Einsteins
Last inspected: Jul 8, 2016
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Score
The health department has logged seven inspections at Einsteins, the earliest from 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Jul 8, 2016. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Public records show no inspections at Einsteins since Jul 8, 2016, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed”, which has been cited three times.
Einsteins' latest score is in line with the Chicago average of 81. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspection History
Jul 8, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE OR RESURFACE RUSTED FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN THE REAR REACH-IN DAIRY COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE DUST BUILDUP FROM THE REAR HOOD ABOVE THE OVEN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE CABINET UNDER THE DUMP SINK BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER TO REMOVE STAINS AND COFFEE DEBRIS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE BLACK BUILDUP FROM THE DRAIN AT THE REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 12, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. CLEAN FLOOR IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER AND FLOOR AREA AT EXTERIOR OF COOLER/FREEZER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN VENT AT CEILING AT REAR.
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Oct 16, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR AREA WITH A 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BUT NO EXPOSED HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A WET MOP STORED INSIDE OF THE MOP BUCKET IN THE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WET MOPS HANGING OR INVERTED.
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Aug 16, 2013
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REGROUT THE FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE PREP COOLER.
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Aug 9, 2013
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOOD STORED IN THE PREP COOLER: CREAM CHEESE AT 44.8F, SALSA AT 54.3F, CUT TOMATOES AT 47.4F, CHEESE AT 49.1F, TURKEY AT 51.4F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 5# OF FOOD WORTH $10. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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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, HOUSE FLIES AND GNATS ON THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA AND WALLS AND WINDOWS OF THE DINING ROOM. OBSERVED 2 LIVE HOUSE FLIES AND 10 LIVE FRUIT FLIES AND 10 LIVE GNATS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. 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: MUST REGROUT THE FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE PREP COOLER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE DUST ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE FOOD PREP AREA ABOVE THE SANDWICH STATION.
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Jun 21, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CABINET UNDER SINK BY GREASE TRAP NEED CLEANING. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SOME FOOD STAINS ON WEST WALL OF PREP AREA-MUST KEEP CLEAN. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: BOTTOM RIGHT PIPE OF 3-COMP SINK IS LEAKING-MUST FIX & MAINTAIN. 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.
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Sep 22, 2010
Routine
1 minor violation.
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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. CUTTING BOARD IN POOR REPAIR ABOVE SANDWICH PREP COOLER. MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARD.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Einsteins last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Einsteins on file is from Jul 8, 2016. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Einsteins?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Einsteins.
Has Einsteins' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Einsteins have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Einsteins 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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