Borders Books & Music
Last inspected: Jan 25, 2011
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Score
There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 25, 2011. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical. Borders Books & Music's record stops at Jan 25, 2011, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around 10 violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “* certified food manager on site”, showing up two times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Borders Books & Music trails the local norm. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspection History
Jan 25, 2011
Reinspection
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Serious violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority.//PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 1-10-2011,REPORT #391355 VIOLATION #18 FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT & INSECT PROOF DOOR MESURED AT 1/2" GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served.//NO PERSON ON PREMISES WITH A CITY FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZRDOUS FOOD ARE BEING PREPARED & SOLD TO PUBLIC NEED ONE PERSON PER SHIFT WITH A CITY FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE,1ST TIME ON 1-10-2011/REPORT #391355
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #391355
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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.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #391355
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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.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #391355
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #391355
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #391355
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #391355
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Only authorized personnel in the food-prep area
Inspector notes: The traffic of unnecessary persons through the food preparation and the utensil washing areas is prohibited.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #391355
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Jan 10, 2011
Routine
10 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: 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.//FRONT OUTER OPENING DOOR NOT RODENT & INSECT PROOF DOOR MEASURED AT 1/2" GAP AT BOTTOM /CINTER OF 2 DOORS.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served.//NO PERSON ON PREMISES WITH A CITY FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE BEING PREPARED & SOLD TO PUBLIC.NEED ONE PERSON PER SHIFT WITH A CITY FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.NEED NAMES DATES ON ALL FOOD ITEMS IN STORAGE & ON DISPLAY/NEED NAMES OF FOOD ITEM , EXP. DATES NAME OF CO.,ADDER SS OF CO,INGREDIENTS OF FOOD ITEM ON PREPACKAGE ITEMS.
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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.//NEED LIDES ON ALL GARBAGE CANS IN PREP AREA WHEN NOT IN USE.
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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.//SOME SHELVES IN COOLERS/FREEZER NEED CLEANING.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.//FLOORS UNDER AROUND STOCK NEED CLEANING/MUST STORE ALL STOCK 6" OFF FLOOR WHEN IN STORAGE/MUST REMOVE ALL SODA CRATE/MILK CRATE OFF PREMISES USED FOR STORAGE FOR FOOD ITEMS ON FLOORS IN STORAGE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline.//BASE OF FAUCET ON 3COMP.SINK LEAKING WATER NEED REPAIRING.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.//INSTRUCTED MGMT TO REMOVE CLUTTER OUT OF REAR STORAGE AREA DOCK AREA.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.//NEED HAIR RESTRAINTS ON ALL FOOD HANDLERS PREPPAIRING UNPROTECTED FOOD ITEM IN PREP AREA.
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Only authorized personnel in the food-prep area
Inspector notes: The traffic of unnecessary persons through the food preparation and the utensil washing areas is prohibited.ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL THAT WORKE FOR CAFE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Borders Books & Music last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Borders Books & Music on file is from Jan 25, 2011. The public record contains two inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Borders Books & Music?
Across the inspection record, “* certified food manager on site” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Borders Books & Music.
Has Borders Books & Music's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Borders Books & Music have averaged around 10 violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Borders Books & Music 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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