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THE GREAT AMERICAN BAGEL Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

THE GREAT AMERICAN BAGEL (AKA: THE GREAT AMERICAN BAGEL (T3 ROTUNDA)) 11601 W TOUHY AVE, CHICAGO 60666 Restaurant
May 16, 2013 Canvass License #1879165
4
Total Violations
1
Critical
2
Major
1
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

4
Violation #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AROUND 2 DOOR PREP COOLER (UNDERNEATH PANINI MACHINE AND TOASTER).-----------MUST CLEAN, REMOVE WORN OUT CAULKING WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP AT SIDE OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR AND WORN OUT CAULKING AT DIVIDER OR SPLASH GUARD OF EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT AREA.---------MUST CLEAN, REPAINT OR REPLACE METAL STORAGE RACKS ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR AREA.
Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.
Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.
Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.
Violation #35
MINOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP AND FOOD DEBRIS BEHIND AND UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.---------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH HEAVY GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP ABOVE BEVERAGE DISPENSER MACHINE.
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.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH LOW WATER PRESSURE (NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR AREA).
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH LOW WATER PRESSURE (NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR AREA).
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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More Information CDPH Food Protection
Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections