HANNAH'S BRETZEL LLC.

Chicago Health Dept

180 W WASHINGTON ST · LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2020.

13 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Mar 2020.

Last inspected Mar 2020. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

MAR 2020

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 16

2020

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

FOUND HO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN EMPLOYEE MEN AND WOMENS WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE FOR SAID WASHROOMS.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (COOKED QUINOA, SLICED TOMATOES AND TOFU) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN REACH IN COOLER ON FOOD LINE. 48F - 50 F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DISCARDED ALL SAID TCS FOODS, COST OF ALL FOODS $30 AT 3 LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

FOUND WOMEN'S RESTROOM GARBAGE RECEPTACLE UNCOVERED. MUST PROVIDE COVERED GARBAGE RECEPTACLE FOR WOMEN'S RESTROOM INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MAY 15

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED FACILITY WITH USE OF THE INSTRUCTION GUIDE PROVIDE WITH SPILL KIT AS THE CLEAN UP POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE IN WRITING THE INTENT TO USE THE INSTRUCTION GUIDE AND POST ON SITE WITH SUPPLIES. FACILITY ALSO INSTRUCTED TO INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING SUPPLIES: DISPOSABLE MOP, DISPOSABLE LATEX GLOVES, DISPOSABLE MASK, AND ADEQUATE SANITIZER *MUST ELIMINATE NOROVIRUS*) ON SITE 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

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTH ON THE COUNTER SURFACE IN THE COFFEE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED A BURNED OUT LIGHT-BULB IN THE CEILING LIGHT FIXTURE IN THE REAR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULB AND MAINTAIN LIGHTING IN THE UNIT.

NOV 1

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO VOMIT/ DIARRHEA CLEANUP PROCEDURE ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

WATER SPRAY BOTTLES AT DOUGH STATION NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INTERIOR OF ICE MAKER, ICE SCOPE HOLDER NOT CELAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAN

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFCATE FOR CERTIFIED MANAGERS, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.

MAY 8

2018

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

BOTTOM OF ICE SCOOP HOLDER NOT CLEAN, STANDING WATER AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

REFRIGERATION THERMOMETER STORED AT REAR OF COOLERS BEHIND FOOD CONTAINERS, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN WARMEST PART IN EASY TO VIEW AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

GARBAGE CAN STORED TOO CLOSE TO CLEAN UTENSILS RACK, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP A WAY.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

WASH CLOTHS STORED ON COUNTER TOP, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN PROPER PLACE ( SANI BUCKET )

JUL 11

2017

PASS 1 violation

Minor Facility Condition

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

OBSERVED UNLABELED FOOD INSIDE OF THE 4 DOOR COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND SELF PACKAGED ITEMS ON THE FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS.

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JAN 28

2016

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Caulk arond 3 comparment sink, exposed hand sink in kitchen prep area in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Cooler shelving/racks that peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Cutting boards that had deep cuts, shall be replaced.

Minor Sanitation

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

Cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Prep tables lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Front counter shelving not clean, need cleaning(detailed).

Minor Sanitation

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

Floors under heavy equipment, prep tables , under storage shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors under 3 compartment sink area, and under exposed hand sink need re-grouting.

Minor Sanitation

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

Walls that had peeling paint, exposed plaster in rear kitchen area, rear storage areas by prep table shall be repaired/sealed.

Minor Facility Condition

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

Missing light shields in rear prep area, shall be provided.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Exposed hand sink in 2nd prep area had drain pipe leaking, shall be repaired/replaced.

JAN 22

2015

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED REAR STORAGE AREA AT REAR ENTRANCE NOT MAINTAINED,IE STORAGE STORED ON FLOORS.MUST ELEVATE ALL STORAGE ON ADEQUATE SHELVING AT LEAST 6-INCHES OFF FLOORS.ALSO FLOORS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS UNDER SHELVING IN REAR PREP AND REAR STORAGE AREA.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

CEILING ATTACHED VENTS NOT CLEAN OF BUILD-UP DUST OVER MOP SINK AND IN CUSTOMER AREA.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

Minor Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED REAR STORAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED,IE TOO MUCH CLUTTER.MUST REMOVE AND ORGANIZE REAR AREA BY DOOR TO PREVENT A PEST HARBORAGE AREA.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

3- EMPLOYEE WORKING AT THIS TIME WITHOUT THE NEW FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING CERTIFICATE.MUST ENROLL ALL EMPLOYEES.

JUL 3

2014

PASS · 0 violations

JUL 1

2014

FAIL 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Other

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

NO RUNNING HOT OR COLD WATER AT PORTABLE HAND SINK AT THE NEWLY ADDED PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MGR TO INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH CITY WATER CONNECTION AND DRAINAGE TO SEWER LINES, PORTABLE HAND SINK NOT ALLOWED IN RETAIL FOOD. THE CLOSEST HAND SINK ABOUT 40 FEET AWAY. 48HOURS GIVEN TO COMPLY WITH CDPH CODE. OFFICE NOTIFIED. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-030.

Minor Sanitation

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

CHIPPED WALL BEHIND PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A DURABLE SMOOTH SURFACE THATS EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

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

HEAVY DUST ON CEILING VENT ABOVE DOUGH MIXER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

DEC 3

2013

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF THE 2-SLIDING DOOR REFRIGERATOR AT THE MAIN SERVICE TO REMOVE FOOD CRUMBS AND DEBRI.

FEB 5

2013

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAINT RUSTY GREASE TRAP BOX UNDER 3COMP SINK SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE LID.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN FLOORS AT CORNERS OF OVEN TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.

JUN 16

2011

PASS 1 violation

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. BASE BOARD COVERINGS NOT STICKING TO WALL UNDER 3COMP SINK

SEP 16

2010

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. MUST USE PROPER SCOOPS, SINGLE SERVICE PAPER CUPS NOT ALLOWED TO USE AS A BULK FOOD SCOOP.

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. FAN COVERS INSIDE PREP COOLER WITH HEAVY DUST BUIL-UP, INSTRUCTED MGR TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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