Beans & Bagels

1812 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL 60613

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Feb 21, 2013

Score

Low Risk

Beans & Bagels has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. Beans & Bagels was last inspected on Feb 21, 2013. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. The most recent inspection at Beans & Bagels is from Feb 21, 2013, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around one violation, down from roughly four violations earlier in the record.

Beans & Bagels' latest score of 95 sits above the Chicago average of 81. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 21, 2013

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: STANDING WATER ON FLOOR EAST SIDE BASEMENT. MUST MAINTAIN FLOOR DRY AT ALL TIMES. BROKEN FLOOR TILES NEXT TO MILK REFRIGERATOR IN FRONT PREP AREA ON FIRST FLOOR. MUST REPLACE.

Jun 21, 2010

Routine

4 minor violations.

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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time

Inspector notes: 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 WAS USED IN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING AND RINSING MULTI USE UTENSILS, AND COFFEE CUPS USED FROM CUSTOMERS.INSTRUCTED TO SET UP SINK WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE,100 PPM.MANAGER FOLLOW INSTRUCTION.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030 H000062876-13

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.REPLACE OR REPAINT WITH NON-TOXIC PAINT RUSTY SHELVES IN 2 SLIDING DOOR REFRIGERATOR,NEXT TO MOP SINK.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF CHEST FREZEERS(INCLUDED IN BASEMENT AREA), REMOVE ICE BUILD-UP AND ENCRUSTED FOOD.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: 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.THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT AREA NOT MAINTAINED, SLOWLY DRAINING,AND WASTE WATER BACKING UP.SINK NOT IN USE.INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Beans & Bagels last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Beans & Bagels on file is from Feb 21, 2013. The public record contains two inspections in total.

Has Beans & Bagels' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Beans & Bagels have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Beans & Bagels means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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