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CHICAGO BAGEL AUTHORITY-BELM Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

CHICAGO BAGEL AUTHORITY-BELM (AKA: CBA-BELMONT) 955-957 W BELMONT AVE, CHICAGO 60657 Restaurant
April 5, 2023 Canvass License #2099265
6
Total Violations
1
Critical
1
Major
4
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

6
Violation #16
CRITICAL
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: BEGINING OF MINERAL AT INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR . ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT.
Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.
All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.
Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.
Violation #41
MAJOR
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: A BUCKET WITH SANITIZE SOLUTION AND LINEN MUST BE PROVIDED AT PREP TABLES FRONT AREA.
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: RUSTED BASE OF PREP TABLES AT REAR PREP AREA MUST REPAIR AND RESTORE TO A SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE OR REPLACE. ALSO BROKEN SPLASH GUARD(BETWEEN ONE COMPARTMENT USED FOR VEGETABLE AND HANDWASHING SINK ) AT REAR PREP AREA,REPAIR ISSUE.
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 #49
MINOR
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE AT OUTSIDE OF ICE DISPENSER/CHUTE AT SELF SERVE ICE MACHINE IN DINING AREA.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: BROKEN FLOOR TILES AT REAR STORAGE AREA IN FRONT OF METAL SHELVES.REPLACE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
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: BROKEN FLOOR TILES AT REAR STORAGE AREA IN FRONT OF METAL SHELVES.REPLACE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
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