Einstein Bros Bagels

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Inspections

1. Apr 30, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

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

     OBSERVED DISCOLORED AND GROOVES IN CUTTING BOARDS ON TOPSIDE OF PREP COOLER MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLES IN WALL IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     OBSERVED MISSING FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR SOME FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

2. Dec 5, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

3. Jan 8, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED WET MOP STORED IN THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HANG MOPS TO ALLOW TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR SOME CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST RE-CERTIFY/COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

4. May 16, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

     Spray bottle in kitchen area not labeled, instructed to label and maintain.

5. May 13, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

6. May 11, 2022 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING SERVED (SUCH AS CHICKEN). INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING SERVED. INSTRUCTED MUST POST A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATION IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

   • Serious Priority

     HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

     OBSERVED IMPROPER HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINK IN WOMEN'S BATHROOM FOUND AT 76.1F AND HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND SINK IN MEN'S BATHROOM FOUND AT 56.6F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER PROPER HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT A MINIMUM OF 100.0F OR HIGHER THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

7. Nov 24, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

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

     WALK-IN COOLER COOLING LINES NOT INSULATED, CONDENSATING AND DRIPPING, INSTRUCTED TO INSULATE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     ICE SCOOP HOLDER NOT CLEAN AT BOTTOM, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

8. Mar 26, 2020 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Serious Priority

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     FOUND HANDWASHING SINK WATER TEMPERATURE LOCATED IN WOMEN'S EMPLOYEE AND CUSTOMER WASHROOM AT 68 F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. HANDWASHING SINK WATER TEMPERATURE MUST MAINTAIN A MIN. WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

9. Mar 19, 2020 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Serious Priority

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     FOUND HANDWASHING SINK WATER TEMPERATURE LOCATED IN WOMEN'S EMPLOYEE AND CUSTOMER WASHROOM AT 68 F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. HANDWASHING SINK WATER TEMPERATURE MUST MAINTAIN A MIN. WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

10. Aug 19, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      OBSERVED FACILITY WITH USE A BODILY FLUID SPILL KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS WITHOUT PROPER SANITIZER TO DISINFECT NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO OBTAIN A CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES (INCLUDING SANITIZER TO DISINFECT NOROVIRUS) ON SITE AT ALL TIMES 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

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      OBSERVED PLASTIC CONTAINERS USED TO HOLD ICED COFFEES AND TEAS DISCOLORED AND STAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS IN THE REACH IN PREP COOLERS IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS UNITS.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      NOTED NO LABELS FOR SMALL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS USED TO HOLD BAGEL TOPPINGS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.

    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT (BAGEL BAKING CASES) IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED A LEAK FROM THE HOSE OF THE ECOLAB "CLICK & CLEAN" DISPENSING SYSTEM MOUNTED ABOVE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING HOSE.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED A BURNED OUT LIGHT-BULB IN THE CEILING UNIT ABOVE THE REGISTERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULB AND MAINTAIN LIGHTING IN THE UNIT.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED THE VENTILATION FANS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT(BAGEL OVEN) AND ABOVE PREP TABLES IN NEED OF CLEANING FROM DUST BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED SEVERAL EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.

11. Aug 14, 2018 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      2-102.14 (A) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION VIOLATION. A 90 day grace period was given for all new priority and priority foundation violations. Citations will be issued on the next inspection after the 90 day grace period for these violations.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      2-501.11 (A). NO VOMIT/ DIARRHEA CLEANUP KIT NO PROCEDURE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION VIOLATION. A 90 day grace period was given for all new priority and priority foundation violations. Citations will be issued on the next inspection after the 90 day grace period for these violations.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      3-602.11. SEVERAL PACKAGED FOODS HELD AT GRAB AND GO COOLER NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL

12. Nov 17, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED INTERIOR OF 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR WITH MINOR FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED FLOORS WITH MINOR FOOD DEBRIS LOCATED AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE CEILINGS OVER THE PREP TABLE IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE CEILING/VENT OVER THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

13. May 24, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE BAGEL PREP COOLER, THE BAGEL CASE AND THE PROOFER WITH BUILD UP AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL EQUIPMENT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER EQUIPMENT AND FLOOR DRAINS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE REAR PREP AREA CEILING TILES AND CEILING VENTS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL CEILING VENTS AND CEILING TILES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED THE MOP SINK FAUCET BASE LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED A WET MOP STORED IMPROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WET MOPS HANGING OR INVERTED.

14. Oct 24, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

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

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Non food contact surfaces of ice machine(exterior) not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, had excess food debris, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Front counter shelving in food prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Floors under shelving/racks in walk in cooler not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in prep area by 3 compartment sink needs re-grouting.

15. Jul 7, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS IN THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE 6 DOOR COOLER ACROSS FROM THE BAGEL DISPLAY CASE.AT THE SAME BAGEL CASE IN THE SAME AREA HAD DEAD INSECTS EMBEDDED IN THE LIGHT SHIELDS.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE CUSTOMER DINNING AREA. OBSERVED DUST ON CEILING VENT IN WOMENS BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED BROKEN URINAL IN MENS BATHROOM, BUT TOILET IS WORKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR URINAL.

16. Mar 7, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      SODA DISPENSERS AT SOFT DRINK FOUNTAIN NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CELING VENT ABOVE TOASTER WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ANDMAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      LOOSE HANDLE AT FRONT HAND SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

17. Jul 17, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN FRONT EXPOSED HANDSINK TO REMOVE GRIME BUILD-UP AT INTERIOR OF SINK.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN DINING ROOM CARPET AREA TO REMOVE CRUMBS AND FOOD DEBRIS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN FLOOR AT FRONT MAIN PREP AREA TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAIR NON FUNCTIONING EXHAUST VENTS AT BOTH RESTROOMS.

18. Dec 17, 2012 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE EXTERIOR OF THE NOZZLES ON THE BEVERAGE MACHINE IN THE DINING AREA. MUST CLEAN CABINETS IN THE DINING AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP/SPOON IN FRONT PREP AREA IN A CONTAINER OR INSIDE ICE WITH HANDLES UP.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      MUST STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

19. Jan 27, 2011 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      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.

    • Not serious Minor

      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. SOFT DRINKS DISPENSERS NOT CLEAN, STICKY SURFACES, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

20. Feb 11, 2010 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.