Einstein Bros. Bagels #3561
Last inspected: Feb 6, 2015
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Score
Going back to 2011, Einstein Bros. Bagels #3561 has eight inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 6, 2015. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Einstein Bros. Bagels #3561 dates to Feb 6, 2015.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.
“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
Einstein Bros. Bagels #3561 scores about where you'd expect for a Chicago restaurant. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspection History
Feb 6, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE UPON ARRIVAL WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND OR SERVED (CHICKEN, CHEESE, SOUP, DELI MEAT, ETC). INSTRUCTED FACILITY THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND OR SERVED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012(A).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON THE 2 DOOR CREAM CHEESE COOLER AND THE 2 DOOR MILK COOLER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS UNDER THE SODA BOXES AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE FLOOR DRAIN BY THE SODA MACHINE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON THE CEILING VENT NEAR THE DISPLAY SIGNS AND CREAM CHEESE DISPLAY COOLER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 15, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST MAINTAIN. DETAIL CLEAN PREP TABLES, SINKS AND INTERIOR OF FRONT CABINETS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS IN DISHWASHING AREA AND FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE DIRT AND FOOD DEBRRIS.
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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 IN DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REMOVE DIRT AND DUST.
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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 RESTRAIN AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED.
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May 29, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN INTERIORS OF ALL FRONT CABINETS REMOVE DIRT AND DUST ACCUMULATION.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR THRESHOLD AT FRONT SIDE DOOR TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS.
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Feb 7, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD. (HANDLES DELI MEAT, CHICKEN,ETC.)
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY.(MUST STORE INVERTED)
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT BASEMENT AND AND UNDER FRONT COUNTERS.
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Sep 28, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN COFFEE GRINDS AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM CABINETS ATFRONT COFFEE SERVICE STATION.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS AT FRONT COFFEE SERVICE LINE UNDER EXPOSED HAND SINK AS WELL AS IN THE REAR AREA UNDER THE ICE MACHINE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE EXCESS DUST BUILD-UP AT VENTS COVERS IN CEILING ABOVE PANNI MACHINE.
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Sep 16, 2011
Routine
3 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. FRONT PREP LINE CUTTING BOARDS IN POOR REPAIR(SMALL DARK PITS). MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR CUTTING BOARDS, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AND KEEP DRY.
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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. OBSERVED SLIGHT LIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE(UPPER PORTION OF MACHIHNE). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
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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 AT REAR PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT AT REAR PREP AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 31, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 21, 2011
License
5 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. ALL COOLERS AND FREEZER MUST BE TURNED ON AND MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW FOR COOLERS, AND 0F AND BELOW FOR FREEZERS.
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Source of cross contamination controlled i.e. cutting boards, food handlers, utensils, etc
Inspector notes: All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles.ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN,MUST PROVIDE AN INVOICE OF CLEAN AND SANITIZE FROM A COMPANY.
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Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: All food establishments shall be provided with an adequate supply of hot and cold water under pressure properly connected to the city water supply. NO HOT OR COLD WATER PROVIDED THROUGHOUT,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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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. OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED,ALL DOORS MUST BE RODENT PROOF.REPLACE OR REPAIRE OUTSIDE REAR(ALLEY DOOR),IN POOR REPAIR. MUST PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH A SERVICE FROM A LICENSED PEST CONTROL.
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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. PANINI AND TOSTER NEEDS NEW CONTROL PANEL.UNABLE TO READ CONTROL BUTTONS,FOR PROPER COOKING.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Einstein Bros. Bagels #3561 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Einstein Bros. Bagels #3561 on file is from Feb 6, 2015. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Einstein Bros. Bagels #3561?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Einstein Bros. Bagels #3561.
Has Einstein Bros. Bagels #3561's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Einstein Bros. Bagels #3561 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 #3561 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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