Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for CORNER BAKERY CAFE on .
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Most recent visit in the dataset
Latest inspection
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2574054
Location recorded for this inspection · CORNER BAKERY CAFE · 500 W MADISON ST
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Official inspection record
Inspection history
Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1199434
Location recorded for this inspection · CORNER BAKERY CAFE · 500 W MADISON ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
31
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: KNIVES FOUND IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN PREP TABLES. MUST PROVIDE PROPER KNIFE HOLDERS.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR OF WALK-IN FREEZER WITH DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND ELEVATE ALL STORED FROZEN FOODS FROM FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1324378
Location recorded for this inspection · CORNER BAKERY CAFE · 500 W MADISON ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED DEEP GROVES INTO THE CUTTING BOARD AT THE HOT FOOD STATION. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. ALSO NOTED GASKETS AT THE TOP DOOR OF THE PANINI COOLER ARE IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS NEED CLEANING AT THE REAR PREP AREA AROUND AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS. ALSO FLOOR DRAIN AT THE FRONT COFFEE SERVICE COUNTER NEED CLEANING.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1184228
Location recorded for this inspection · CORNER BAKERY CAFE · 500 W MADISON ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST DETAIL CLEAN HOT PLATE STATION TO REMOVE BAKED ON FOODS AT REAR PREP AREA.
34
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.MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN ALL FLOR DRAINS.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST CLEAN WALLS AT 3COMP SINK AREA TO REMOVE DRIED FOOD SPLASHES.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.MUST DECLUTTER AND BETTER ORGANIZE HALLWAY NEXT TO REAR STORAGE AREA. ITEMS MUST BE 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
Tag RemovalPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Tag Removal
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
565427
Location recorded for this inspection · CORNER BAKERY CAFE · 500 W MADISON ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
2
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: THE CATERING COOLER HAS A 39 F AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AND THE EXPO COOLER HAS A 34 F AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE. COOLERS ARE RELEASED FOR USE AT THIS TIME.
ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
614275
Location recorded for this inspection · CORNER BAKERY CAFE · 500 W MADISON ST
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
2
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FOUND CATERING AND EXPO REACH IN PREP COOLERS NOT MAINTAINED, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 52.3 F AND 52.8 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR COOLERS, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE MUST BE 40 F OR BELOW. COOLERS TAGGED BY CDPH AT THIS TIME.
3
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND CREAM CHEESE HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE BETWEEN 45.3 F AND 50 F AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD. CREAM CHEESE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. FOODS DISCARDED WEIGHT 2 LBS, VALUED AT $3.00.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. STAND UP FREEZER #168L DOOR RUBBER GASKET RIPPED. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKET.
34
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. FLOOR TILES DAMAGED AROUND MOP SINK. MUST REGROUT ALL DAMAGED FLOOR TILES ALSO MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL UNCLEAN FLOOR DRAINS.
40
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. NO THERMOMETER INSIDE SANDWICH REACH IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER.
ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
463234
Location recorded for this inspection · CORNER BAKERY CAFE · 500 W MADISON ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. ICE BUILD-UP ON THE OUTSIDE MIDDLE PLATE (BETWEEN DOORS), OF TWO 2-DOOR COOLER/FREEZER AT REAR STORAGE ROOM.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: LIGHT SHIELDS IN VARIOUS AREAS OF KITCHEN, ALL AIR VENTS ALONG THE SOUTH WALL OF DINING AREA, INTERIOR FLOORS OF SOME UPRIGHT COOLER/FREEZER-DUE TO FOOD DEBRIS/DUST OR DIRT.
34
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. MUST CLEAN FLOORS AROUND CORNERS OF HEAVY EQUIPMENT THRU-OUT PREMISES, DUE TO DEBRIS/ FOOD SPILLS. ALSO MUST CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND BOOTH SEATS AT DINING AREA.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: FILTERS & HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AT BOTH COOKING AREAS, CEILING ABOVE FRONT HANDSINK (TO THE RIGHT OF SOUP STATION)-DUE TO DUST/GREASE OR FOOD STAINS.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
343228
Location recorded for this inspection · CORNER BAKERY CAFE · 500 W MADISON ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. Any milk crates used for storage racks must be removed & replaced with regular shelvings, for easy access to cleaning/pest monitoring.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
343209
Location recorded for this inspection · CORNER BAKERY CAFE · 500 W MADISON ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
18
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: 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. Found 30-mice droppings along walls of a dry storage room behind the ladies room; 10-droppings along the wall of a storage shelf in rear storage room; 15-droppings around 3-CO2 tanks in rear. Must clean/sanitize affected areas, seal any existing holes on walls/ceiling, & contact P.C.O.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. Cabinets under soda/coffee stations for self-service need cleaning.
34
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. Floors behind booths in dining area, along walls at storage rooms & walk-in cooler, around corners at prep stations beed cleaning-due to debris,dirt,clutter.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. Any milk crates used for storage rack must be removed & replaced with regular shelvings, for easy access to cleaning/pest monitoring.
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How results compare in ZIP 60661
145 of 191 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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