The Eastman Egg Company

500 W Madison St, Chicago, IL 60661

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Dec 20, 2016

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited The Eastman Egg Company four times, with records going back to 2015. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 20, 2016. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. The most recent inspection at The Eastman Egg Company is from Dec 20, 2016, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

The pattern that stands out is “premises maintained free of litter”, which has been cited two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 20, 2016

Routine

3 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF DUST ON THE FAN COVER ABOVE THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS (JACKETS) STORED HANGING ON RESTAURANT SUPPLY STORAGE SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO STORE EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS AWAY AND SEPARATE FROM RESTAURANT MATERIALS.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON THE CUTTING BOARD IN THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO MINIMIZE MICROBIAL GROWTH.

May 10, 2016

Routine

3 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED BAGS OF COFFEE STORED UNDER THE WASTE PIPING OF THE COFFEE LINE HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOOD AND FOOD EQUIPMENT SO THAT IT IS NOT DIRECTLY UNDER EXPOSED WASTE PIPING, OR TO PROVIDE A GUTTER/SHIELD ON THE WASTE PIPING.

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF SPILLS, OIL AND DEBRIS SURROUNDING THE GREASE TRAP, UNDER THE EGG COOLER AND UNDER THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO OBSERVED TO-GO PACKAGING PRODUCTS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE COFFEE BAR LINE. OBSERVED PACKAGING PRODUCTS AND FOOD STUFFS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOOD AND FOOD EQUIPMENT AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOPS BEING STORED HEAD DOWN IN THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO STORE MOPS AND BROOMS INVERTED.

Sep 14, 2015

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Sep 10, 2015

License

2 minor violations.

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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained

Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL HAND WASHING FACILITIES THAT ARE MORE READILY ACCESSIBLE TO THE MAIN FOOD PREP AREA.

Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated

Inspector notes: NOTED WATER BACKING UP FROM THE OPEN SITE DRAIN WHEN WATER DRAINED FROM THE DISH MACHINE. MUST REPAIR.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Eastman Egg Company last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Eastman Egg Company on file is from Dec 20, 2016. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Eastman Egg Company?

Across the inspection record, “premises maintained free of litter” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Eastman Egg Company.

Has The Eastman Egg Company's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Eastman Egg Company have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Eastman Egg Company 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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