Hannah's Bretzel
Last inspected: Mar 16, 2020
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Score
The health department has logged 13 inspections at Hannah's Bretzel, the earliest from 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 16, 2020. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Note that Hannah's Bretzel's inspection history hasn't been updated since Mar 16, 2020; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
Across the inspection history, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Hannah's Bretzel trails the local norm. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Inspection History
Mar 16, 2020
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (COOKED QUINOA, SLICED TOMATOES AND TOFU) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN REACH IN COOLER ON FOOD LINE. 48F - 50 F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DISCARDED ALL SAID TCS FOODS, COST OF ALL FOODS $30 AT 3 LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND HO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN EMPLOYEE MEN AND WOMENS WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE FOR SAID WASHROOMS.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: FOUND WOMEN'S RESTROOM GARBAGE RECEPTACLE UNCOVERED. MUST PROVIDE COVERED GARBAGE RECEPTACLE FOR WOMEN'S RESTROOM INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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May 15, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY WITH USE OF THE INSTRUCTION GUIDE PROVIDE WITH SPILL KIT AS THE CLEAN UP POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE IN WRITING THE INTENT TO USE THE INSTRUCTION GUIDE AND POST ON SITE WITH SUPPLIES. FACILITY ALSO INSTRUCTED TO INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING SUPPLIES: DISPOSABLE MOP, DISPOSABLE LATEX GLOVES, DISPOSABLE MASK, AND ADEQUATE SANITIZER *MUST ELIMINATE NOROVIRUS*) ON SITE TO PROPERLY CLEAN UP ANY VOMIT OR DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTH ON THE COUNTER SURFACE IN THE COFFEE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BURNED OUT LIGHT-BULB IN THE CEILING LIGHT FIXTURE IN THE REAR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULB AND MAINTAIN LIGHTING IN THE UNIT.
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Nov 1, 2018
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT/ DIARRHEA CLEANUP PROCEDURE ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: WATER SPRAY BOTTLES AT DOUGH STATION NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF ICE MAKER, ICE SCOPE HOLDER NOT CELAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAN
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFCATE FOR CERTIFIED MANAGERS, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
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May 8, 2018
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: BOTTOM OF ICE SCOOP HOLDER NOT CLEAN, STANDING WATER AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: REFRIGERATION THERMOMETER STORED AT REAR OF COOLERS BEHIND FOOD CONTAINERS, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN WARMEST PART IN EASY TO VIEW AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: GARBAGE CAN STORED TOO CLOSE TO CLEAN UTENSILS RACK, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP A WAY.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: WASH CLOTHS STORED ON COUNTER TOP, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN PROPER PLACE ( SANI BUCKET )
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Jul 11, 2017
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNLABELED FOOD INSIDE OF THE 4 DOOR COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND SELF PACKAGED ITEMS ON THE FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS.
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Jan 28, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Caulk arond 3 comparment sink, exposed hand sink in kitchen prep area in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Cooler shelving/racks that peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Cutting boards that had deep cuts, shall be replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Prep tables lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Front counter shelving not clean, need cleaning(detailed).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment, prep tables , under storage shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors under 3 compartment sink area, and under exposed hand sink need re-grouting.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Walls that had peeling paint, exposed plaster in rear kitchen area, rear storage areas by prep table shall be repaired/sealed.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Missing light shields in rear prep area, shall be provided.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exposed hand sink in 2nd prep area had drain pipe leaking, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Jan 22, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR STORAGE AREA AT REAR ENTRANCE NOT MAINTAINED,IE STORAGE STORED ON FLOORS.MUST ELEVATE ALL STORAGE ON ADEQUATE SHELVING AT LEAST 6-INCHES OFF FLOORS.ALSO FLOORS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS UNDER SHELVING IN REAR PREP AND REAR STORAGE AREA.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING ATTACHED VENTS NOT CLEAN OF BUILD-UP DUST OVER MOP SINK AND IN CUSTOMER AREA.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR STORAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED,IE TOO MUCH CLUTTER.MUST REMOVE AND ORGANIZE REAR AREA BY DOOR TO PREVENT A PEST HARBORAGE AREA.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: 3- EMPLOYEE WORKING AT THIS TIME WITHOUT THE NEW FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING CERTIFICATE.MUST ENROLL ALL EMPLOYEES.
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Jul 3, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 1, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: NO RUNNING HOT OR COLD WATER AT PORTABLE HAND SINK AT THE NEWLY ADDED PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MGR TO INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH CITY WATER CONNECTION AND DRAINAGE TO SEWER LINES, PORTABLE HAND SINK NOT ALLOWED IN RETAIL FOOD. THE CLOSEST HAND SINK ABOUT 40 FEET AWAY. 48HOURS GIVEN TO COMPLY WITH CDPH CODE. OFFICE NOTIFIED. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-030.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CHIPPED WALL BEHIND PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A DURABLE SMOOTH SURFACE THATS EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: HEAVY DUST ON CEILING VENT ABOVE DOUGH MIXER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 3, 2013
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF THE 2-SLIDING DOOR REFRIGERATOR AT THE MAIN SERVICE TO REMOVE FOOD CRUMBS AND DEBRI.
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Feb 5, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST REPAINT RUSTY GREASE TRAP BOX UNDER 3COMP SINK SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE LID.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS AT CORNERS OF OVEN TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.
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Jun 16, 2011
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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. BASE BOARD COVERINGS NOT STICKING TO WALL UNDER 3COMP SINK
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Sep 16, 2010
Routine
2 minor violations.
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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. MUST USE PROPER SCOOPS, SINGLE SERVICE PAPER CUPS NOT ALLOWED TO USE AS A BULK FOOD SCOOP.
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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. FAN COVERS INSIDE PREP COOLER WITH HEAVY DUST BUIL-UP, INSTRUCTED MGR TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hannah's Bretzel last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hannah's Bretzel on file is from Mar 16, 2020. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hannah's Bretzel?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Hannah's Bretzel.
Has Hannah's Bretzel's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hannah's Bretzel have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Hannah's Bretzel 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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