THE GREAT AMERICAN BAGEL.
4634 N CUMBERLAND AVE · NORWOOD PARK, CHICAGO
Passed all 6 inspections (1 with conditions).
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INSPECTION HISTORY
JUN 92014PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED AT REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.
OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILE ABOVE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILE.
MENS AND WOMENS CUSTOMER WASHROOMS VENTILATION NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR VENTILATION FOR WASHROOMS.
METAL STEM THEROMETERS NOT CALIBRATED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALIBRATE METAL STEM THEROMETERS FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
OBSERVED ONE FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINT FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
MAY 102013PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT RUSTY METAL RACKS ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
INSTRUCTED TO FIX LEAKY DRAINPIPE UNDER 3RD COMPARTMENT (RIGHT SIDE) OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
JAN 262012PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. AIR VENTS IN 2 DOOR COOLER UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; SHELVES FOR SUPPLIES ABOVE FREEZER UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INTERIOR OF 3 DOOR COOLER UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; CAN OPENER UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CEILING TILE HOLES ABOVE BOILER MUST BE SEALED
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. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN 1 COOLER -FRONT AREA
APR 112011PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
Found some food items not properly dated/labeled in reach in freezer, must date , label foods in reach in freezer.
Exposed raw wood, peeling paint of front cabinet, shall be repair/sealed.
Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving, storage shelving racks not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices).Front cabine shelving(pop dispensing cabinet) not clean need cleaning.
Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, storage shelving not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).
Damaged, stained ceiling tiles in rear kitchen prep areas, bathrooms, shall be replaced, repair.
Light shields in rear kitchen prep areas, bathrooms, not clean need detailed cleaning.
Exhaust vents(ventilation)in kitchen prep areas, dining areas, and bathrooms need cleaning.
DEC 172010PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violationsDETAILS
All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOUND SODA ICE MAKER VERY DIRTY WITH BLACK MATERIAL CLINGING TO THE WALLS AND TUBES TOUCHING ICE WATER,SERIOUS VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED; INSTRUCTED TO CALL SERVICE,SODA ICE MAKER MUST BE CLEAN AT ALL TIMES; BEFORE END OF INSPECTION ICE WAS THROWN AWAY AND EMPLOYEE CLEANED THE MACHINE
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST PROVIDE CABINET DOOR OR FOOD GRADE PLASTIC IN BAGEL CABINET FRONT AREA
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INTERIOR OF 2 PREP COOLERS IN FRONT AREA AND DISPLAY COOLER UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND SODA COOLER IN FRONT AREA UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CEILING VENTS IN FRONT AREA UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; WALLS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER WITH BLACK MOLDY MATERIALS MUST BE REMOVED,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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JAN 122010PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. BLACK MATERIAL AROUND HANDSINK IN FRONT PREP AREA MUST BE REMOVED MUST BE RECAULKED;ATTACHED EQUIPMENT OF VENTS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER UNCLEAN,MUST BE CLEAN
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CAN OPENER IN PREP AREA UNCLEAN,MUST BE CLEAN; COUNTER TOP UNDER CAPPUCCINO MACHINE UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. 3 CEILING FANS WITH ACCUMULATED DUST ,MUST BE CLEAN
Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters. 2 TOILET ROOM DOORS WITHOUT SELF CLOSING DEVICE,MUST INSTALL
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