Einstein Bros. Bagels #1242
Last inspected: Jan 19, 2021
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Score
Einstein Bros. Bagels #1242 appears in inspection records 19 times, starting in 2011. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 19, 2021. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Einstein Bros. Bagels #1242's record stops at Jan 19, 2021, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around three violations compared to roughly nine violations earlier on.
“Insects, rodents, & animals not present” comes up most often, recorded 10 times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average is 81, putting Einstein Bros. Bagels #1242 squarely in typical territory. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspection History
Jan 19, 2021
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS WITH GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED RUST ON TOP OF THE GREASE TRAP LOCATED BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET NECK OF THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA'S HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOORS THRU OUT THE REAR UNDER AND AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND FLOORS UNDER THE FRONT CUSTOMER COUNTER WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Jan 11, 2021
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE SMALL FLIES ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 15 SMALL FLIES LOCATED ON THE CEILING AND SHELVES AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT AND ABOUT 10 SMALL FLIES LOCATED IN THE REAR OFFICE BY THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET NECK OF THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA'S HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOORS THRU OUT THE REAR UNDER AND AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND FLOORS UNDER THE FRONT CUSTOMER COUNTER WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS WITH GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED RUST ON TOP OF THE GREASE TRAP LOCATED BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST.
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Dec 2, 2019
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: - MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE. -
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Aug 20, 2019
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 3-307.11. Inspector Comments: - OBSERVED EMPLOYEE CELL PHONES STORED ON THE CUTTING BOARDS AND PREP TABLES AND COUNTERS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND STORE ALL EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS OUT OF FOOD PREP AREAS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-501.11. Inspector Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER RAISED AND BROKEN. MUST REPAIR FLOOR OF WALK IN TO BE SMOOTH, DURABLE, AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C). Inspector Comments: - OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ENCRUSTED ONTO THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-501.12. Inspector Comments: - OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF DIRT, DEBRIS, GRIME, AND FOOD BUILDUP: INSIDE THE FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT THE FRONT AND REAR PREP OF FACILITY AND ON THE FLOOR OF FACILITY UNDER THE EQUIPMENT AND COUNTERS OF THROUGHOUT THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN CLEANLINESS AT ALL TIMES.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-501.14. Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ENCRUSTED ON THE WALK IN COOLER FAN VENT COVER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-304.11. Inspector Comments: - OBSERVED NO WORKING EXHAUST VENTILATION INSIDE THE TOILET ROOMS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Aug 12, 2019
Complaint
2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM THE PREVIOUS INSPECTION#:2261879 ON 2/13/19: "OBSERVED A SIGHT DIRT/DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP ALONG THE CENTER OF THE ENTRANCE DOORS. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS. OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SOME FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES EXPIRED. MUST PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION". MUST CORRECT ALL VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED. -
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION, WHILE SANDWICHES ARE BEING PREPARED. THE DESIGNATED PERSON IN CHARGE, WHO IS ON SITE, MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION LICENSE AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING HANDLED ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED. -
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION#:60.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION#:60.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED EMPLOYEE CELL PHONES STORED ON THE CUTTING BOARDS AND PREP TABLES AND COUNTERS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND STORE ALL EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS OUT OF FOOD PREP AREAS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION. -
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER RAISED AND BROKEN. MUST REPAIR FLOOR OF WALK IN TO BE SMOOTH, DURABLE, AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN. -
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ENCRUSTED ONTO THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN. -
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF DIRT, DEBRIS, GRIME, AND FOOD BUILDUP: INSIDE THE FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT THE FRONT AND REAR PREP OF FACILITY AND ON THE FLOOR OF FACILITY UNDER THE EQUIPMENT AND COUNTERS OF THROUGHOUT THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN CLEANLINESS AT ALL TIMES. -
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION#:60.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED NO WORKING EXHAUST VENTILATION INSIDE THE TOILET ROOMS. MUST PROVIDE. -
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ENCRUSTED ON THE WALK IN COOLER FAN VENT COVER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION#:60.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION#:60.
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Feb 13, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING THE PREPERATION AND CONSUME BY/DISCARD DATE OF ALL REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SIGHT DIRT/DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP ALONG THE CENTER OF THE ENTRANCE DOORS. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES EXPIRED. MUST PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Mar 28, 2018
Routine
4 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (DELI MEATS, CREAM CHEESE, ETC.) ARE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE WITH SAID MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING LIGHT COVERS AT REAR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN LIGHT COVERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE DAMAGED CEILING TILE LIGHT COVER ABOVE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT COVER.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE REFRIGERATION THERMOMETER FOR 2-DOOR REACH IN MILK COOLER.
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Oct 23, 2017
Complaint
No violations found.
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Sep 18, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE, NO CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE HANDLING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZADOUS FOODS ( DELI, EGGS...) INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. SERIUOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO REFRIGERATION THERMOMETER IN SVERAL PREP COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS WITH LONG BEARD NOT WEARING BEARD RESTRAINTS.
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Dec 2, 2016
Routine
4 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 STORAGE RACKS ON THE WALL ABOVE THE REAR PREP TABLE TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND DUST ACCUMULATION.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE GASKETS AROUND THE COLD-HOLDING UNIT REFRIGERATION DOORS TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND BLACK BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REMOVE STAINS FROM THE WALL BEHIND THE MOP SINK AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAINS ON THE WALL NEAR THE CEILING NEXT TO THE OVENS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS ON THE ABOVE MENTIONED AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 1, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE GASKET ON THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 3, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED KNIVES STORED IN BETWEEN PREP STATIONS. MUST REMOVE CLEAN/SANITIZE AND PROPERLY STORE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF BAGEL CASE OF FOOD DEBRIS AT FRONT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND FRONT SERVICE AREA, WALK-IN COOLER/FREZER AT REAR AND CUSTOMER DINING AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING VENT COVER AT CEILING ABOVE UTILITY AREA. CLEAN LIGHT PANELS AT CEILING OF DUST BUILD UP IN SAME AREA.
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Nov 18, 2014
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE BAKERS RACKS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FOOD EQUIPMENT CONTACT SURFACES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE BAGEL CASE WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE BAGEL CASE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A MISSING LIGHT BULB AND NO LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE OF THE WOMENS RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND LIGHT SHIELDS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FAUCET BASE LEAKING AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK CLOSEST TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA . INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
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Oct 31, 2014
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE BAGEL CASE WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE BAGEL CASE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE BAKERS RACKS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FOOD EQUIPMENT CONTACT SURFACES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A MISSING LIGHT BULB AND NO LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE OF THE WOMENS RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND LIGHT SHIELDS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FAUCET BASE LEAKING AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK CLOSEST TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA . INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS IN THE PREP AREA WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE FOOD IS BEING HANDLED.
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Oct 24, 2014
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO EXPOSED HAND SINKS IN THE REAR WITHOUT PAPER TOWELS WHILE STAFF IS PREPARING FOOD IN THE SAME AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PAPER TOWELS AT ALL EXPOSED HAND SINKS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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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: OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALL AND CEILING BY THE SELF SERVE BEVERAGE STATION, APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALL AND METAL SHELF AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR AND APPROXIMATELY 10 FRUIT FLIES FLYING AROUND THE BAKER TABLE AND NEAR THE EMERGENCY EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICES TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (MILK,CHICKEN AND EGGS) WERE BEING SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND/OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE BAGEL CASE WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE BAGEL CASE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A MISSING LIGHT BULB AND NO LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE OF THE WOMENS RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND LIGHT SHIELDS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FAUCET BASE LEAKING AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK CLOSEST TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA . INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A WET MOP STORED INSIDE OF THE MOP BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WET MOPS HANGING OR INVERTED.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS IN THE PREP AREA WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE FOOD IS BEING HANDLED.
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Apr 25, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE OR MANAGERON SITE WHILE SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD (BEEF,CHICKEN,PORK, DAIRY). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE CONSPICOUSLY POSTED IN PLAIN VIEWING OF CUSTOMERS AND MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. 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: OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLUMBING UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SANITIZING BASIN LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE MENS AND WOMENS RESTROOMS WITHOUT PROPER VENTILATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PROPER VENTILATION.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS IN THE PREP AREA WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAIR RESTRAINTS WHEN FOOD IS HANDLED.
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Oct 15, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN THROUGHOUT PREMISES.(EXCESSIVE DEBRIS)
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND MOPS AND BROOMS NOT STORED PROPERLY.
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Nov 2, 2012
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: SODA DISPENSERS FOR SOFT DRINK MACHINE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FAN COVERS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER NOT CLEAN, DUST AND DIRT BUILD-UP NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 15, 2011
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Einstein Bros. Bagels #1242 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Einstein Bros. Bagels #1242 on file is from Jan 19, 2021. The public record contains 19 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Einstein Bros. Bagels #1242?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Einstein Bros. Bagels #1242.
Has Einstein Bros. Bagels #1242's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Einstein Bros. Bagels #1242 have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Einstein Bros. Bagels #1242 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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