CORNER BAKERY CAFE.

Chicago Health Dept

200 N LA SALLE ST · LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2022.

15 inspections on record since 2011 · Last inspected Jun 2022.

Last inspected Jun 2022. Records may not reflect current conditions.

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INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JUN 2022

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUN 24

2022

PASS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED MISSING KNOBS ON LIDS OF HOT HOLDING UNITS IN FRONT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KNOBS AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Sanitation

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

OBSERVED RUST ACCUMULATION ON TOP OF THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE 3-COMP SINK IN THE DISH AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE, MUST MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DRIED FOOD DEBRIS IN FLOORS CORNERS UNDER & BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING VENTS AND TILES THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS ABOVE HOT & COLD FOOD LINES. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES

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.

JUN 24

2021

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MOP BUCKET STORED TOO CLOSE TO CLEAN UTENSILS RACK, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AWAY TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

MAR 3

2020

PASS 10 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.

Minor Food Temperature

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

FOUND MISSING KNOBS ON LIDS OF HOT HOLDING UNITS IN FRONT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KNOBS AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Sanitation

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

FOUND GREEN CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPAIR. Surfaces such as cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and SANITIZED, or discarded if they are not capable of being resurfaced. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

FOUND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FOUND LEAK AT THE BOTTOM OF THE THERMALIZER IN THE REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Sanitation

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

FOUND RUST ACCUMULATION ON TOP OF THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE 3-COMP SINK IN THE DISH AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE, MUST MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING VENTS AND TILES THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS ABOVE HOT & COLD FOOD LINES. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS IN FLOORS CORNERS UNDER & BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREP AREAS. ALSO FOUND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON FAR WALL IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

FOUND BURNED OUT LIGHT IN LADIES TOILET ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIGHT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

FOUND GREASE ACCUMULATION ON HOOD FILTER ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 8

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE.

Critical Food Temperature

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING AND HANDLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS WITHOUT VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER AND CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE AND CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING AND OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. FACILITY PRESENTED AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY WITHOUT SIGNED COPIES FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO MAINTAIN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER TO BE IMPROPER: DELI HAM 57F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 3 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $16.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO PERSONS ON SITE WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.

MAY 15

2018

PASS 1 violation

Minor Food Temperature

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

DAMAGED INSULATION FOR WALK-IN COOLER COOLING LINES, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TO PREVENT CONDENSATION

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MAY 10

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FACILITY NOT MAINTAINING PROPER COOLING TEMPERATURE, FOUND DRAWER COOLER AT MAIN COOK LINE AT 64.6F, COOLER IS USED TO STORE PERISHABLES ( COOKED PASTA ), INSTRUCTED MGR TO KEEP COOLERS TEMPERATURE AT 40F OR LOWER. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 (A) COOLER IS TAGGED NOT ALLOWED TO USE, MUST CONTACT THE OFFICE OF CDPH FOR TAG REMOVAL REQUEST.

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. FOUND FOUR CONTAINERS OF DIFFERENT SOUPS STORE AT 64.2-67.5F IN A SOUP HOT HOLDING THAT WAS NOT TURNED ON. INSTRUCTED MGR TO REHEAT SOUP TO MINIMUM OF 165F AND HOLD AT 140F OR HIGHER. 20 LBS OF SOUP DISCARDED VALUED AT $50 CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 (A).

Minor Food Temperature

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

DAMAGED INSULATION FOR WALK-IN COOLER COOLING LINES, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TO PREVENT CONDENSATION

Minor Sanitation

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

EMPLOYEES PERSONAL FOOD CONTAINERS STORED IN COOK LINE PREP COOLER WITH CUSTOMERS FOODS, INSTRUCTED TO SEPARATE.

SEP 21

2017

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE CEILING LOCATED ABOVE THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

OBSERVED ALL FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATED EXPIRED IN JUNE AND JULY OF 2017. INSTRUCTED TO MEET FOOD HANDLER'S REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 17

2017

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AND FLOOR DRAIN NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH MINOR FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED VENTS IN WASHROOMS NOT WORKING PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

OBSERVED SOME EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING HAIR NETS OR NOT PROPERLY WEARING HAIR NET. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR NETS AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 14

2016

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Cutting boards that had deep cuts shall be replaced/repaired. Caulk around exposed in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced, reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust in front prep area, 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), reach in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Kitchen storage shelving/racks 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, 3 compartment sink and dish machine areas not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

Minor Facility Condition

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

Broken, damaged light shield in prep area, shall be replaced.

NOV 19

2015

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN ICE CHUTE AT THE SODA/DRINK DISPENSING MACHINE TO REMOVE SLIGHT BUILD-UP. ALSO MUST CLEAN CORNERS OF THE INTERIOR ICE MACHINE PANEL TO REMOVE SLIGHT BUILD-UP.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN FLOOR AT WALK-IN COOLER TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRI, FLOOR UNDER REAR STORAGE RACK IN THE CATERING PREP AREA TO REMOVE OIL SPILLS. MUST REPAIR BROKE FLOOR DRAIN LOCATED IN THE MIDDLE PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN CELING VENTS AT THE MAIN PREP AREA EXHAUST HOOD UNIT. ALSO MUST REPAIR EXHAUST VENTS AT CEILINGS IN THE BOTH RESTROOMS.BOTH VENTS ARE NOT IN WORKING ORDER.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

ALL FOOD PREP STAFF MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED STAFF AT CATERING PREP AREA NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST PROVIDE.

OCT 13

2015

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN ICE CHUTE AT THE SODA/DRINK DISPENSING MACHINE TO REMOVE SLIGHT BUILD-UP. ALSO MUST CLEAN CORNERS OF THE INTERIOR ICE MACHINE PANEL TO REMOVE SLIGHT BUILD-UP.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN FLOOR AT WALK-IN COOLER TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRI, FLOOR UNDER REAR STORAGE RACK IN THE CATERING PREP AREA TO REMOVE OIL SPILLS. MUST REPAIR BROKE FLOOR DRAIN LOCATED IN THE MIDDLE PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN CELING VENTS AT THE MAIN PREP AREA EXHAUST HOOD UNIT. ALSO MUST REPAIR EXHAUST VENTS AT CEILINGS IN THE BOTH RESTROOMS.BOTH VENTS ARE NOT IN WORKING ORDER.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

ALL FOOD PREP STAFF MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED STAFF AT CATERING PREP AREA NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST PROVIDE.

JUL 31

2014

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

RUBBER GASKETS FOR PREP COOLER DOORS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND BEHIND GREASE TRAP NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

SEP 27

2013

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUSR REPAINT EXTREMELY RUSTY GREASE TRAP BOX UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AREA SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE EXTERIOR OF THE BOTTOM OVEN LOCATED UNDER THE EXHAUST HOOD.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS: WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS, FLOOR UNDER CONDIMENT STATION NEXT TO SODA DISPENSING MACHINE TO REMOVE SYRUP STAINS AND SPILLS AND THE FLOOR IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

MUST PROVIDE BETTER LIGHTING IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOM. FOUND LIGHT BULB BURNT OUT. MUST REPLACE.

NOV 30

2012

PASS 4 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MISSING LABELS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

DISPOSABLE CUPS USED AS SCOOP FOR BULK FOOD, INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER SCOPPS.

Minor Sanitation

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

DUST BUILD ON WIRE SHELVINGS ABOVE FOODPREP TABLE, POOR INSULATION COVERING AT WALK-IN COOLER PIPES. PEELING PAINT AT CEILING VENT AT FRONT SERVICE LINE.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.

MAR 3

2011

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. ICE BIN STORED ON FLOOR, MUST STORE OFF THE FLOOR.

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. DUSTY SHELVES NEXT TO DISH MACHINES, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

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 HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.

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