EINSTEIN BROS. BAGELS # 2578.

Chicago Health Dept

3420 N SOUTHPORT AVE · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2015.

9 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Jan 2015.

Last inspected Jan 2015. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JAN 2015

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 8

2015

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations

Serious Sanitation

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOUND A BLACK, MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR PORTION OF THE ICE MACHINE. TAGGED MACHINE HELD FOR INSPECTION BY CDPH AND INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL TAG REMOVED BY CDPH. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DIRT BUILDUP AND OLD SOILED CARDBOARD IN THE CABINETS UNDER THE SELF SERVE COFFEE STATION. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER THE SELF SERVE COFFEE STATION CABINETS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT BUILDUP IN THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED PEELING PAINT/WATER DAMAGE ABOVE THE BOOTH CLOSEST TO THE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE CEILING TILES AND CEILING VENT COVERS ABOVE THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

FEB 28

2014

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPLACE MISSING AND WATER DAMAGE CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA.

Minor Facility Condition

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

MUST REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD AT FRONT DISPLAY COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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

EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

ALL EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED. WIPPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

JUN 5

2013

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN CEILING AND WALL IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUST AND DIRT BUILD-UP.

MAY 28

2013

FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

NOTED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS OVERFLOWING PREVENTING LID FROM CLOSING PROPERLY. THIS IS HARBORAGE AND A FOOD SOURCE FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PESTS. MUST MAINTAIN OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS ADEQUATELY MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES. BUSINESS MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CORRECTED ABOVE VIOLATION BY PUSHING GARBAGE DOWN. RECOMMENDED ABOVE TO INCREASE PICK UP SERVICE OR PROVIDE MORE DUMPSTERS.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Serious Facility Condition

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 11/30/12, REPORT #1313288. #38 REPAIR LEAKING PIPE UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR KITCHEN AREA.#MUST REGROUT FLOOR IN FRONT OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE REAR AS WELL AS IN FRONT OF REAR FIRE EXIT DOOR. MUST MAINTAIN FLOOR DRY AT REAR KITCHEN AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-42-090.

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR PANELS AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN CELING AND WALL IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUST AND DIRT BUIL-UP.

NOV 30

2012

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER AND COOLERS. MUST REGROUT FLOOR IN FRONT OF THE 3COMP SINK AT THE REAR AS WELL AS IN FRONT OF THE REAR FIRE EXIT DOOR. MUST MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY AT REAR KITCHEN AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPAIR LEAKING PIPE UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DECLUTTER AND BETTER ORGANIZE ALL ITEMS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. ITEMS MUST BE 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.

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JUN 27

2011

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

REMOVE BLACK SUBSTANCE AROUND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK,CLEAN AND RACAULK.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN TOP PART OF REAR ICE MACHINE,MINERAL BUILD UP.CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL CABINTES UNDERT THE COFFE STATION,IN DINING AREA(BUILD UP OF DEBRIS.

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR SPECIALLY ALONG THE WALLS AND CORNERS(GRIME BUILD-UP)THROUGHOUT

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPAIR LEAKING PIPE UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK, BEHIND FRONT COUNTER.

JUN 14

2011

FAIL 8 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD NOT MAINTAINING ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE:3 BAGELS WITH COOKED SPINACH AT TEMP OF 71.9F TO 72F; 2 BAGELS WITH COOKED GREEN CHILE AT TEMP OF 72.3F; 7 BAGELS WITH CHEESE AT TEMP OF 73F; ALL FOOD WERE STORED INSIDE THE NON REFRIGERATION DISPLAY CASE.NO PROOF OF TIME ,TEMPERATURE AND DATE WITH PRODUCTS OR NOR ON LOG.OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WRITING DONE INFORMATION ON RECORD BOOK AS I WAS ASKING THE QUESTIONS REGARDING TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG.FOOD PRODUCTS DISCARDED AND DENATURED.11 BAGELS,VALUE 21.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) H000073157-16

Serious Sanitation

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOOD NOT PROTECTED(ICE) DURING STORAGE AND SERVING.FOUND THE TOP OF POP /ICE DISPENSER MACHINE UNCOVERED.FOUND THE COVER OF THE UNIT INSIDE THE ICE CONTAINER WITH ICE CUBES(UNIT IS STORED IN DINING AREA,ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION).INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE UNIT.ALSO REMOVE PINK AND BLACK SUBSTANCE FROM ICE DISPENSER.ICE IS REMOVED,AND UNIT IS WASHED,RINSED AND SANITIZED PRIOR FOR ME TO LEAVE PREMISES.SERIOUS VIOLATTION:7-38-005(A) H000073157-16

Serious Sanitation

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

All dish washing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR AREA NOT MAINTAINED.WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM ONE COMPARTMENT THE FLOOR DRAIN OVERFLOWING WATER ON FLOOR IN DISH ROOM,IN FRONT OF ICE MACHINE AND REAR DOOR..ALSO THE MECHANICAL DRAIN STOPPER AT SANITIZE COMPARTMENT IS IN POOR REPAIR(HEAVILY LEAKING).INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT A PLUMBER.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-030 H000073158-17

Serious Sanitation

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. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 6-15-2010,REPORT #250920.. # 33- DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE CABINET BELOW THE FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK. # 35- OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING TILES BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER AREA AND RAFTERS IN SEATING AND DISPLAY AREA IN FRONT OF THE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE DUST BUILDUP. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090 H000073158-17

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.REMOVE BLACK SUBSTANCE AROUND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK,CLEAN AND RACAULK.

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. CLEAN TOP PART OF REAR ICE MACHINE,MINERAL BUILD UP.CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL CABINTES UNDERT THE COFFE STATION,IN DINING AREA(BUILD UP OF DEBRIS.

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. DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR SPECIALLY ALONG THE WALLS AND CORNERS(GRIME BUILD-UP)THROUGHOUT

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. REPAIR LEAKING PIPE UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK, BEHIND FRONT COUNTER.

JUN 22

2010

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

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. DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE CABINET BELOW THE FRONT EXPOSED HANDSINK.

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 GROUT MISSING BETWEEN THE FLOOR TILES AROUND THE ICE MACHINE AND REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REGROUT FLOOR TILES TO ELIMINATE STANDING WATER BETWEEN THE FLOOR TILES.

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. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING TILES BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER AREA AND RAFTERS IN SEATING AND DISPLAY AREA IN FRONT OF THE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE DUST BUILDUP.

JUN 15

2010

FAIL 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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 APPROXIMATELY 30 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE CEILING, WALLS AND CARDBOARD BOXES STORED ON THE SHELVES OF THE REAR PREP AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

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. MUST CAULK AROUND THE FRONT EXPOSED HANDSINK TO ELIMINATE WATER DRIPPING INTO THE CABINET BELOW THE SINK. OBSERVED CARDBOARD FLATS USED TO LINE THE WIRE STORAGE SHELVES ABOVE THE PREP TABLE IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE THE CARDBOARD AND REPLACE WITH A MATERIAL THAT IS EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPAIR THE HOT WATER HANDLE AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

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