Einstein Bros Bagels # 1363

5318 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60640
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Dec 19, 2014
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Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2010, Einstein Bros Bagels # 1363 has 11 inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 19, 2014. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Note that Einstein Bros Bagels # 1363's inspection history hasn't been updated since Dec 19, 2014; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” is the recurring theme, flagged six times.

Einstein Bros Bagels # 1363's latest score of 86 sits above the Chicago average of 81. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 19, 2014
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FLOOR CORNERS IN THE DINING ROOM ALONG THE FLOOR, IN THE REAR 3-COMP SINK AREA AND IN THE BASEMENT AROUND THE CORNER FROM THE OFFICE ROOM. ALSO MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL FOOD SPILLS AND COFFEE STAINS ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT ACROSS FROM THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST RESEAL THE EDGE OF THE CATCH BASIN LID ON THE FLOOR ACROSS FROM THE OFFICE ROOM IN THE BASEMENT AREA SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL HOLE OPENING AT WALL AND CEILING ABOVE WATER METER IN THE BASEMENT ACROSS FROM THE OFFICE ROOM. MUST REMOVE ALL PEELING PAINT IN THE DINING ROOM AREA FOR SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AT ALL TIMES. MUST REPLACE MSSING CELING TILES IN THE REAR 3-COMP SINK AREA ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: : MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT FIXTURE INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT.
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Dec 12, 2014
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: DURING INSPECTION FOUND A DEAD MOUSE ON A GLUE BOARD UNDER AND BEHIND THE CORNER OF THE REACH-IN COLD HOLDING UNIT AND THE BACK OF THE 3DR REFRIGERATOR. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED ABOVE STATED GLUE BOARD. ALSO FOUND APPROXIMATELY 25 MICE DROPPINGS UNDER AND ALONG THE WALL BASE UNDER THE RADIATOR IN THE DINING ROOM AREA AND ALONG THE WALLBASE IN THE BASEMENT JUST OUTSIDE THE BASEMENT OFFICE SPACE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED MANAGEMENT WAS INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE ABOVE STATED AREA. RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SERVICE PRIOR TO 12/19/2014.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FLOOR CORNERS IN THE DINING ROOM ALONG THE FLOOR, IN THE REAR 3-COMP SINK AREA AND IN THE BASEMENT AROUND THE CORNER FROM THE OFFICE ROOM. ALSO MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL FOOD SPILLS AND COFFEE STAINS ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT ACROSS FROM THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST RESEAL THE EDGE OF THE CATCH BASIN LID ON THE FLOOR ACROSS FROM THE OFFICE ROOM IN THE BASEMENT AREA SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL HOLE OPENING AT WALL AND CEILING ABOVE WATER METER IN THE BASEMENT ACROSS FROM THE OFFICE ROOM. MUST REMOVE ALL PEELING PAINT IN THE DINING ROOM AREA FOR SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AT ALL TIMES. MUST REPLACE MSSING CELING TILES IN THE REAR 3-COMP SINK AREA ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT FIXTURE INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT.
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Mar 7, 2014
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DIRTY UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED ON FLOOR BY THE EXIT REAR DOOR NEED TO BE REMOVED FROM PREMISES,OR CLEAN UNIT AND STORE THEM 6"OFF THE FLOOR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DEBRIS ON SHELVES UNDER THE FRONT COUNTER TOP AND AT COFFEE STATION WITH FOOD DEBRIS INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE(TOP PART)WITH A MINERAL BUILD-UP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DEBRIS ON FLOOR FROM NORTH WALL OF THE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEEMENT AREA.INSTRUCTED TO SWEEP 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 CRUMBLED BRICKS ON WALL AT NORTH SIDE BESIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT AREA.INSTRUCTED SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
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Feb 28, 2014
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE:USED MILK CONTAINER INSIDE THE SINK, TWO LARGE COFFEE CONTAINERS BLOCKING HALF OF THE SINK. NO SOAP NOR PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT SAID SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AND REMOVE OTHER ITEMS. SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL PROVIDED AND COFFEE CONTAINERS REMOVE. 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: OVER 30 MICE DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED IN DIFFERENT LOCATIONS OF PREMISES.UNDER THE FRONT COUNTER ON SHELVES. UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND NORTH-EAST CORNER AT SAME AREA. BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE. ON FLOOR UNDER AND SHELVES IN BASEMENT AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA MENTIONED. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DIRTY UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED ON FLOOR BY THE EXIT REAR DOOR NEED TO BE REMOVED FROM PREMISES,OR CLEAN UNIT AND STORE THEM 6"OFF THE FLOOR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DEBRIS ON SHELVES UNDER THE FRONT COUNTER TOP AND AT COFFEE STATION WITH FOOD DEBRIS INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE(TOP PART)WITH A MINERAL BUILD-UP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DEBRIS ON FLOOR FROM NORTH WALL OF THE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEEMENT AREA.INSTRUCTED TO SWEEP 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 CRUMBLED BRICKS ON WALL AT NORTH SIDE BESIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT AREA.INSTRUCTED SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
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Jul 24, 2013
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: CEILING LIGHT BULBS MISSING ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE WORKING LIGHT BULBS FOR SAID LOCATION.
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Jul 17, 2013
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER LEAK/DRIPPING FROM CEILING ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MIDDLE COMPARTMENT AND TO RIGHT OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGER STATES,"WATER LEAKING IS FROM AIR CONDITIONER CONDENSATION." INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE MULTI-USE UTENSILS WHEN CEILING NOT LEAKING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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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 OVER 5 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AT 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA UNDER MICROWAVES AND OVER 5 MICE DROPPINGS ON TOP OF GREASE TRAP (BASEMENT PREP AREA). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATIOIN 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS/CRUMS ON SHELVES THROUGHOUT 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN SHELVES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT/FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE FLOOR DRAIN AND FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND COOKING/COOLING EQIUPMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOLES IN CEILING ABOVE GREASE TRAP. MUST SEAL HOLES IN CEILING.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: CEILING LIGHT BULBS MISSING ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE WORKING LIGHT BULBS FOR SAID LOCATION.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE/MAKE VISIBLE BACK FLOW DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE.
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Apr 24, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 17, 2012
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER ICE MACHINE, 5 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG NORTH WALL IN PREP AREA (BY SANDWICH COOLERS) AND 5 MICE DROPPINGS ON BASEMENT FLOOR BEHIND WALK IN FREEZER/COOLER UNIT. MUST REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS BY DATE OF REINSPECTION (04/24/12).
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Jan 20, 2012
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SEE REPORT DATED ON 01/13/12
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: SEE REPORT DATED ON 01/13/12
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Jan 13, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. THE FOLLOWING MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #88485 DATED ON 08/03/10 #35 CEILING LIGHT COVERS MISSING/LOOSE FROM CEILING ABOVE PREP AREA #36 CEILING LIGHT BULBS MISSING ABOVE PREP AREA. INSTRUCED MANAGER THE ABOVE VIOLATIONS MUST BE CORRECTED BY DATE OF REINSPECTION (01/20/12).
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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. OBSERVED DARK PITS ON SURFACE OF CUTTING BOARDS(ON TOP OF SANDWICH REACH IN COOLERS). MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CUTTING BOARDS.
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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 PLASTIC FLOOR BASE PEELING FROM WALL IN PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR ALL DAMAGED FLOOR BASE.
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Aug 3, 2010
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, ice machine, storage shelving need cleaning.
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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 under heavy equipment,cooking equipment, and bsmt storage areas under racks need detailed cleaning(corners).
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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. Use dustless cleaning methods. walls/ ceilings that had peeling paint,stained shall be repair.
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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. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. missing light shields in rear prep area, walk in cooler, storage areas shall be provided.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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. exhaust vents(ventilation) in coolers, kitchen areas need cleaning.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Einstein Bros Bagels # 1363 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Einstein Bros Bagels # 1363 on file is from Dec 19, 2014. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Einstein Bros Bagels # 1363?

Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Einstein Bros Bagels # 1363.

Has Einstein Bros Bagels # 1363's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Einstein Bros Bagels # 1363 have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Einstein Bros Bagels # 1363 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.