DEC 19
2014
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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EINSTEIN BROS BAGELS # 1363.
BEAT. 36/100
5318 N CLARK ST · UPTOWN, CHICAGO
Last inspected December 19, 2014 · passed
Failed 5 of 11 inspections. 5 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
11
6 passed · 5 failed
VIOLATIONS
36
includes 5 critical
RECORDS COVER
4 YEARS
since Aug 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FLOOR CORNERS IN THE DINING ROOM ALONG THE FLOOR, IN THE REAR 3-COMP SINK AREA AND IN THE BASEMENT AROUND THE CORNER FROM THE OFFICE ROOM. ALSO MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL FOOD SPILLS AND COFFEE STAINS ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT ACROSS FROM THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST RESEAL THE EDGE OF THE CATCH BASIN LID ON THE FLOOR ACROSS FROM THE OFFICE ROOM IN THE BASEMENT AREA SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST SEAL HOLE OPENING AT WALL AND CEILING ABOVE WATER METER IN THE BASEMENT ACROSS FROM THE OFFICE ROOM. MUST REMOVE ALL PEELING PAINT IN THE DINING ROOM AREA FOR SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AT ALL TIMES. MUST REPLACE MSSING CELING TILES IN THE REAR 3-COMP SINK AREA ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT FIXTURE INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT.
DEC 122014FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 12
2014
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
DURING INSPECTION FOUND A DEAD MOUSE ON A GLUE BOARD UNDER AND BEHIND THE CORNER OF THE REACH-IN COLD HOLDING UNIT AND THE BACK OF THE 3DR REFRIGERATOR. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED ABOVE STATED GLUE BOARD. ALSO FOUND APPROXIMATELY 25 MICE DROPPINGS UNDER AND ALONG THE WALL BASE UNDER THE RADIATOR IN THE DINING ROOM AREA AND ALONG THE WALLBASE IN THE BASEMENT JUST OUTSIDE THE BASEMENT OFFICE SPACE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED MANAGEMENT WAS INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE ABOVE STATED AREA. RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SERVICE PRIOR TO 12/19/2014.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FLOOR CORNERS IN THE DINING ROOM ALONG THE FLOOR, IN THE REAR 3-COMP SINK AREA AND IN THE BASEMENT AROUND THE CORNER FROM THE OFFICE ROOM. ALSO MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL FOOD SPILLS AND COFFEE STAINS ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT ACROSS FROM THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST RESEAL THE EDGE OF THE CATCH BASIN LID ON THE FLOOR ACROSS FROM THE OFFICE ROOM IN THE BASEMENT AREA SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST SEAL HOLE OPENING AT WALL AND CEILING ABOVE WATER METER IN THE BASEMENT ACROSS FROM THE OFFICE ROOM. MUST REMOVE ALL PEELING PAINT IN THE DINING ROOM AREA FOR SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AT ALL TIMES. MUST REPLACE MSSING CELING TILES IN THE REAR 3-COMP SINK AREA ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT FIXTURE INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT.
MAR 72014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MAR 7
2014
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
DIRTY UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED ON FLOOR BY THE EXIT REAR DOOR NEED TO BE REMOVED FROM PREMISES,OR CLEAN UNIT AND STORE THEM 6"OFF THE FLOOR.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DEBRIS ON SHELVES UNDER THE FRONT COUNTER TOP AND AT COFFEE STATION WITH FOOD DEBRIS INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE(TOP PART)WITH A MINERAL BUILD-UP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DEBRIS ON FLOOR FROM NORTH WALL OF THE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEEMENT AREA.INSTRUCTED TO SWEEP AND MAINTAIN
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED CRUMBLED BRICKS ON WALL AT NORTH SIDE BESIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT AREA.INSTRUCTED SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
FEB 282014FAILED6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 28
2014
FAILED
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE:USED MILK CONTAINER INSIDE THE SINK, TWO LARGE COFFEE CONTAINERS BLOCKING HALF OF THE SINK. NO SOAP NOR PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT SAID SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AND REMOVE OTHER ITEMS. SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL PROVIDED AND COFFEE CONTAINERS REMOVE. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OVER 30 MICE DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED IN DIFFERENT LOCATIONS OF PREMISES.UNDER THE FRONT COUNTER ON SHELVES. UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND NORTH-EAST CORNER AT SAME AREA. BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE. ON FLOOR UNDER AND SHELVES IN BASEMENT AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA MENTIONED. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
DIRTY UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED ON FLOOR BY THE EXIT REAR DOOR NEED TO BE REMOVED FROM PREMISES,OR CLEAN UNIT AND STORE THEM 6"OFF THE FLOOR.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DEBRIS ON SHELVES UNDER THE FRONT COUNTER TOP AND AT COFFEE STATION WITH FOOD DEBRIS INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE(TOP PART)WITH A MINERAL BUILD-UP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DEBRIS ON FLOOR FROM NORTH WALL OF THE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEEMENT AREA.INSTRUCTED TO SWEEP AND MAINTAIN
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED CRUMBLED BRICKS ON WALL AT NORTH SIDE BESIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT AREA.INSTRUCTED SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
JUL 242013PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JUL 24
2013
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
CEILING LIGHT BULBS MISSING ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE WORKING LIGHT BULBS FOR SAID LOCATION.
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JUL 172013FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 17
2013
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
OBSERVED WATER LEAK/DRIPPING FROM CEILING ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MIDDLE COMPARTMENT AND TO RIGHT OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGER STATES,"WATER LEAKING IS FROM AIR CONDITIONER CONDENSATION." INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE MULTI-USE UTENSILS WHEN CEILING NOT LEAKING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED OVER 5 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AT 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA UNDER MICROWAVES AND OVER 5 MICE DROPPINGS ON TOP OF GREASE TRAP (BASEMENT PREP AREA). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATIOIN 7-38-020.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS/CRUMS ON SHELVES THROUGHOUT 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN SHELVES.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED DIRT/FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE FLOOR DRAIN AND FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND COOKING/COOLING EQIUPMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED HOLES IN CEILING ABOVE GREASE TRAP. MUST SEAL HOLES IN CEILING.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
CEILING LIGHT BULBS MISSING ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE WORKING LIGHT BULBS FOR SAID LOCATION.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE/MAKE VISIBLE BACK FLOW DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE.
APR 172012FAILED1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 17
2012
FAILED
1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED OVER 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER ICE MACHINE, 5 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG NORTH WALL IN PREP AREA (BY SANDWICH COOLERS) AND 5 MICE DROPPINGS ON BASEMENT FLOOR BEHIND WALK IN FREEZER/COOLER UNIT. MUST REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS BY DATE OF REINSPECTION (04/24/12).
JAN 202012PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JAN 20
2012
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
SEE REPORT DATED ON 01/13/12
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
SEE REPORT DATED ON 01/13/12
JAN 132012FAILED3 violationsDETAILS
JAN 13
2012
FAILED
3 violationsDETAILS
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. THE FOLLOWING MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #88485 DATED ON 08/03/10 #35 CEILING LIGHT COVERS MISSING/LOOSE FROM CEILING ABOVE PREP AREA #36 CEILING LIGHT BULBS MISSING ABOVE PREP AREA. INSTRUCED MANAGER THE ABOVE VIOLATIONS MUST BE CORRECTED BY DATE OF REINSPECTION (01/20/12).
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. OBSERVED DARK PITS ON SURFACE OF CUTTING BOARDS(ON TOP OF SANDWICH REACH IN COOLERS). MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CUTTING BOARDS.
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 PLASTIC FLOOR BASE PEELING FROM WALL IN PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR ALL DAMAGED FLOOR BASE.
AUG 32010PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
AUG 3
2010
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
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. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, ice machine, storage shelving need cleaning.
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. floors under heavy equipment,cooking equipment, and bsmt storage areas under racks need detailed cleaning(corners).
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. Use dustless cleaning methods. walls/ ceilings that had peeling paint,stained shall be repair.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. missing light shields in rear prep area, walk in cooler, storage areas shall be provided.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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. exhaust vents(ventilation) in coolers, kitchen areas need cleaning.
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