THE BAGEL INC Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HAND SINK IN THE FRONT OF THE MAIN PREP AREA TO NOT HAVE A SIGN INDICATING EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS PRIOR TO RETURNING TO WORK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A SIGN INSTRUCTING EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS PRIOR TO RETURNING TO WORK.

Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.

Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.

Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED STANDING TWO (2) DOOR COOLER AT MAIN PREP AREA ACROSS FROM HOT HOLDING UNITS TO CURRENTLY BE NOT FUNCTIONING CORRECTLY, WITH THE UNIT COLD HOLDING AT 60.5F. UNIT WAS NOT IN USE AT TIME OF INSPECTION, AND MANAGER WAS AWARE OF ISSUE. STANDING TWO (2) DOOR COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL ENTIRE COOLER/EQUIPMENT IS ABLE TO MAINTAIN TEMPERATURES OF AT LEAST 41F AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH. PRIORITY VIOLATION, 7-38-005.

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.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED VARIOUS BOXED ITEMS AND A POT STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER.

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.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED VARIOUS KNIVES AT THE MAIN PREP LINE TO BE STORED BEHIND PIPES ABOVE PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL IN USE UTENSILS IN AN AREA THAT IS CLEANED AND FREE FROM POTENTIAL SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION.

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.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED VARIOUS KNIVES AT THE MAIN PREP LINE TO BE STORED BEHIND PIPES ABOVE PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL IN USE UTENSILS IN AN AREA THAT IS CLEANED AND FREE FROM POTENTIAL SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION.

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.