CORNER BAKERY CAFE 170 Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED ICE IN ICE BIN UNCOVERED IN THE COFFEE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO COVER ICE WITH LID TO PROTECT FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.

Prevent contamination during all food handling.

Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF A DIRTY MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE CAUKING NEAR DISH MACHINE SPRAYER. INSTRUCTED TO 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.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED WASTE CAN WITHOUT A LID IN THE WOMENS RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LID FOR WASTE CAN FOR FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS.

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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS.

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.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: UNABLE TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR FOOD EMPLOYEES AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE.

Smoking contaminates hands and food with nicotine and tar residues.

Smoking prohibited in food establishments.

No smoking in any part of establishment; Designated areas away from food; Proper signage posted.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: UNABLE TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR FOOD EMPLOYEES AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE.

Smoking contaminates hands and food with nicotine and tar residues.

Smoking prohibited in food establishments.

No smoking in any part of establishment; Designated areas away from food; Proper signage posted.