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Einstein Bros. Bagels

October 24, 2014 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings9
critical findings1

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Failed findings

food received at unsafe tempscritical

Official wording: Hand Washing Facilities: With Soap And Sanitary Hand Drying Devices, Convenient And Accessible To Food Prep Area
Inspector note: OBSERVED TWO EXPOSED HAND SINKS IN THE REAR WITHOUT PAPER TOWELS WHILE STAFF IS PREPARING FOOD IN THE SAME AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PAPER TOWELS AT ALL EXPOSED HAND SINKS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
code 12Priority
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: OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALL AND CEILING BY THE SELF SERVE BEVERAGE STATION, APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALL AND METAL SHELF AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR AND APPROXIMATELY 10 FRUIT FLIES FLYING AROUND THE BAKER TABLE AND NEAR THE EMERGENCY EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICES TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
code 18
hot/cold holding temps off

Official wording: * Certified Food Manager On Site When Potentially Hazardous Foods Are Prepared And Served
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (MILK,CHICKEN AND EGGS) WERE BEING SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND/OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
code 21
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE BAGEL CASE WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE BAGEL CASE.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
code 34
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: OBSERVED A MISSING LIGHT BULB AND NO LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE OF THE WOMENS RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND LIGHT SHIELDS.
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: OBSERVED THE FAUCET BASE LEAKING AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK CLOSEST TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA . INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: OBSERVED A WET MOP STORED INSIDE OF THE MOP BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WET MOPS HANGING OR INVERTED.
code 41
Appropriate Method Of Handling Of Food (Ice) Hair Restraints And Clean Apparel Worn

Inspector note: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS IN THE PREP AREA WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE FOOD IS BEING HANDLED.
code 42

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on April 25, 2014: 5 findings appeared for the first time. 4 findings 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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