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THE GREAT AMERICAN BAGEL Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

THE GREAT AMERICAN BAGEL (AKA: THE GREAT AMERICAN BAGEL (T3 K2)) 11601 W TOUHY AVE, CHICAGO 60666 Restaurant
January 24, 2020 Canvass License #1879167
4
Total Violations
1
Critical
3
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

4
Violation #36
MINOR
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE THE 2 DRAWER SANDWICH COOLER SHOWED MANAGER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE COOLER.
Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.
Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.
50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN WEATHER STRIP AT BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK/STORAGE AREA.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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 #47
MINOR
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET AT 1 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER ACROSS FROM HAND SINK FRONT PREP/SERVICE AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET.
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.
Violation #47
MINOR
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET AT 1 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER ACROSS FROM HAND SINK FRONT PREP/SERVICE AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET.
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.

Health Department Information

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