CHICAGO BAGEL AUTHORITY Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT # 1434762 DATED 4/11/14 NOT CORRECTED INCLUDING #32 MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE METAL DRAIN BOARD OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE DISH WASHING ARE, #32 MUST SEAL OR PAINT THE RAW WOOD SHELVING FOR DRY STORAGE IN BASEMENT #32 MUST REPLACE RIPPED GASKET ON 2 DOOR REACH IN REFRIGERATOR UNDER SOUP STATION, #33 MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN CABINET UNDER EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT SERVING AREA #34 MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND MAINTAIN. #34 MUST REPAIR CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR OF EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IN BASEMENT, #34 MUST REPAIR FLOOR TILE AT TOP OF STAIRS LEADING TO BASEMENT, #35 MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTS IN WASHROOM AND EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.

Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.

Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED COUNTER UNDER HOT HOLDING UNIT USED TO HOLD EGGS AND SAUSAGE IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COUNTER.

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOOR MIXER WITH HEAVY RUST ACCUMULATION AND PEELING PAINT. REMOVE RUST AND RESTORE SURFACE TO SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED DRY STORAGE STORED UNDER WASTEWATER IN BASEMENT, OBSERVED ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT UNDER WASTEWATER PIPES. MOVE DRY STORAGE AND ICE MACHINE OR FINISH CEILING TO PROTECT FOOD AND ICE MACHINE.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS UNCLEAN UNDER ALL REFRIGERATORS IN FRONT PREP AREA. CLEAN AND MAINTIAN FLOORS.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOOR TILES MISSING IN FRONT PREP AREA. REPLACE FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN FLOOR.

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.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: OBSERVED 1 REFRIGERATOR MISSING THERMOMETER. MAINTAIN THERMOMETERS IN ALL REFRIGERATORS SO THAT THEY ARE EASY TO READ AND INSURE ALL REFRIGERATORS ARE FUNCTIONING AT 40F OR LESS AT ALL TIMES.

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN BASEMENT REMOVE ALL UNECESSARY ARTICLES TO DETER INSECT AND ROSENT HARBORAGE. MAINTAIN IN A CLEAN AND ORGANIZED MANNER.

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.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD STORED ON FLOOR OF WALK IN. ALL FOOD NEEDS TO BE STORED AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.

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.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD STORED ON FLOOR OF WALK IN. ALL FOOD NEEDS TO BE STORED AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.

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.