BAGELS ON LINCOLN, LLC Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

Ill food workers cause 70% of foodborne outbreaks. Proper reporting prevents transmission of Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, and other serious diseases.

All food employees must understand and follow health reporting requirements and food safety responsibilities.

Employees must: Report illness symptoms and exposures; Be excluded/restricted when ill; Understand their role in preventing foodborne illness; Follow proper hygiene practices; Have signed health policy on file.

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: NOTED APPROXIMATELY 5 LBS COOKED EGGS BEING HELD HOT IN A HOT HOLDING UNIT AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 125.6F. REVIEWED HOT HOLDING REQUIREMENTS. EGGS DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Temperatures above 41°F allow rapid bacterial multiplication, doubling every 20 minutes.

Cold foods must be held at 41°F or below.

Maintain 41°F or below; Check temperatures regularly; Properly functioning refrigeration; Thermometers in all units; Keep doors closed.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: NO CURRENT PEST CONTROL SERVICE OR SERVICE REPORT FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT. THE LAST SERVICE REPORT DATED 8-12-22. REVIEWED PEST CONTROL SERVICE REQUIREMENTS OF TWICE PER YEAR. MUST PROVIDE A RECENT SERVICE AND REPORT BY A LICENSED PEST CONTROL CO. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C) CITATION ISSUED.

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: REFRIGERATION STORED IN THE HALLWAY NEXT TO THE WASHROOMS WITH CUSTOMER ACCESS MUST BE PROTECTED FROM THE PUBLIC. RECOMMEND KEEPING DOORS LOCKED WHEN NOT IN USE.

Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.

Prevent contamination during all food handling.

Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.

Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.

Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.

Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY ALL STORAGE AND PREP AREAS MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.

Contaminated single-use items transfer pathogens to food and customers.

Single-use items must be protected from contamination.

Store in original packaging; Protect from contamination; Handle by non-contact surfaces; Cannot reuse.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS FOOD CONTAINERS. ALL FOOD CONTACT CONTAINERS MUST BE A WASHABLE MATERIAL OR DISPOSABLE FOOD GRADE BAGS.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREA WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. THROUGHOUT THE REAR STORAGE ROOM.----WALL ABOVE THE REAR PREP OVEN WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND STAINED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: BROKEN MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN THE WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: NO VENTILATION PROVIDED FOR THE OVEN IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE OR DOCUMENTATION OF EQUIPMENT IE: OVEN, NOT NEEDED VENTILATION.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2561982 ON 8-11-22 NOT CORRECTED.#10-- SOAP DISPENSER INSTALL BY THREE COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE RELOCATED BY THE HAND WASHING SINK. #10-: PROVIDED HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND WASHING BOWL IN PREP/DISH ROOM,ALSO AT WASHBOWL INSIDE THE WASHROOM.#16-: INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE COMPARTMENTS NOT CLEAN (INTERIOR TOP ). ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT.#47-: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.#47- SOME CUTTING BOARDS AT PREP COOLER AT OVEN AREA WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP CUTS,MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE SAID CUTTING BOARDS. #47-: WOOD PANELS UNDER THE SERVING FRONT COUNTER NO EASILY CLEANABLE. REPAIR/REPLACE WITH SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.#55- DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR AT FRONT COFFEE AREA UNDER THE SERVING COUNTER,UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND OVEN AREA.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

Deviating from approved procedures removes critical safety controls.

Must comply with all approved plans and procedures.

Follow approved plans; Maintain required records; Operate as permitted; No unauthorized changes.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2561982 ON 8-11-22 NOT CORRECTED.#10-- SOAP DISPENSER INSTALL BY THREE COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE RELOCATED BY THE HAND WASHING SINK. #10-: PROVIDED HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND WASHING BOWL IN PREP/DISH ROOM,ALSO AT WASHBOWL INSIDE THE WASHROOM.#16-: INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE COMPARTMENTS NOT CLEAN (INTERIOR TOP ). ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT.#47-: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.#47- SOME CUTTING BOARDS AT PREP COOLER AT OVEN AREA WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP CUTS,MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE SAID CUTTING BOARDS. #47-: WOOD PANELS UNDER THE SERVING FRONT COUNTER NO EASILY CLEANABLE. REPAIR/REPLACE WITH SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.#55- DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR AT FRONT COFFEE AREA UNDER THE SERVING COUNTER,UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND OVEN AREA.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

Deviating from approved procedures removes critical safety controls.

Must comply with all approved plans and procedures.

Follow approved plans; Maintain required records; Operate as permitted; No unauthorized changes.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.