FAIL
Risk 1 (High)
CHICAGO BAGEL AUTHORITY-BELM Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant
January 6, 2025
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License #2099265
2
Total Violations
1
Critical
1
Minor
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
2
Violation #16
CRITICAL
Violation Details
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED FOUNTAIN DRINK DISPENSER WITH ATTACHED ICE MACHINE IN FRONT PREP AREA WITH BLACK AND BROWN SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR ICE BIN SURFACES AND ON ICE, PINK SLIME ON ICE CHUTE AND NOTED INTERIOR METAL PLATE OF ICE BIN WITH EXCESS RUST. ALSO NOTED A BLACK AND WHITE SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR PREP AREA IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH ICE CUBES STORED AT ICE BIN. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED
Why This Matters
Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.
Food Code Requirement
All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.
Specific Requirements
Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-601.11, 4-602.11
Violation #16
CRITICAL
Violation Details
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED FOUNTAIN DRINK DISPENSER WITH ATTACHED ICE MACHINE IN FRONT PREP AREA WITH BLACK AND BROWN SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR ICE BIN SURFACES AND ON ICE, PINK SLIME ON ICE CHUTE AND NOTED INTERIOR METAL PLATE OF ICE BIN WITH EXCESS RUST. ALSO NOTED A BLACK AND WHITE SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR PREP AREA IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH ICE CUBES STORED AT ICE BIN. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED
Why This Matters
Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.
Food Code Requirement
All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.
Specific Requirements
Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-601.11, 4-602.11
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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CDPH Food Protection