Corner Bakery Cafe

Year	Inspections	Violations	Serious
2023	2	11	0
2022	1	6	0
2021	3	8	0
2020	1	8	0
2019	4	24	0
2018	1	3	0
2017	1	4	0
2016	2	13	2
2015	1	5	0
2014	1	5	0
2013	3	19	0
2012	1	7	0
2011	3	12	3

Nov 15, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Result: Pass.

Nov 7, 2023 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
Not serious Priority Foundation
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

No certified food service manager on site while handling and serving TCS foods ( deli meat, eggs....) instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012
Severity not stated
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

Several coolers missing thermometer at front and back prep line. Instructed to provide.
Not serious Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Found over 100 fruit flies in at basement's kitchen and dish room, Instructed to to eliminate insects activity in all affected areas, pest control service recommended. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(A).
Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

insects glue trap install above 3-comp sink, instructed not to place insect control devices above clean utensils or prep areas.
Severity not stated
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

Food handlers not wearing hair restraint in food prep area. Instructed to wear.
Severity not stated
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

Soiled Wiping towels placed on food prep tables, instructed to keep away.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Broken door gaskets at 1st floor prep cooler, instructed to replace.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Deep grooves noted between kitchen and dish room tiles trapping waste food and water. Instructed to grout.
Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

All employees food handlers certificates are expired, Instructed to have all staff renew certificates.
Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

No allergen training certificate for person in charge. Instructed to obtain

Oct 31, 2022 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — 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 PREPPED (SUCH AS CHICKEN). INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED/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.
Severity not stated
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEEs NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD ON MAIN COOK LINE COVERED WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED UNDER HIGHDISH WASHING MACHINE NOT CLEAN, WATER STAINED, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEAD NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEAD TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

Nov 2, 2021 Short Form Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Priority Foundation
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE HANDLING AND SERVING TCS FOODS ( DELI MEAT, CHICKEN...) INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.

Jul 27, 2021 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

FOUND NO THERMOMETER INSIDE THE 2-DOOR DELFIELD COOLER IN THE LOWER LEVEL PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

FOUND 2-DRAWER COOLER ON 1ST FLOOR COOKS LINE BROKEN AND CURRENTLY NOT BEING USED. MUST REPAIR EQUIPMENT OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

FOUND MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON GASKETS OF THE 2-DOOR DELFIELD COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Priority Foundation
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

FOUND OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREA NOT MAINTAINED. FOUND OLD CARDBOARD BOXES, PLASTIC, AND FOOD WASTE ON GROUND SURROUNDING DUMPSTERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED. BY END OF INSPECTION, MANAGEMENT HAS CLEANED DUMPSTER AREA AND THE SURROUNDING GROUND IS NOW FREE OF TRASH.
Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

Feb 25, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

BULK FOOD NOT LABELED PROPERLY. FLOUR, SUGAR TUBS MISSING A LABLE. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

BOTTOM SHELF OF DRAWER COOLER AT FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA NOT CLAEN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Feb 25, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

FOUND FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT IN FRONT COFFEE SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR AT ALL TIMES.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

FOUND GREEN & WHITE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

FOUND TORN DOOR GASKET ON 1-DOOR REACH IN COOLER ON MAIN LEVEL PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FOUND LOOSE FAUCET AND LEAKY DRAIN PIPE AT 3-COMP SINK IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. ALSO, IN SAID AREA, HANDWASHING SINK HAS A LEAKY DRAIN PIPE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND FOOD DEBRIS AND LIQUIDS ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT 1ST FLOOR AND MAIN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND FLOOR THROUGHOUT 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA, IN NEED OF RE-GROUTING. INSTRUCTED TO RE-GROUT AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

FOUND GREASE ACCUMULATION ON HOOD FILTERS IN MAIN FLOOR PREP ARE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

FOUND BURNED OUT LIGHT IN KITCHEN HOOD, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIGHT AND MAINTAIN.

Aug 14, 2019 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

2-402.11 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA AND FRONT COFFEE SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-501.12 OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. WORK ORDER FROM 7/30/19.
Severity not stated
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

5-501.113(A) OBSERVED GARBAGE CANS IN THE PREP AREAS UNCOVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIDS.

Aug 6, 2019 Short Form Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.111 OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY WITH APPROX. 20 SMALL FLIES AND RODENT DROPPING NOTED DURING INSPECTION. RODENT DROPPINGS WERE BETWEEN THE BREAD OVEN AND COMMERCIAL OVEN IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. SMALL FLIES WERE OBSERVED IN THE REAR OF THE BASEMENT PREP AREA NEAR THE EXIT DOOR AND CHEMICAL/CLEANING SUPPLY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT PEST CONTROL AS ADDITIONAL SERVICES ARE NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE ACTIVITY PRIOR TO RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15 OBSERVED A 1 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT ENTRY REVOLVING DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
Severity not stated
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

2-402.11 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA AND FRONT COFFEE SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-501.12 OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. WORK ORDER FROM 7/30/19.
Severity not stated
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

5-501.113(A) OBSERVED GARBAGE CANS IN THE PREP AREAS UNCOVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIDS.

May 24, 2019 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED A 1 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT ENTRY REVOLVING DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

May 16, 2019 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED FACILITY WITH USE OF THE INSTRUCTION GUIDE PROVIDE WITH ECOLAB BODILY FLUID 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
Not serious Priority Foundation
HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER CUP HIS HANDS UNDER THE RUNNING FAUCET OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND PROCEED TO DRINK WATER FROM HIS HANDS WHILE STANDING OVER THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT. PERSON IN CHARGE INFORMED FOOD HANDLER TO STOP. FOOD HANDLER THEN RINSED HIS HANDS AND WALKED AWAY. PERSON IN CHARGE WAS INSTRUCTED THAT NO ONE MAY NOT CLEAN THEIR HANDS IN A SINK USED FOR FOOD PREPARATION OR WAREWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

NOTED NO LABELS FOR BULK SUGAR STORAGE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.
Not serious Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY WITH APPROX. 15 SMALL FLIES NOTED DURING INSPECTION. SMALL FLY ACTIVITY WAS NOTED NEAR THE DISH AREA, WALLS IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA, AND IN THE BASEMENT MANAGER OFFICE. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT PEST CONTROL AS ADDITIONAL SERVICES ARE NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE ACTIVITY PRIOR TO RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED A 1 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT ENTRY REVOLVING DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
Severity not stated
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

REFER TO VIOLATION #60
Severity not stated
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

REFER TO VIOLATION #60
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAK COMING FROM FAUCET OF 1-COMPARTMENT SINK (FRUIT/VEGETABLE WASH STATION) IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET.
Not serious Priority Foundation
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER WITH EXPOSED GARBAGE AND NO LID. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT, PROVIDE LID AND MAINTAIN TO ENSURE TIGHT FITTING LIDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A DAMAGED STAINLESS STEEL WALL PANEL IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA NEAR THE BREAD OVEN. MUST REPAIR.
Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

REFER TO VIOLATION #60
Not serious Priority Foundation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2229958 ON 10/19/18. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: (40) 2-402.11 - OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS IN KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR. (41) 3-304.14 - MOIST WIPING CLOTH PLACED ON CLEAN SHELVES RACK. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN A SANITIZER BUCKET. (58) PA 100-0367 - NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. MUST CORRECT CORE VIOLATIONS BY THE DATE ON THE REPORT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Oct 19, 2018 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS IN KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
Severity not stated
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

MOIST WIPING CLOTH PLACED ON CLEAN SHELVES RACK. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN A SANITIZER BUCKET
Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN

Apr 19, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED FLOORS THRU OUT WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED STANDING WATER UNDER THE DISH MACHINE LOCATED ON THE 1ST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STANDING WATER AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED CEILING WITH ACCUMULATED DUST DEBRIS LOCATED ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER LOCATED BY THE BUS STATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED MOP HEADS BEING STORED DOWNWARD IN MOP BUCKET LOCATED BY THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL MOP HEADS UPRIGHT AND MAINTAIN.

May 27, 2016 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Above violation still remaining(Walk in cooler shelving/rack in prep area(bsmt), walk in cooler, and catering walk in cooler, that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Cutting boards that had deep cuts in kitchen prep areas, shall be replaced. Reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust in front prep area, coffee station areas, shall be repaired/replaced. Caulk around exposed hand sink, and dish machine in prep area in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced).
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Above violation still remaining(Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment in prep areas not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in bsmt prep area, that had damaged/broken floor tiles, shall be repaired/replaced. Floors in bsmt prep areas need re-grouting. Floors in catering areas need re-grouting).
Not serious Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

Above violation still remaining(Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage, in bsmt storage areas, and catering areas).

May 19, 2016 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

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

Found/observed potentially hazardous foods not meeting temperature requirements of 40F or less in reach in cooler at front prep area(1st floor)List of potentially hazardous foods not meeting temperature requirements of 40F or less, are as follows: Roast beef, at 49.7 F, and 48.5F, ham at 47.8F, 50.4F, cooked chicken at 46.5F. Also found milk in reach in cooler in coffee station at 46.7F, 48.2F, mgmt. discarded products at once, Approximate value $200.00, 32 lbs. Citation issued 7-38-005(A). Critical violation.(cooler air tem was at 41.5F).
Serious Critical
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

Found/observe employee's not washing their hands while changing gloves, preparing/handling ready to eat foods, sandwiches, preparing drink, coffee's), in 1s floor prep area, and in bsmt catering areas while packaging sandwiches at time of inspection. Citation issued 7-38-010(A), critical violation.
Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

Found/observed front entrance/exit revolving door not rodent proofed, revolving door had gaps on bottom, sides of door ranging from 1/4 inch, to more than 1 inch gap/hole, also observed exit/entrance side doors not rodent proofed, doors had gaps on middle of doors ranging from1/4 inch, to 1/2 inch at time of inspection. Citation issued 7-38-020, Serious violation.
Not serious Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Found some food items not properly dated in walk in cooler, must properly date food items in walk in cooler.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Walk in cooler shelving/rack in prep area(bsmt), walk in cooler, and catering walk in cooler, that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Cutting boards that had deep cuts in kitchen prep areas, shall be replaced. Reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust in front prep area, coffee station areas, shall be repaired/replaced. Caulk around exposed hand sink, and dish machine in prep area in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Walk in cooler shelving/racks in prep area, catering area walk in coolers, not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Prep table lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Non food contact surfaces of ice machine, pop dispensing unit not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Kitchen, catering storage shelving/racks not clean, had excess dirt, not clean, needs detailed cleaning(crevices).
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment in prep areas not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in bsmt prep area, that had damaged/broken floor tiles, shall be repaired/replaced. Floors in bsmt prep areas need re-grouting. Floors in catering areas need re-grouting.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

Damaged/ missing ceiling tiles in prep areas, shall be repaired/replaced, walls that had peeling paint, exposed plaster in catering area, shall be repaired/sealed.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

3 compartment sink faucets leaking at neck, loose, shall be repaired/replaced. exposed hand sink in prep area had leaking faucet, shall be repaired/replaced. 1 compartment sink in catering area, by coffee station, had no hot running water, only cold water, must provide hot, and cold running water to 1 compartment sink for next routine inspection, per supervisor J. Salazar.
Not serious Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage, in bsmt storage areas, and catering areas.

Mar 25, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

CEILINGS,WALLS AND ATTACHED FAN GUARDS INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS NOT CLEAN,DUSTY.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

LIGHTS NOT SHIELDED ABOVE FIRST FLOOR PREP AREAS.MUST INSTALL.
Not serious Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

CLEAN EQUIPMENT NOT MAINTAINED,IE DUST PANS STORED DIRTY ON WALLS.MUST CLEAN AFTER USE.
Not serious Minor
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

OBSERVED 2 FOODHANDLERS PREP FOODS AND NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS.MUST PROVIDE.
Not serious Minor
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

ONE EMPLOYEE ON DUTY NOT PROVIDED WITH THE NEW IDPH FOOD SAFETY CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE ALL CERTIFICATE FOR ALL EMPLOYEE BY NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.

Jun 3, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

BULK-FOOD CONTAINER NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

CLEAN CUTTING BOARD STORED ON FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP OFF FLOOR.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

STANDING WATER BEHIND ICE MAKER AT FIRST FL, ISNTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

CREVICE NOTED ON KITCHEN WALL IN BASEMENT, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

CONDENSATION NOTED IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTE DTO REPAIR.

Oct 1, 2013 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST REATTACH THE WALL COVING AT THE BOTTOM OF STAIRWAY CASE LEADING TO THE BASEMENT.

Sep 24, 2013 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

DURING INSPECTION OBSERVED OVER 30 SMALL FLIES ON PREMISES IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA AND IN THE BASEMENT KITCHEN AREA ON WALLS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND PEST CONTROL PROVIDE SERVICE.
Not serious Minor
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE SOUP LADDLE. FOUND SOUP LADDLE HANGING ON A PIPE NEXT TO THE HAND WASHING SINK.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR PANEL AT THE CORNERS OF THE BASEMENT ICE MACHINE.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST REGROUT IN FRONT OF THE BASEMENT DISH MACHINE AND ON THE 1ST FLOOR MAIN PREP LINE AREA IN FRONT OF HAND WASHING SINK.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST RECAULK WALL WHERE IT MEETS WITH THE DISH WASHING MACHINE SPRAYING AREA. FOUND GRIME BUILD-UP.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST REATTACH THE WALL COVING AT THE BOTTOM OF STAIRWAY CASE LEADING TO THE BASEMENT.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR NON WORKING EXHAUST VENTS AT ALL RESTROOMS ON PREMISES 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR LEAK UNDER PIPE AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE COFFEE PREPARATION AREA.
Not serious Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

MUST DECLUTTER AND ORGANIZE THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA IN THE BASEMENT.

Sep 24, 2013 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

DURING INSPECTION OBSERVED OVER 30 SMALL FLIES ON PREMISES IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA AND IN THE BASEMENT KITCHEN AREA ON WALLS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND PEST CONTROL PROVIDE SERVICE.
Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

DURING INSPECTION OBSERVED THE BASEMENT HIGH TEMPERATURE MACHINE NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. TEMPERATURE GAUGE IS NOT REACHING THE MINIMUM OF 180F. MUST ALWAYS REACH 180F WITH A WORKING THERMOSTAT GAUGE. MUST REPAIR. CDI.
Not serious Minor
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE SOUP LADDLE. FOUND SOUP LADDLE HANGING ON A PIPE NEXT TO THE HAND WASHING SINK.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR PANEL AT THE CORNERS OF THE BASEMENT ICE MACHINE.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST REGROUT IN FRONT OF THE BASEMENT DISH MACHINE AND ON THE 1ST FLOOR MAIN PREP LINE AREA IN FRONT OF HAND WASHING SINK.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST REATTACH THE WALL COVING AT THE BOTTOM OF STAIRWAY CASE LEADING TO THE BASEMENT.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST RECAULK WALL WHERE IT MEETS WITH THE DISH WASHING MACHINE SPRAYING AREA. FOUND GRIME BUILD-UP.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR NON WORKING EXHAUST VENTS AT ALL RESTROOMS ON PREMISES 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR LEAK UNDER PIPE AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE COFFEE PREPARATION AREA.
Not serious Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

MUST DECLUTTER AND ORGANIZE THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA IN THE BASEMENT.

Sep 17, 2012 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION, FOUND INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MAKER WITH GRAY SLIME AND DIRT BUILD UP, INSTRUCTED MGR TO CLEAN ICE MAKER PROPERLY AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

DISPOSABLE PLASTIC CUPS ARE USED AS A SCOOP FOR FLOUR, INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER UTENSILS.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

PIPES AND FAN COVER INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER NOT CLEAN, ALSO INTERIOR SURFACES OF PREP COOLERS BEHIND DRAWERES NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED MGR TO CELAN AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE, FLOOR DRAINS AND CORNERS NOT CLEAN, HEAVY GRASE AND ACCUMMULATED FOOD DEBRIS NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP FLOOR CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

CREVICES NOTED AT WALL BASE TILES, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.
Not serious Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS STORED ON FOOD SHELVES, INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA AWAY FROM FOOD STORAGE.
Not serious Minor
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL WITH PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS.

Aug 4, 2011 Tag Removal · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Result: Pass.

Aug 1, 2011 Suspected Food Poisoning · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Serious Critical
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FOUND PREP COOLER AT FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA AT 52.7F, INSTRUCTED MGR TO KEEP ALL COOLERS AT 40F OR LOWER. COOLER IS TAGGED NOT ALLOWED TO USE FOR PERISHABLE STORAGE, MUST FAX A TAG REMOVAL REQUEST WHEN READY.
Serious Critical
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND THE FOWLING FOOD ITEMS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: 3LBS OF CHICKEN SALAD AT 51.6F, 2 LBS OF TUNA SALAD AT 51.8F, 4LBS OF LIQUID EGGS AT 53.4F, ALL ITEMS STORED AT PREP AND DRAWER COOLER. MUST KEEP SUCH FOOD ITEMS STORED AT 40F OR LOWER. FOOD DISCARDED VALUED AT $60.
Serious Critical
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. FOUND CATERING KITCHEN HAND SINK WITHOUT HANDS WASHING SOAP. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MONITOR EMPLOYEES HYGIENIC PRACTICES.
Not serious Minor
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. RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE PREP COOLER IN BASEMENT KITCHENS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
Not serious Minor
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. STANDING WATER UNDER DISH MACHINE AT BASEMENT LEVEL. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP DRY.

May 5, 2011 Complaint · 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
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. CLEAN CUTTING BOARDS STORED ON FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO STORE ELEVATED 6" OFF FLOOR.
Not serious Minor
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. PAPER CUPS ARE USED AS A SCOOP FOR BULK FOODS, INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER, UTENSILS.
Not serious Minor
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. MISSING GROUT BETWEEN FLOOR TILES UNDER DISH MACHINE AND PREP AREAS, STANDING WASTE WATER AT FLOOR CORNERS IN BASEMENT AND UNDER 1ST FLOOR COFFEE STATION, INSTRUCTED TO GROUT FLOORS AND MINIMIZE STANDING WATER.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. LEAKY PIPE UNDER 1ST FLOOR HAND SINK, GREASE BUILD-UP AT VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
Not serious Minor
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. PAPER CUPS IS USED TO SCOOP UP ICE, INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER UTENSILS.

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