BROBAGEL Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE - Comments: OBSERVED UNPASTEURIZED JUICES INSIDE THE FRONT DISPLAY COOLER FOR SELL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD AND NOT TO CONTINUE. UNAPPROVED SOURCE FOR JUICES. NO CITATION ISSUED AT THIS TIME.

Without knowledgeable supervision, critical food safety practices may be overlooked, significantly increasing risk of foodborne illness outbreaks affecting multiple customers.

The person in charge must be present during all hours of operation, hold valid certification, and demonstrate food safety knowledge.

Person in charge must: Be present during all operating hours; Hold valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate; Demonstrate knowledge of foodborne disease prevention, HACCP principles, and Code requirements; Ensure employee compliance with food safety practices.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED 60 LIVE FLIES SCATTERED IN THE REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA ON THE WALLS,CEILING, SHELVING AND PAPER GOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND DETAIL CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS, ALSO CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020.

Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.

Building openings must be protected against pest entry.

Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE FOLLOW ITEMS: PREP TABLE, COUNTER TOPS, DRY STORAGE SHELVING, EXTERIOR OF CREAM CHEESE CONTAINERS AND FLOUR BINS & SPICE CONTAINERS, ALSO CLEAN THE INSIDE OF FRONT STORAGE CABINETS TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.

All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.

Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS: REAR PREP AREA, WALK IN COOLER, WASHROOM AND THE FRONT PREP/SERVERING AREA.

Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.

Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.

Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED VENT COVERS IN THE REAR PREP AREA DUSTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. NOTED WALLS AT REAR PREP STATIONS AND UNDER THE 3 COMP SINK DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED VENT COVERS IN THE REAR PREP AREA DUSTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. NOTED WALLS AT REAR PREP STATIONS AND UNDER THE 3 COMP SINK DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.