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CHICAGO BAGEL AUTHORITY Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

CHICAGO BAGEL AUTHORITY 953 W ARMITAGE AVE, CHICAGO 60614 Restaurant
August 23, 2022 Canvass License #63983
6
Total Violations
1
Critical
2
Major
3
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

6
Violation #41
MAJOR
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: A BUCKET WITH SANITIZE SOLUTION AND LINEN MUST BE PROVIDED AT PREP TABLES
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.
Violation #47
MINOR
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLERS AT DELI STATION. REPAIR REPLACE
Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.
All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.
Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.
Violation #51
CRITICAL
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: LID OF TOILET WATER IN STAFF WASHROOM IS BROKEN,MUST REPLACE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE
Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.
Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.
Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.
Violation #53
MAJOR
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE PROVIDED AT STAFF WASHROOM DOOR.REPAIR ISSUE
Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.
Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.
Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: WALL IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA NOT EASILY CLEANABLE: HOLES, PEELING PAINT, SURFACE CRUMBLES TO THE TOUCH.MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT AREA. BROKEN CEMENT FLOOR AT SUMP PUMP STORAGE AND NORTH WEST AREA IN STORAGE AREA. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
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.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: WALL IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA NOT EASILY CLEANABLE: HOLES, PEELING PAINT, SURFACE CRUMBLES TO THE TOUCH.MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT AREA. BROKEN CEMENT FLOOR AT SUMP PUMP STORAGE AND NORTH WEST AREA IN STORAGE AREA. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
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.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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More Information CDPH Food Protection
Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections