Einstein Bros Bagels # 2262

2212 N Clybourn Ave, Chicago, IL 60614
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Mar 13, 2012
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Score
Low Risk

The inspection history at Einstein Bros Bagels # 2262 is still short, with only two visits logged. Einstein Bros Bagels # 2262 was last inspected on Mar 13, 2012. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Note that Einstein Bros Bagels # 2262's inspection history hasn't been updated since Mar 13, 2012; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around three violations compared to roughly five violations earlier on.

Across the inspection history, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Einstein Bros Bagels # 2262 on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

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Inspection History
Mar 13, 2012
Routine
3 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.MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE CHUTE AT SODA DISPINSING MACHINE ALONG SODA DISPENSERS TO REMOVE STICKY SYRUP. MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRI FROM INTERIOR OF DELI CASE AND COOLERS AT FRONT PREP AREA.
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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 DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AT FRONT CUSTOMER DINING AREA TO REMOVE EXCESS DUST FALLING OFF THE WALLS.
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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. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DIRTY AND BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS AT REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA.
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Jul 27, 2010
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health.POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE CLEANING AND RINSING COFFEE BASKETS,WIPING COUNTERS, MAKING COFFEE,ALSO SERVING CUSTOMERS WITH READY TO EAT FOOD(BAGELS).EMPLOYEE DID NOT WASH HANDS PRIOR TO WEAR FOOD GLOVES.INFORMATION GIVEN TO MANAGER ON HAND WASHING PROCEDURE.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-010(A) H000062509-15
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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.MAIN FRONT DOOR MUST NEEDS ADDITIONAL THRESHOLD.REPLACE BROKEN RUBBER GASKET IN SMALL COOLER UNDER THE COFFEE MACHINE ,FRONT AREA.
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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.CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, MINERAL BUILD-UP(TOP AND BOTTOM INTERIOR PART)
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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.SWEEP FLOOR (DEBRIS)IN STORAGE AREA,IN GARAGE; ALSO ELEVATE ITEMS FROM FLOOR 6" ABOVE THE FLOOR.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination.WASH CLOTH MUST BE STORED IN SANITIZING SOLUTION IN EACH WORK STATIONS.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Einstein Bros Bagels # 2262 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Einstein Bros Bagels # 2262 on file is from Mar 13, 2012. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Einstein Bros Bagels # 2262?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Einstein Bros Bagels # 2262.

Has Einstein Bros Bagels # 2262's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Einstein Bros Bagels # 2262 have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Einstein Bros Bagels # 2262 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.