NYC BAGEL DELI

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 4-601.11(A): OBSERVED RUST ON UPPER INTERIOR(RIGHT AND FRONT) OF ICE MACHINE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO DESTROY ICE, REMOVE RUST FROM UPPER INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED( NOTE: CITATION ISSUED ON 4/23/2025)

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.19: OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED TO ELEVATE BOXES IN SMALL WESTSIDE STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.11: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA. OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN SUCH AREAS AS ABOVE HOT WATER TANK, ABOVE PREP TABLE(IN BETWEEN MIXER AND ICE MACHINE) AND ABOVE REAR PREP HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 4-601.11(A): OBSERVED RUST ON UPPER INTERIOR(RIGHT AND FRONT) OF ICE MACHINE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO DESTROY ICE, REMOVE RUST FROM UPPER INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED( NOTE : CITATION ISSUED ON 4/23/2025)

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.19: OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED TO ELEVATE BOXES IN SMALL WESTSIDE STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.11: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA. OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN SUCH AREAS AS ABOVE HOT WATER TANK, ABOVE PREP TABLE(IN BETWEEN MIXER AND ICE MACHINE) AND ABOVE REAR PREP HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED RUST ON UPPER INTERIOR(RIGHT AND FRONT) OF ICE MACHINE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO DESTROY ICE, REMOVE RUST FROM UPPER INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 45.3-57.2F. OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, WHITE FISH(48.7F), CHICKEN(48.4-49.1F), BEEF(51.1F), HAM(48.0-51.8F), TURKEY(47.5-51.5F), TUNA(51.1F), CHEESE(45.3-47.3F), CUT CANTALOUPE AND CUT HONEYDEW MELON(46.4F), PASTA SALAD(52.2F), SALMON(52.0F), POTATO SALAD(45.5F), RAW EGGS IN SHELL(57.2F) AND LETTUCE LEAVES(50.9F) HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $167 WEIGHING 15LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED SMALL THREE DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT(IN REAR PREP AREA) AND SMALL TWO DRAWER COLD HOLDING UNIT(IN FRONT PREP UNDERNEATH GRILL) AT IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED SMALL THREE DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT(IN REAR PREP AREA) AT IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 56.5F AND OBSERVED SMALL TWO DRAWER COLD HOLDING UNIT(IN FRONT PREP UNDERNEATH GRILL) AT IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 53.4F. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE HELD FOR INSPECTION TAGS PLACED ON SMALL THREE DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT(IN REAR PREP AREA) AND SMALL TWO DRAWER COLD HOLDING UNIT(IN FRONT PREP UNDERNEATH GRILL). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR PROPPED OPEN WITH PIECE OF CARDBOARD. CORRECTED ON SITE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR CLOSED BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED TO ELEVATE BOXES IN SMALL WESTSIDE STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA. OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN SUCH AREAS AS ABOVE HOT WATER TANK, ABOVE PREP TABLE(IN BETWEEN MIXER AND ICE MACHINE) AND ABOVE REAR PREP HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: Mop sink located next to large dough mixer, instructed to install a barrier in between.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: Using disposable cups as a scoop for sugar and salt, instructed to use proper scoops.

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: leak noted from AC condensation from ceiling near dish washing area, instructed to repair and maintain.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS IN FRONT DISH WASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, AND UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND REFRIGERATION UNITS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS CLEAN AT ALL TIMES.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED CERTIFIED MANAGERS WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORD ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HANDSINK LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON DOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SOAP DISPENSER ATTACHED TO WALL AT FRONT DELI COUNTER IS LOOSE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR WHITE PANEL AND HOSES IN ICE MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

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

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: FOUND A BROKEN DOOR GASKETS ON A PREP COOLER IN THE PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST ACCUMULATION FROM STORAGE RACKS IN WALK-IN COOLER, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: MUST REPAIR LEAKY DRAIN PIPE UNDER HANDWASHING SINK IN STAFF TOILET ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST FROM CEILING VENT/LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE BAGEL TOASTER, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO KIT AND PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA INCIDENTS. LEFT ONE PAGER AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PROCEDURE AND KIT WITH ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CUTTING SURFACES.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF BLACK SLIME IN CAULK AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, RE-CAULK AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED CERTIFIED MANAGERS WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORD THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO KIT AND PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA INCIDENTS. LEFT ONE PAGER AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PROCEDURE AND KIT WITH ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS ITEMS BEING HELD AT THE FOLLOWING IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN A REACH IN COOLER LOCATED UNDER THE FLATTOP GRILL IN REAR PREP AREA: CORNED BEEF HELD AT 57.2F, BREAKFAST SAUSAGE HELD AT 57.6F, TURKEY HELD AT 58.1F, AND HAM HELD AT 57.4F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 5LBS OF PRODUCT VALUED AT $50. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO MAINTAIN ALL TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS AT OR BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED THE COOLER UNDERNEATH FLATTOP GRILL LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA CONTAINING TCS FOODS SUCH AS CORNED BEEF, BREAKFAST SAUSAGE, TURKEY, AND HAM MAINTAINING AN IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 49.3F. COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR COOLER SO THAT IT MAINTAINS AN AMBIENT TEMPERATURE AT OR BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CUTTING SURFACES.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF BLACK SLIME IN CAULK AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, RE-CAULK AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED CERTIFIED MANAGERS WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORD THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: KNIVES WEDGED BETWEEN CUTTING BOARD AND COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ON A CLEAN SURFACE.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: WOODEN BOARDS USED FOR STORING BAGEL BEFORE COOKING IN POOR REPAIR, CHIPPED EDGES AND SPLINTERS NOTED ON SIDES, INSTRUCTED TO USE GOOD AND SOUND UTENSILS

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: UPPER PANEL OF ICE MAKER INTERIOR SURFACES NOT CLEAN, DARK BLACK SPOTS NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14 (N)- OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11- FOUND NO PROCEDURES ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: 3-501.17- OBSERVED PRE PORTIONED READY TO EAT TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CREAM CHEESE MIXTURES, SMOKED SALMON AND CREAM CHEESE, CHIVE AND ONION CREAM CHEESE, PASTA SALADS, POTATOE SALADS, ETC.) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: 3-603.11 NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLAIMER AND REMINDER ON MENUS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLAIMER AND REMINDER ON PREMISES/MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-602.11(A,B:1-4,6,7;C;D)- OBSERVED PRE PORTIONED CREAM CHEESE MIXTURES, CHIVE AND ONION CREAM CHEESE, ETC. STORED ON FRONT DISPLAY COOLER, FOR CUSTOMER SELECTION WITH OUT PROPER LABELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS, WITH COMMON NAME, LISTED INGREDIENTS, MANUFACTURE, ALLERGENS, EXPIRATION DATES, ETC, MUST PROVIDED ON LABELS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIME.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-602.11(A,B:1-4,6,7;C;D)- OBSERVED PRE PORTIONED FOOD ITEMS, COOKIES, RICE CRISPY TREATS, STORED ON FRONT DISPLAY COUNTER, FOR CUSTOMER SELECTION WITH OUT PROPER LABELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS, WITH COMMON NAME, LISTED INGREDIENTS, MANUFACTURE, ALLERGENS, EXPIRATION DATES, ETC, MUST PROVIDED ON LABELS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIME.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11-OBSERVED FLOORING AREA, IN REAR PREP AREA BY DECK OVEN, WITH CRACKS AND CREVICES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR TO PREVENT BREEDING AREA FOR INSECTS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: PA 100-0367 NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.