NYC BAGEL DELI - WACKER.

Chicago Health Dept

300 S WACKER DR · LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2016.

12 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Dec 2016.

Last inspected Dec 2016. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

DEC 2016

INSPECTION HISTORY

DEC 8

2016

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE COOLER MAINTAINED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. APPROX 50-LBS OF POTATO SALAD NO DATED INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AT 44.9F,4LBS OF TUNA SALAD AT 51.8F,30LBS OF PASTA SALAD AT 45.8F, 30LBS OF RAW SHELL EGGS AT 49.8F,48.9F,48.3F.ALL FOODS REMOVED AND DISCARDED BY MANAGER APPROX 110-LBS/COST $350.00-CDI.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-39-005A.

Serious Documentation & Training

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

NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFICATE POSTED. PREMISES SLICE MEATS AND PREPARE SANDWICH FOR CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

Minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR WALLS,CEILING AND FAN GUARDS NOT CLEAN,DUSTY.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

FEB 11

2016

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

FOUND COLD FOODS INSIDE REACH IN COOLERS MAINTAINED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES.1-LB OF EGGS AT 50.6F,15 LBS OF TURKEY BREAST AT 45.5F,46.3F,CHICKEN SALAD-47.2F,TUNA SALAD,46.4F.APPROX 19 LBS OF FOOD AT COST APPROX $100.00.MUST MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW. ALL FOODS WAS REMOVED AND DISCARDED BY MANAGER-CDI. CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN(DUSTY0 IN PREP AREAS.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO IDPH FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AT NEXT ROUNTINE INSPECTION.

SEP 4

2015

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN PREP AREAS, UNDER COUNTERS AND UNDER SINKS. (IF STAINS CAN NOT BE REMOVED, PAINT WALLS WITH A LIGHT COLOR AND MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE)

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAIN AT THE FRONT HAND SINK.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

NOTED WASH CLOTH BEING IMPROPERLY STORED ON A CUTTING BOARD. MUST STORE WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLTUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

AUG 31

2015

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

REFRIGERATED FOOD STORAGE FACILITIES AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED PREP COOLER AT 60 DEGREES F. MUST REPAIR OR ADJUST AND MAINTAIN REFRIGERATION UNIT AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A

Critical Food Temperature

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

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS NOTED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 3LBS OF WHITE FISH SALAD AT 58.5 DEGREES F,1LB OF BEAN SPROUTS AT 60 DEGREES F, 15LBS OF VARIOUS CHEESES AT 50-57 DEGREES F, 11LBS OF CHICKEN SALAD AT 49.8-59 DEGREES F, 21LBS OF TURKEY, AT 57-60 DEGREES F, 3LBS OF SALAMI AT 51.8 DEGREES F, 10LBS OF TUNA SALAD AT 51-53.6 DEGREES F, AND 4LBS OF EGG SALAD AT 57.2 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

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING FACILITIES NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. NO HOT RUNNING WATER AVAILABLE AT THE HAND SINKS IN THE SHARED EMPLOYEE AND CUSTOMER WASHROOMS. NOTED THE HOT WATER RANGING BETWEEN 68 DEGREES F IN THE MENS WASHROOM AND 72 DEGREES F IN THE WOMENS WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR OR ADJUST SINKS AND PROVIDE HOT AND COLD OR TEMPERED WATER (85 DEGREES F)AT ALL HAND WASHING FACILITIES. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN PREP AREAS, UNDER COUNTERS AND UNDER SINKS. (IF STAINS CAN NOT BE REMOVED, PAINT WALLS WITH A LIGHT COLOR AND MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE)

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAIN AT THE FRONT HAND SINK.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

NOTED WASH CLOTH BEING IMPROPERLY STORED ON A CUTTING BOARD. MUST STORE WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLTUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

JUL 31

2014

PASS 3 violations

Minor Food Temperature

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

SPLASH GUARD NEEDED AT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK BEHIND FRONT COUNTER NEXT TO COLD PREP STATION CUTTING BOARD AND COLD HOLDING UNIT. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOORS OF FOOD DEBRIS THROUGHOUT.

Minor Pest Activity

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

REPLACE/SEAL MISSING COVING AT FLOOR WHERE NECESSARY TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

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DEC 10

2013

PASS 4 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

MUST PROPERLY LABEL RICE PUDDING AT THE DISPLAY CASE.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS THROUGH OUT ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS. ALSO FLOORS AT THE PREP AREAS NEED CLEANING.

Minor Pest Activity

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

NOTED THE WALL BASE COVING COMMING A LOOSE FROM THE WALL IN THE REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REPAIR WHERE EVERY NEEDED TO PREVENT HIDING AND BREEDING PLACE FOR PESTS. ALSO MUST CLEAN THE VENT COVER ABOVE THE FRONT PREP TABLE TO REMOVE DUST.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

NOTED FRONT HAND SINK WITH A SLOW DRAIN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 30

2013

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPLACE ALL CUTTING BOARDS AT PREP AREAS WITH DARK GROOVES

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REGROUT FLOOR IN FRONT THE 3COMP SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE RUSTY FLOOR AT WALK-IN COOLER SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REGROUT FLOOR IN FRONT THE 3COMP SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE RUSTY FLOOR AT WALK-IN COOLER SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS AT THE COOLERS LOCATED IN THE CUSTOMERS DINING AREA AT ALL TIMES. MUST ALSO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR FOOD PREP STAFF.

JAN 24

2013

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Sanitation

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

DURING INSPECTION OBSERVED A GRAY AND PINK SUBSTANCE IN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ONTON THE ICE. FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. ICE MACHINE TAGGED AND CAN'T BE USED UNTIL CDPH RETURNS TO UNTAG MACHINE.MUST FAX REQUEST 312-746-4240 OR EMAIL CDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG FOR TAG REMOVAL. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).

Critical Plumbing & Waste

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED

DURING INSPECTION AT 1045AM OBSERVED NO HOT WATER IN THE MEN'S RESTROOM. MUST PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS CITATION 7-38-030 AT 1150AM PREMISES HAD RUNNING HOT WATER AT THE MEN'S RESTROOM CDI.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPLACE ALL CUTTING BOARDS AT PREP AREAS WITH DARK GROOVES.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REGROUT FLOOR IN FRONT THE 3COMP SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE RUSTY FLOOR AT WALK-IN COOLER SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD-UP AT THE VENTS ABOVE STORAGE RACK IN THE REAR PREP AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPE UNDER EXPOSED HANDSINK AT THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTOR AT MOP SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS AT THE COOLERS LOCATED IN THE CUSTOMERS DINING AREA AT ALL TIMES. MUST ALSO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR FOOD PREP STAFF.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

MUST PROVIDE BEARD RESTRAINTS FOR FOOD PREP STAFF AT ALL TIMES.

APR 24

2012

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

VERY RUSTY WALK-IN COOLER WIRE SHELVINGS MUST BE RE-SEALED/REPLACED. DOOR GASKET AT MIDDLE COOLER OF FRONT PREP AREA IS IN POOR REPAIR-MUST FIX. TEST STRIPS NEEDED FOR QUATS SANITIZER-MUST PROVIDE. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.

Minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE, AIR VENTS OF COOLER DISPLAY CASE, COMPRESSORS OF SMALL COOLERS MUST BE FREE OF DUST/DEBRIS. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS ALONG WALLBASES UNDER 3-COMP SINK, AROUND CORNERS AT FRONT PREP STATIONS & UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT MUST BE FREE OF FOOD/DEBRIS BUILD-UP. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.

Minor Pest Activity

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

ALL MILK CRATES USED FOR DRY OR COLD STORAGE RACKS MUST BE REPLACED, FOR EASY CLEANING/PEST MONITORING. 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.

NOV 30

2011

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. OBSERVED PITS/DARK STAINS ON CUTTING BOARDS SURFACE AT SANDWICH PREP LINE. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE ALL DAMAGED CUTTING BOARDS.

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. OBSERVED FOOD ACCUMULATED ON RAILS OF DELI DISPLAY COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN UNCLEAN COOLER RAILS.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE SANDWICH PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS ALSO MUST CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.

APR 5

2011

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. PREP AREA REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKET RIPPED BEHIND PREP LINE BY NORTH WALL. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED GASKET.

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. OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE PREP AREA DOOR RUBBER GASKETS AND ON RAILS OF DELI DISPLAY COOLERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT.

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 SMALL HOLES IN WALLS BEHIND AND AROUND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST SEAL HOLES.

JUL 28

2010

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. All cutting boards with deep/dark grooves must be sanded/bleached to make surfaces smooth/easily cleanable. A cooler door gasket to the left of grill, is in porr repair-must fix/replace. Rusty walk-in cooler shelves must be re-sealed/replaced.

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. Floors along walls thruout premises need detailed cleaning-due to excessive food debris. All stock/supplies must be elevated off the floors for easy access to cleaning/pest monitoring.

Minor Pest Activity

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. Some tile baseboards must be re-sealed to the wall & any gaps on baseboards must be sealed to prevent pest harborage.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

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. Any soda/milk crates used for dry/cold storage rack must be removed/replaced with regular shelvings for easy cleaning. Employee belonging should be stored away from food/food related items.

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