Corner Bakery Cafe

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INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

Found over 100 fruit flies in at basement's kitchen and dish room, Instructed to to eliminate insects activity in all affected areas, pest control service recommended. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(A).

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

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FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Inspector’s notes

Broken door gaskets at 1st floor prep cooler, instructed to replace.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

Deep grooves noted between kitchen and dish room tiles trapping waste food and water. Instructed to grout.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

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ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

Inspector’s notes

All employees food handlers certificates are expired, Instructed to have all staff renew certificates.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

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PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

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CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

Inspector’s notes

No certified food service manager on site while handling and serving TCS foods ( deli meat, eggs....) instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

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THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

Inspector’s notes

Several coolers missing thermometer at front and back prep line. Instructed to provide.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

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PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

Inspector’s notes

Food handlers not wearing hair restraint in food prep area. Instructed to wear.

In plain English

This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.

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WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

Inspector’s notes

Soiled Wiping towels placed on food prep tables, instructed to keep away.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

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ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Inspector’s notes

No allergen training certificate for person in charge. Instructed to obtain

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.