Einstein Bros. Bagels #3505
Last inspected: Apr 9, 2025
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Score
Einstein Bros. Bagels #3505 appears in inspection records 27 times, starting in 2010. On Apr 9, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near six violations each time.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing 18 times across the record.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Einstein Bros. Bagels #3505 trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
27
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 9, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HANDWASHING SINK IN MEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED HANDWASHING SINKS SHALL BE PROVIDED WITH HAND DRYING PROVISIONS AT ALL TIMES. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS AT HANDWASHING SINK IN MEN'S WASHROOM BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED A PERSON IN CHARGE WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON PREMISES DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENING AT BASE IN MIDDLE OF BOTH FRONT ENTRANCE OUTER DOUBLE DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RIGHT FAUCET OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT ATTCHED TO SINK. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY ATTACH RIGHT FAUCET OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO SINK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA, DINING AREA AND MEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT FACILITY AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED CRACKED AND DAMAGED GROUT IN BETWEEN TILES UNDERNEATH DISHWASHING AREA HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPLACE ALL CRACKED AND DAMAGED GROUT IN BETWEEN TILES UNDERNEATH DISHWASHING AREA HANDWASHING SINK FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. OBSERVED INTERIOR BASE OF CABINET UNDERNEATH BARISTA PREP SINK DAMAGED AND UNSMOOTH. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR INTERIOR BASE OF CABINET UNDERNEATH BARISTA PREP SINK FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP ON CONDENSOR LINES IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE BUILDUP FROM CONDENSOR LINES IN WALK IN FREEZER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOP LEANING AGAINST INTERIOR MOP SINK WALL DRYING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL MOP DRYING RACK FOR PROPER DRAINAGE AND DRYING OF MOPS TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILDUP AND DEBRIS ALONG BASE OF WALL ON FLOOR BEHIND GREASE TRAP IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALONG BASE OF WALL ON FLOOR BEHIND GREASE TRAP IN DISHWASHING AREA.
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Jul 1, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD EMPLOYEE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER TRAINING OR ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE ON-SITE WHILE TCS FOOD BEING HANDLED AND PREPARED (EGGS, SAUSAGE) AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO ENSURE AT LEAST ONE FOOD EMPLOYEE WITH CERTIFIED MANAGER TRAINING PRESENT AND MAINTAIN ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON-IN-CHARGE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER TRAINING OR ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE ON-SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO ENSURE AT LEAST ONE CERTIFIED MANAGER PRESENT AND MAINTAIN ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS USED FOR EQUIPMENT STORED IN WATER WITHOUT SANITIZER SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS FOR WIPING EQUIPMENT AND NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES IN SANITIZER SOLUTION OF ADEQUATE CONCENTRATION AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD- AND NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF TURBO OVEN IN FRONT PREP AREA TO BE SOILED WITH ENCRUSTED GREASE DEPOSITS AND OTHER SOIL ACCUMULATIONS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FOOD- AND NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF ENCRUSTED GREASE AND OTHER SOILS AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PHYSICAL FACILITIES TO BE SOILED: FLOOR AND BASE COVING BENEATH DRY STORAGE SHELVES SOILED WITH DRY FOOD DEBRIS IN THE REAR PREP AREA, FLOOR DRAIN BENEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS IN THE WAREWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN PHYSICAL FACILITIES AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUOLD UP OF SOIL AND MAINTAIN.
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70
Oct 13, 2023
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.
40
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN MEN'S WASHROOM AND FRONT COFFEE STATION AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED A FEW MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR OF FACILITY. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: : OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR NEXT TO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND DISHWASHING AREA. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.
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78
Oct 4, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 01/04/23 REPORT#2569145. 55. CEILING TILES AND WALL NEAR PREP TABLE AND OVEN IS HEAVILY SOILED. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 55.SINK FAUCET IN MENS RESTROOM IS IN DISREPAIR. FACILITY MUST REPAIR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.
40
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN MEN'S WASHROOM AND FRONT COFFEE STATION AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED A FEW MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR OF FACILITY. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR NEXT TO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND DISHWASHING AREA. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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67
Jan 4, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER IS IN DISREPAIR AND IS NOT DISPENSING PROPERLY AND IS IN DISREPAIR, LOCATED AT HAND SINK IN THE DISHROOM. FACILITY MUST ENSURE THAT DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS ARE ALWAYS PROVIDED AND EASILY ACCESSBILE AT ALL HAND SINKS. MANAGER PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS AT HANDSINK DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: DATE OF COOKED HASHBROWNS MARKED ON 1/17/22 AS AN EXPIRATION, EXCEEDS THE TIME LIMIT. FOOD PREPARED AND HELD IN A FOOD ESTABLISHMENT FOR MORE THAT 24HOURS MUST BE CLEARLY MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE OR DAY BY WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED ON THE PREMISES, SOLD, OR DISCARDED WHEN HELD AT A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR LESS FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7DAYS. DISCUSSED WITH MANAGER ON SITE AND VERIFIED THAT FOODS WERE MADE ON 1/3/22. PROPER DATE LABELING HAS BEEN PROVIDED ON SITE IN WALK-IN COOLER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: FROZEN RAW FISH HAS BEEN THAWED WHILE STILL WRAPPED IN REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING (ROP) IN WALK-IN COOLER. PACKAGING MUST BE REMOVED FROM FISH IN ROP PRIOR TO THAWING UNDER REFRIGERATION OR RUNNING WATER.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: BOTTLES OF WATER USED FOR EGG STATION IS NOT LABELED. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE LABEL.
37
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: IN-USE WIPING CLOTHS ARE NOT STORED PROPERLY. FOUND ON PREP-COUNTER NEAR STAND UP OVEN. CLOTHS USED TO WIPE SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT SHALL BE HELD IN A PROPER SANITIZER SOLUTION. CLOTHS IN-USE FOR WIPING SURFACES IN CONTACT WITH RAW ANIMAL FOODS SHALL BE KEPT SEPARATE FROM CLOTHS USED FOR OTHER PURPOSES. IN-USE CLOTHS MUST BE LAUNDERED DAILIY. MANAGER REMOVED WET RAG AND PLACED IN A SANITIZER BUCKET WHILE ON SITE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: WALK-IN COOLER FAN GUARD IS SOILED WITH DEBRIS. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE/FROST ACCUMILATION BEHIND WALK-IN FREEZER FAN UNIT. FACILITY MUST REMOVE ICE/FROST DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT FOUND ON JUICE MACHINE NEAR ICE MACHINE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER IS SOILED WITH DEBRIS. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CEILING TILES AND WALL NEAR PREP-TABLE AND OVEN IS HEAVILY SOILED. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FACILITY MUST PROVIDE CAULK AT SINK FIXTURES ADJACENT TO WALL.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: SINK FAUCET IN MENS RESTROOM IS IN DISREPAIR. FACILITY MUST REPAIR.
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50
Jan 4, 2022
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD IN FRONT PREP AREA WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO LIGHT IN MEN WASHROOM NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATE TO COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND TO KEEP RECORD ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Dec 27, 2021
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND AN INCOMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK. NO RECENT INSPECTION RECEIPTS (AT LEAST TWICE A YEAR PER CODE) ON-SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION; FOUND LAST RECEIPT IN LOG BOOK DATED APRIL 2020. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE AN UPDATED PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C).
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND MISSING HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE FRONT PREP AREA HANDWASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND MULTIPLE CEILING TILES MISSING IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND GARBAGE AND OLD FOOD DEBRIS IN THE CABINETS UNDERNEATH THE SODA MACHINE IN THE DINING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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78
Aug 6, 2019
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: ICE MAKER INTERIOR SURFACES NOT CLEAN, SLIME AND DARK FILM NOTED THROUGHOUT INTERIOR SURFACES, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: WALLS NEXT TO 3-COMP SINK IN POOR REPAIR, WALL COVERINGS PEELING OFF, INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY MOUNT WALL COVERING AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NOT CLEANED ALONG WALLS BASE UNDER 3-COMP SINK, ICE MAKER AND AROUND GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
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86
Aug 1, 2019
Complaint
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO RUNNING HOT WATER AT REAR HAND WASH SINK, KNOB IS BROKEN, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C).
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM REAR FLOOR DRAIN IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. WASTE WATER POOLING ABOUT AN INCH HIGH IN REAR PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. FOUL ODORS AND UNSANITARY CONDITIONS WHERE FOOD HANDLERS WALKING IN WASTE WATER TRACKING CONTAMINANTS THROUGHOUT OUT FACILITY, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C)
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE HANDLING AND SERVING TCS FOODS ( EGGS, SAUSAGE...) INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-012
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND ABOUT 180 LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN REAR KITCHEN AREA, INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS, PEST CONTROL SERVICE REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A).
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED #58 FROM REPORT #2244054 DATED 01-04-19 (NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN) NOT CORRECTED, INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT VIOLATIONS WITHIN GIVEN TIME FRAME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGH OUT KITCHEN MUST BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED ALSO FLOOR DRAIN MUST BE CLEANED TOO.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: REFER TO VIOL #60 FOR DESCRIPTION
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHANGE IN NOT CERTIFIED WITH FOOD AND SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD CART WHEELS NOT CLEAN CONTAMINATED WITH WASTE WATER POOLING IN REAR KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 4, 2019
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: USING SINGLE USE KNIVES AS A MULTI-USE UTENSIL IN FOOD PREPARATION, INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER UTENSILS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: WALL IN POOR REPAIR NEXT TO UTILITY SINK, CRACKS AND CREVICES NOTED, ACCUMULATED DUST ON WALK-IN COOLER FAN COVER INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES PERSONAL CLOTHING STORED ON FOOD EQUIPMENT SHELF, INSTRUCTED TO SEPARATE
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN
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82
Apr 13, 2018
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: Observed inadequate sanitizer concentration at three compartment sink in rear prep area. Concentration was at 50ppm residual level of quat sanitizer. Instructed person in charge to provide a concentration level at 200ppm repair sanitizing dispensing machine at time of inspection and maintain. Critical Violation 7-38-030.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed rear hand sink with no paper towels near three compartment sink. Instructed person in charge to obtain and maintain paper towels for hand sink. Critical Violation 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed soap dispenser for front and rear hand sink damaged. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Observed food debris on lower shelving and cabinets throughout facility. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Observed damaged wall and missing ceiling tiles in rear prep area near three compartment sink. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain.
35
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Observed standing water near refuse area in front of garbage compactor in rear of facility, due to broken and uneven floor. Instructed person in charge to repair the floor.
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74
Apr 27, 2017
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND WASH CLOTHS ON TOP OF SERVICE COUNTER THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS.MUST MAINTAIN WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED IN SANITIZING SOLUTION UNTIL USED.
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95
Apr 20, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: UPON ARRIVAL FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFIED MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WERE BEING HANDLED, PREPARED AND COOKED.MANAGER ARRIVED AT 920AM.INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT THERE MUST ALWAYS BE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED, PREPARED, AND COOKED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: DURING INSPECTION FOUND A GUSHING LEAK AT PIPE UNDER THE 3RD COMPARTMENT SINK ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE (SANITIZING COMPARTMENT)OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT THE DISH WASHING FACILITIES (3-COMP SINK)MUST ALWAYS BE WELL MAINTAINED AND IN PROPER WORKING ORDER.SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND DIRTY AND UNPLEASANT ORDER IN THE MEN'S RESTROOM FLOOR.ALSO FOUND FOOD DEBRI ON THE FLOOR AT THE FRONT SERVICE PREP AREA UNDER EQUIPMENT AND AT THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND MEN'S URINAL OUT OF ORDER NOT FLUSHING. MUST REPAIR BROKEN URINAL IN THE MEN'S RESTROOM.THE TOILET IN THIS RESTROOM IS IN WORKING ORDER AT THIS TIME.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND WASH CLOTHS ON TOP OF SERVICE COUNTER THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS.MUST MAINTAIN WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED IN SANITIZING SOLUTION UNTIL USED.
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78
May 5, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUST ON SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH ALL EQUIPMENTS ESPECIALLY BY THE ICE MACHINE AT THE REAR PREP AREA ALSO,FLOOR DRAINS NEED CLEANING.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS SPLASHED ON WALLS AT FRONT COFFEE SERVICE STATION AND ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS AT CEILING VENTILATION COVERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 27, 2015
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED DUSTY WALLS, CEILING AND FANS THROUGH OUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NOTED DISPLAY COOLERS AND SERVICE PREP COOLERS WITH NO STEAM THERMOMETERS OR VISIBLY DISPLAYED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A STEM THERMOMETER AT ALL COOLERS FOR BETTER TEMPERATURE MONITORING
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEES AT THE PREP LINE WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINS THAT COVER THE HAIR.
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Jul 20, 2015
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: NOTED OVER 20 FLYING INSECTS ON WALLS AND CEILING ESPECIALLY AT THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT WITH PEST CONTROL. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN TO FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND REAR BY THE EXIT DOOR AND SODA DISPENSER MACHINES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED DUSTY WALLS, CEILING AND FANS THROUGH OUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NOTED DISPLAY COOLERS AND SERVICE PREP COOLERS WITH NO STEAM THERMOMETERS OR VISIBLY DISPLAYED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A STEM THERMOMETER AT ALL COOLERS FOR BETTER TEMPERATURE MONITORING.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEES AT THE PREP LINE WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINS THAT COVER THE HAIR.
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Dec 5, 2014
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE MILK COOLER.
32
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT ESPECIALLY AROUND THE WALLS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND REMOVE DUST FROM THE CEILING AND WALLS.
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Nov 21, 2014
Complaint
4 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: OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA ON THE WALLS AND CEILING TILES. 15 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS AND CEILING AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE MILK COOLER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT ESPECIALLY AROUND THE WALLS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND REMOVE DUST FROM THE CEILING AND WALLS. REPAIR THE OPENINGS IN THE WALLS NEXT TO THE REAR EXIT DOOR.
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Jul 28, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLER AT THE FRONT PREP LINE TO BE IMPROPER:- TUNA 50.9F, TURKEY 47.1F,PEPPERONI 57.6F,CHICKEN SALAD 45.2F, CHICKEN 56.3F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 8.3 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $29.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. INSTRUCTED TO MONITOR AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRT AND OLD FOOD DEBRIS ALONG WALL BEHIND LID OF SERVICE COOLER AT THE FRONT PREP LINE. ALSO NOTED DIRT ON RUBBER GASKETS INSIDE BEVERAGE SERVICE COOLER DOOR. 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: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY BY THE ICE MACHINE AT THE 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: NOTED DIRT AND DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEES AT THE PREP AREA WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINS. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS WEAR HAIR RESTRAINS AT THE FOOD PREP AREAS.
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Oct 21, 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: DETAIL CLEAN CEILING AND WALLS IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA.
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Oct 15, 2013
Routine
3 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: NOTED FRONT EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR ENTRANCE DOORS ON KINZIE SIDE NOT RODENT IN PROOF. DOORS HAVE APPROXIMATELY 1/2 INCH OPENING. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: NOTED OUTSIDE GARBAGE COMPACTOR OVERFLOWING. ALSO NOTED ACCUMULATION OF LIQUID FOOD WASTE AND TRASH ON GROUND SURROUNDING COMPACTOR.THIS IS A FOOD SOURCE FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PEST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA CLEAN AT ALL TIMES. RECOMMENED TO INCREASE PICK-UP SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN CEILING AND WALLS IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA.
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Dec 12, 2012
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP NOTED ON FAN COVER AND CEILING IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP HOLDER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 15, 2011
Tag Removal
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 PREP COOLERS, MICROWAVES INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR, LEGS OF PREP TABLE IN THE REAR.
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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 THE FLOOR UNDER THE STORAGE RACKS NEXT TO THE OVEN. DETAIL CLEAN THE DEAD INSECTS FROM THE FLOOR IN THE STORAGE ROOM.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN THE DUST FROM THE CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AROUND THE CEILING SUPPLY VENTS. REPLACE THE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE COFFEE STATION.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER ON THE FLOOR INSIDE OF THE STORAGE CLOSET. REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND STORE REMAINING ITEMS AT LEAST 6" OFF OF THE FLOOR.
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Sep 12, 2011
Routine
6 minor violations.
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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 (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED MOLD GROWTH ON INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF UNIT CLEANED AND SANITIZED. FAX REINSPECTION LETTER TO (312) 746-4240 AFTER UNIT HAS BEEN CLEANED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: One copy of the Food Inspection Report Summary must be displayed and visible to all customers. PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS NOT POSTED. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT WHERE IT CAN BE VIEWED BY ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.
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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 PREP COOLERS, MICROWAVES INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR, LEGS OF PREP TABLE IN THE REAR.
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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 THE FLOOR UNDER THE STORAGE RACKS NEXT TO THE OVEN. DETAIL CLEAN THE DEAD INSECTS FROM THE FLOOR IN THE STORAGE ROOM.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN THE DUST FROM THE CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AROUND THE CEILING SUPPLY VENTS. REPLACE THE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE COFFEE STATION.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER ON THE FLOOR INSIDE OF THE STORAGE CLOSET. REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND STORE REMAINING ITEMS AT LEAST 6" OFF OF THE FLOOR.
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Nov 5, 2010
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: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE COFFEE SELF SERVICE STATION. MUST REPLACE ALL STAINED/DAMAGED CEILING TILES.
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Oct 28, 2010
Routine
4 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. FRONT ENTRANCE/EXIT DOUBLE DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED, OBSERVED ONE HALF INCH GAP AT DOOR SWEEPS. MUST REPAIR/SEAL GAPS AT DOOR SWEEPS TO RODENT PROOF DOORS. SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. TICKET #H000063350 10.
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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. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER, FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE PREP COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS AND FOOD/SPILLS INSIDE CABINETS UNDER SODA MACHINE AND COFFEE STATION. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT.
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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 FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND COOLING/COOKING EQUIPMENT AT PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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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 WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE COFFEE SELF SERVICE AREA. MUST REPLACE ALL DAMAGED CEILING TILES.
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Jan 5, 2010
Complaint
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. The following not clean- interior of cabinets/reach in coolers with accumilated food debris at prep and front area, interior of ice machine with slight lime build up, notice foul odor from grease trap. Instructed manager to clean and maintain all unclean equipment.
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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 accumilated dust/food debris on floor under and around equipment(shelves/coolers) throughout prep and front area. Instructed manager to detail clean floor throughout premises and maintain.
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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 clean all unclean walls throughout prep area and maintain.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Einstein Bros. Bagels #3505 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Einstein Bros. Bagels #3505 on file is from Apr 9, 2025. The public record contains 27 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Einstein Bros. Bagels #3505?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 18 times, more than any other issue at Einstein Bros. Bagels #3505.
Has Einstein Bros. Bagels #3505's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Einstein Bros. Bagels #3505 have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Einstein Bros. Bagels #3505 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Einstein Bros. Bagels #3505 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Einstein Bros. Bagels #3505 is inspected around two times per year on average.
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