SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

EINSTEIN BROS. BAGELS #1242.

BEAT. 39/100

109 E PEARSON ST · STREETERVILLE, CHICAGO

Last inspected January 19, 2021 · passed

Failed 3 of 19 inspections. 8 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
19
12 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
82
includes 8 critical
RECORDS COVER
9 YEARS
since Jun 2011

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 19
2021
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

SERIOUSEmployee 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.

MINORSanitation
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
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
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.

CRITICALPest 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).

MINORSanitation
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.

SERIOUSEmployee 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.

MINORSanitation
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
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

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

AUG 20
2019
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood 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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORPlumbing & 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
FAILED
13 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & 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. -

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

SEE VIOLATION#:60.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

SEE VIOLATION#:60.

MINORFood 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. -

MINORSanitation
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. -

MINORSanitation
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. -

MINORSanitation
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. -

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

SEE VIOLATION#:60.

MINORSanitation
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. -

MINORPlumbing & Waste
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

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

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

SEE VIOLATION#:60.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

SEE VIOLATION#:60.

MINORPest 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 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & 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.

CRITICALSanitation
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.

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

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

SERIOUSFood 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.

CRITICALPest 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.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

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

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

MAR 28
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSDocumentation & 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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORFacility 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.

MINORFacility Condition
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

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

OCT 23
2017
PASSED
0 violations
SEP 18
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSDocumentation & 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.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

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

MINOREmployee 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
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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.

MINORPlumbing & 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
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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.

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

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

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORPlumbing & 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.

MINORPlumbing & 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
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORPlumbing & 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.

MINORPlumbing & 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.

MINOREmployee 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
FAILED
9 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee 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

CRITICALPest 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

SERIOUSOther
* 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

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORPlumbing & 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.

MINORPlumbing & 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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINOREmployee 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
DETAILS
SERIOUSDocumentation & 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

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORPlumbing & 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.

MINOREmployee 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
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY.

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

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN THROUGHOUT PREMISES.(EXCESSIVE DEBRIS)

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

FOUND MOPS AND BROOMS NOT STORED PROPERLY.

NOV 2
2012
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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
PASSED
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