Corner Bakery Cafe
Last inspected: Jul 10, 2018
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Score
Across the available record, Corner Bakery Cafe has 12 inspections on file, the first dated 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Jul 10, 2018. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. The file hasn't been updated since Jul 10, 2018, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.
Across the inspection history, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded six times.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Corner Bakery Cafe on the better side of that line. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jul 10, 2018
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROCEDURE FOR CLEAN UP POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY.
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Jan 9, 2018
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND 11-PORTION CUPS OF CREAM CHEESE ON COUNTER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 63.0F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD FOODS AT 40.OF OR BELOW. FOOD REMOVED AND DISCARDED BY MANAGER,CDI. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED AND VISIBLE TO ALL PATRONS WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED,( IE SOUPS, EGGS, SANDWICHES,ETC) SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN DISH WASHING MACHINE AND DISH RACK.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: OBSERVED STORAGE PALLET UNDER DISH MACHINE NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Jun 28, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME PREP COOLERS WITHOUT THERMOMETERS. INSTRUCTED TO PRROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL PREP COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAIR RESTRAINTS NOT WORN PROPERLY WITH LOOSE HAIR COMING OUT OF THE FRONT OF CAP ON TWO FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO NOT WEAR CAP IF IT DOES NOT RESTRAIN HAIR AND USE A HAIR NET TO PROPERLY RESTRAIN ALL HAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 16, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER ON FLOORS AT MOP SINK DISH MACHINE AREA.MUST KEEP FLOORS FREE FROM WATER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES AND DUSTY CEILING TILES ABOVE POT/PAN STORAGE RACK AREA.MUST INSTALL MISSING TILES AND REMOVE DEBRIS
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNCLEAN STORED DUST PANS. MUST CLEAN BEFORE PROPERLY STORING.
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Mar 4, 2016
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK FOOD STORAGE CARTS NOT CLEAN.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: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES AND DUSTY CEILING TILES ABOVE POT/PAN STORAGE RACK AREA.MUST INSTALL MISSING TILES AND REMOVE DEBRIS.
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Feb 5, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK FOOD STORAGE CARTS NOT CLEAN.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: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES AND DUSTY CEILING TILES ABOVE POT/PAN STORAGE RACK AREA.MUST INSTALL MISSING CEILING TILES AND REMOVE DEBRIS.
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Jan 9, 2015
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS IN THE KITCHEN, INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND DISH MACHINE AREA. ALSO MUST REMOVE CARD BOARD BOXES BEING USED AS MATS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE WINDOW LEDGE ON THE NORTH SIDE WALL OF THE RESTAURANT SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. ALSO RECAULK LEDGE STATED ABOVE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ALL FOOD STAFF MEMBERS WITH THEIR ILLINOIS FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATION AT ALL TIMES. MUST PROVIDE ABOVE STATED DOCUMENT FOR ALL FOOD PREP STAFF MEMBERS.
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Jul 24, 2014
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REPLACE/REAIR DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF SELF-SERVE SODA MACHINE IN CUSTOMER DINING AREA AND WHERE NECESSARY. REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR SWEEP ON REVOLVING DOOR.
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Jul 24, 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: FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS: REAR PREP AREA, INSIDE WALK IN COOLER ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CABINET UNDER FRONT SELF SERVER POP MACHINE.
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Jan 5, 2012
Routine
3 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. FRONT PREP AREA CUTTING BOARDS WITH DARK PITS ON SURFACE. MUST REPLACE ALL DAMAGED CUTTING BOARDS.
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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 PLASTIC TUBES UNCLEAN IN UPPER PORTION OF ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
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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 FLOOR GROUT LOW/IN POOR REPAIR INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND AROUND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR/REGROUT DAMAGED FLOOR TILES.
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Feb 10, 2011
Routine
2 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. WALK IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKET RIPPED. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKET.
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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 SIGHT LIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE( BY WALK IN COOLER).MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
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Aug 2, 2010
Routine
3 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. Must clean front floor drain & keep floors thruout premises dry (using fans), to prevent pest harborage.
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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. Dusty filters above cooking equipment must be kept clean & maitained.
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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. Noted a leaky pipe under front prep sink (at serving line), must fix.
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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 Jul 10, 2018. The public record contains 12 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 six 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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