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Einstein Bros. Bagels

October 23, 2012 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings6
critical findings0

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Failed findings

toxic chemicals mishandled

Official wording: Previous Minor Violation(S) Corrected 7-42-090
Inspector note: (7-42-090) PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION #34 FROM 8/3/11, NOT CORRECTED AT THIS TIME: REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP AREA, RE-GROUT FLOOR IN REAR PERP AREA, MAINTAIN THE BASEMENT FLOOR DRY & CLEAN.
code 29
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: THE COUNTERTOP AT THE COFFEE/SODA STATION (SELF-SERVICE) & THE HANDSINK COUNTER AT FRONT PREP AREA, ARE BOTH SINKING AT THE MIDDLE & RIGHT SECTIONS OF THE COUNTERS (RESPECTIVELY), MUST FIX & RE-CAULK ALONG THE WALLS.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: ALL CABINETS AT THE BAGEL SECTION, SHELVES OR CABINETS UNDER THE SODA/COFFEE STATIONS, AIR VENTS OF SMALL COOLERS, GASKETS OF COOLER DOORS.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: FLOORS ALONG WALLBASES THRU-OUT THE PREMISES (BOTH 1st FLOOR & BASEMENT) MUST BE FREE OF FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT OR DUST; INCLUDING THE STAIRS TO THE BASEMENT. ALL STOCK/SUPPLIES AT THE TOP OF THE STAIRS MUST BE ELEVATED OFF THE FLOOR.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: DUSTY WALLS AROUND VENTS & FOOD STAINS AROUND PREP AREAS OR SINKS MUST BE REMOVED & MAINTAINED CLEAN. ALL LOOSE OR MISSING BASEBOARDS THRU-OUT THE 1st FLOOR PREP & DISHROOM AREAS MUST BE FIXED OR REPLACED. THE WALL BEHIND THE COFFEE STATION HAS EVIDENCE OF MILDEW FROM BEING SOAKED WITH LIQUIDS, MUST ADDRESS, TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
code 35
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: ANY UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED, & IF NEEDED-CLEANED & COVERED, TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
code 41

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on August 26, 2011: 5 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred.

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This record comes from Chicago Department of Public Health. Cooked keeps the official result and wording separate from its plain-English explanation so you can verify what the inspector actually published.

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