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Einstein Bros. Bagels

75 E Lake St, Chicago, IL 60601
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Jul 25, 2013
90
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Einstein Bros. Bagels five times, with records going back to 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Jul 25, 2013. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. Einstein Bros. Bagels's record stops at Jul 25, 2013, 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 two violations each.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored”, showing up two times.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

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Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 25, 2013
Complaint
2 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 THOUGHOUT PREMISES AS WELL AS AL FLOOR DRAINS TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILD-UP.
34
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION UNTIL USED AT ALL TIMES
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90
Jul 16, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR COOLER TOP DRAWER SO AS NOT TO FALL WHEN OPENED AT THE MAIN PREP LINE AREA.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE BLENDER CONTAINERS LOCATED AT THE COFFEE PREP AREA.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THOUGHOUT PREMISES AS WELL AS AL FLOOR DRAINS TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILD-UP.
34
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION UNTIL USED AT ALL TIMES.
43
82
Nov 9, 2012
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DRAWER COOLER DOOR GASKETS IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
32
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT CORNERS, FOOD DEBRIS NOTED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
34
90
Aug 3, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CERTIFIED FOOD AND SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE HANDLING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY Hazardous FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
21
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. BAKING TRAYS KEPT ON FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO STORE ELEVATED OFF FLOOR.
31
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. SHELVES UNDER PREP TABLES NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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86
Dec 3, 2010
Consultation
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Einstein Bros. Bagels last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Einstein Bros. Bagels on file is from Jul 25, 2013. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Einstein Bros. Bagels?

Across the inspection record, “food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Einstein Bros. Bagels.

Has Einstein Bros. Bagels' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Einstein Bros. Bagels have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Einstein Bros. Bagels 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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