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CORNER BAKERY CAFE

444 W JACKSON BLVD · Chicago, IL 60606

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
2597317

Location recorded for this inspection · CORNER BAKERY CAFE · 444 W JACKSON BLVD

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.

Non-InspectionNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Non-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2573153

Location recorded for this inspection · CORNER BAKERY CAFE · 444 W JACKSON BLVD

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Non-InspectionNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Non-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2554745

Location recorded for this inspection · CORNER BAKERY CAFE · 444 W JACKSON BLVD

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Non-InspectionNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Non-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2472395

Location recorded for this inspection · CORNER BAKERY CAFE · 444 W JACKSON BLVD

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2359278

Location recorded for this inspection · CORNER BAKERY CAFE · 444 W JACKSON BLVD

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

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AVAILABLE @ HAND-SINK LOCATED IN REAR PREP/(IN USE)DISH AREA DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. MANAGER CORRECTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AVAILABLE @ HAND SINK LOCATED IN FRONT PREP AREA (COLD HOLD LINE) DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED WATER TEMPERATURE @ 60.0F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HOT WATER TO AT LEAST 100F AND SHALL BE MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES FOR PROPER HAND-WASHING. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED WATER LEAKING FROM PIPING ON HANDSINK LOCATED IN FRONT PREP AREA NEAR COLD HOLDING UNITS AS WELL AS REAR PREP/DISH HANDSINK PIPING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND TRASH BEHIND ICE MACHINE IN REAR PREP ON FLOORS, UNDER AL HEAVY EQUIPMENT, AND IN DISH AREA IN AND AROUND FLOOR DRAINS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2303400

Location recorded for this inspection · CORNER BAKERY CAFE · 444 W JACKSON BLVD

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

Recorded violations

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD NOT MEETING OBSERVED FOOD NOT MEETING TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENTS IN REAR (COOK-LINE) PREP AREA. CHICKEN SALAD, TUNA SALAD, SLICE/DICED TOMATO, ETC AT 46-53 DEGREES F INSIDE 4 DRAWER DOOR PREP COOLER. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE OF COLD FOOD HOLDING REQUIREMENTS, FOOD HANDLER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED FOOD OUT OF TEMPERATURE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. APPX $100 25LBS

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: 4-301.11 OBSERVED COLD HOLDING UNIT IN DISREPAIR 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER COLD HOLDING AT 54 DEGREES F IN FRONT (COFFEE) PREP AREA OF FACILITY. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE FACILITY MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE COLD HOLDING UNIT AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED. TAGGED UNIT

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED FACILITY CUTTING BOARDS HEAVILY SCORED (DEEP GROOVES) ACCUMULATION OF DEBRIS INSIDE GROOVES. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: CAN OPENERS IN REAR PREP AREA HEAVILY SCORED ( RUST AND ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS) MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES ON SITE FOR INSPECTION REVIEW.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2200307

Location recorded for this inspection · CORNER BAKERY CAFE · 444 W JACKSON BLVD

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE TO PROVIDE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NO CITATION

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FORE VOMITING AND DIARREAH EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NO CITATION

  • 28

    TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SORED UNCLEAN DUST PANS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY CLEAN ALL CLEANING EQUIPMENT AFTER USE BEFORE STORAGE. ALSO GARBAGE HOLDING CARTS AT COUNTER

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED UNCLEAN FLOORS INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2145544

Location recorded for this inspection · CORNER BAKERY CAFE · 444 W JACKSON BLVD

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

Recorded violations

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHT NOT SHIELDED IN REAR PREP/ DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2098651

Location recorded for this inspection · CORNER BAKERY CAFE · 444 W JACKSON BLVD

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2098266

Location recorded for this inspection · CORNER BAKERY CAFE · 444 W JACKSON BLVD

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: Observed the following potentially hazardous foods at improper temperatures in the front expo cooler: 3lbs of sliced cantaloupe @ 50.2F; 4lbs of yogurt @ 48.4F; and 1.5lbs of yogurt parfaits @ 46.0F - 54.1F. Must keep all potentially hazardous foods at 40F or less, or 140F or more at all times. Operator voluntarily discarded denatured foods during inspection, totaling in value @ $40. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: Observed previous minor violations not corrected from report # 2028388, dated 4/17/17. Must corrected the following previously issued minor violations: #33 Observed ice machine in dining room with small amount of black, slimy, mold-like substance on upper interior hose. Must remove, detail clean and sanitize machine. Must maintain same. (Ice machine now has excessive black, orange, and black mold-like substances throughout upper interior.) #42 Observed several food handlers in a prep area with uncovered foods (oatmeal, deserts, steamed milk for coffee, etc.) without proper hair restraints. Must provide hats or hair nets for food handling employees while they are in front prep area. Must maintain same. Serious violation 7-42-090.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: Observed several reach in prep coolers and cooler drawers without visible thermometer. Must provided thermometers inside all refrigeration units, placed in a conspicuous spot. Must provide food handlers with metal stem thermometers to accurately test internal food temperature. Must maintain same.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2028388

Location recorded for this inspection · CORNER BAKERY CAFE · 444 W JACKSON BLVD

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: Observed no city of Chicago certified food manager certification on site while potentially hazardous foods (eggs, sandwiches, etc.) being prepared and served. Instructed must have original copy of City of Chicago certified manager certification posted in plain view of customers. Must have city of Chicago certified manager on site while potentially hazardous foods are being prepped and/or served. Serious violation 7-38-012.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Observed ice machine in dining room with small amount of black, slimy, mold-like substance on upper interior hose. Must remove, detail clean and sanitize machine. Found dust accumulation in upper interior of ice machine in rear prep area. Must remove, detail clean and sanitize machine. Must maintain same.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: Observed several food handlers in a prep area with uncovered foods (oatmeal, deserts, steamed milk for coffee, etc.) without proper hair restraints. Must provide hats or hair nets for food handling employees while they are in front prep area. Must maintain same.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1949135

Location recorded for this inspection · CORNER BAKERY CAFE · 444 W JACKSON BLVD

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: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE DISPENSER AT POP MACHINE.ALSO EXTERIOR OF CABINETS IN SAME AREA.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED SIGHTLY OPEN,NOT SECURE ON ONE SIDE.MUST REPAIR.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LOW WATER PRESSURE OF COLD WATER AT EXPOSED HAND SINK ACCROSS FROM 1-COMPARTMENT PREP SINK.MUST REPAIR.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED STORED UNCLEAN DUST PANS ON RACK. MUST MAINTAIN ALL CLEANING EQUIPMENT AFTER EACH USE.

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260 of 333 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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