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CORNER BAKERY CAFE

120 S LA SALLE ST · Chicago, IL 60603

Restaurant

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2584653

Location recorded for this inspection · CORNER BAKERY CAFE · 120 S LA SALLE ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

CanvassOut of Business
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2584669

Location recorded for this inspection · CORNER BAKERY CAFE · 120 S LA SALLE ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2584281

Location recorded for this inspection · CORNER BAKERY CAFE · 120 S LA SALLE ST

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 10 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS BY THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA DRINK STATION AND ON THE CEILING BY THE REAR UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE SMALL FLIES ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15 OBSERVED THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR AND FRONT ENTRANCE REVOLVING DOOR WITH A ONE INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF SAID DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOORS TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 OBSERVED MINOR ACCUMULATED DEBRIS ON THE LOWER SHELVES OF A PREP TABLE AND BY REFRIGERATION UNIT CONDENSER. OBSERVED SOME MINOR DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR BY THE DISH MACHINE AND A BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE WALL BY THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 OBSERVED FLOORS NEED TO BE RE-GROUTED BY THE DISH WASHING PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTOR'S REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES FOR REVIEW AT ALL TIMES.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON DUTY WITHOUT A ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

CanvassNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2584143

Location recorded for this inspection · CORNER BAKERY CAFE · 120 S LA SALLE ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2569286

Location recorded for this inspection · CORNER BAKERY CAFE · 120 S LA SALLE ST

Recorded violations

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: Missing thermometer in front prep cooler, instructed to provide.

  • 45

    SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: disposable food container not stored properly facing upward not covered, instructed to cover or invert.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: using disposable paper cups as a scoop in food preparation, instructed to use proper scoops.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Floors not clean under front prep line, trash and food debris noted, instructed to clean floors and maintain.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2545627

Location recorded for this inspection · CORNER BAKERY CAFE · 120 S LA SALLE ST

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: WEAK HOT WATER PRESSURE AT DISH ROOM HAND SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE UNDER CITY PRESSURE.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2360138

Location recorded for this inspection · CORNER BAKERY CAFE · 120 S LA SALLE ST

Recorded violations

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 5-501.17FOUND UNCOVERED TOILET RECEPTACLES LOCATED IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVERED TOILET RECEPTACLES IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2359762

Location recorded for this inspection · CORNER BAKERY CAFE · 120 S LA SALLE ST

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40-50 SMALL FLIES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: WALK IN COOLER HALLWAY (10), DISH ROOM (15), CEILING OF MAIN FOOD PREPARATION AREA(15), UNDER 1 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN SALAD PREP(5). MUST MINIMIZE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN SAID AREAS. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: FOUND UNCOVERED TOILET RECEPTACLES LOCATED IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVERED TOILET RECEPTACLES IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND STANDING WATER UNDER ICE BIN AND DUMP SINK LOCATED IN COFFEE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE STANDING WATER.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: FOUND CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED BY THE CORRECT BY DATE FROM INSPECTION REPORT 2312496: FOUND PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2312580

Location recorded for this inspection · CORNER BAKERY CAFE · 120 S LA SALLE ST

Recorded violations

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15 FOUND STANDING WATER UNDER COKE MACHINE, AND COFFEE STATION. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO FIND AND REPAIR LEAK.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13 FOUND PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2312496

Location recorded for this inspection · CORNER BAKERY CAFE · 120 S LA SALLE ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: FOUND TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD (TUNA SALAD, VARIETY OF CHEESE, VARIETY OF GREEN LEAFY VEGETABLES, CHICKEN SALAD, VARIETY OF CHEESE ) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 50F - 55F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DISCARDED ALL SAID TCS FOODS, COST OF ALL FOODS $250 AT 20 LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED REACH IN COOLER AT AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 53F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST DISCARD ALL TCS FOODS AND NOT USE REACH IN COOLER. COOLER MUST MAINTAIN A PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. REACH IN COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL THE WALK IN COOLER IS RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH AND MAINTAINING A PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE FOR 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: FOUND STANDING WATER UNDER COKE MACHINE, AND COFFEE STATION. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO FIND AND REPAIR LEAK.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: FOUND PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2145671

Location recorded for this inspection · CORNER BAKERY CAFE · 120 S LA SALLE ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED STANDING WATER UNDER THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS LOCATED UNDER AND BEHIND ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREP AREAS, AND AROUND GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED A BROWNISH SUBSTANCE ON THE WALL LOCATED UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AND A BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE WALL LOCATED ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED A LEAK ON THE PIPE LOCATED ABOVE THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK NEXT TO THE ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE PREP COOLERS LOCATED IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: OBSERVED 2 FEMALE EMPLOYEES WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2028796

Location recorded for this inspection · CORNER BAKERY CAFE · 120 S LA SALLE ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESS WATER UNDER THE COFFEE STATION AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE COATS AND PURSES STORED WITH AND OVER SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL EMPLOYEE ITEMS SEPARATELY.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED THE WALL MOUNTED FAUCET LEAKING AT THE BASE NEXT TO THE RETHERMALIZER IN REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE HANDLING FOOD.

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How results compare in ZIP 60603

109 of 149 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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