DEC 5
2024
PASSED
0 violationsSANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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EINSTEIN BROS BAGELS #3463.
EAT. 79/100
30 N LA SALLE ST · LOOP, CHICAGO
Last inspected December 5, 2024 · passed
14 of 19 inspections passed, with 6 critical violations on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
19
14 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
51
includes 6 critical
RECORDS COVER
14 YEARS
since Feb 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
JAN 82024PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JAN 8
2024
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED WET MOP STORED IN THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HANG MOPS TO ALLOW TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR SOME CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST RE-CERTIFY/COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
MAY 162023PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAY 16
2023
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Spray bottle in kitchen area not labeled, instructed to label and maintain.
MAY 132022PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAY 13
2022
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
MAY 112022FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 11
2022
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING SERVED (SUCH AS CHICKEN). INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING SERVED. INSTRUCTED MUST POST A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATION IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
OBSERVED IMPROPER HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINK IN WOMEN'S BATHROOM FOUND AT 76.1F AND HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND SINK IN MEN'S BATHROOM FOUND AT 56.6F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER PROPER HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT A MINIMUM OF 100.0F OR HIGHER THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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NOV 242021PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
NOV 24
2021
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
WALK-IN COOLER COOLING LINES NOT INSULATED, CONDENSATING AND DRIPPING, INSTRUCTED TO INSULATE AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
ICE SCOOP HOLDER NOT CLEAN AT BOTTOM, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 262020PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 26
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
FOUND HANDWASHING SINK WATER TEMPERATURE LOCATED IN WOMEN'S EMPLOYEE AND CUSTOMER WASHROOM AT 68 F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. HANDWASHING SINK WATER TEMPERATURE MUST MAINTAIN A MIN. WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
MAR 192020FAILED1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 19
2020
FAILED
1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
FOUND HANDWASHING SINK WATER TEMPERATURE LOCATED IN WOMEN'S EMPLOYEE AND CUSTOMER WASHROOM AT 68 F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. HANDWASHING SINK WATER TEMPERATURE MUST MAINTAIN A MIN. WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
AUG 192019PASS W/ CONDITIONS10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 19
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED FACILITY WITH USE A BODILY FLUID SPILL KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS WITHOUT PROPER SANITIZER TO DISINFECT NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO OBTAIN A CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES (INCLUDING SANITIZER TO DISINFECT NOROVIRUS) ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TO PROPERLY CLEAN UP ANY VOMIT OR DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED PLASTIC CONTAINERS USED TO HOLD ICED COFFEES AND TEAS DISCOLORED AND STAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS IN THE REACH IN PREP COOLERS IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS UNITS.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
NOTED NO LABELS FOR SMALL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS USED TO HOLD BAGEL TOPPINGS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT (BAGEL BAKING CASES) IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED A LEAK FROM THE HOSE OF THE ECOLAB "CLICK & CLEAN" DISPENSING SYSTEM MOUNTED ABOVE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING HOSE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED A BURNED OUT LIGHT-BULB IN THE CEILING UNIT ABOVE THE REGISTERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULB AND MAINTAIN LIGHTING IN THE UNIT.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED THE VENTILATION FANS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT(BAGEL OVEN) AND ABOVE PREP TABLES IN NEED OF CLEANING FROM DUST BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED SEVERAL EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
AUG 142018PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 14
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14 (A) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION VIOLATION. A 90 day grace period was given for all new priority and priority foundation violations. Citations will be issued on the next inspection after the 90 day grace period for these violations.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11 (A). NO VOMIT/ DIARRHEA CLEANUP KIT NO PROCEDURE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION VIOLATION. A 90 day grace period was given for all new priority and priority foundation violations. Citations will be issued on the next inspection after the 90 day grace period for these violations.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-602.11. SEVERAL PACKAGED FOODS HELD AT GRAB AND GO COOLER NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL
NOV 172017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
NOV 17
2017
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR WITH MINOR FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FLOORS WITH MINOR FOOD DEBRIS LOCATED AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE CEILINGS OVER THE PREP TABLE IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE CEILING/VENT OVER THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 242017PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
MAY 24
2017
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE BAGEL PREP COOLER, THE BAGEL CASE AND THE PROOFER WITH BUILD UP AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL EQUIPMENT.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER EQUIPMENT AND FLOOR DRAINS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE REAR PREP AREA CEILING TILES AND CEILING VENTS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL CEILING VENTS AND CEILING TILES.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED THE MOP SINK FAUCET BASE LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED A WET MOP STORED IMPROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WET MOPS HANGING OR INVERTED.
OCT 242016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OCT 24
2016
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Cutting boards that had deep cuts in kitchen prep area shall be replaced. Caulk around exposed hand sink in prep area, in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had rust/peeling paint, shall be repaired/replaced.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Non food contact surfaces of ice machine(exterior) not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, had excess food debris, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Front counter shelving in food prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors under shelving/racks in walk in cooler not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in prep area by 3 compartment sink needs re-grouting.
JUL 72015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUL 7
2015
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS IN THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE 6 DOOR COOLER ACROSS FROM THE BAGEL DISPLAY CASE.AT THE SAME BAGEL CASE IN THE SAME AREA HAD DEAD INSECTS EMBEDDED IN THE LIGHT SHIELDS.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE CUSTOMER DINNING AREA. OBSERVED DUST ON CEILING VENT IN WOMENS BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED BROKEN URINAL IN MENS BATHROOM, BUT TOILET IS WORKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR URINAL.
MAR 72014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAR 7
2014
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
SODA DISPENSERS AT SOFT DRINK FOUNTAIN NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CELING VENT ABOVE TOASTER WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ANDMAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
LOOSE HANDLE AT FRONT HAND SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
JUL 172013PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JUL 17
2013
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN FRONT EXPOSED HANDSINK TO REMOVE GRIME BUILD-UP AT INTERIOR OF SINK.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN DINING ROOM CARPET AREA TO REMOVE CRUMBS AND FOOD DEBRIS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN FLOOR AT FRONT MAIN PREP AREA TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR NON FUNCTIONING EXHAUST VENTS AT BOTH RESTROOMS.
DEC 172012PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
DEC 17
2012
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE EXTERIOR OF THE NOZZLES ON THE BEVERAGE MACHINE IN THE DINING AREA. MUST CLEAN CABINETS IN THE DINING AREA.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP/SPOON IN FRONT PREP AREA IN A CONTAINER OR INSIDE ICE WITH HANDLES UP.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
MUST STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
JAN 272011PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JAN 27
2011
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.
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. SOFT DRINKS DISPENSERS NOT CLEAN, STICKY SURFACES, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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