GREAT AMERICAN BAGEL Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM #1734481 ON 3-21-16 NOT CORRECTED. #32- INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE DINING ROOM WOODEN CABINETS DIRTY WITH COFFEE SPILLAGE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.#34-FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD SPILLAGE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.#35- WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR PREP. MUST REPLACE. 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 IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: ANY FOODS STORED NOT IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINERS, IE: POPPY AND SESAME SEEDS, MUST BE LABELED.

Improper methods result in slow cooling that allows bacterial growth.

Approved cooling methods must be used.

Use shallow pans, ice baths, rapid chill units, ice wands; Cut large items into smaller portions; Stir frequently; Leave uncovered during cooling.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: PLASTIC ICE SHOOT AT THE SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM IN THE DINING ROOM FOUND DIRTY WITH SLIME LIKE SUBSTANCE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.

All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.

Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT PREP, AT THE DISPLAY COOLERS. MUST REPLACE. EXCESSIVE DUST ON CEILING TILES AROUND DINING ROOM VENTILATION. MUST CLEAN.

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT PREP, AT THE DISPLAY COOLERS. MUST REPLACE. EXCESSIVE DUST ON CEILING TILES AROUND DINING ROOM VENTILATION. MUST CLEAN.

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.