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Corner Bakery Cafe

1400 S Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60605
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Jul 17, 2013
86
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2010, Corner Bakery Cafe has five inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Jul 17, 2013. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. The file hasn't been updated since Jul 17, 2013, so take the current picture with that in mind.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.

“Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 17, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE RUBBER GASKETS ON THE PREP COOLER, KNIVES AND KNIFE RACK AND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE LOWER LEVEL AND 1ST FL PREP AREA.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS IN CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS IN REAR BY MOPSINK IN LOWER LEVEL PREP.
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Apr 18, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOUND PASTRIES AND SMALL SALADS INSIDE PLASTIC CONTAINERS NOT LABELED.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND INTERIOR OF SALAD DISPLAY COOLER NOT WIPED DOWN. 1ST FLOOR.
32
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT SWEPT UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT. 1ST FLOOR AND LOWER LEVEL.
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Aug 9, 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 FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT AT 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA AND AT LOWER LEVEL STORAGE ROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR.
34
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 IN SALAD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN WALLS.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. OBSERVED ONE LIGHT BULB BURNED OUT INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING BULB.
36
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE SANDWICH/SALAD DISPLAY COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS FOR COOLERS.
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Nov 22, 2010
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Found floors not mopped and swept at lower level dry storage areas.
34
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. FOUND NO THERMOMETERS AT FRONT REACH IN COOLERS.(BEVERAGE/MILK/SALAD COOLERS)
40
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Found plastic dishwashing apron improperly stored on clean dish shelving unit.
41
86
Jan 19, 2010
Suspected Food Poisoning
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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 by soda syrup boxes. (spillage)
34
Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector notes: Soiled and clean linens, coats, and aprons shall be properly stored. Found dishwashing apron not properly stored on clean dish rack.
39
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. Found no thermometer inside reach in cooler at pastry areas.
40
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. Found cleaning chemicals not stored properly above 3compartment sink.
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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 17, 2013. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Corner Bakery Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous” has been cited three 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 three 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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