Corner Bakery Cafe
Last inspected: Nov 29, 2019
78
Score
Going back to 2010, Corner Bakery Cafe has 19 inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 29, 2019. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Corner Bakery Cafe dates to Nov 29, 2019.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.
“Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing 10 times across the record.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Corner Bakery Cafe trails the local norm. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Nov 29, 2019
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT REAR FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GASKETS ON PREP COOLERS IN FRONT OF HOUSE BAKERY AREA COVERED WITH DIRT AND GRIME. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF BLACK SLIME ON CAULK AROUND DISH MACHINE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DUST ON CEILING PANELS IN BASEMENT ABOVE DELI SLICER AND PASTRY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DUST AND DEBRIS ON VENT ABOVE FIRST FLOOR DISH PIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 31, 2018
Complaint
No violations found.
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Jun 11, 2018
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLEANING EQUIPMENT,( DUST PANS) STOORED UNCLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND POPERLY STORE ALL CLEANING EQUIPMENT AFTER USE TO PREVENT ANY INSECT BREEDING.
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Jan 17, 2018
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MISSING THERMOMETERES IN PREP COOLERS.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EQUIPMENT,(HOSE, FILTERS) STORED IN COENER ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT. MUST PROPERLY ORGANIZE OFF FLOORS.
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Apr 27, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE 1ST FLOOR REAR PREP AREA AND THE AREA WHERE THE SOUP IS HAS DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS. MUST MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS HAVE FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP. ALSO, THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AND STORAGE AREA HAVE FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THERE IS A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE HOT WATER KNOB ON THE RIGHT FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. MUST FIX AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND THE WASH CLOTHS IN THE PREP AREAS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Aug 26, 2016
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: : DUSTY LIGHT SHIELDS IN BASEMENT KITCHEN,ALSO FAN GUARDS IN WALK IN COOLER..MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: THERMONTERS NEEDED INSIDE ALL 3 REACH IN COOLERS BEHIND COUNTER WHERE FOOD IS ORDERED.MUST INSTALL
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Aug 18, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HAND SINK AT 1ST FL PREP SERVICE EXPO SECTION HOT WATER TEMPERATURE-66.4F.ALSO HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF EXPOSED HAND SINK IN BASEMENT KITCHEN HOT WATER TEMPERATURE IS 67.4F.ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE FOR HAND WASHING MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 85.F. CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-030.PLUMBING CO ARRIVED DURING INSPECTION AND CORRECTED THE PROBLEM, HOT WATER TEMPERATURE NOW 86.2F-CDI.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED OR VALID DOCUMENTATION FOR ENROLLMENT FOR CLASS FOR PERSON ON DUTY AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: NO COLD WATER AT 2ND FAUCET ON THE RIGHT WITH ATTACHED SPRAYER AT 3- COMARTMENT SINK THAT REACHES THE LAST COMPARTMENT OF SINK. COLD WATER TEMPERATURE FROM THAT FAUCET IS 88.7F.MUST REPAIR.SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-030
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DUSTY LIGHT SHIELDS IN BASEMENT KITCHEN,ALSO FAN GUARDS IN WALK IN COOLER..MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAK AT SPRAYER DEVICE AT 2ND FAUCET OF 3-COMP SINK.MUST REPAIR.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: THERMONTERS NEEDED INSIDE ALL 3 REACH IN COOLERS BEHIND COUNTER WHERE FOOD IS ORDERED.MUST INSTALL.
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Mar 23, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER ON PREMISES UPON INSPECTION THRU-OUT ESTABLISHMENT AT MULTIBLE SINKS,IE PREP HAND SINKS HOT WATER TEMPERATURES,(68.0F,67.4F) ON 1ST FL PREP AREA AND LOWER LEVEL PREP HAND SINKS HOT WATER ,(61.5F,58.7F).3-COMP SINK IN LOWER LEVEL TEMPERATURE OF HOT WATER 82.8F AND 89.2F. INSTRUCTED THAT REQUIRED HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND SINKS MUST BE 85F AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK 130F. HOT WATER CAME BACK DURING INSPECTION AT ALL SINKS,HAND SINKS-110F,3-COMP SINK HOT WATER 131.8F-CDI.CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-030 PLUMBING 911 COMPANY ARRIVE ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION TO CORRECT THE HEATING ELEMENT OF THE HOT WATER TANK.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER DOOR NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.ALSO LIGHT SHIELD COVER ABOVE ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: BACK FLOW DEVICE UNDER DISH MACHINE LEAKY.MUST REPAIR.
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Dec 15, 2015
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR BOTTOM SHELF AT THE PASTRY HOLDING CASE AND AT THE SLIDING DOOR TRACKS TO REMOVE FOOD CRUMBS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL AT THE BASEBOARD INSIDE OF THE LOWER LEVEL DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL WALLS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN/REPLACE WALL CAULKING AT THE WALLL WHERE IT MEETS WITH THE EDGE OF THE 3-COMP SINK. FOUND ABOVE IN POOR REPAIR AND GRIMMY.ALSO MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE DUST FAN GUARD COVERS AND THE PIPES AND THE WALK-IN COOLER CEILING CONDENSOR UNIT TO REMOVE GRIME BUILD-UP.
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Sep 21, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL AT THE BASEBOARD INSIDE OF THE LOWER LEVEL DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL WALLS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT BULBS INSIDE OF THE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS HANDLED.
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Apr 11, 2014
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FRONT HOT FOOD LINE IN NEED OF NEW CUTTING BOARD. CRACKED. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALL COUNTER TOPS, ALL STORAGE SHELVES, ALL STORAGE CABINETS, ALL DRINK DISPENSORS, AND ALL FOOD HOLDING CABINETS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGH OUT 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR DINING AND PREP AREAS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD BUILD UP AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS IN 1ST FLOOR HOT FOOD PREP, 1ST FLOOR COFFEE AND BASEMENT PREP IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTER AND DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT IN NEED OF SHEILING IN BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST BE UNDER A HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL THERMOMETERS IN ALL REACH IN AND WALK IN COOLERS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN VARIOUS AREAS MUST BE REMOVED AND OR ORGANIZED. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Dec 4, 2013
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST SAND OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE 1ST FL PREP AREA WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST FIX THE LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE LEFT FAUCET ON THE 3-COMP. SINK.
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Aug 6, 2013
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREAS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REGROUT FLOORS UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AND DISH MACHINE IN THE REAR PREP AREA ON THE 1ST FL.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REATTACH RUBBER COVING TO THE WALL IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA IN THE LOWER LEVEL.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Jul 26, 2013
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food properly thawed
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN) NOT PROPERLY BEING THAWED. FOOD ITEMS WERE SITTING IN THE 1-COMP. SINK IN THE LOWER LEVEL PREP AREA. TEMPERATURE OF PRODUCT WAS 59.9F-60.1F. ITEMS WERE DISCARDED, A COMBINED WEIGHT OF 10LBS., VALUED AT $30.50. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY THAW POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER OR IN THE COOLER. RECOMMENDED IMPLEMEMTING TIME/TEMPERATURE LOGS TO HELP MONITOR TEMPERATURE DANGER ZONES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS WRITTEN ON REPORT #588262, DATED 02/21/2012 NOT CORRECTED/MAINTAINED. 32/1 MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS ON 1ST FL IN PREP AREA WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. 33/1 MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN UNDERNEATH ALL PREP TABLES. 34/1 MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENTS. 38/1 MUST FIX THE LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE 3-COMP. SINK AND AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR (BY DRY STORAGE) IN THE LOWER LEVEL PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN ALL. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREAS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REGROUT FLOORS UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AND DISH MACHINE IN THE REAR PREP AREA ON THE 1ST FL.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REATTACH RUBBER COVING TO THE WALL IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA IN THE LOWER LEVEL.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST FIX THE LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE 1-COMP. SINK IN THE LOWER LEVEL PREP AREA.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Feb 21, 2012
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS ON 1ST FL IN PREP AREA WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD TO THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE 1ST FL PREP AREA TO PREVENT SPLASHING/CONTAMINATION OF FOOD ON PREP TABLE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN UNDERNEATH ALL PREP TABLES. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE KNIFE RACK IN LOWER LEVEL. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOOR GREASE TRAP IN THE LOWER LEVEL PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENTS. CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHT OUT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTS ON THE 1ST FL ABOVE THE SERVICE AREA AND THE WALLS AROUND THE 3-COMP. SINK ON THE LOWER LEVEL.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST FIX THE LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE 3-COMP. SINK AND AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET AND PIPE ON THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR (BY DRY STORAGE) IN THE LOWER LEVEL PREP AREA.
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Nov 16, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
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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. PREP AREAS CUTTING BOARDS WITH PITS ON SURFACES AND HOT STATION PREP AREA REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPLACE DAMAGED CUTTING BOARDS AND REPAIR DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS.
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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. OBSERVED SLIGHT LIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE AND UNCLEAN PLASTIC TUBES INSIDE SAME. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
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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. OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AT LOWER LEVEL PREP AREA AND 1ST FLOOR SERVICE LINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ALL UNCLEAN FLOOR DRAINS AND REGROUT ALL DAMAGED FLOOR TILES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK ALSO OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING TILES AROUND VENTILATION COVERS AT LOWER LEVEL PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN WALLS AND CEILING TILES.
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Apr 1, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
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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. OBSERVED DIRT/FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS IN PREP AREAS AND INSIDE CABINET UNDER SODA MACHINE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ALL UNCLEAN FLOOR DRAINS ALSO MUST REGROUT ALL DAMAGED FLOOR TILES UNDER AND AROUND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE ICE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE AND INSTALL CEILING TILES WHERE NEEDED.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. WALK IN FREEZER LIGHT COVER MISSING. MUST PROVIDE AND INSTALL COVER FOR LIGHT BULBS.
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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. THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF REPAIR- LOWER LEVEL HANDWASH BOWL (BY WALK IN COOLER) HOT WATER VALVE DAMAGED, 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING AT BASE (LEFT SIDE FAUCET) AND MENS WASHROOM HANDWASH BOWL DRAINING SLOWLY. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINKS.
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Sep 10, 2010
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Correct By: Wednesday, November 10, 2010 Violation Codes: 7-38-005 (B), 7-38-025 Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. Found personal items(shoes,aprons etc.) stored on food shelving units.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Found interior of reach in cooler not clean at front of premises by serving line.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Correct By: Wednesday, November 10, 2010 Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. Found floors not clean at storage areas. Found floors not under and behind heavy equipment.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: Correct By: Wednesday, November 10, 2010 Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. Observed foodhandlers not wearing hair restraints.
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Aug 10, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
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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. Found no city of chicago sanitation manager on premises while handling potentially hazardous food.(handles deli sandwiches, chicken, ham, eggs etc.) serious violation. citation issued.
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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. Found personal items(shoes,aprons etc.) stored on food shelving units.
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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. Found floors not clean at storage areas.
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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. Observed foodhandlers not wearing hair restraints.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Corner Bakery Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Corner Bakery Cafe on file is from Nov 29, 2019. The public record contains 19 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Corner Bakery Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Corner Bakery Cafe.
Has Corner Bakery Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Corner Bakery Cafe have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Corner Bakery Cafe 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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