EINSTEIN BROS. BAGELS #1242.

Chicago Health Dept

109 E PEARSON ST · STREETERVILLE, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2021.

19 inspections on record since 2011 · Last inspected Jan 2021.

Last inspected Jan 2021. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JAN 2021

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 19

2021

PASS 4 violations

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS WITH GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) OBSERVED RUST ON TOP OF THE GREASE TRAP LOCATED BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15 OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET NECK OF THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA'S HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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 11

2021

FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS WITH GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

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).

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) OBSERVED RUST ON TOP OF THE GREASE TRAP LOCATED BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15 OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET NECK OF THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA'S HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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 2

2019

PASS 1 violation

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

- MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE. -

AUG 20

2019

PASS 6 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

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.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

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.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Violation Codes: 6-304.11. Inspector Comments: - OBSERVED NO WORKING EXHAUST VENTILATION INSIDE THE TOILET ROOMS. MUST PROVIDE.

AUG 12

2019

FAIL 13 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

- 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. -

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

SEE VIOLATION#:60.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

SEE VIOLATION#:60.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

- 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. -

Minor Sanitation

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

- 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. -

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

- OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ENCRUSTED ONTO THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN. -

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

- 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. -

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

SEE VIOLATION#:60.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

- OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ENCRUSTED ON THE WALK IN COOLER FAN VENT COVER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -

Minor Plumbing & Waste

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

- OBSERVED NO WORKING EXHAUST VENTILATION INSIDE THE TOILET ROOMS. MUST PROVIDE. -

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

SEE VIOLATION#:60.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

SEE VIOLATION#:60.

Minor Pest Activity

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

- 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 13

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED A SIGHT DIRT/DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

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.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

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.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED SOME FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES EXPIRED. MUST PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

MAR 28

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations

Serious Documentation & Training

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING LIGHT COVERS AT REAR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN LIGHT COVERS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

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

OBSERVED ONE DAMAGED CEILING TILE LIGHT COVER ABOVE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT COVER.

Minor Facility Condition

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE REFRIGERATION THERMOMETER FOR 2-DOOR REACH IN MILK COOLER.

OCT 23

2017

PASS · 0 violations

SEP 18

2017

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations

Serious Documentation & Training

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

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.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

NO REFRIGERATION THERMOMETER IN SVERAL PREP COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

FOOD HANDLERS WITH LONG BEARD NOT WEARING BEARD RESTRAINTS.

DEC 2

2016

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE STORAGE RACKS ON THE WALL ABOVE THE REAR PREP TABLE TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND DUST ACCUMULATION.

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE GASKETS AROUND THE COLD-HOLDING UNIT REFRIGERATION DOORS TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND BLACK BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE STAINS FROM THE WALL BEHIND THE MOP SINK AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

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 1

2016

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPLACE GASKET ON THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN.

APR 3

2015

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED KNIVES STORED IN BETWEEN PREP STATIONS. MUST REMOVE CLEAN/SANITIZE AND PROPERLY STORE.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF BAGEL CASE OF FOOD DEBRIS AT FRONT.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND FRONT SERVICE AREA, WALK-IN COOLER/FREZER AT REAR AND CUSTOMER DINING AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE MISSING VENT COVER AT CEILING ABOVE UTILITY AREA. CLEAN LIGHT PANELS AT CEILING OF DUST BUILD UP IN SAME AREA.

NOV 18

2014

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE BAKERS RACKS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FOOD EQUIPMENT CONTACT SURFACES.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE BAGEL CASE WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE BAGEL CASE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED A MISSING LIGHT BULB AND NO LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE OF THE WOMENS RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND LIGHT SHIELDS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

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 31

2014

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE BAGEL CASE WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE BAGEL CASE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE BAKERS RACKS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FOOD EQUIPMENT CONTACT SURFACES.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED A MISSING LIGHT BULB AND NO LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE OF THE WOMENS RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND LIGHT SHIELDS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

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.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS IN THE PREP AREA WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE FOOD IS BEING HANDLED.

OCT 24

2014

FAIL 9 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

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

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

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

Serious Other

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

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

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE BAGEL CASE WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE BAGEL CASE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED A MISSING LIGHT BULB AND NO LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE OF THE WOMENS RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND LIGHT SHIELDS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED A WET MOP STORED INSIDE OF THE MOP BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WET MOPS HANGING OR INVERTED.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS IN THE PREP AREA WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE FOOD IS BEING HANDLED.

APR 25

2014

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations

Serious Documentation & Training

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

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

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED PLUMBING UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SANITIZING BASIN LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED THE MENS AND WOMENS RESTROOMS WITHOUT PROPER VENTILATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PROPER VENTILATION.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS IN THE PREP AREA WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAIR RESTRAINTS WHEN FOOD IS HANDLED.

OCT 15

2013

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN THROUGHOUT PREMISES.(EXCESSIVE DEBRIS)

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND MOPS AND BROOMS NOT STORED PROPERLY.

NOV 2

2012

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

SODA DISPENSERS FOR SOFT DRINK MACHINE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

FAN COVERS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER NOT CLEAN, DUST AND DIRT BUILD-UP NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 15

2011

PASS · 0 violations

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