Corner Bakery Cafe
Last inspected: Nov 17, 2016
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Score
Inspectors have visited Corner Bakery Cafe 12 times, with records going back to 2010. The most recent visit was on Nov 17, 2016. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. Note that Corner Bakery Cafe's inspection history hasn't been updated since Nov 17, 2016; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” is the recurring theme, flagged seven times.
Among Chicago restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspection History
Nov 17, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALY HAZARDOUS FOOD,( 11-LBS OF CHICKEN SALAD DATED YESTERDAY 11-16-2016) MAINTAINED AT IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURE OF 44.9F MUST MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW. FOOD REMOVED AND DISCARDED BY MANAGER,APPROX $40.00- CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH A LARGE FOOD POT INSIDE OF SINK. HAND SINK NOT CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. MANAGER REMOVED POT,-CDI. INSTRUCTED MANAGER HAND SINK MUST ALWAYS BE CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES,NOTHING IN,ON OR IN FRONT OF SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION 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: PEELING PAINT ON RED WALLS BEHIND DRY STORAGE UNIT IN REAR PREP AND WALLS PEELING AND DAMAGED AT FRONT LINE COOLER.MUST REPAIR.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: 3 BROKEN REFGERATOR THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF FRONT AREA COOLERS.MUST REPLACE
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Apr 7, 2016
Routine
4 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 STAIN/SOILED CEILING TILES ABOVE PREP AREA BEHIND FRONT COUNTER.MUST REPLACE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT NOT SHIELDED INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER.MUST INSTALL SHIELD.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO THERMOMETER INSIDE REAR PREP COOLER.MUST INSTALL.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF THE NEW IDPH FOOD TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE.
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Nov 13, 2015
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 6, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: NOTED TEMPERATURE OF DISPLAY COOLER TO BE IMPROPER AT 48.2F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F AND BELOW. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE DISPLAY COOLER TO BE IMPROPER:-20 CONTAINERS OF ASSORTED CHICKEN SALADS (62.1F, 64.6F, 47.3,64.5F),TUNA 47F, CHILI 45.2F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 22 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $45.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SHELVES AT THE FRONT DISPLAY COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 17, 2014
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD AT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK WITHIN PREP COUNTER AT FRONT. MUST PROVIDE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS AT FRONT AND REAR BEHIND AND AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPAIR/REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES WHERE NECESSARY.
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Jul 3, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: 2-DR UPRIGHT COOLER AND 2-DR SANWICH COOLER TEMPERATURE AT REAR RANGING FROM 52.8-54.4 F. DEGREES. NOT MAINTAINING ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE OF 40 F DEGREES OR LOWER. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS (DELI MEATS, ROAST BEEF, SOUPS, SALSA , MEATBALLS, DC CHICKEN, TUNA, ETC) IN 2-DR COOLER AND 2-DOOR SANDWICH COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPS RANGING FROM 49.4-61.5 F DEGREES. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DENATURED AND DISCARDED FOOD ITEMS. APPROX. VALUE $500.00 AND APPROX. WT. 227 LBS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD AT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK WITHIN PREP COUNTER AT FRONT. MUST PROVIDE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS AT FRONT AND REAR BEHIND AND AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPAIR/REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES WHERE NECESSARY.
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Dec 12, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLER AND FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILL AND DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN COUNTER TOPS UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT.
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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 STORAGE AREA AND IN THE PREP AREAS TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND SPILLS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS TO REMOVE DEBRIS. MUST REPAIR LEAKS AT THE 3 COMP SINK FAUCET BASE AND THE HAND SINK BASE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 4, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR EXTERIOR HANDLES AT THE 2DR CATERING COOLER AT THE FRONT OF THE HOUSE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE PANINI MACHINE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR HOLE IN THE WALL AT THE SANDWICH STATION IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT 3COMP SINK IN THE REAR.
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Nov 28, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Nov 18, 2011
Routine
4 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. OBSERVED OVER 10 SMALL FLIES ON WALLS BY SODA MACHINE AND 1 LIVE ROACH ON FLOORBASE AT REAR PREP AREA ALONG NORTH WALL. MUST REMOVE ALL INSECT/PEST ACTIVITY BY DATE OF REINSPECTION (11/28/11).
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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. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON SHELVES THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS, FOOD/GREASE BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE PREP COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN 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 ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT AND MAINTAIN.
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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 WALLS AROUND SODA MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN WALLS.
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Jan 12, 2011
Routine
2 minor violations.
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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 FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN UNCLEAN 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 ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER COOLERS IN PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UNDER/AROUND AND ALONG CORNERS OF ALL EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT.
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May 18, 2010
Complaint
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. Must replace all cutting boards with deep/dark grooves.
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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. Shelves under serving counters, filters of hood, interior floors of small coolers must be free of food debris,dust, grease or dirt.
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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 along wallbases underneath serving lines & behind equipment must be kept clean & free of debris/food build-up.
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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. Walls at back hallway must be free of food stains/splashes & kept clean.
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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 17, 2016. 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 seven 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 four 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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