Einstein Bros. Bagels #3426
Last inspected: Jan 12, 2015
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Score
The health department has logged six inspections at Einstein Bros. Bagels #3426, the earliest from 2012. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 12, 2015. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Einstein Bros. Bagels #3426 dates to Jan 12, 2015.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near six violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, which has been cited five times.
Einstein Bros. Bagels #3426's latest score of 78 falls below the Chicago average of 81. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspection History
Jan 12, 2015
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF CABINETS IN SELF SERVICE AREA UNCLEAN WITH FOOD CRUMBS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF CABINETS. OBSERVED SODA NOZZLES UNCLEAN IN SELF SERVICE AREA. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SODA NOZZLES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR DRAINS IN WASHROOM AND THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOOR DRAINS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALL AT MOP SINK IN DISREPAIR. OBSERVED CAULKING AROUND WALL WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE. OBSERVED WALL AND MOP SINK UNCLEAN. REPAIR WALL, REPAIR CAULKING AND MAINTAIN ALL CAULKING AND WALLS AROUND MOP SINK IN SANITARY CONDITION.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOP SINK LEAKING FROM TOP OF FAUCET. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN MOP SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLEANING EQUIPMENT INCLUDING WET MOPS NOT PROPERLY STORED AFTER USE. HANG MOPS TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Jan 5, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT ON 7/17/14 NOT CORRECTED INCLUDING #32 GREASE TRAP BOX UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH RUSTED LID. REMOVE RUST, REPAINT AND MAINTAIN. #34 FLOORS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP, WALK IN COOLERS AND WALK IN FREEZER NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAINED. DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS IN FRONT REAR PREP WALK IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS UNDER ALL SHELVING AND THROUGHOUT ENTIRE ESTABLISHMENT. FLOOR MUST BE MAINTAINED IN A CLEAN AND SANITARY CONDITION. #33 MUST CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING : ALL EXPOSED HAND SINKS, CHOPPING BOARD IN BAGEL STATION. CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF CABINETS IN SELF SERVICE AREA UNCLEAN WITH FOOD CRUMBS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF CABINETS. OBSERVED SODA NOZZLES UNCLEAN IN SELF SERVICE AREA. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SODA NOZZLES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR DRAINS IN WASHROOM AND THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOOR DRAINS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALL AT MOP SINK IN DISREPAIR. OBSERVED CAULKING AROUND WALL WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE. OBSERVED WALL AND MOP SINK UNCLEAN. REPAIR WALL, REPAIR CAULKING AND MAINTAIN ALL CAULKING AND WALLS AROUND MOP SINK IN SANITARY CONDITION.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOP SINK LEAKING FROM TOP OF FAUCET. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN MOP SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLEANING EQUIPMENT INCLUDING WET MOPS NOT PROPERLY STORED AFTER USE. HANG MOPS TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Jul 21, 2014
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: ICE MACINE INTERIROR PANEL SURFACES STILL NOT CLEANED AND SANITIZED. TAGGED REMAINS ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN IN DETAIL INTERIOR SURAFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE AND SANITIZED. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE THE ICE MACHINE AND NOT TO REMOVE THE TAG. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT FOODS INSIDE THE X2 WALK IN COOLERS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CAULK WORN OUT WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE ALONG THE SPLASH GUARD OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, WASH BOWL SINK OF BOTH WASHROOM, EXPOSED HAND SINK OF THE BAGEL AND SALAD PREP AREA. MUST RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN. GREASE TRAP BOX UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH RUSTED LID. MUST REMOVE RUST AND RE PAINT AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: ALL EXPOSED HAND SINK, ALL ONE PREP COMPARTMENT SINK, CART FOR HOLDING THE READY TO EAT FOOD INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER, BAGEL CASE, ALL CHOPPING BOARD, AND ALL DRY FOOD CONTAINERS AND LIDS OF THE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA FRONT AND REAR, WALK IN COOLERS AND WALK IN FREEZER FLOOR,NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAI
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: BOTH WASHROOM VENT COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: ONE OF THE SOLID LIGHT SHIELD IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH STAINED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 17, 2014
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: ICE ARE NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE. INTERIOR PANEL WALLS WITH BALCK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE ON SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND SANITIZE. TAGGED THE ICE MACHINE"HELD FOR INSPECTION". INSTRUCTED NOT TO REMOVE THE TAG AND NOT TO USE THE ICE MACHINE UNTIL IT IS CLEANED AND SANITIZED. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-005(A),
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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 PREPARING AND SREVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS SMOKED SALMON ON BAGEL, CHICKEN SALAD, TUNA SALAD,ETC. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ATTEND SANITATION CLASS AND BE CERTIFIED UNDER CITY OF CHICAGO. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-012(A) TWO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE WAS POSTED ON THE WALL BUT THE TWO SAID PERSONS ARE NOT ON SITE.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT FOODS INSIDE THE X2 WALK IN COOLERS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CAULK WORN OUT WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE ALONG THE SPLASH GUARD OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, WASH BOWL SINK OF BOTH WASHROOM, EXPOSED HAND SINK OF THE BAGEL AND SALAD PREP AREA. MUST RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN. GREASE TRAP BOX UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH RUSTED LID. MUST REMOVE RUST AND RE PAINT AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: ALL EXPOSED HAND SINK, ALL ONE PREP COMPARTMENT SINK, CART FOR HOLDING THE READY TO EAT FOOD INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER, BAGEL CASE, ALL CHOPPING BOARD, AND ALL DRY FOOD CONTAINERS AND LIDS OF THE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA FRONT AND REAR, WALK IN COOLERS AND WALK IN FREEZER FLOOR,NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: BOTH WASHROOM VENT COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. WALLS BESIDE THE MOP SINK CLOSE TO THE ONE PREP COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN BOARD WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE ALL OVER THE WALLS. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND SANITIZE THE WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: ONE OF THE SOLID LIGHT SHIELD IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH STAINED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK ON THE PIPE UNDER THE ONE PREP COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BAGEL PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK.
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Jul 25, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE IS NEEDED AT REAR PREP EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK. MUST PROVIDE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Apr 17, 2012
Routine
4 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. DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE FRONT PREP COOLERS, SINKS, LIGHT SHIELD AND FAN COVERS IN THE SMALL WALK-IN COOLER/RETARDER.
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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. REGROUT THE FLOOR TILES AROUND THE BAGEL SLICER. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR BEHIND THE PROOFER AND UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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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. REPAIR THE OPENING IN THE WALL ABOVE THE MOP SINK FAUCET.
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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. MUST STORE THE ICE SCOOP AWAY FROM DIRTY COFFEE UTENSILS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Einstein Bros. Bagels #3426 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Einstein Bros. Bagels #3426 on file is from Jan 12, 2015. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Einstein Bros. Bagels #3426?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Einstein Bros. Bagels #3426.
Has Einstein Bros. Bagels #3426's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Einstein Bros. Bagels #3426 have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Einstein Bros. Bagels #3426 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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