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Restaurant: Einstein Bros. Bagels # 2578
Address: 3420 N Southport Ave, Chicago, IL 60657
Type: Restaurant
Total inspections: 5
Last inspection: Nov 30, 2012

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All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE CEILING, WALLS AND CARDBOARD BOXES STORED ON THE SHELVES OF THE REAR PREP AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST CAULK AROUND THE FRONT EXPOSED HANDSINK TO ELIMINATE WATER DRIPPING INTO THE CABINET BELOW THE SINK. OBSERVED CARDBOARD FLATS USED TO LINE THE WIRE STORAGE SHELVES ABOVE THE PREP TABLE IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE THE CARDBOARD AND REPLACE WITH A MATERIAL THAT IS EASILY CLEANABLE.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. OBSERVED GROUT MISSING BETWEEN THE FLOOR TILES AROUND THE ICE MACHINE AND REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REGROUT FLOOR TILES TO ELIMINATE STANDING WATER BETWEEN THE FLOOR TILES.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING TILES BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER AREA AND RAFTERS IN SEATING AND DISPLAY AREA IN FRONT OF THE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE DUST BUILDUP.
REPAIR THE HOT WATER HANDLE AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE CABINET BELOW THE FRONT EXPOSED HANDSINK.

VIOLATION WAS ABATED.
VIOLATION WAS ABATED.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST CAULK AROUND THE FRONT EXPOSED HANDSINK TO ELIMINATE WATER DRIPPING INTO THE CABINET BELOW THE SINK.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE CABINET BELOW THE FRONT EXPOSED HANDSINK.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. OBSERVED GROUT MISSING BETWEEN THE FLOOR TILES AROUND THE ICE MACHINE AND REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REGROUT FLOOR TILES TO ELIMINATE STANDING WATER BETWEEN THE FLOOR TILES.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING TILES BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER AREA AND RAFTERS IN SEATING AND DISPLAY AREA IN FRONT OF THE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE DUST BUILDUP.

All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD NOT MAINTAINING ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE:3 BAGELS WITH COOKED SPINACH AT TEMP OF 71.9F TO 72F; 2 BAGELS WITH COOKED GREEN CHILE AT TEMP OF 72.3F; 7 BAGELS WITH CHEESE AT TEMP OF 73F; ALL FOOD WERE STORED INSIDE THE NON REFRIGERATION DISPLAY CASE.NO PROOF OF TIME ,TEMPERATURE AND DATE WITH PRODUCTS OR NOR ON LOG.OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WRITING DONE INFORMATION ON RECORD BOOK AS I WAS ASKING THE QUESTIONS REGARDING TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG.FOOD PRODUCTS DISCARDED AND DENATURED.11 BAGELS,VALUE 21.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) H000073157-16
All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOOD NOT PROTECTED(ICE) DURING STORAGE AND SERVING.FOUND THE TOP OF POP /ICE DISPENSER MACHINE UNCOVERED.FOUND THE COVER OF THE UNIT INSIDE THE ICE CONTAINER WITH ICE CUBES(UNIT IS STORED IN DINING AREA,ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION).INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE UNIT.ALSO REMOVE PINK AND BLACK SUBSTANCE FROM ICE DISPENSER.ICE IS REMOVED,AND UNIT IS WASHED,RINSED AND SANITIZED PRIOR FOR ME TO LEAVE PREMISES.SERIOUS VIOLATTION:7-38-005(A) H000073157-16
All dish washing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR AREA NOT MAINTAINED.WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM ONE COMPARTMENT THE FLOOR DRAIN OVERFLOWING WATER ON FLOOR IN DISH ROOM,IN FRONT OF ICE MACHINE AND REAR DOOR..ALSO THE MECHANICAL DRAIN STOPPER AT SANITIZE COMPARTMENT IS IN POOR REPAIR(HEAVILY LEAKING).INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT A PLUMBER.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-030 H000073158-17
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 NOT CORRECTED FROM 6-15-2010,REPORT #250920.. # 33- DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE CABINET BELOW THE FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK. # 35- OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING TILES BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER AREA AND RAFTERS IN SEATING AND DISPLAY AREA IN FRONT OF THE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE DUST BUILDUP. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090 H000073158-17
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. REPAIR LEAKING PIPE UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK, BEHIND FRONT COUNTER.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN TOP PART OF REAR ICE MACHINE,MINERAL BUILD UP.CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL CABINTES UNDERT THE COFFE STATION,IN DINING AREA(BUILD UP OF DEBRIS.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.REMOVE BLACK SUBSTANCE AROUND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK,CLEAN AND RACAULK.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR SPECIALLY ALONG THE WALLS AND CORNERS(GRIME BUILD-UP)THROUGHOUT

REMOVE BLACK SUBSTANCE AROUND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK,CLEAN AND RACAULK.
CLEAN TOP PART OF REAR ICE MACHINE,MINERAL BUILD UP.CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL CABINTES UNDERT THE COFFE STATION,IN DINING AREA(BUILD UP OF DEBRIS.
DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR SPECIALLY ALONG THE WALLS AND CORNERS(GRIME BUILD-UP)THROUGHOUT
REPAIR LEAKING PIPE UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK, BEHIND FRONT COUNTER.

MUST DECLUTTER AND BETTER ORGANIZE ALL ITEMS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. ITEMS MUST BE 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER AND COOLERS. MUST REGROUT FLOOR IN FRONT OF THE 3COMP SINK AT THE REAR AS WELL AS IN FRONT OF THE REAR FIRE EXIT DOOR. MUST MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY AT REAR KITCHEN AREA.
REPAIR LEAKING PIPE UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA.

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