Einstein Bros. Bagels # 2436

April 15, 2011 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings7
critical findings3

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Failed findings

Source Of Cross Contamination Controlled I.E. Cutting Boards, Food Handlers, Utensils, Etccritical

Inspector note: All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles. SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION.WE(STORE MANAGER, MS LOPEZ AND MYSELF)OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING INTO WATER WHERE ICE IS MADE.ALSO SLIME SUBSTANCE IN BOTTOM ICE STORAGE BIN ON UPPER METAL PANEL.TAGGED UNIT:HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE.FAX A LETTER WHEN UNIT IS CLEANED AND SANITIZED(FAX #312-746-4240)CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) H000071689-15
code 4Priority
hand hygiene slippingcritical

Official wording: Hands Washed And Cleaned, Good Hygienic Practices; No Bare Hand Contact With Ready-To-Eat Foods.
Inspector note: All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health. POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES.OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS HANDLING READY TO EAT FOOD, TOUCHING NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES, SUCH AS GARBAGE CAN AND KITCHEN EQUIPMENTS, THEN GOING BACK TO TOUCHING READY TO EAT FOOD(STORED BAGELS IN FRONT DISPLAY CASE)WITHOUT WASHING HANDS PUT ON FOOD GLOVES.INFORMATION GIVEN AN HAND WASHING PROCEDURE TO MANAGER.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-010(A) H000071689-15
code 6Priority
handwashing sink issuescritical

Official wording: Sanitizing Rinse For Equipment And Utensils: Clean, Proper Temperature, Concentration, Exposure Time
Inspector note: Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. NO SANITIZING SOLUTION USED AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS(3 COMPARTMENT SINK WAS SET UP AND FOOD HANDLER WAS USING IT).ALSO OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WASHING AND RINSING USED CUTTING BOARD AND KNIFE WITHOUT SANITIZING THEM.OBSERVED SMALL RED BUCKET FILLED WITH WATER AND CLOTH NEXT TO PREP FRONT AREA WITHOUT SANITIZING SOLUTION IN IT,OBSERVED EMPLOYEE USING THE CLOTH TO WIPE USED CUTTING BOARDS,AND PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO SET UP 3 COMPARTMENT SINK PROPERLY(WASH RINSE, AND SANITIZE),ALSO PROVIDE SANITIZE SOLUTION FOR THE BUCKETS THAT IS STORED NEXT TO PREP TABLES,TO MINIMIZE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030 H000071690-16
code 8Priority
toxic items stored near food

Official wording: No Evidence Of Rodent Or Insect Outer Openings Protected/Rodent Proofed, A Written Log Shall Be Maintained Available To The Inspectors
Inspector note: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED SMALL FLIES IN DISH ROOM AREA AND MOP SINK AREA, ON WALLS AND DIRTY MOPS.INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE FLIES KEEP AREAS FREE OF DIRTY WATER ON FLOOR AND DEBRIS.(APPROX 15 OR MORE SMALL FLIES)SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020 H000071690.
code 18
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES SPECIALLY CORNERS, ALONG THE BASE BOARD WALLS AND INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER AND COOLERS UNDER THE SHELVES AND CORNERS,ACCUMULATIONS OF FOOD DEBRIS KEEP FLOOR DRY THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.SEAL BASEBOARD THROUGHOUT .
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.DETAIL CLEAN WALLS BEHIND THE FOOD EQUIPMENT(EXCESS DUST BUILD-UP), ALSO UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK(SPLADED WITH GRIMES).
code 35
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: 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. REPAIR LEAKING WATER UNDER THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK AT MECHANICAL DRAIN STOPPER.SEWAGE FOUL ODOR COMING FROM UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM COMPARTMENTS, INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT A PLUMBER FOR THE ISSUE.
code 38

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on January 11, 2010: 7 findings appeared for the first time. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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