Great American Bagel
Passed most recently but 5 prior failures on record
2026-03-13 Pass Canvass ▾
No violations found.
2025-05-09 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED KNIVES BEING STORED IMPROPERLY ON TOP OF 3-COMPARTMENT DRAINBOARD IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE KNIVES PROVIDE A PROPER KNIFE HOLDER.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
OBSERVED A FEW ITEMS NOT ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS FROM THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED A FEW WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE PREP TABLE IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
2025-01-02 Pass Canvass 1 ▾
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED DEEPLY CUT CUTTING BOARDS IN FRONT BAGEL PREP AREA AND BAGEL PRODUCTION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE TO A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
2024-01-04 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
1-DOOR PREP COOLER MISSING THERMOMETER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE COOLER.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
SOME BULK CONTAINTERS NOT LABELED INSIDE BAGEL PREP ROOM. MUST LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.
2023-03-09 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2023-03-02 Fail Canvass 5 ▾
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED ICE/FOOD NOT PROTECTED. BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE AND RUST DRIPPING DOWN INTO THE ICE AT INTERIOR OF THE SELF SERVE ICE MACHINE UPPER WATER RESERVOIR, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR OF UNIT, INCLUDED ICE CHUTE . ICE IS USED FOR HU...
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS AT BAGEL PREP AREA AND STORAGES. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLERS(WEST SITE) AT FRONT PREP AREA REPAIR/REPLACE
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
CLEAN SPILLAGE INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER UNDER SHELVE. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 6-27-22,REPORT#2559924 #52) 5-403.12: NOTED DRAIN TUBES FROM THE CAPPUCCINO MACHINE AT THE THE FRONT PREP AREA DRAINING INTO THE HANDWASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO RE-DIRECT THE TUBES INTO A FLOOR DRAIN. PRIORI...
2022-06-27 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 5 ▾
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFICATE OR PROOF OF WHILE TCS FOODS (SANDWICHES, DELI, SOUPS ETC.) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TI...
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
NOTED EMPLOYEES DRINKING AND STORING DRINKS AT THE PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA WHERE EMPLOYEES CAN DRINK AND STORE THEIR FOOD.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
NOTED LEAKING AT THE SPRAYER NOZZLE OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
NOTED DRAIN TUBES FROM THE CAPPUCCINO MACHINE AT THE THE FRONT PREP AREA DRAINING INTO THE HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO RE-DIRECT THE TUBES INTO A FLOOR DRAIN.
2021-01-19 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 7 ▾
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMIT/DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN THE DESIGNATED CONTAINERS OF SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
NOTED KNIVES BEING IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN PREP COOLER AND BAGEL STORAGE SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER KNIFE HOLDER.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
NOTED THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM TOILET BOWL DIRTY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
DAMAGED/MISSING BASEBOARD COVING ON THE NORTH WALL OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED RAW WOODEN BRACKETS BETWEEN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND BACK WALL. ALL RAW WOOD MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED.--- WALL AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND AT THE WALL MOUNTED METAL RACK SHELVING IN THE REAR PREP WITH CHIPPING PLASTER AND PEELING PAIN...
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.
2020-04-22 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 2 ▾
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES (PHOTO COPY) WHILE TCS FOODS- CREAM CHEESE, SALMON, ETC.- ARE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE WITH MANAGER ON...
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED SOME PREP AREA BULK CONTAINERS IN NEED OF RELABELING. MUST LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA.
2019-05-17 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 12 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11 MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS AND SUPPLIES NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED
NOTED EMPLOYEE WHILE WEARING GLOVES AND SLICING DELI MEATS WENT TO THE WALK IN COOLER, OPENED THE WALK IN COOLER DOOR (MULTIPLES TIMES) AND THE BACK TO CONTINUE SLICING THE DELI MEATS ALL WITHOUT CHANGING GLOVES OF WASHING HANDS. STILL NOTED ANOTHER ...
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NOTED NO SOAP AT REAR HAND WASH SINK/DISH WASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C)
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NOTED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASH SINK OF THE REAR/DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-030(C) CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS TO BE IMPROPER:-EGG SALAD 46.4F, SALMON FISH 48.2, TUNA 46.2F,/44.6F, HAM 48.6F, ROAST BEEF 47.2F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 11 LBS OF PRODUCTS WO...
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
NOTED TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND USED BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005(A). NO C...
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
NOTED A PIECE OF FROZEN SALMON FISH ON BREAD RACK AT THE BAGEL PREP AREA. MANAGER STATED THAT THE FISH WAS THERE FOR DEFROSTING. DISCUSSED WITH MANAGEMENT THE DIFFERENT METHODS OF DEFROSTING FOOD:- EITHER UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER OF INSIDE THE REFRIG...
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
NOTED SLOW WATER DRAIN AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE BAGEL PREP AREA AND REAR FOOD/DISH WASHING AREA WITH DIRT, FOOD PARTICLES AND BREAD CRUMBS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT ON SHELVES, FLOORS INSIDE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND IN STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
2018-02-13 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection 1 ▾
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD. (HANDLES CREAM CHEESE, SALMON, ETC.) SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-012A. MUST PROVIDE.
2018-01-31 Fail Canvass 3 ▾
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD. (HANDLES CREAM CHEESE, SALMON, ETC.) SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-012. MUST PROVIDE.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
FOUND PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 8-25-17. INSPECTION # 1898062. 34. FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE. VIOLATION 38. FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE AND DRIP COFFEE ...
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(FLOUR, SUGAR,ETC.) MUST LABEL.
2017-08-25 Pass Canvass 5 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN MOP SINK AND ICE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
FOUND HOLES ON WALLS AT DISHWASHING AREAS. MUST SEAL/REPAIR.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE AND DRIP COFFEE MACHINE WATERLINES. MUST PROVIDE.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
FOUND CLOTHES STORED ON FOOD SHELVING UNITS. MUST RELOCATE.
2016-12-28 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint CRITICAL 7 ▾
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE BAGEL PREP AREA BLOCKED BY SPEED RACKS AND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. ALSO, A FOOD CONTAINER WITH DOUGH, WAS BEING STORED INSIDE THE EXPOSED HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED THAT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TI...
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING COMPLAINT INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS; DELI MEAT, EGGS, ETC., ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED RUST ON STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR RACKS, SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING AND AIR VENTS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. ALSO, STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE CUSTOMER SEATING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL VENTS, REPAIR/REPLACE CEILING TILES, AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED GRAFFITI ON INTERIOR SIDE OF THE DOOR OF THE MENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GRAFFITI AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE REAR PREP AREA, NEAR THE EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD CARDBOARD. ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOORS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
OBSERVED EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE PREPARING FOOD IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING FOOD, AND MAINTAIN.
2016-11-01 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection CRITICAL 5 ▾
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM 10-24-16 NOT CORRECTED. #29- #32- INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE DINING ROOM WOODEN CABINETS DIRTY WITH COFFEE SPILLAGE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.#34-FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD SPILLAGE. MUST CLEAN AN...
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
SEE VIOLATION #14.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
ANY FOODS STORED NOT IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINERS, IE: POPPY AND SESAME SEEDS, MUST BE LABELED.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT PREP, AT THE DISPLAY COOLERS. MUST REPLACE. EXCESSIVE DUST ON CEILING TILES AROUND DINING ROOM VENTILATION. MUST CLEAN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MISSING VENTILATION IN THE LADIES WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION. DAMAGED WASH BASINS IN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH RUST. MUST REMOVE RUST AND BLACKENED DAMAGE METAL OR REPLACE SINK.
2016-10-24 Fail Canvass 5 ▾
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM #1734481 ON 3-21-16 NOT CORRECTED. #32- INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE DINING ROOM WOODEN CABINETS DIRTY WITH COFFEE SPILLAGE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.#34-FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD SPILLAGE. MUST CLE...
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
ANY FOODS STORED NOT IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINERS, IE: POPPY AND SESAME SEEDS, MUST BE LABELED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
PLASTIC ICE SHOOT AT THE SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM IN THE DINING ROOM FOUND DIRTY WITH SLIME LIKE SUBSTANCE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT PREP, AT THE DISPLAY COOLERS. MUST REPLACE. EXCESSIVE DUST ON CEILING TILES AROUND DINING ROOM VENTILATION. MUST CLEAN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MISSING VENTILATION IN THE LADIES WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION. DAMAGED WASH BASINS IN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH RUST. MUST REMOVE RUST AND BLACKENED DAMAGE METAL OR REPLACE SINK.
2016-03-21 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass 7 ▾
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM 4-7-15 #1532643 NOT CORRECTED.#45-FACILITY NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS. NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE OR ON SITE FOR ANY FOOD HANDLERS DURING THIS INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
ALL PREPARED FOODS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST NOT USE PAPER OR CARDBOARD AS LINERS FOR SHELVING IN THE FRONT OR REAR PREP AREAS. INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE DINING ROOM WOODEN CABINETS DIRTY WITH COFFEE SPILLAGE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE/PROVIDE. FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD SPILLAGE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR PREP. MUST REPLACE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REAR MOP SINK NOT MAINTAINED. FOUND EXTREMELY DIRTY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
FOOD PREP WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
2015-04-07 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection 5 ▾
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
UPON ARRIVAL, NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED/SERVED (CHEESE, SLICED TOMATOES, MILK). INSTRUCTED FACILITY THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON S...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON THE 1 DOOR COOLER NEXT TO THE HOT WATER TANK AND ON BOTH DOORS OF THE 2 DOOR FRONT PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN SPLASHGUARDS ON BOTH SIDES OF THE EXPOSE...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED SLIGHT DIRT BUILDUP ON UPPER INTERIOR PORTION OF ICE MACHINE AND IN GASKETS AT THE SMOOTHIE COOLER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
NSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT FACILITY WITH FOCUS ON AREAS ALONG WALLS, BEHIND EQUIPMENT, AND UNDER THE SODA MACHINE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR WALL COVING NEAR THE GREASE TRAP AND TO MAINTAIN.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
FACILITY NOT IN COMPLIANCE. INFORMATION PROVIDED, INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY WITH IDPH FOODHANDLER REQUIREMENT AND TO MAINTAIN.
2015-02-17 Fail Canvass 5 ▾
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT# 1441502 DATED 10-16-14 NOT CORRECTED. REPORT STATES: "MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD AT THE REAR PREP EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK." INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON THE 1 DOOR COOLER NEXT TO THE HOT WATER TANK AND ON BOTH DOORS OF THE 2 DOOR FRONT PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN SPLASHGUARDS ON BOTH SIDES OF THE EXP...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED SLIGHT DIRT BUILDUP ON UPPER INTERIOR PORTION OF ICE MACHINE AND IN GASKETS AT THE SMOOTHIE COOLER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT FACILITY WITH FOCUS ON AREAS ALONG WALLS, BEHIND EQUIPMENT, AND UNDER THE SODA MACHINE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR WALL COVING NEAR THE GREASE TRAP AND TO MAINTAIN.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
FACILITY NOT IN COMPLIANCE. INFORMATION PROVIDED, INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY WITH IDPH FOODHANDLER REQUIREMENT AND TO MAINTAIN.
2014-10-16 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 2 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD AT THE REAR PREP EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REPAIR BASEBOARD BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.
2014-10-09 Fail Canvass 5 ▾
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE. INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE OOBSERVED BLACK AND BROWN SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. ICE IS BEING USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMTION. MUST TURN OFF MACHINE REMOVE ICE ...
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 02/10/14 RREPORT# 1092817 (32)RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE. 34 BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR. MUST CLEAN FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLE...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD AT THE REAR PREP EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REPAIR BASEBOARD BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE AT FRONT PREP AREA PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED.
2014-02-10 Pass Canvass 5 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR. MUST CLEAN FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND AT FRONT PREP AREAS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WATER DAMAGE CEILING TILES ABOVE PREP TABLE AT FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE IS NEEDED AT REAR EXPOSED HANDWASHB SINK. MUST REPAIR.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
2013-03-18 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass 4 ▾
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD. (HANDLES CREAM CHEESE, DELI MEATS,MILK,ETC.) SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND COATS STORE ON SHELVING UNITS.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
FOUND MOPS AND BROOMS IMROPERLY STORED.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
FOODHANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT.
2012-10-12 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 11 ▾
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS AT REAR PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK WHILE FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED. ALSO SINK FILLED WITH STORED CLEAN DISHES AND NOT ACCESSIBLE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CERTIFIED MANAGER PRESENT DURING INSPECTION WHILE FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-012.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
MUST NOT STORE CLEAN BLENDERS AT FRONT PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD AT REAR PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK AND PREP TABLE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH DIRT, DEBRIS AND NEED CLEANING: THROUGHOUT WALK-IN COOLER, UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ALONG BASEBOARD. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
HOLE IN WALL IN MENS WASHROOM. MUST SEAL/REPAIR.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WATER DAMAGED CIELING TILE IN REAR MUST REPLACE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
RUST INSIDE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE AN INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR WALK-IN COOLER.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
DIRTY UNUSED COOLER IN REAR MUST BE REMOVED FROM PREMISES OR STORED CLEAN.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
ALL EMPLOYEES IN FOOD PREP AREA MUST WEAR HAT/HAIR RESTRAINT.
2010-02-01 Pass w/ Conditions Consultation 2 ▾
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR LEAK.
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 AMOUNT OF CIGARETTE BUTTS ON THE ...
2010-01-27 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass 4 ▾
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 PINK MOLD GRWOTH ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE ICE...
TOILET ROOMS ENCLOSED CLEAN, PROVIDED WITH HAND CLEANSER, SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AND PROPER WASTE RECEPTACLES
In all food establishments, toilet facilities shall be kept clean and in good repair and shall include an adequate supply of hot and cold or tempered water, soap, and approved sanitary towels or other approved hand-drying devices. NO HANDSOAP WAS PR...
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR LEAK.
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 AMOUNT OF CIGARETTE BUTTS ON THE...
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