THE BAGEL INC Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE UPPER PORTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

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.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS IMPROPERLY STORED INSIDE ICE MACHINE AND ICE BINS. MUST PROVIDE CLEAN CONTAINERS FOR ICE SCOOPS.

Improper storage contaminates utensils between uses.

In-use utensils must be properly stored between uses.

Store in food with handle out; On clean surface; In running water; In water at 135°F or above.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED SPOONS, FORKS, KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED ON TABLE TOPS UNCOVERED. INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE ALL SPOONS, FORKS, KNIVES PROPERLY COVERED IF ON TABLE TOPS.

Clutter harbors pests and prevents proper cleaning.

Facility must be free of unnecessary items and litter.

Remove unnecessary equipment; No litter; Organized storage; No living quarters; Personal items in designated areas.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN HELD INSIDE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN WALK IN FREEZER. MUST USE FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS OR WASHABLE CONTAINERS.

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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON MEAT SLICER, FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE ALL PREP AREA COOLERS, FOOD DEBRIS ON ALL SHELVES AT PREP AREA,DISHWASH AREA AND FRONT SERVICE LINE. MUST CLEAN ALL EQUIPMENT 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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON MEAT SLICER, FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE ALL PREP AREA COOLERS, FOOD DEBRIS ON ALL SHELVES AT PREP AREA,DISHWASH AREA AND FRONT SERVICE LINE. MUST CLEAN ALL EQUIPMENT 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.