EINSTEIN BROS. BAGELS #1242.
109 E PEARSON ST · STREETERVILLE, CHICAGO
Failed 3 of 19 inspections. 8 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
JAN 192021PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS WITH GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS.
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED RUST ON TOP OF THE GREASE TRAP LOCATED BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST.
5-205.15 OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET NECK OF THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA'S HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOORS THRU OUT THE REAR UNDER AND AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND FLOORS UNDER THE FRONT CUSTOMER COUNTER WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
JAN 112021FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS WITH GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS.
6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE SMALL FLIES ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 15 SMALL FLIES LOCATED ON THE CEILING AND SHELVES AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT AND ABOUT 10 SMALL FLIES LOCATED IN THE REAR OFFICE BY THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED RUST ON TOP OF THE GREASE TRAP LOCATED BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST.
5-205.15 OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET NECK OF THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA'S HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOORS THRU OUT THE REAR UNDER AND AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND FLOORS UNDER THE FRONT CUSTOMER COUNTER WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
DEC 22019PASSED1 violationDETAILS
- MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE. -
AUG 202019PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
Violation Codes: 3-307.11. Inspector Comments: - OBSERVED EMPLOYEE CELL PHONES STORED ON THE CUTTING BOARDS AND PREP TABLES AND COUNTERS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND STORE ALL EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS OUT OF FOOD PREP AREAS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION.
Violation Codes: 4-501.11. Inspector Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER RAISED AND BROKEN. MUST REPAIR FLOOR OF WALK IN TO BE SMOOTH, DURABLE, AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.
Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C). Inspector Comments: - OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ENCRUSTED ONTO THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
Violation Codes: 6-501.12. Inspector Comments: - OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF DIRT, DEBRIS, GRIME, AND FOOD BUILDUP: INSIDE THE FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT THE FRONT AND REAR PREP OF FACILITY AND ON THE FLOOR OF FACILITY UNDER THE EQUIPMENT AND COUNTERS OF THROUGHOUT THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN CLEANLINESS AT ALL TIMES.
Violation Codes: 6-501.14. Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ENCRUSTED ON THE WALK IN COOLER FAN VENT COVER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Violation Codes: 6-304.11. Inspector Comments: - OBSERVED NO WORKING EXHAUST VENTILATION INSIDE THE TOILET ROOMS. MUST PROVIDE.
AUG 122019FAILED13 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
- OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION, WHILE SANDWICHES ARE BEING PREPARED. THE DESIGNATED PERSON IN CHARGE, WHO IS ON SITE, MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION LICENSE AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING HANDLED ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED. -
SEE VIOLATION#:60.
SEE VIOLATION#:60.
- OBSERVED EMPLOYEE CELL PHONES STORED ON THE CUTTING BOARDS AND PREP TABLES AND COUNTERS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND STORE ALL EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS OUT OF FOOD PREP AREAS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION. -
- OBSERVED THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER RAISED AND BROKEN. MUST REPAIR FLOOR OF WALK IN TO BE SMOOTH, DURABLE, AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN. -
- OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ENCRUSTED ONTO THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN. -
- OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF DIRT, DEBRIS, GRIME, AND FOOD BUILDUP: INSIDE THE FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT THE FRONT AND REAR PREP OF FACILITY AND ON THE FLOOR OF FACILITY UNDER THE EQUIPMENT AND COUNTERS OF THROUGHOUT THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN CLEANLINESS AT ALL TIMES. -
SEE VIOLATION#:60.
- OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ENCRUSTED ON THE WALK IN COOLER FAN VENT COVER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -
- OBSERVED NO WORKING EXHAUST VENTILATION INSIDE THE TOILET ROOMS. MUST PROVIDE. -
SEE VIOLATION#:60.
SEE VIOLATION#:60.
- OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM THE PREVIOUS INSPECTION#:2261879 ON 2/13/19: "OBSERVED A SIGHT DIRT/DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP ALONG THE CENTER OF THE ENTRANCE DOORS. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS. OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SOME FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES EXPIRED. MUST PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION". MUST CORRECT ALL VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED. -
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FEB 132019PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED A SIGHT DIRT/DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING THE PREPERATION AND CONSUME BY/DISCARD DATE OF ALL REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP ALONG THE CENTER OF THE ENTRANCE DOORS. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED SOME FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES EXPIRED. MUST PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
MAR 282018PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
NO ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (DELI MEATS, CREAM CHEESE, ETC.) ARE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE WITH SAID MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING LIGHT COVERS AT REAR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN LIGHT COVERS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED ONE DAMAGED CEILING TILE LIGHT COVER ABOVE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT COVER.
MUST PROVIDE REFRIGERATION THERMOMETER FOR 2-DOOR REACH IN MILK COOLER.
SEP 182017PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
NO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE, NO CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE HANDLING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZADOUS FOODS ( DELI, EGGS...) INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. SERIUOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
NO REFRIGERATION THERMOMETER IN SVERAL PREP COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
FOOD HANDLERS WITH LONG BEARD NOT WEARING BEARD RESTRAINTS.
DEC 22016PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE STORAGE RACKS ON THE WALL ABOVE THE REAR PREP TABLE TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND DUST ACCUMULATION.
DETAIL CLEAN THE GASKETS AROUND THE COLD-HOLDING UNIT REFRIGERATION DOORS TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND BLACK BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
REMOVE STAINS FROM THE WALL BEHIND THE MOP SINK AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED STAINS ON THE WALL NEAR THE CEILING NEXT TO THE OVENS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS ON THE ABOVE MENTIONED AREA AND MAINTAIN.
APR 12016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
REPLACE GASKET ON THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN.
APR 32015PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED KNIVES STORED IN BETWEEN PREP STATIONS. MUST REMOVE CLEAN/SANITIZE AND PROPERLY STORE.
CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF BAGEL CASE OF FOOD DEBRIS AT FRONT.
CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND FRONT SERVICE AREA, WALK-IN COOLER/FREZER AT REAR AND CUSTOMER DINING AREA.
REPLACE MISSING VENT COVER AT CEILING ABOVE UTILITY AREA. CLEAN LIGHT PANELS AT CEILING OF DUST BUILD UP IN SAME AREA.
NOV 182014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED THE BAKERS RACKS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FOOD EQUIPMENT CONTACT SURFACES.
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE BAGEL CASE WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE BAGEL CASE.
OBSERVED A MISSING LIGHT BULB AND NO LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE OF THE WOMENS RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND LIGHT SHIELDS.
OBSERVED THE FAUCET BASE LEAKING AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK CLOSEST TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA . INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
OCT 312014PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE BAGEL CASE WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE BAGEL CASE.
OBSERVED THE BAKERS RACKS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FOOD EQUIPMENT CONTACT SURFACES.
OBSERVED A MISSING LIGHT BULB AND NO LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE OF THE WOMENS RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND LIGHT SHIELDS.
OBSERVED THE FAUCET BASE LEAKING AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK CLOSEST TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA . INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS IN THE PREP AREA WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE FOOD IS BEING HANDLED.
OCT 242014FAILED9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED TWO EXPOSED HAND SINKS IN THE REAR WITHOUT PAPER TOWELS WHILE STAFF IS PREPARING FOOD IN THE SAME AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PAPER TOWELS AT ALL EXPOSED HAND SINKS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALL AND CEILING BY THE SELF SERVE BEVERAGE STATION, APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALL AND METAL SHELF AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR AND APPROXIMATELY 10 FRUIT FLIES FLYING AROUND THE BAKER TABLE AND NEAR THE EMERGENCY EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICES TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (MILK,CHICKEN AND EGGS) WERE BEING SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND/OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE BAGEL CASE WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE BAGEL CASE.
OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
OBSERVED A MISSING LIGHT BULB AND NO LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE OF THE WOMENS RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND LIGHT SHIELDS.
OBSERVED THE FAUCET BASE LEAKING AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK CLOSEST TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA . INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
OBSERVED A WET MOP STORED INSIDE OF THE MOP BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WET MOPS HANGING OR INVERTED.
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS IN THE PREP AREA WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE FOOD IS BEING HANDLED.
APR 252014PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violationsDETAILS
FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE OR MANAGERON SITE WHILE SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD (BEEF,CHICKEN,PORK, DAIRY). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE CONSPICOUSLY POSTED IN PLAIN VIEWING OF CUSTOMERS AND MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS.
OBSERVED PLUMBING UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SANITIZING BASIN LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
OBSERVED THE MENS AND WOMENS RESTROOMS WITHOUT PROPER VENTILATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PROPER VENTILATION.
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS IN THE PREP AREA WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAIR RESTRAINTS WHEN FOOD IS HANDLED.
OCT 152013PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY.
FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN THROUGHOUT PREMISES.(EXCESSIVE DEBRIS)
FOUND MOPS AND BROOMS NOT STORED PROPERLY.
NOV 22012PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
SODA DISPENSERS FOR SOFT DRINK MACHINE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FAN COVERS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER NOT CLEAN, DUST AND DIRT BUILD-UP NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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