Jaffa Bagels

225 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60601
Other
Last inspected: Jan 24, 2020
86
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Jaffa Bagels 13 times, with records going back to 2013. The most recent report on file is from Jan 24, 2020. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. The most recent inspection at Jaffa Bagels is from Jan 24, 2020, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near six violations each time.

“Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing seven times across the record.

The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Jaffa Bagels on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 24, 2020
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE, PANEL A LITTLE DIRTY, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES; FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC., WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PREPARING FOOD IN PREP AREA WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Jan 17, 2020
Complaint
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON THE MENU BOARD FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU BOARD FOR ALL ITEMS (COOKED TO ORDER EGGS) THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW AND ADD A REMINDER ON THE MENU THAT READS *THESE ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. CONSUMING UNDERCOOKED OR RAW FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE, PANEL A LITTLE DIRTY, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES; FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC., WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PREPARING FOOD IN PREP AREA WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST DISCONTINUE USING GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD STORAGE BAGS TO STORE FOOD IN THE DEEP FREEZERS. MUST OBTAIN CLEAR, FOOD GRADE BAGS INSTEAD. INSTRUCTED TO USE CORRECT FOOD STORAGE BAGS AND MAINTAIN
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET BASE ON 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 13, 2019
Recent Inspection
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17 OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS (SLICED TOMATOES) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE PRODUCT'S NAME AND DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISCARD DATE FOR ANY REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS PLACED IN ALL COLD-HOLDING UNITS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. SUPPLIES MUST INCLUDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER THAT ELIMINATES NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON THE MENU BOARD FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU BOARD FOR ALL ITEMS (COOKED TO ORDER EGGS) THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW AND ADD A REMINDER ON THE MENU THAT READS *THESE ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. CONSUMING UNDERCOOKED OR RAW FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.14 OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTH ON VARIOUS COUNTER SURFACES IN THE PREP AREA BEHIND THE SERVICE LINE. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11 OBSERVED LIDS TO TWO REACH IN FREEZERS DENTED AND HELD IN PLACE WITH DUCK TAPE AROUND THE GASKETS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.16 OBSERVED MOP IN A POSITION THAT DOES NOT ALLOW TO DRY PROPERLY AND PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST STORE MOP AFTER USE IN A MOUNTED POSITION THAT ALLOWS FOR AIR-DRYING WITHOUT SOILING AND PEST HARBORAGING.
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Sep 4, 2019
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: NOTED TEMPERATURE OF THE 3-DOOR REACH IN PREP COOLER TO BE IMPROPER AT 50.1F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. TAG WAS PLACED ON COOLER. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS IN THE 3-DOOR REACH IN PREP COOLER TO BE IMPROPER: GROUND SAUSAGE (50F), DICED HAM (57F), PLAIN CREAM CHEESE (55F), VEGGIE CREAM CHEESE (54F), AND SLICED TOMATOES (58F). MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 10 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $35.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. SUPPLIES MUST INCLUDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER THAT ELIMINATES NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS (SLICED TOMATOES) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE PRODUCT'S NAME AND DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISCARD DATE FOR ANY REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS PLACED IN ALL COLD-HOLDING UNITS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON THE MENU BOARD FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU BOARD FOR ALL ITEMS (COOKED TO ORDER EGGS) THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW AND ADD A REMINDER ON THE MENU THAT READS *THESE ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. CONSUMING UNDERCOOKED OR RAW FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS. 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 VARIOUS COUNTER SURFACES IN THE PREP AREA BEHIND THE SERVICE LINE. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIDS TO TWO REACH IN FREEZERS DENTED AND HELD IN PLACE WITH DUCK TAPE AROUND THE GASKETS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOP IN A POSITION THAT DOES NOT ALLOW TO DRY PROPERLY AND PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST STORE MOP AFTER USE IN A MOUNTED POSITION THAT ALLOWS FOR AIR-DRYING WITHOUT SOILING AND PEST HARBORAGING.
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May 31, 2018
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR BEHIND GRILL WITH FOOD AND GREASE SPILLS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO MOP SINK IN FACILITY, NO MOP SINK NEAR BY. MGR STATED THAT THEY DUMP MOP WASTE WATER IN 3-COMP SINK AT THE END OF DAY AND THEN CLEAN THE SINK AFTER ( DID NOT WITNESS SUCH PRACTICE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION ) INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A MOP SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: THERMOMETERS STORED AT REAR OF COOLER BEHIND FOOD CONTAINERS, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN WARMEST PART OF COOLER WHERE IT IS EASY TO VIEW.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OPEN DRINK CONTAINER FOR EMPLOYEE NEXT TO PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AWAY
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Dec 15, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DESSERTS (MUFFINS) FOR SALE AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER COUNTER WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME, DATE, INGREDIENTS AND BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS. OBSERVED COOKED CHICKEN AND RAW CHICKEN CONTAINERS IN THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATORS WITHOUT PRODUCT NAME AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A CARPET SITTING ON TOP OF THE GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARPET AND TO MAKE SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINK STOPPERS NEEDED FOR ALL COMPARTMENTS OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Mar 23, 2017
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (BEEF, SOUP) STORED IN THE WALK IN COOLER FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT THE PROPER LABEL CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE. OBSERVED DRY STORAGE (LENTILS) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGE WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTI-USE UTENSILS (BOWLS) BEING STORED INSIDE OF THE DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS (LENTILS, SUGAR). INSTRUCTED TO NOT STORE INSIDE OF PRODUCT OR STORE WITH HANDLES UP AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TOP OF GREASE TRAP WITH RUST. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH A SLITE PINKISH DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO FOOD HANDLERS NOT MEETING THE FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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May 18, 2016
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: Observed employee's not washing their hands while changing their gloves, touching their clothes(shirts), and leaving the food prep area, and returning without washing their hands or changing gloves, at time of inspection, mgmt corrected at once. Citation issued 7-38-010(A). Critical violation.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Cutting boards that had deep cuts, shall be replaced. Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Reach in cooler shelving in front of prep area, that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment(oven) not clean, had excess grease build up, needs detailed cleaning. Non food contact surfaces of ice machine not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment, walk in cooler shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors under 3 compartment sink by grease trap had excess grease build up, needs detailed cleaning(corners).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Missing ceiling tiles in kitchen areas, and above walk in cooler, shall be provided. Ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Missing light shield in walk in cooler, shall be provided, damaged/broken light shields in kitchen prep areas, shall be provided/replaced.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: Employee's were not wearing hair restraint in prep areas, mgmt. was advised to provide hair restraints to all employee's working in prep areas, kitchen areas.
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Dec 15, 2015
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST DATE AND LABEL ALL LARGE PLASTIC TUB CONTAINERS HOLDING CHICKEN IN THE BOTH 2-SLIDING DOOR COOLERS IN THE REAR PART OF THE STORE WHERE THERE ARE 3 SMALL CUSTOMER TABLES. ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DURING INSPECTION FOUND A LEMONADE STAND NOT IN USE NOT SET-UP WHICH IS USED TO MAKE LEMONADE IN THE SUMMER TIME ONLY. FACILITY DID NOT HAVE LEMONS OR LIMES ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION AND MACHINE IS NOT SET-UP AND USABLE AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT WHEN THIS EQUIPMENT IS IN WORKING ORDER AND SET-UP FOR USE IT MUST BE PROPERLY DESIGNED SO AS TO BE WITHIN 25 FEET OF A HAND WASHING SINK IN ORDER TO BE USED. ALSO IN THE REAR PORTION OF THE CUSTOMER SEATING AREA FACILITY MUST PROVIDE LOCKED OR SECURED COOLERS AND FREEZERS SO AS TO NOT BE ACCESSIBLE TO THE PUBLIC AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN ALL FLOOR EDGES AND UNDER ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRI.
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Jan 30, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER MAINTAINED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES.LENTIL SOUP-46.4F,TURKEY GRAVY-52.9F,HUMMUS/CHICK PEA AT 48.7F.MUST PROPERLY COOL FOODS BEFORE STORING INSIDE COOLER.MUST MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW.FOODS WAS REMOVED AND DISCARDED-CDI.APPROX-13LBS/COST APPROX $50.00.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOUND COOKED PREP FOODS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER FROM YESTERDAY NOT LABLED/DATED.MUST LABLE/DATE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND FROZEN FOODS INSIDE GROCERY BAG.MUST REMOVE.MUST STORE FOOD ONLY INSIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR UPPER PANEL AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF NEW FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR ANY EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AT NEXT ROUTINE INPECTION.
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Jul 8, 2014
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITY NOT MAINTAINING PROPER COOLING TEMPERATURE. FOUND WALK-IN COOLER AND PREP COOLER TEMPERATURE AT 61.5F- 58.3F, COOLERS ARE USE TO STORE PERISHABLES. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP COOLER TEMPERATURE AT 40F OR LOWER. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005 (A). COOLER IS TAGGED NOT ALLOWED TO USE. MUST CONTACT THE OFFICE OF CDPH WHEN REPAIRED.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION. FOUND 15 LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN AT 60.5F, HUMMUS( CHICK PEAS DIP) AT 56.6F, DICED TOMATOES AT 55.4, STUFFED GRAPE LEAVES AT 52.3F. FOOD ITEMS STORED IN WALK-IN AND PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MGR TO STORE COLD FOOD ITEMS AT 40F OR LOWER. CRICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 (A) FOOD DISCARDED VALUED AT $60.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED INSULATION IN LARGE PIZZA OVEN, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: PREP TABLES AND SHELVES IN KITCHEN AND WALK-IN COOLER NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MISSING GROUT AT KITCHEN FLOOR TILES UNDER 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AT PIZZA HOT DISPLAY CASE, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: CONDENSATION ON PIPE LINE LEADING TO ICE MAKER, INSTRUCTED TO INSULATE.
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Dec 27, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE CORNERS OF THE INTERIOR PANEL AT THE ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE SLIGHT GRAYISH BUILD-UP.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR BROKEN WALL TILE COVINGS AT THE CORNER OF THE WALL NEXT TO THE SODA MACHINE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST TIGHTEN 3-C0MP FAUCET BASE AND BASE AT BOTH HOT AND COLD FAUCET HANDLES TO PREVENT LEAKS.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETER AT THE 2DR REFRIGERATOR NEXT TO THE BAGEL DISPLAY CASE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SHELF RACK IN THE REAR SMALL STORAGE ROOM SO AS TO HAVE ALL ITEMS ORGANIZED AND 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
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Aug 14, 2013
License
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE THE GASKET AT THE 3DR REFRIGERATOR (MIDDLE DOOR).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREMISES AT ALL CORNERS TO REMOVE FOO CRUMBS. MUST ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS IN THE WET GARBAGE ROOM IN THE DOCK AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL HOLE AT WALL ACROSS FROM THE SODA MACHINE TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALL AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER DINING AREA TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE CEILING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER TO REMOVE FOOD AND SAUCE SPLASHES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE BETTER LIGHTING INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST ADJUST THE TEMPERATURE VALVE AT BOTH LADIES AND MEN'S STAFF RESTROOMS.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Jaffa Bagels last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Jaffa Bagels on file is from Jan 24, 2020. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Jaffa Bagels?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Jaffa Bagels.

Has Jaffa Bagels' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Jaffa Bagels have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Jaffa 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.