SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

HANNAH'S BREZEL 233 N MICHIGAN LLC.

EAT. 83/100

233 N MICHIGAN AVE · LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected January 15, 2020 · passed

Passed all 12 inspections, but 3 critical violations on file.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
12
11 passed · 1 w/ conditions
VIOLATIONS
39
includes 3 critical
RECORDS COVER
9 YEARS
since Feb 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 15
2020
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST DETAIL LEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM THE BLADE OF THE MOUNTED CAN OPENER IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE HANDWASHING SINK AND STORAGE RACK HOLDING CLEAN UTENSILS & DISHES IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH 3-COMP IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

CRITICALSanitation
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

MUST DETAIL CLEAN RUST AND DEBRIS FROM THE TOP OF THE GREASE TRAP, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN PREP AREAS, FURNACE CLOSET, AND OFFICE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHTS IN REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

FEB 28
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALOther
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES TO HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED THE ICE BIN INTERIOR IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS (WALNUTS, PECANS, PEANUTS ETC.) MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL BULK CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED GRAB & GO BAKED GOODS ON DISPLAY NOT PROPERLY LABELED. MUST LABEL PACKAGE WITH FOOD ITEMS WITH NAME, INGREDIENTS, NET CONTENTS, SOURCE AND LIST OF ALLERGENS. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR FOOD ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

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

OBSERVED PLASTIC GARBAGE BAG USED AS SHELF LINER ON REAR FOOD PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MOP IN A POSITION THAT DOES NOT ALLOW TO DRY PROPERLY AND PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST STORE MOP AFTER USE IN A MOUNTED POSITION THAT ALLOWS FOR AIR-DRYING WITHOUT SOILING AND PEST HARBORAGING.

MAY 24
2018
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

BULK FOOD CONTAINER NOT LABELED ( WHITE SUGAR ) INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

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

FOOD STAINS NOTED ON WALLS UNDER PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

LARGE CAST IRON PIPE AND OTHER PIPES RUNNING ABOVE FRONT PREP AREA WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A DROP CEILING OR A BARRIER ABOVE PREP AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

NOV 27
2017
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH A SLITE PINKISH SUBSTANCE LOCATED ON THE PANEL. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE FANS LOCATED IN THE PRODUCE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS LOCATED BY THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 15
2017
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED ICE MACHINE PANEL WITH A PINKISH SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER REFRIGERATION UNIT WITH ACCUMULATED DUST DEBRIS. OBSERVED FLOORS AROUND GREASE TRAP WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED CEILINGS WITH ACCUMULATED DUST ABOVE THE FRONT COUNTER FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

OBSERVED SOME FOOD HANDLER'S NOT MEETING THE FOOD HANDLER'S REQUIREMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.

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MAR 28
2016
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Cutting boards that had deep cuts in prep areas shall be replaced. Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.

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

Non food contact surfaces of ice machine not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), cooler shelving/racks not clean, needs detailed cleaning.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

Observed employee's not wearing beard guards in kitchen areas must provide beard guards to employee's working in kitchen areas.

FEB 4
2015
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED DUSTY CEILING AREAS AND ATTACHED CEILING FIXTURES ABOVE FOOD PREP FRONT AREA.ALSO SOME UNFINISH CEILING AREAS IN FRONT PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR TO MAKE SMOOTH IN GOOD REPAIR.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

LEAKY FAUCET AT SPRAYER OF 3- COMP SINK.MUST REPAIR.

APR 1
2014
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

PAPER CUPS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE, INSTRUCTED TO USE PROEPR CONTAINERS.

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

OBSERVED EMPLOYEES PERSONAL FOOD CONTAINERS STORED AT SAME SHELF OF FOOD STORAGE AND PREP COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO STORE SEPARATELY.

SEP 16
2013
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST REPLACE EXCESSIVE RUSTY GREASE TRAP BOX LID UNDER THE -3-COMP SINK.

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

MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOOR AT FRONT PREP AREA TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRI.

SEP 7
2012
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MISSING LABEL ON SPICE CONTAINERS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

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

OPEN BEVERAGE CONTAINER FOR EMPLOYEE ON PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTED MGR TO KEEP A WAY OR PROVIDE CONTAINERS WITH LID OR CAPPED BEVERAGES.

FEB 28
2011
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
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.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. LEAKY PIPE UNDER 3COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

FEB 10
2010
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
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, FOUND SEVERAL CONTAINERS MISSING LABELS.

MINORSanitation
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. DUST BUILD ON LARGE FAN COVER IN REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
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. FOOD SLICER NOT CLEANED PROPERLY, ENCRUSTED FOOD STUCK ON THE BLADE COVER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
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. DAMAGED WALL SECTION BEHIND MIXERS HOLDING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

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