Einstein Bros. Bagels # 2330
Last inspected: Oct 8, 2014
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Score
The health department has logged five inspections at Einstein Bros. Bagels # 2330, the earliest from 2012. Einstein Bros. Bagels # 2330 was last inspected on Oct 8, 2014. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical. The most recent inspection at Einstein Bros. Bagels # 2330 is from Oct 8, 2014, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around seven violations per visit lately, up from roughly two violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Einstein Bros. Bagels # 2330 on the weaker side. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspection History
Oct 8, 2014
Routine
7 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE SERVING AND PREPARING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS DOODS SUCH AS TUNA SALAD,HAM,CHICKEN SANDWICH,ETC. AND NO CERTIFICATE OF CITY OF CHICAGO POSTED ON SITE IN PLAIN VIEW. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-012.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PREVIOUS SUMMARY REPORT POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW FROM REPORT # 1092531 DATED 8/5/13. CITATION ISSUED SEROUS 7-42-010(B).
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER AND WALK I COOLER WITH FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE WIRE RACK SHELVINGS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FLOOR THRU-OUT BASEMENT NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE, ALL CORNER AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST REPLACE .
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE FRONT SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND PROVIDE PAPER TOWEL AND SOAP. NO GREASE TRAP BOX UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST INSTALL OR SHOW EXISTANCE OF THE CATCH BASIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: UNNECESSARY ITEMS/ARTICLES IN THE BASEMENT/ INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE,ELEVATE ALL ITEMS/ARTICLES OFF THE FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE AND HAVE AN EASEY ACCESS IN CLEANING THE FLOOR. OR PROVIDE RAISED SHELVING TO STORE ITEMS/ARTICLES OFF THE FLOOR.
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Aug 5, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 29, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: NOTED REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF DOOR HAS APPROXIMATELY 1/2 INCH OPENING ON BOTTOM . INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-020
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 06/22/13 INPECTION REPORT#1223719 NOT CORRECTED. 32 OBSERVED THE COUNTERTOP DELAMINATING AROUND THE EXPOSED HANDSINK. MUST REPLACE THE COUNTERTOP SURFACE. OBSERVED RUSTED WIRE FOOD STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PAINT OR REPLACE. 34 DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE REAR PREP AREA AND BASEMENT FLOOR. 36 MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD WHERE MISSING IN THE BAKERY PREP AREA. 40 A VISIBLE THERMOMETER IS NEEDED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. SERIOUS CITATION 7-42-090
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN WALLS AND CEILING AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUST AND DIRT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKY FAUCET HANDLE AT FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR.
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Jun 25, 2012
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE COUNTERTOP DELAMINATING AROUND THE EXPOSED HANDSINK. MUST REPLACE THE COUNTERTOP SURFACE. OBSERVED RUSTED WIRE FOOD STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PAINT OR REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE HANDLE OF THE MICROWAVE, INTERIOR OF THE COOLERS, PREP TABLES AND ROLLING BAKING RACKS, WIRE RACKS ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE REAR PREP AREA AND BASEMENT FLOOR.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD WHERE MISSING IN THE BAKERY PREP AREA.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE WASHROOM.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: A VISIBLE THERMOMETER IS NEEDED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Jun 22, 2012
Routine
10 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED PREP LINE COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 44F. UNIT WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. MUST MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 40F. HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON THE COOLER. DO NOT USE UNTIL HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN REMOVED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED TUNA SALAD AT 51.9F, CHICKEN SALAD AT 52.1F, TURKEY AT 51.0F, SALMON AT 52.3F, SAUSAGE AT 47.6F, CHEESE AT 52.7F, HAM AT 51.6F, CHICKEN AT 52.1F, SLICED TOMATOES AT 48.0F, POTATO SALAD AT 50.1F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 36# OF FOOD WORTH $200. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNWRAPPED SINGLE-USE UTENSILS STORED IN DIRTY STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH GRIME AND GARBAGE IN THE CONTAINERS. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED THE UTENSILS AND CLEANED THE CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE COUNTERTOP DELAMINATING AROUND THE EXPOSED HANDSINK. MUST REPLACE THE COUNTERTOP SURFACE. OBSERVED RUSTED WIRE FOOD STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PAINT OR REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE HANDLE OF THE MICROWAVE, INTERIOR OF THE COOLERS, PREP TABLES AND ROLLING BAKING RACKS, WIRE RACKS ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE REAR PREP AREA AND BASEMENT FLOOR.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD WHERE MISSING IN THE BAKERY PREP AREA.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE WASHROOM.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: A VISIBLE THERMOMETER IS NEEDED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: HAIR RESTRAINTS ARE NEEDED FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Einstein Bros. Bagels # 2330 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Einstein Bros. Bagels # 2330 on file is from Oct 8, 2014. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Einstein Bros. Bagels # 2330?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Einstein Bros. Bagels # 2330.
Has Einstein Bros. Bagels # 2330's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Einstein Bros. Bagels # 2330 have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Einstein Bros. Bagels # 2330 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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