Chicago
18
BEAT

Einstein Bros. Bagels #3505

400 N Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60610 · Old Town · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
18/100

Mixed record — 11 of 27 inspections passed

Inspections
27
11 passed
Last Inspected
2025-04-09
Pass Rate
41%
8 failures
Score
18/100
BEAT
3 consecutive passes, most recently 2025-04-09
Failed 8 inspections (2023, 2021, 2019...)
Sanitation issues found across 69 inspections
Pest Activity issues found across 11 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 69×
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Pest Activity critical 11×
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Employee Hygiene critical 10×
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Documentation & Training critical
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Food Temperature critical
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Other serious
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Food Storage & Handling minor
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Facility Condition minor
Chemical Safety minor
2025-04-09 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 7
critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED A PERSON IN CHARGE WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON PREMISES DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY ...

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HANDWASHING SINK IN MEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED HANDWASHING SINKS SHALL BE PROVIDED WITH HAND DRYING PROVISIONS AT ALL TIMES. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS AT HANDWASHING SINK IN MEN'S WASHROOM BEFORE CONC...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED OPENING AT BASE IN MIDDLE OF BOTH FRONT ENTRANCE OUTER DOUBLE DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED RIGHT FAUCET OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT ATTCHED TO SINK. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY ATTACH RIGHT FAUCET OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO SINK.

serious Employee Hygiene

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA, DINING AREA AND MEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT FACILITY AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED CRACKED AND DAMA...

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MOP LEANING AGAINST INTERIOR MOP SINK WALL DRYING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL MOP DRYING RACK FOR PROPER DRAINAGE AND DRYING OF MOPS TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILDUP AND DEBRIS ALONG BASE OF WALL ON FLOOR BEHIND GREASE TRAP IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALONG BASE OF WALL ON FLOOR BEHIND GREASE TRAP IN DISHWASHING AREA.

2024-07-01 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 5
critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED NO PERSON-IN-CHARGE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER TRAINING OR ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE ON-SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO ENSURE AT LEAST ONE CERTIFIED MANAGER PRESENT AND MAINTAIN ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES. P...

critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO FOOD EMPLOYEE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER TRAINING OR ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE ON-SITE WHILE TCS FOOD BEING HANDLED AND PREPARED (EGGS, SAUSAGE) AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO ENSURE AT LEAST ONE FOOD EMPLOYEE WITH CERTIFIED ...

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS USED FOR EQUIPMENT STORED IN WATER WITHOUT SANITIZER SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS FOR WIPING EQUIPMENT AND NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES IN SANITIZER SOLUTION OF ADEQUATE CONCENTRATION AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD- AND NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF TURBO OVEN IN FRONT PREP AREA TO BE SOILED WITH ENCRUSTED GREASE DEPOSITS AND OTHER SOIL ACCUMULATIONS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FOOD- AND NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY T...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PHYSICAL FACILITIES TO BE SOILED: FLOOR AND BASE COVING BENEATH DRY STORAGE SHELVES SOILED WITH DRY FOOD DEBRIS IN THE REAR PREP AREA, FLOOR DRAIN BENEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS IN THE WAREWASHING AREA. INST...

2023-10-13 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
5
minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN MEN'S WASHROOM AND FRONT COFFEE STATION AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED A FEW MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR OF FACILITY. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR NEXT TO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Food Storage & Handling

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND DISHWASHING AREA. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2023-10-04 Fail Canvass
7
minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.

minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN MEN'S WASHROOM AND FRONT COFFEE STATION AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED A FEW MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR OF FACILITY. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR NEXT TO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Food Storage & Handling

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND DISHWASHING AREA. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 01/04/23 REPORT#2569145. 55. CEILING TILES AND WALL NEAR PREP TABLE AND OVEN IS HEAVILY SOILED. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 55.SINK FAUCET IN MENS RESTROOM IS IN DISREPAIR. FACILITY MUST REPA...

2023-01-04 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 12
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER IS IN DISREPAIR AND IS NOT DISPENSING PROPERLY AND IS IN DISREPAIR, LOCATED AT HAND SINK IN THE DISHROOM. FACILITY MUST ENSURE THAT DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS ARE ALWAYS PROVIDED AND EASILY ACCESSBILE AT ALL HAND SINKS. ...

serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

DATE OF COOKED HASHBROWNS MARKED ON 1/17/22 AS AN EXPIRATION, EXCEEDS THE TIME LIMIT. FOOD PREPARED AND HELD IN A FOOD ESTABLISHMENT FOR MORE THAT 24HOURS MUST BE CLEARLY MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE OR DAY BY WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED ON THE PR...

minor Food Temperature

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

FROZEN RAW FISH HAS BEEN THAWED WHILE STILL WRAPPED IN REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING (ROP) IN WALK-IN COOLER. PACKAGING MUST BE REMOVED FROM FISH IN ROP PRIOR TO THAWING UNDER REFRIGERATION OR RUNNING WATER.

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

BOTTLES OF WATER USED FOR EGG STATION IS NOT LABELED. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE LABEL.

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

IN-USE WIPING CLOTHS ARE NOT STORED PROPERLY. FOUND ON PREP-COUNTER NEAR STAND UP OVEN. CLOTHS USED TO WIPE SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT SHALL BE HELD IN A PROPER SANITIZER SOLUTION. CLOTHS IN-USE FOR WIPING SURFACES IN CONTACT WITH RAW ANIMAL FOODS SHALL ...

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ICE/FROST ACCUMILATION BEHIND WALK-IN FREEZER FAN UNIT. FACILITY MUST REMOVE ICE/FROST DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

WALK-IN COOLER FAN GUARD IS SOILED WITH DEBRIS. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT FOUND ON JUICE MACHINE NEAR ICE MACHINE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER IS SOILED WITH DEBRIS. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

SINK FAUCET IN MENS RESTROOM IS IN DISREPAIR. FACILITY MUST REPAIR.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CEILING TILES AND WALL NEAR PREP-TABLE AND OVEN IS HEAVILY SOILED. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FACILITY MUST PROVIDE CAULK AT SINK FIXTURES ADJACENT TO WALL.

2022-01-04 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD IN FRONT PREP AREA WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED TWO LIGHT IN MEN WASHROOM NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATE TO COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND TO KEEP RECORD ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

2021-12-27 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 4
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

FOUND MISSING HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE FRONT PREP AREA HANDWASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FOUND AN INCOMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK. NO RECENT INSPECTION RECEIPTS (AT LEAST TWICE A YEAR PER CODE) ON-SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION; FOUND LAST RECEIPT IN LOG BOOK DATED APRIL 2020. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE AN UPDATED PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE AT A...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND MULTIPLE CEILING TILES MISSING IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND GARBAGE AND OLD FOOD DEBRIS IN THE CABINETS UNDERNEATH THE SODA MACHINE IN THE DINING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2019-08-06 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint Re-Inspection
3
serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

ICE MAKER INTERIOR SURFACES NOT CLEAN, SLIME AND DARK FILM NOTED THROUGHOUT INTERIOR SURFACES, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

WALLS NEXT TO 3-COMP SINK IN POOR REPAIR, WALL COVERINGS PEELING OFF, INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY MOUNT WALL COVERING AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS NOT CLEANED ALONG WALLS BASE UNDER 3-COMP SINK, ICE MAKER AND AROUND GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.

2019-08-01 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 9
critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PERSON IN CHANGE IN NOT CERTIFIED WITH FOOD AND SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.

critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE HANDLING AND SERVING TCS FOODS ( EGGS, SAUSAGE...) INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-012

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO RUNNING HOT WATER AT REAR HAND WASH SINK, KNOB IS BROKEN, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C).

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FOUND ABOUT 180 LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN REAR KITCHEN AREA, INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS, PEST CONTROL SERVICE REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A).

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

ALL FOOD CART WHEELS NOT CLEAN CONTAMINATED WITH WASTE WATER POOLING IN REAR KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

critical Sanitation

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM REAR FLOOR DRAIN IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. WASTE WATER POOLING ABOUT AN INCH HIGH IN REAR PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. FOUL ODORS AND UNSANITARY CONDITIONS WHERE FOOD HANDLERS WALKING IN WASTE WATER TRACKING CONT...

serious Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS THROUGH OUT KITCHEN MUST BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED ALSO FLOOR DRAIN MUST BE CLEANED TOO.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

REFER TO VIOL #60 FOR DESCRIPTION

minor Documentation & Training

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED #58 FROM REPORT #2244054 DATED 01-04-19 (NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN) NOT CORRECTED, INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT VIOLATIONS WITHIN GIVEN TIME FRAME. PRIORITY FOUNDA...

2019-01-04 Pass Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

USING SINGLE USE KNIVES AS A MULTI-USE UTENSIL IN FOOD PREPARATION, INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER UTENSILS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

WALL IN POOR REPAIR NEXT TO UTILITY SINK, CRACKS AND CREVICES NOTED, ACCUMULATED DUST ON WALK-IN COOLER FAN COVER INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

EMPLOYEES PERSONAL CLOTHING STORED ON FOOD EQUIPMENT SHELF, INSTRUCTED TO SEPARATE

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN

2018-04-13 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 6
critical Food Temperature

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

Observed inadequate sanitizer concentration at three compartment sink in rear prep area. Concentration was at 50ppm residual level of quat sanitizer. Instructed person in charge to provide a concentration level at 200ppm repair sanitizing dispensing...

critical Documentation & Training

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

Observed rear hand sink with no paper towels near three compartment sink. Instructed person in charge to obtain and maintain paper towels for hand sink. Critical Violation 7-38-030

minor Sanitation

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

Observed soap dispenser for front and rear hand sink damaged. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain.

minor Sanitation

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

Observed food debris on lower shelving and cabinets throughout facility. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

minor Sanitation

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

Observed damaged wall and missing ceiling tiles in rear prep area near three compartment sink. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain.

minor Sanitation

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

Observed standing water near refuse area in front of garbage compactor in rear of facility, due to broken and uneven floor. Instructed person in charge to repair the floor.

2017-04-27 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
1
minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

FOUND WASH CLOTHS ON TOP OF SERVICE COUNTER THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS.MUST MAINTAIN WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED IN SANITIZING SOLUTION UNTIL USED.

2017-04-20 Fail Canvass
5
serious Other

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

UPON ARRIVAL FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFIED MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WERE BEING HANDLED, PREPARED AND COOKED.MANAGER ARRIVED AT 920AM.INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT THERE MUST ALWAYS BE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SE...

serious Sanitation

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

DURING INSPECTION FOUND A GUSHING LEAK AT PIPE UNDER THE 3RD COMPARTMENT SINK ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE (SANITIZING COMPARTMENT)OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT THE DISH WASHING FACILITIES (3-COMP SINK)MUST ALWAYS BE WELL MAINTAINED AN...

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND DIRTY AND UNPLEASANT ORDER IN THE MEN'S RESTROOM FLOOR.ALSO FOUND FOOD DEBRI ON THE FLOOR AT THE FRONT SERVICE PREP AREA UNDER EQUIPMENT AND AT THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

FOUND MEN'S URINAL OUT OF ORDER NOT FLUSHING. MUST REPAIR BROKEN URINAL IN THE MEN'S RESTROOM.THE TOILET IN THIS RESTROOM IS IN WORKING ORDER AT THIS TIME.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

FOUND WASH CLOTHS ON TOP OF SERVICE COUNTER THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS.MUST MAINTAIN WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED IN SANITIZING SOLUTION UNTIL USED.

2016-05-05 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RUST ON SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH ALL EQUIPMENTS ESPECIALLY BY THE ICE MACHINE AT THE REAR PREP AREA ALSO,FLOOR DRAINS NEED CLEANING.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS SPLASHED ON WALLS AT FRONT COFFEE SERVICE STATION AND ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS AT CEILING VENTILATION COVERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2015-07-27 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
4
minor Sanitation

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

NOTED DUSTY WALLS, CEILING AND FANS THROUGH OUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Food Temperature

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

NOTED DISPLAY COOLERS AND SERVICE PREP COOLERS WITH NO STEAM THERMOMETERS OR VISIBLY DISPLAYED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A STEM THERMOMETER AT ALL COOLERS FOR BETTER TEMPERATURE MONITORING

minor Employee Hygiene

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

NOTED EMPLOYEES AT THE PREP LINE WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINS THAT COVER THE HAIR.

2015-07-20 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 6
critical Pest Activity

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

NOTED OVER 20 FLYING INSECTS ON WALLS AND CEILING ESPECIALLY AT THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT WITH PEST CONTROL. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN TO FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND REAR BY THE EXIT DOOR AND SODA DISPENSER MACHINES.

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED DUSTY WALLS, CEILING AND FANS THROUGH OUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Food Temperature

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

NOTED DISPLAY COOLERS AND SERVICE PREP COOLERS WITH NO STEAM THERMOMETERS OR VISIBLY DISPLAYED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A STEM THERMOMETER AT ALL COOLERS FOR BETTER TEMPERATURE MONITORING.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

NOTED EMPLOYEES AT THE PREP LINE WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINS THAT COVER THE HAIR.

2014-12-05 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
3
minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE MILK COOLER.

minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT ESPECIALLY AROUND THE WALLS.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND REMOVE DUST FROM THE CEILING AND WALLS.

2014-11-21 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 4
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 FLIES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA ON THE WALLS AND CEILING TILES. 15 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS AND CEILING AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST AC...

minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE MILK COOLER.

minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT ESPECIALLY AROUND THE WALLS.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND REMOVE DUST FROM THE CEILING AND WALLS. REPAIR THE OPENINGS IN THE WALLS NEXT TO THE REAR EXIT DOOR.

2014-07-28 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 5
critical Food Temperature

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

NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLER AT THE FRONT PREP LINE TO BE IMPROPER:- TUNA 50.9F, TURKEY 47.1F,PEPPERONI 57.6F,CHICKEN SALAD 45.2F, CHICKEN 56.3F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARI...

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED DIRT AND OLD FOOD DEBRIS ALONG WALL BEHIND LID OF SERVICE COOLER AT THE FRONT PREP LINE. ALSO NOTED DIRT ON RUBBER GASKETS INSIDE BEVERAGE SERVICE COOLER DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY BY THE ICE MACHINE AT THE REAR PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED DIRT AND DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

NOTED EMPLOYEES AT THE PREP AREA WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINS. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS WEAR HAIR RESTRAINS AT THE FOOD PREP AREAS.

2013-10-21 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
1
minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN CEILING AND WALLS IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA.

2013-10-15 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 3
critical Pest Activity

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

NOTED FRONT EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR ENTRANCE DOORS ON KINZIE SIDE NOT RODENT IN PROOF. DOORS HAVE APPROXIMATELY 1/2 INCH OPENING. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

critical Pest Activity

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

NOTED OUTSIDE GARBAGE COMPACTOR OVERFLOWING. ALSO NOTED ACCUMULATION OF LIQUID FOOD WASTE AND TRASH ON GROUND SURROUNDING COMPACTOR.THIS IS A FOOD SOURCE FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PEST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA CLEAN AT ALL TIMES. RECOMMENED...

minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN CEILING AND WALLS IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA.

2012-12-12 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

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

HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP NOTED ON FAN COVER AND CEILING IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ICE SCOOP HOLDER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2011-09-15 Pass w/ Conditions Tag Removal
4
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 PREP COOLERS, MICROWAVES INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR, LEGS OF PREP TABLE IN THE REAR.

minor Pest Activity

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 THE FLOOR UNDER THE STORAGE RACKS NEXT TO THE OVEN. DETAIL CLEAN THE DEAD INSECTS FROM THE FLOOR IN THE STORAGE ROOM.

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. DETAIL CLEAN THE DUST FROM THE CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AROUND THE CEILING SUPPLY VENTS. REPLACE THE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE COFFEE STATION.

minor Sanitation

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

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER ON THE FLOOR INSIDE OF TH...

2011-09-12 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
6
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 (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED MOLD GROWTH ON INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE ...

serious Other

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

One copy of the Food Inspection Report Summary must be displayed and visible to all customers. PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS NOT POSTED. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT WHERE IT CAN BE...

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 PREP COOLERS, MICROWAVES INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR, LEGS OF PREP TABLE IN THE REAR.

minor Pest Activity

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 THE FLOOR UNDER THE STORAGE RACKS NEXT TO THE OVEN. DETAIL CLEAN THE DEAD INSECTS FROM THE FLOOR IN THE STORAGE ROOM.

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. DETAIL CLEAN THE DUST FROM THE CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AROUND THE CEILING SUPPLY VENTS. REPLACE THE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE COFFEE STATION.

minor Sanitation

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

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER ON THE FLOOR INSIDE OF T...

2010-11-05 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
1
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 WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE COFFEE SELF SERVICE STATION. MUST REPLACE ALL STAINED/DAMAGED CEILING TILES.

2010-10-28 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 4
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. FR...

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. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER, FOOD DEBRIS INSID...

minor Food Temperature

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 FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND COOLING/COOKING EQUIPMENT AT PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

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 WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE COFFEE SELF SERVICE AREA. MUST REPLACE ALL DAMAGED CEILING TILES.

2010-01-05 Pass Complaint
3
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. The following not clean- interior of cabinets/reach in coolers with accumilated food debris at prep and front area, ...

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 accumilated dust/food debris on floor under and around equipment(shelves/coolers) throughout prep and front area. Instructed man...

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. Must clean all unclean walls throughout prep area and maintain.

100
Quest Food Management Services
100
Quest Food Management Services
50
Foxtrot Market
60
Cafe Central Asia
35
Fire Bowl Hibachi

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