JUL 22
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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HANNAH'S BRETZEL.
BEAT. 32/100
555 W MONROE ST · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO
Last inspected July 22, 2019 · passed with conditions
Failed 3 of 12 inspections. 6 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
12
6 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
40
includes 6 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Mar 2013
INSPECTION HISTORY
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
MUST PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON MENUS REGARDING RAW OR UNDER-COOKED EGGS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED. (REFER TO HANDOUT)
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES; FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC., WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REPLACE BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON 2-DOOR TRUE REACH IN COOLER & FREEZER IN REAR PREP, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MUST REPAIR LEAK ON BACK-FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON MOP SINK NEXT TO HOT WATER TANK IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
JUL 172019FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 17
2019
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED 2 LBS OF EGGS (57F) AND 1 LBS OF CREAM CHEESE AT 60F, AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE STORED IN ICE WATER ON THE PREP COUNTER. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED FOOD, INSTRUCTED TO HOLD COLD TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW. $25 IN VALUE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
MUST PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON MENUS REGARDING RAW OR UNDER-COOKED EGGS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED. (REFER TO HANDOUT)
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES; FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC., WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REPLACE BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON 2-DOOR TRUE REACH IN COOLER & FREEZER IN REAR PREP, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT HAND SINK IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE HOT WATER WITHIN 2 DAYS (7/19/19). STAFF AND CUSTOMERS CAN USE LADIES TOILET ROOM TO WASH HANDS UNTIL HOT WATER IS RESTORED AT HAND SINK IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MUST REPAIR LEAK ON BACK-FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON MOP SINK NEXT TO HOT WATER TANK IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT FRONT & REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
MAR 12019PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
MAR 1
2019
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF ICE MACHINE, SURFACE A LITTLE DIRTY. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REPLACE BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON 2-DOOR TRUE REACH IN COOLER IN REAR PREP, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM MOUNTED CAN OPENER ON PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT FRONT & REAR PREP AREAS, ALSO CLEAN FLOOR IN MANAGER'S OFFICE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY CLUTTER (BOXES & MILK CRATES) FROM REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REPAIR DETACHED WALL (CORNER) IN HALLWAY LEADING TO REAR EXIT DOOR, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
JAN 162018PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JAN 16
2018
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED HANGING BROKEN LIGHT FIXTURE IN TRUE REFRIGERATOR, UNIT 3. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED BLUE TAPE AND GRAY DUCT TAPE USED AS A MEANS OF REPAIR ON REFRIGERATOR MIDDLE DOOR HINGE ON UNIT 3 AND UNIT 4. INFORMED MANAGER THAT ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED GROUT UNDERNEATH REAR DRY STORAGE WIRE SHELVING UNIT, WITH LARGE GAPS AND CREVICES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL GAPS, CRACKS AND CREVICES, TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING, IN SAID AREA. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED FLOORS BEHIND GREASE TRAP AND FLOOR AND WALL JUNCTION UNDERNEATH ICE MACHINE WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD, GREASE AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS IN LIGHT SHIELD LOCATED ABOVE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
JAN 52018FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 5
2018
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED 8 OR MORE LIVE COCKROACHES ACTIVELY CRAWLING UNDERNEATH WIRE SHELVING UNITS IN DISH WASHING AREA, AS WELL AS UNDERNEATH TRUE FREEZER, UNIT 2 IN REAR PREPARATION AREA . INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SCHEDULE APPOINTMENT WITH PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO ELIMINATE ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION # 7-38-020.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED HANGING BROKEN LIGHT FIXTURE IN TRUE REFRIGERATOR, UNIT 3. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED BLUE TAPE AND GRAY DUCT TAPE USED AS A MEANS OF REPAIR ON REFRIGERATOR MIDDLE DOOR HINGE ON UNIT 3 AND UNIT 4. INFORMED MANAGER THAT ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED GROUT UNDERNEATH REAR DRY STORAGE WIRE SHELVING UNIT, WITH LARGE GAPS AND CREVICES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL GAPS, CRACKS AND CREVICES, TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING, IN SAID AREA. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED FLOORS BEHIND GREASE TRAP AND FLOOR AND WALL JUNCTION UNDERNEATH ICE MACHINE WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD, GREASE AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS IN LIGHT SHIELD LOCATED ABOVE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST BUILDUP ON VENT COVERS ABOVE TRUE FREEZER, UNIT 2, IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
OBSERVED STAFF COAT AND GLOVES STORED ON WIRE SHELVING UNIT IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL PERSONAL BELONGS MUST BE STORED IN DESIGNATED EMPLOYEE AREAS. MAINTAIN ALL TIMES.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED MOP STORED INSIDE MOP BUCKET WITH POOLED DIRTY WATER, NEXT TO MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE MOPS IN A MANNER THAT ALLOWS THE MOPS TO DRY AND PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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JAN 102017PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 10
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
Found the following potentially hazardous foods at improper temperatures on rear prep table: 30lbs of vegetable barley soup @ 77.7F, and 40lbs of tomato soup @ 120.2F. Found 1lb of chicken @ 46.4F in the cooler under the front counter. Instructed must keep all potentially hazardous foods at 40f or less, or hot foods at 140f or higher at all times. Operator voluntarily discarded denatured foods during inspection. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
Found several coolers without thermometer in a conspicuous spot. Must put thermometers in all coolers and/or cold holding units, in a conspicuous spot. Must maintain same.
MAR 152016PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAR 15
2016
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF DEBRIS IN THE ICE SCOOP HOLDER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 82016FAILED4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 8
2016
FAILED
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
OBSERVED CHEESE AND CUT TOMATOES STORED IN CONTAINERS SUSPENDED OVER THE ICE WELL IN THE FRONT PREP LINE AT THE IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 55 DEGREES AND 61 DEGREES, RESPECTIVELY. APPROXIMATELY 7 LBS/$60 WORTH OF CHEESE AND 2 LBS/$5 WORTH OF TOMATOES WERE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED. INSTRUCTED OPERATOR TO HOLD ALL COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT THE PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40 DEGREES OR BELOW DURING PREPARATION, STORAGE AND SERVICE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 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 4 LIVE ROACHES ON THE WALL UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY AND RECOMMENDED TO OBTAIN THE SERVICES OF A LICENSED PEST CONTROL OPERATOR. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (DELI MEAT SANDWICHES, SOUP) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGAER ON SITE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-012
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF DEBRIS IN THE ICE SCOOP HOLDER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 202015PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 20
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS NOTED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 20LBS OF TOMATO SOUP PREVIOUSLY COOKED ON 3-19-15 IN THE REACH IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 49-50 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW OR 140 DEGREES F AND ABOVE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE TOILET IN THE WOMENS WASHROOM.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED A LEAK UNDERNEATH THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND ALSO NOTED A BROKEN STOPPER AT THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT. MUST REPAIR.
DEC 182014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
DEC 18
2014
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
DELIVERY BICYCLE MUST NOT NOT BE STORED IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA OR ANY OTHER FOOD CONTACT AREA.
JUL 152014PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JUL 15
2014
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
DIRTY LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 132013PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAR 13
2013
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK HAS A SLOW DRAIN. MUST BRING UP TO CODE AND MAINTAIN.
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