THE GREAT AMERICAN BAGEL Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #539335,06-16-11 NOT CORRECTED,SERIOUS VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED; FOUND # 32,35,36 NOT CORRECTED-#32 MUST INSTALL DRAINBOARD AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,BEHIND SIGNAGE ABOVE COFFEE MACHINE WITH DUST ACCUMULATION MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN;#35 WALLS ABOVE PANINI GRILL,MICROWAVE WITH DUST ACCUMULATION MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN,WALLS ABOVE MILK SERVICE COUNTER FOR CUSTOMERS WITH DUST ACCUMULATION MUST COORDINATE WITH AIRPORT MANAGEMENT FOR CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE'# 36 LIGHT FIXTURES THROUGHOUT WITH DUST ACCUMULATION,AT THIS TIME 2 LIGHT FIXTURES ABOVE PREP AREA WITH DUST ACCUMULATION,MUST COORDINATE WITH AIRPORT MANAGEMENT FOR CLEANING; GIVEN 5 DAYS 11-25-11 TO CORRECT VIOLATIONS

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN FRONT PREP MUST BE REPLACED

Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.

Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.

Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN 1 PREP COOLER

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN 1 PREP COOLER

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.