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GREAT AMERICAN BAGEL Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

GREAT AMERICAN BAGEL 1248 W BELMONT AVE, CHICAGO 60657 Restaurant
January 31, 2018 Canvass License #1898062
3
Total Violations
3
Critical
1
Corrected On Site

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

3
Violation #21
CRITICAL
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD. (HANDLES CREAM CHEESE, SALMON, ETC.) SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-012. MUST PROVIDE.
Temperatures above 41°F allow rapid bacterial multiplication, doubling every 20 minutes.
Cold foods must be held at 41°F or below.
Maintain 41°F or below; Check temperatures regularly; Properly functioning refrigeration; Thermometers in all units; Keep doors closed.
Violation #29
CORRECTED CRITICAL
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: FOUND PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 8-25-17. INSPECTION # 1898062. 34. FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE. VIOLATION 38. FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE AND DRIP COFFEE MACHINE WATERLINES. MUST INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE AND DRIP COFFEE MACHINE. 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.
Violation #29
CORRECTED CRITICAL
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: FOUND PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 8-25-17. INSPECTION # 1898062. 34. FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE. VIOLATION 38. FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE AND DRIP COFFEE MACHINE WATERLINES. MUST INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE AND DRIP COFFEE MACHINE. 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.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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