Einstein Bros. Bagels # 2578
Last inspected: Jan 8, 2015
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Einstein Bros. Bagels # 2578 appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 8, 2015. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. Einstein Bros. Bagels # 2578's record stops at Jan 8, 2015, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, showing up six times.
That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Chicago restaurants. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspection History
Jan 8, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOUND A BLACK, MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR PORTION OF THE ICE MACHINE. TAGGED MACHINE HELD FOR INSPECTION BY CDPH AND INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL TAG REMOVED BY CDPH. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT BUILDUP AND OLD SOILED CARDBOARD IN THE CABINETS UNDER THE SELF SERVE COFFEE STATION. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER THE SELF SERVE COFFEE STATION CABINETS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT BUILDUP IN THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN 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 PEELING PAINT/WATER DAMAGE ABOVE THE BOOTH CLOSEST TO THE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE CEILING TILES AND CEILING VENT COVERS ABOVE THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 28, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE MISSING AND WATER DAMAGE CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD AT FRONT DISPLAY COOLER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED. WIPPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Jun 5, 2013
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN CEILING AND WALL IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUST AND DIRT BUILD-UP.
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May 28, 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 OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS OVERFLOWING PREVENTING LID FROM CLOSING PROPERLY. THIS IS HARBORAGE AND A FOOD SOURCE FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PESTS. MUST MAINTAIN OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS ADEQUATELY MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES. BUSINESS MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CORRECTED ABOVE VIOLATION BY PUSHING GARBAGE DOWN. RECOMMENDED ABOVE TO INCREASE PICK UP SERVICE OR PROVIDE MORE DUMPSTERS.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 11/30/12, REPORT #1313288. #38 REPAIR LEAKING PIPE UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR KITCHEN AREA.#MUST REGROUT FLOOR IN FRONT OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE REAR AS WELL AS IN FRONT OF REAR FIRE EXIT DOOR. MUST MAINTAIN FLOOR DRY AT REAR KITCHEN AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR PANELS AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN CELING AND WALL IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUST AND DIRT BUIL-UP.
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Nov 30, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER AND COOLERS. MUST REGROUT FLOOR IN FRONT OF THE 3COMP SINK AT THE REAR AS WELL AS IN FRONT OF THE REAR FIRE EXIT DOOR. MUST MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY AT REAR KITCHEN AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING PIPE UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST DECLUTTER AND BETTER ORGANIZE ALL ITEMS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. ITEMS MUST BE 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
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Jun 27, 2011
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE BLACK SUBSTANCE AROUND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK,CLEAN AND RACAULK.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN TOP PART OF REAR ICE MACHINE,MINERAL BUILD UP.CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL CABINTES UNDERT THE COFFE STATION,IN DINING AREA(BUILD UP OF DEBRIS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR SPECIALLY ALONG THE WALLS AND CORNERS(GRIME BUILD-UP)THROUGHOUT
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING PIPE UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK, BEHIND FRONT COUNTER.
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Jun 14, 2011
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD NOT MAINTAINING ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE:3 BAGELS WITH COOKED SPINACH AT TEMP OF 71.9F TO 72F; 2 BAGELS WITH COOKED GREEN CHILE AT TEMP OF 72.3F; 7 BAGELS WITH CHEESE AT TEMP OF 73F; ALL FOOD WERE STORED INSIDE THE NON REFRIGERATION DISPLAY CASE.NO PROOF OF TIME ,TEMPERATURE AND DATE WITH PRODUCTS OR NOR ON LOG.OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WRITING DONE INFORMATION ON RECORD BOOK AS I WAS ASKING THE QUESTIONS REGARDING TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG.FOOD PRODUCTS DISCARDED AND DENATURED.11 BAGELS,VALUE 21.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) H000073157-16
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOOD NOT PROTECTED(ICE) DURING STORAGE AND SERVING.FOUND THE TOP OF POP /ICE DISPENSER MACHINE UNCOVERED.FOUND THE COVER OF THE UNIT INSIDE THE ICE CONTAINER WITH ICE CUBES(UNIT IS STORED IN DINING AREA,ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION).INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE UNIT.ALSO REMOVE PINK AND BLACK SUBSTANCE FROM ICE DISPENSER.ICE IS REMOVED,AND UNIT IS WASHED,RINSED AND SANITIZED PRIOR FOR ME TO LEAVE PREMISES.SERIOUS VIOLATTION:7-38-005(A) H000073157-16
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: All dish washing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR AREA NOT MAINTAINED.WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM ONE COMPARTMENT THE FLOOR DRAIN OVERFLOWING WATER ON FLOOR IN DISH ROOM,IN FRONT OF ICE MACHINE AND REAR DOOR..ALSO THE MECHANICAL DRAIN STOPPER AT SANITIZE COMPARTMENT IS IN POOR REPAIR(HEAVILY LEAKING).INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT A PLUMBER.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-030 H000073158-17
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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. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 6-15-2010,REPORT #250920.. # 33- DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE CABINET BELOW THE FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK. # 35- OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING TILES BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER AREA AND RAFTERS IN SEATING AND DISPLAY AREA IN FRONT OF THE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE DUST BUILDUP. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090 H000073158-17
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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.REMOVE BLACK SUBSTANCE AROUND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK,CLEAN AND RACAULK.
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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 TOP PART OF REAR ICE MACHINE,MINERAL BUILD UP.CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL CABINTES UNDERT THE COFFE STATION,IN DINING AREA(BUILD UP OF DEBRIS.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR SPECIALLY ALONG THE WALLS AND CORNERS(GRIME BUILD-UP)THROUGHOUT
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 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. REPAIR LEAKING PIPE UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK, BEHIND FRONT COUNTER.
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Jun 22, 2010
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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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. MUST CAULK AROUND THE FRONT EXPOSED HANDSINK TO ELIMINATE WATER DRIPPING INTO THE CABINET BELOW THE SINK.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE CABINET BELOW THE FRONT EXPOSED HANDSINK.
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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 GROUT MISSING BETWEEN THE FLOOR TILES AROUND THE ICE MACHINE AND REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REGROUT FLOOR TILES TO ELIMINATE STANDING WATER BETWEEN THE FLOOR TILES.
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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. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING TILES BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER AREA AND RAFTERS IN SEATING AND DISPLAY AREA IN FRONT OF THE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE DUST BUILDUP.
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Jun 15, 2010
Routine
6 minor violations.
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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: 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 APPROXIMATELY 30 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE CEILING, WALLS AND CARDBOARD BOXES STORED ON THE SHELVES OF THE REAR PREP AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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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. MUST CAULK AROUND THE FRONT EXPOSED HANDSINK TO ELIMINATE WATER DRIPPING INTO THE CABINET BELOW THE SINK. OBSERVED CARDBOARD FLATS USED TO LINE THE WIRE STORAGE SHELVES ABOVE THE PREP TABLE IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE THE CARDBOARD AND REPLACE WITH A MATERIAL THAT IS EASILY CLEANABLE.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE CABINET BELOW THE FRONT EXPOSED HANDSINK.
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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 GROUT MISSING BETWEEN THE FLOOR TILES AROUND THE ICE MACHINE AND REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REGROUT FLOOR TILES TO ELIMINATE STANDING WATER BETWEEN THE FLOOR TILES.
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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. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING TILES BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER AREA AND RAFTERS IN SEATING AND DISPLAY AREA IN FRONT OF THE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE DUST BUILDUP.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE HOT WATER HANDLE AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Einstein Bros. Bagels # 2578 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Einstein Bros. Bagels # 2578 on file is from Jan 8, 2015. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Einstein Bros. Bagels # 2578?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Einstein Bros. Bagels # 2578.
Has Einstein Bros. Bagels # 2578's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Einstein Bros. Bagels # 2578 have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Einstein Bros. Bagels # 2578 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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