CORNER BAKERY CAFE.

Chicago Health Dept

123 N WACKER DR · LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2018.

12 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Jul 2018.

Last inspected Jul 2018. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
12
VIOLATIONS
28
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
JUL 2018

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUL 10
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 2 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY.

Critical Sanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROCEDURE FOR CLEAN UP POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

JAN 9
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Food Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

FOUND 11-PORTION CUPS OF CREAM CHEESE ON COUNTER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 63.0F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD FOODS AT 40.OF OR BELOW. FOOD REMOVED AND DISCARDED BY MANAGER,CDI. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

Serious Documentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED AND VISIBLE TO ALL PATRONS WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED,( IE SOUPS, EGGS, SANDWICHES,ETC) SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

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

FLOORS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN DISH WASHING MACHINE AND DISH RACK.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED STORAGE PALLET UNDER DISH MACHINE NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

JUN 28
2017
PASS 2 violations
Minor Other
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

OBSERVED SOME PREP COOLERS WITHOUT THERMOMETERS. INSTRUCTED TO PRROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL PREP COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED HAIR RESTRAINTS NOT WORN PROPERLY WITH LOOSE HAIR COMING OUT OF THE FRONT OF CAP ON TWO FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO NOT WEAR CAP IF IT DOES NOT RESTRAIN HAIR AND USE A HAIR NET TO PROPERLY RESTRAIN ALL HAIR AND MAINTAIN.

DEC 16
2016
PASS 3 violations
Minor Sanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED WATER ON FLOORS AT MOP SINK DISH MACHINE AREA.MUST KEEP FLOORS FREE FROM WATER.

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

OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES AND DUSTY CEILING TILES ABOVE POT/PAN STORAGE RACK AREA.MUST INSTALL MISSING TILES AND REMOVE DEBRIS

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

OBSERVED UNCLEAN STORED DUST PANS. MUST CLEAN BEFORE PROPERLY STORING.

MAR 4
2016
PASS 2 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED BLACK FOOD STORAGE CARTS NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES AND DUSTY CEILING TILES ABOVE POT/PAN STORAGE RACK AREA.MUST INSTALL MISSING TILES AND REMOVE DEBRIS.

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FEB 5
2016
PASS 2 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED BLACK FOOD STORAGE CARTS NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES AND DUSTY CEILING TILES ABOVE POT/PAN STORAGE RACK AREA.MUST INSTALL MISSING CEILING TILES AND REMOVE DEBRIS.

JAN 9
2015
PASS 3 violations
Minor Sanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS IN THE KITCHEN, INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND DISH MACHINE AREA. ALSO MUST REMOVE CARD BOARD BOXES BEING USED AS MATS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.

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

MUST REPLACE WINDOW LEDGE ON THE NORTH SIDE WALL OF THE RESTAURANT SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. ALSO RECAULK LEDGE STATED ABOVE.

Minor Other
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

MUST PROVIDE ALL FOOD STAFF MEMBERS WITH THEIR ILLINOIS FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATION AT ALL TIMES. MUST PROVIDE ABOVE STATED DOCUMENT FOR ALL FOOD PREP STAFF MEMBERS.

JUL 24
2014
PASS 1 violation
Minor Sanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

REPLACE/REAIR DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF SELF-SERVE SODA MACHINE IN CUSTOMER DINING AREA AND WHERE NECESSARY. REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR SWEEP ON REVOLVING DOOR.

JUL 24
2013
PASS 1 violation
Minor Sanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS: REAR PREP AREA, INSIDE WALK IN COOLER ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CABINET UNDER FRONT SELF SERVER POP MACHINE.

JAN 5
2012
PASS 3 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. FRONT PREP AREA CUTTING BOARDS WITH DARK PITS ON SURFACE. MUST REPLACE ALL DAMAGED CUTTING BOARDS.

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 AND PLASTIC TUBES UNCLEAN IN UPPER PORTION OF ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.

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 FLOOR GROUT LOW/IN POOR REPAIR INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND AROUND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR/REGROUT DAMAGED FLOOR TILES.

FEB 10
2011
PASS 2 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. WALK IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKET RIPPED. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKET.

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 SIGHT LIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE( BY WALK IN COOLER).MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.

AUG 2
2010
PASS 3 violations
Minor Pest Activity
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. Must clean front floor drain & keep floors thruout premises dry (using fans), to prevent pest harborage.

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. Dusty filters above cooking equipment must be kept clean & maitained.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. Noted a leaky pipe under front prep sink (at serving line), must fix.

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