRAIN AT THE HAND WASH SINK OF WOMEN'S BATHROOM AND MAINTAIN.
JUL 182014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUL 18
2014
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN/SANITIZE CONTACT FOOD SERVICES/COUNTER TOPS IN PREP AREA AT FRONT AND REAR.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AROUND AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT, ALSO AT REAR, CUSTOMER DINING AREA ALONG WALLBASE AT CORNERS.
DEC 102013PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
DEC 10
2013
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS AT THE FRONT SERVICE AREA TO REMOVE SPILLS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE REAR PREP AREAS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
THE WALLS AND CEILING NEEDS CLEANING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE DUST.
JUL 82013PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
JUL 8
2013
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL EXPOSED HAND SINKS TO REMOVE GRIME BUILD-UP AT SINDE OF SPLASH GUARDS. MUST ALSO CLEAN BOTTOM SHELF OF ALL COOLERS TO REMOVE FOOD CRUMBS AND FOOD DEBRIS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS AT THE DISH MACHINE AREA TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHES.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR EXHAUST VENTS AT BOTH RESTROOMS.MUST BE IN WORKING ORDER AT ALL TIMES.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
DURING INSPECTION OBSERVED STAFF AT FRONT COFFEE PREP AREA NOT USING HAIR RESTRAINTS. ALL FOOD PREP STAFF MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
DURING INSPECTION OBSERVED WASH CLOTHS SITTING ON COUNTER TOP CORNERS. ALL WASH CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN SANITIZNG SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES UNTIL USED.
JUN 282013FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 28
2013
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
DURING INSPECTION OBSERVED REVOLVING DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED. THE DOOR SWEEPS ARE IN POOR REPAIR. TWO DOOR SWEEPS AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR ARE COMPLETELY MISSING. ALL OUTER OPENINGS MUST BE RODENT PROOFED AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL EXPOSED HAND SINKS TO REMOVE GRIME BUILD-UP AT SINDE OF SPLASH GUARDS. MUST ALSO CLEAN BOTTOM SHELF OF ALL COOLERS TO REMOVE FOOD CRUMBS AND FOOD DEBRIS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN FLOORS AT THE BOTH RESTROOMS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS AT THE DISH MACHINE AREA TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHES.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR EXHAUST VENTS AT BOTH RESTROOMS.MUST BE IN WORKING OR DER AT ALL TIMES.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
DURING INSPECTION OBSERVED STAFF AT FRONT COFFEE PREP AREA NOT USING HAIR RESTRAINTS. ALL FOOD PREP STAFF MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
DURING INSPECTION OBSERVED WASH CLOTHS SITTING ON COUNTER TOP CORNERS. ALL WASH CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN SANITIZNG SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES UNTIL USED.
JAN 42012PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JAN 4
2012
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
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. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND SLIGHT LIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHIHNE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN EQIUPMENT.
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. OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND SHELF RACKS, SINKS, COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN PREP AND DISHWASH AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALL BEHIND CUTTING TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALL ALSO MUST REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILE ABOVE REVOLVING DOOR.
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. CEILING LIGHT COVER MISSING OUTSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT COVER.
MAY 272011PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAY 27
2011
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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. OBSERVED SLIGHT LIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
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 DAMAGED/MISSING BY DISHMACHINE. MUST PROVIDE AND INSTALL FLOOR DRAIN.
MAR 172010PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MAR 17
2010
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
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. Small cutting board at corner prep station cooler must be replaced, due to deep cuts/grooves. Also must re-seal/caulk around handsink at front prep station, to avoid water seeping thru the sink counter.
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. Following need cleaning: bottom attachments of dishmachine, interior floor of cooler drawers, due to food stains/debris.
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. Floors around corners of coolers, around grease trap,
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. Must replace caulking between wall & splash board of dishmachine, & around corner handsink's splashguard.
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