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CORNER BAKERY CAFE

56 W RANDOLPH ST · Chicago, IL 60601

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for CORNER BAKERY CAFE on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2585574

Location recorded for this inspection · CORNER BAKERY CAFE · 56 W RANDOLPH 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.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2585170

Location recorded for this inspection · CORNER BAKERY CAFE · 56 W RANDOLPH ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 1

    PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: No certified food service manager on site while handling and serving TCS foods ( deli, chicken, eggs....) instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: Found 24 lbs of sliced deli turkey at 54.4-68.1f stored in a large bucket in 3-comp sink. apparently food handler was using hot water to thaw frozen food for too long. Instructed manger keep cold TCS foods held at 41f or lower. Priority violation 7-38-005. Item discarded valued at $125.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: Clean utensils Rack next to soiled dishes at 3-comp sink, instructed to install a barrier.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: Ice maker interior surfaces not clean, instructed to clean and maintain.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Noted a hole in the wall, instructed to repair.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Trash and food debris noted under dish washing machine, instructed to clean and maintain.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: No mechanical ventilation in all restroom, Instructed to provide.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2567160

Location recorded for this inspection · CORNER BAKERY CAFE · 56 W RANDOLPH ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN,BEEF,EGGS, ETC) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD ON MAIN COOK LINE COVERED WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: CORRECTED

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEAD NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEAD TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED ONEBURNT OUT LIGHT BULB IN THE MAIN PREP LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
13
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2566802

Location recorded for this inspection · CORNER BAKERY CAFE · 56 W RANDOLPH ST

Recorded violations

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN,BEEF,EGGS, ETC) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HOT RUNNING WATER AT DISH ROOM HANDWASHING SINK TEMPERATURE 138.1F AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DUE TO THE COLD WATER MIXTURE/HANDLE BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F-120F AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED PREPARED TCS FOOD ITEMS COOKED PASTA ON TRAYS IN WALK IN COOLER WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE LABELS (NOT TO EXCEED 7 DAYS) ON ALL FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS AND MAINTAIN. MANAGER CORRECTED ON SITE AND DISCARDED 10 POUNDS OF PASTA COSTING $25. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

  • 40

    PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD ON MAIN COOK LINE COVERED WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE THERMOMETER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION FOR MEASURING THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMEPERATURE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE CONDENSOR IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, BY GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF WOMEN TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEAD NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEAD TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED ONEBURNT OUT LIGHT BULB IN THE MAIN PREP LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2537545

Location recorded for this inspection · CORNER BAKERY CAFE · 56 W RANDOLPH ST

Recorded violations

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON CUTTING BOARD, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN SANITIZER BUCKET.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: Exposed insulation for drawer cooler, instructed to repair.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Floor not clean around grease trap, dirt accumulation and grease noted, instructed to clean and maintain.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: floor steel plates not mounted properly in walk-in cooler. loose and cracks in between, instructed to repair and maintain.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2510346

Location recorded for this inspection · CORNER BAKERY CAFE · 56 W RANDOLPH ST

Recorded violations

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON CUTTING BOARD, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN SANITIZER BUCKET.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: ICE SCOOPS WITH BROKEN HANDLES, INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER SCOOPS TO PREVENT HAND CONTACT WITH ICE CUBES.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CONDANSATION NOTED ON WALK-IN COOLER CEILING, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL BETWEEN PANELS, WALK-IN COOLER FLOORS IN POOR REPAIR, PANELS NOT MOUNTED PROPERLY, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WALLS, CEILING AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2386649

Location recorded for this inspection · CORNER BAKERY CAFE · 56 W RANDOLPH ST

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: FOUND INTERIOR PANEL IN ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN, IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES; FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC., WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: FOUND LOWER THRESHOLD DETACHED AT EXIT DOOR OFF PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THRESHOLD TO PREVENT ACCIDENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

  • 40

    PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PREPARING FOOD IN PREP AREA WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: FOUND MISSING HANDLES ON LIDS OF HOT HOLDING UNITS IN THE SOUP/OATMEAL PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: FOUND ICE ACCUMULATION ON AIR CURTAINS AND CONTACT SURFACES OF THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN PREP AREAS, WALK-IN COOLERS, FREEZER, BASEMENT DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND STAINED CEILING TILES IN BASEMENT OFFICE, DRY STORAGE AND BASEMENT STAFF TOILET ROOM (WOMENS). INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TILES AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: FOUND A BURNED OUT LIGHT IN KITCHEN HOOD, AND IN MENS PUBLIC TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIGHT AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2352245

Location recorded for this inspection · CORNER BAKERY CAFE · 56 W RANDOLPH ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO ACCESSIBLE HANDSINK NEAR SOUP PREP STATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDSINK ACCORDING TO FOOD CODE STANDARDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: NOTED SEVERAL BOXES STORED ON THE FLOOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA FOLLOWING RECENT DELIVERY. FACILITY IS INSTRUCTED TO ROUTINELY INSPECT INCOMING SHIPMENTS OF FOOD AND SUPPLIES WHILE ALSO INSPECTING THE PREMISES FOR EVIDENCE OF PEST.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: NOTED THE INTERIOR OF 2-DOOR COOLERS AND FREEZERS IN THE BASEMENT AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED OUT OF ORDER EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM (MEN'S) USED FOR STORAGE. FACILITY INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PLUMBING IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM (EX. RUNNING HOT/COLD WATER AT WASHBOWL SINK & OPERABLE TOILET) OR MUST REMOVE PLUMBING FIXTURES TO PROVIDE PROPER STORAGE ROOM.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON THE SOFT DRINK MACHINE LOCATED IN THE MAIN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED, SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: NOTED PLUMBING FIXTURES IN MEN'S EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED OUT OF ORDER MEN'S TOILET ROOM (EMPLOYEE) AND ONLY WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED TO CHANGE SIGNAGE FOR WOMEN'S EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM TO GENDER NEUTRAL FOR ALL USE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED FLOOR DRAINS IN NEED OF CLEANING DUE TO BUILDUP AND LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED NO WORKING LIGHTING IN MEN'S EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES IN PRESENTED BINDER LABELED SERVSAFE CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN RECORDS OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AT ALL TIMES.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2213328

Location recorded for this inspection · CORNER BAKERY CAFE · 56 W RANDOLPH ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14 (A) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION VIOLATION. A 90 day grace period was given for all new priority and priority foundation violations. Citations will be issued on the next inspection after the 90 day grace period for these violations. (New violations are marked with an asterisk*)

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.12(A)FLOORS NOT CLEAN, PIPES RUNNING ON FLOOR PREVENTING PROPER CLEANING, STAGNATE CLOUDY WASTE WATER ON FLOOR BEHIND FOOD EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE PIPES AND CLEAN FLOORS.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2200822

Location recorded for this inspection · CORNER BAKERY CAFE · 56 W RANDOLPH ST

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14 (A) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION VIOLATION. A 90 day grace period was given for all new priority and priority foundation violations. Citations will be issued on the next inspection after the 90 day grace period for these violations. (New violations are marked with an asterisk*)

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.12 (A) FOUND NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE BASEMNT'S EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C)

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.112(C). FOUND 8 LIVE COCKROACHES UNDER PREP TABLE AT FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE, PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A)

  • 40

    PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: 2-402.11. FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR/ BEARD RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11 (B). DRAWER COOLERS NOT CLEAN AT BOTTOM SHELVES, ICE SCOOP HOLDER WITH STANDING WATER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FOOD AND NON-FOOD SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.12(A)FLOORS NOT CLEAN, PIPES RUNNING ON FLOOR PREVENTING PROPER CLEANING, STAGNATE CLOUDY WASTE WATER ON FLOOR BEHIND FOOD EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE PIPES AND CLEAN FLOORS.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2105174

Location recorded for this inspection · CORNER BAKERY CAFE · 56 W RANDOLPH 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: OBSERVED A BROWNISH SUBSTANCE LOCATED INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE BY THE ICE MAKER. OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES UNDER THE SOUP PREP AREA ON THE BOTTOM OF THE PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOOR AROUND THE GREASE TRAP WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS LOCATED UNDER THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED MINOR ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE VENTS LOCATED ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT BY THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2104806

Location recorded for this inspection · CORNER BAKERY CAFE · 56 W RANDOLPH 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: OBSERVED 4 LIVE ROACHES; 1 LIVE ROACH LOCATED IN THE LOWER LEVEL PREP AREA BY THE HOT WATER AND 3 LIVE ROACHES LOCATED BY THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE LOCATED IN THE UPSTAIRS FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED A BROWNISH SUBSTANCE LOCATED INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE BY THE ICE MAKER. OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES UNDER THE SOUP PREP AREA ON THE BOTTOM OF THE PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOOR AROUND THE GREASE TRAP WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS LOCATED UNDER THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED MINOR ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE VENTS LOCATED ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT BY THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED MOP HEAD STORED DOWNWARD INSIDE OF MOP BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT AND MAINTAIN.

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