Barnes & Noble Booksellers#2922
Last inspected: Jan 23, 2020
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Score
The health department has logged 11 inspections at Barnes & Noble Booksellers#2922, the earliest from 2013. The most recent visit was on Jan 23, 2020. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical. Public records show no inspections at Barnes & Noble Booksellers#2922 since Jan 23, 2020, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near six violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, which has been cited 10 times.
That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 23, 2020
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE IN FRONT PREP AREA PREPING AND SERVING FOOD WITHOUT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR REATRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE IN FRONT PREP AREA ABOVE MICROWAVE. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE .
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT REAR STORAGE AREA UNDERNEAT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND NEXT TO SERVICE SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS IN REAR PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 13, 2020
Routine
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.CITATION ISSUED.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING PREVENTING LID FROM CLOSING PROPERLY ALSO OBSERVED GARBAGE AND TRASH ON GROUND SURROUNDING DUMPSTER. THIS IS A FOOD SOURCE FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PEST. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE IN FRONT PREP AREA ABOVE MICROWAVE. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE .
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION # 60
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE IN FRONT PREP AREA PREPING AND SERVING FOOD WITHOUT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR REATRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT REAR STORAGE AREA UNDERNEAT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND NEXT TO SERVICE SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS IN REAR PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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May 23, 2019
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS. -
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May 16, 2019
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REACH IN COOLER IN FRONT PREPARATION AREA AT AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 50F DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ALL TCS FOODS AND DO NOT USE COOLER. REACH IN COOLER MUST MAINTAIN A PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. REACH IN COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL THE WALK IN COOLER IS RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH AND MAINTAINING A PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE FOR 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (MILK , SAUSAGE EGG AND CHEESE SANDWICHES, TURKEY SANDWICH, GRILLED CHEESE VERY BERRY HIBISCUS, STRAWBERRY CONCENTRATE ) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN THE REACH IN COOLER DURING THE INSPECTION; TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 50 F - 52 F INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DISCARDED ALL SAID TCS FOODS, COST OF ALL FOODS $500. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (MILK , HALF AND HALF) ARE BEING SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE WASH SOLUTION AT 118 F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE WASH SOLUTION OF 150 F . PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING IN SITE INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
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Sep 4, 2018
Routine
4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 2-102.12- OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION, WHILE TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS, MILK, CHEESE QUICHE, WERE BEING PREPARED AND/OR SERVED. INFORMED MANAGER THAT CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHENEVER TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND/OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14 (A) (A)- OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.11- OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP AT REAR HAND SINK ADJACENT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA, IN REAR PREP AREA. INFORMED MANAGER THAT HAND SINKS MUST HAVE SOAP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SOAP AT ALL HAND SINKS. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-030(c) CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11- FOUND NO PROCEDURES ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Water & ice from approved source
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-305.11 (A) (B) (C) (A)- OBSERVED FOOD INVENTORY, BULK COFFEE, BOTTLED WATER, ETC. STORES ON FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE AT LEAST 6 INCHES. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.16 (A)- OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILE IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL CEILING TILE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11- OBSERVED HOLE IN CEILING TILE ABOVE LEFT SIDE MENU BOARD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND OR REPLACE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: 8-304.11 (A)- OBSERVED INSPECTION SUMMARY FROM 1/23/17, NOT POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF THE CUSTOMER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO POST SUMMARY IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMER. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Jan 23, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (LATTES AND HAM & CHEESE SANDWICHES) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, SERVED AND/OR HANDLED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAK AT THE HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT THE REAR DISH AREA HAND SINK TO PREVENT SMALL LEAK.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ALL FOOD PREP STAFF WITH THEIR IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES AT ALL TIMES.
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Aug 29, 2016
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (SOUP,CHILI ETC.) IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Aug 22, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAINED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (SOUPS) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN INTERIORS OF CABINETS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA AND INTERIORS OF COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATIONS OF DUSTS ON VENTILATION COVERS AT REAR DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS FROM ALL VENTS AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 10, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: NOTED NO CURRENT INSPECTION SUMMARY POSTED. PREMISES HAS A 2013 PASSING INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT POSTED INSTEAD OF 2014 PASS WITH CONDITION REPORT SUMMARY. INSTRUCTED TO POST THE CURRENT INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-42-010(B)
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED A SLIGHT BLACK DISCOLORATION INSIDE THE INNER LINING OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST ALSO CLEAN RUBBER GASKETS AT THE DOOR OF SERVICE MILK COOLER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY VENTS AND CEILING AT THE REAR DISH WASHER ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.MUST ALL CLEAN VENTS AT THE PASTRY DISPLAY COOLER WITH FOOD PARTICLES.
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Jul 1, 2014
Routine
1 minor violation.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (SOUP AT 176F) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Nov 22, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE NOT CLEAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND DISHMACHINE RACKS STORED ONN FLOORS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Barnes & Noble Booksellers#2922 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Barnes & Noble Booksellers#2922 on file is from Jan 23, 2020. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Barnes & Noble Booksellers#2922?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Barnes & Noble Booksellers#2922.
Has Barnes & Noble Booksellers#2922's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Barnes & Noble Booksellers#2922 have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Barnes & Noble Booksellers#2922 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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