CORNER BAKERY CAFE.

Chicago Health Dept

444 W JACKSON BLVD · LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2020.

17 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Jan 2020.

Last inspected Jan 2020. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JAN 2020

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 24

2020

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

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.

Critical Food Temperature

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.

Minor Food Temperature

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 19

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations

Serious Food Temperature

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

Minor Food Temperature

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

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Other

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 31

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

Critical Sanitation

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

Minor Other

28. TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED UNCLEAN FLOORS INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

FEB 26

2018

PASS 1 violation

Minor Facility Condition

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

LIGHT NOT SHIELDED IN REAR PREP/ DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

OCT 12

2017

PASS · 0 violations

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OCT 4

2017

FAIL 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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).

Serious Employee Hygiene

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.

Minor Food Temperature

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 17

2017

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations

Serious Other

* 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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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 11

2016

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 18

2016

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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 30

2015

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations

Serious Food Temperature

* 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.

Minor Facility Condition

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

NOTED BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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 18

2014

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 10

2013

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 8

2013

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 28

2013

FAIL 7 violations 1 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

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN FLOORS AT THE BOTH RESTROOMS.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 4

2012

PASS 4 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. 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.

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. 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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Facility Condition

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 27

2011

PASS 2 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. OBSERVED SLIGHT LIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.

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 DAMAGED/MISSING BY DISHMACHINE. MUST PROVIDE AND INSTALL FLOOR DRAIN.

MAR 17

2010

PASS 4 violations

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. 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.

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. Following need cleaning: bottom attachments of dishmachine, interior floor of cooler drawers, due to food stains/debris.

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. Floors around corners of coolers, around grease trap,

Minor Sanitation

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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