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CORNER BAKERY CAFE

35 E MONROE ST · Chicago, IL 60603

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
2578601

Location recorded for this inspection · CORNER BAKERY CAFE · 35 E MONROE 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 with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2556346

Location recorded for this inspection · CORNER BAKERY CAFE · 35 E MONROE ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP AVAILABLE AT HANDSINK IN REAR PREP/DISWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDSOAP AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. FOUND GRILLED CHICKEN BETWEEN 47.8-55.5F IN PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED ALL TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR LESS AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 3 LBS OF DENATURED FOOD COSTING ABOUT $10 DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATIONI 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED BREAD INSIDE COOLER UNIT WITH FOOD STORED INSIDE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THREE BURNT OUT LIGHTBULBS ABOVE HOOD IN PREP AREA AND REAR COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WORKING LIGHTBULBS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN THE REAR BY THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED MOST FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON SITE HAD EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2538160

Location recorded for this inspection · CORNER BAKERY CAFE · 35 E MONROE ST

Recorded violations

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS STORED IN PREP AREA SHELVES, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AWAY.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2352505

Location recorded for this inspection · CORNER BAKERY CAFE · 35 E MONROE ST

Recorded violations

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CEILING PANELS IN BASEMENT OFFICE AND STORAGE AREA HEAVILY STAINED AND BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2222429

Location recorded for this inspection · CORNER BAKERY CAFE · 35 E MONROE 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(N) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: 3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED NOR A REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR THE COOK TO ORDER EGGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY TO POST AND A REMINDER AND A DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15(B) OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK WITH A MINOR LEAK AT THE BOTTOM BY THE P-TRAP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.11 OBSERVED A MINOR LEAK ON THE CEILING LOCATED ABOVE THE FRONT HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. 6-201.11 OBSERVED HOLES AROUND THE HOT AND COLD WATER KNOBS BY THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN. 6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOORS THRU OUT THE 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS AND IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL PREP COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2135619

Location recorded for this inspection · CORNER BAKERY CAFE · 35 E MONROE ST

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Complaint Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2129577

Location recorded for this inspection · CORNER BAKERY CAFE · 35 E MONROE ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 19

    OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTER NOT MAINTAINED WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE ON THE LID OF SAID OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AND CARDBOARD ON THE GROUND. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE TOP OF GREASE DUMPSTER AND REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM THE GROUND. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED THE NOZZLES OF THE COFFEE MACHINE WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS LOCATED AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER SERVICE COUNTER. OBSERVED A BROWNISH SUBSTANCE ON THE ICE SLOT LOCATED BY THE DRINK MACHINE IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS LOCATED IN THE 1ST FLOOR REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2129464

Location recorded for this inspection · CORNER BAKERY CAFE · 35 E MONROE ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 11

    ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND SINK AT AN IMPROPER HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 63F DURING THE INSPECTION, SAID EXPOSED HAND SINK IS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR HAND SINK SO THAT HOT WATER REACHES AT LEAST 85F FOR PROPER HAND WASHING, UNTIL EXPOSED HAND SINK IS REPAIRED EMPLOYEES MUST USE AN EXPOSED HAND SINK THAT IS LOCATED ON THE 1ST FLOOR. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

  • 19

    OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTER NOT MAINTAINED WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE ON THE LID OF SAID OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AND CARDBOARD ON THE GROUND. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE TOP OF GREASE DUMPSTER AND REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM THE GROUND. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED THE NOZZLES OF THE COFFEE MACHINE WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS LOCATED AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER SERVICE COUNTER. OBSERVED A BROWNISH SUBSTANCE ON THE ICE SLOT LOCATED BY THE DRINK MACHINE IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS LOCATED IN THE 1ST FLOOR REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2078367

Location recorded for this inspection · CORNER BAKERY CAFE · 35 E MONROE 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 THE LEDGES OF CABINETS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS BEHIND THE CASHIERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF CABINETS.

  • 34

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

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT ON THE EXPO LINE. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2050084

Location recorded for this inspection · CORNER BAKERY CAFE · 35 E MONROE 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 THE FLOOR IN CORNERS UNDER EQUIPMENT AND FLOOR DRAINS WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED HOLES IN THE WALL AROUND THE MOP SINK PLUMBING. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1970332

Location recorded for this inspection · CORNER BAKERY CAFE · 35 E MONROE 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: Ice maker interior surfaces not clean inside, instructed to clean and maintain.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Vent in men's toilet room not working, instructed to repair and maintain.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: Food handlers with beard not wearing beard restraint, instructed to wear.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1734960

Location recorded for this inspection · CORNER BAKERY CAFE · 35 E MONROE ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: WEAK HOT WATER PRESSURE AT 3-COMP SINK AND HAND SINK 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE UNDER CITY PRESSURE.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: EMPLOYEES JACKETS AND BAGS HUNG TOO CLOSE TO ICE MAKER DOOR IN BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP EMPLOYEES PERSONAL AWAY FROM FOOD STORAGE.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: EMPLOYEES IN BANQUET STATION NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.

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