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CHICAGO BAGEL AUTHORITY Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

CHICAGO BAGEL AUTHORITY 953 W ARMITAGE AVE, CHICAGO 60614 Restaurant
April 11, 2014 Canvass License #63983
5
Total Violations
3
Major
2
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

5
Violation #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE METAL DRAIN BOARD OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. MUST DEFROST ONE OF THE CHEST FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT(WITH HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP) AND MAINTAIN. MUST SEAL OR PAINT THE RAW WOOD OF THE SHELVINGS IN THE BASEMENT. RIPPED OFF RUBBER GASKET ALONG THE DOOR OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MUST REMOVE ALL THE CARDBOARD BEING USED AS SHELVE LINER IN THE DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVINGS IN THE BASEMENT.
Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.
Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.
Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.
Violation #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: INSIDE ALL CABINET IN THE FRONT AREA, CABINET UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE FRONT SERVING AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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.
Violation #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL ALL THE FLOOR DRAIN THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES AND MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR INSIDE THE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM IN THE BASEMENT. MISSING FLOOR TILES ON THE TOP OF THE STAIR GOING TO THE BASEMENT. MUST REPLACE FLOOR TILES.
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.
Violation #35
MINOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CUSTOMER AND EMPLOYEES WASHROOM VENT COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE CEILING IN THE BASEMENT ABOVE THE DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVINGS 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.
Violation #35
MINOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CUSTOMER AND EMPLOYEES WASHROOM VENT COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE CEILING IN THE BASEMENT ABOVE THE DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVINGS 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.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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More Information CDPH Food Protection
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