Illinois Inst of Technology — Einstein Bros. Bagels/ Herman Hall Kitchen

3241 S Federal St, Chicago, IL 60616

School / Childcare

Last inspected: Oct 21, 2013

95

Score

Low Risk

Illinois Inst of Technology — Einstein Bros. Bagels/ Herman Hall Kitchen appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2011. Illinois Inst of Technology — Einstein Bros. Bagels/ Herman Hall Kitchen was last inspected on Oct 21, 2013. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. The file hasn't been updated since Oct 21, 2013, so take the current picture with that in mind.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around one violation, down from roughly four violations earlier in the record.

The pattern that stands out is “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code”, which has been cited five times.

Illinois Inst of Technology — Einstein Bros. Bagels/ Herman Hall Kitchen's latest score of 95 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

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Inspection History

Oct 21, 2013

Complaint

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector notes: NO PERSON ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE OR PROOF OF CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER AT ALL TIMES LOCATION MUST HAVE A CERTIFICATE POSTED AND PERSON ON SITE WITH A CERTIFICATE WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. MANAGING SUPERVISORS MAY TRAVEL BETWEEN SITE TO SUPERVISE, HOWEVER CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED. NO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE OR PERSON WITH CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

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May 14, 2013

Complaint

4 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES IN PREP AREA.

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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS, INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS/CEILING TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA-REMOVE DUST/DIRT AND LIQUID STAINS.

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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA.

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Feb 21, 2013

Routine

4 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES IN PREP AREA.

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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS, INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS/CEILING TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA-REMOVE DUST/DIRT AND LIQUID STAINS.

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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA.

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Apr 19, 2011

Routine

9 minor violations.

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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN KITCHEN AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: COOKED BEANS AT 45.5F, READY TO EAT CHICKEN SALAD AT 49.3F, AND COOKED CHICKEN BREASTS AT 54.3F. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY COOL HOT FOODS FROM 140F TO 70F IN TWO HOURS AND 70F TO 40F IN FOUR HOURS. ALL FOODS WERE PREPARED ON 04/17/11. MANAGER VOLUNTARILIY DISCARDED SAID FOOD ITEMS AT THIS TIME. APPROXIMATE WEIGHT 3LBS, APPROXIMATE VALUE $20.00. CRTICAL 7-38-005 (A).

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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. NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY POSTED ON SITE FROM 09/03/08 NOR DISPLAYED VISIBLE FOR CUSTOMER VIEW. POSTED INSPECTION SUMMARY FROM INSPECTION CONDUCTED ON 04/19/11. SERIOUS 7-42-010 (B)

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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: PAINT BULK FOOD STORAGE SHELVES/RACKS IN REAR KITCHEN. PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVES/RACKS FOR STORAGE ITEMS AND REMOVE POP/MILK CRATES BEING USED TO STORE ITEMS.

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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK TO REMOVE COFFEE STAINS, CLEAN UNDER AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT, RACKS, SHELVES, SINKS, FAN GUARDS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS IN KITCHEN, UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED IN REAR, INSIDE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, COOKING EQUIPMENT, VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS, UNDER DISH MACHINE, PREP TABLE BOTTOMS.

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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. REPAIR CRACKED FLOOR TILES BY COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN FLOORS ESPECIALLY ALONG WALL BASE THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND STORAGE AREAS. CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND REMOVE STANDING WATER SECTION INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AT WALL BASE.

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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. REPAIR LOWER WALLS AND CLOSE OPENINGS IN STORAGE ROOM TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. WALL AROUND GARBAGE CONTAINER AT FOOD PREP AREA WITH CHIPPED PAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT SAME. CLEAN CEILING SECTIONS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS AND FOOD STORAGE ROOM TO REMOVE SPILLS, STAINS, AND DUST. CLEAN PIPING ABOVE DISH MACHINE AND NEXT TO COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN. REPAIR CEILING SECTIONS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER.

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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: PROVIDE END CAPS FOR LIGHT FIXTURE ABOVE COFFEE PREP AREA/EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK.

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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKS AT FAUCET AT ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ON RIGHT SIDE FAUCET.

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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. ORGANIZE CLUTTERED STORAGE AREA AT REAR KITCHEN, REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AS NEEDED, ELEVATE ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Illinois Inst of Technology — Einstein Bros. Bagels/ Herman Hall Kitchen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Illinois Inst of Technology — Einstein Bros. Bagels/ Herman Hall Kitchen on file is from Oct 21, 2013. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Illinois Inst of Technology — Einstein Bros. Bagels/ Herman Hall Kitchen?

Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Illinois Inst of Technology — Einstein Bros. Bagels/ Herman Hall Kitchen.

Has Illinois Inst of Technology — Einstein Bros. Bagels/ Herman Hall Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Illinois Inst of Technology — Einstein Bros. Bagels/ Herman Hall Kitchen have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Illinois Inst of Technology — Einstein Bros. Bagels/ Herman Hall Kitchen 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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