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EINSTEIN BROS. BAGELS # 2578

3420 N SOUTHPORT AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60657 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

EINSTEIN BROS. BAGELS # 2578 has been inspected 10 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since June 15, 2010. The most recent inspection, on February 24, 2015, found no infractions.

1 of 10 inspections on record found no infractions at all. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Protecting food from contamination, Pests and Handwashing and staff hygiene.

Recent inspections have recorded fewer infractions than earlier ones, so the record is improving.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • Protecting food from contaminationHigher risk

    This covers how food is stored, prepared and displayed: raw meat kept away from ready-to-eat food, food covered and stored off the floor, and nothing dripping or splashing into it. Cross-contamination from raw to cooked food is a direct route for salmonella and E. coli.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on January 8, 2015. For example: FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on May 28, 2013. For example: OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hands are the main way germs like norovirus move from people to food. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing hands when required, hair restraints, and sick employees being kept away from food. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.

    Recorded once on February 28, 2014. For example: APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Bacteria multiply fastest between about 4 °C and 60 °C (40 °F to 140 °F). Inspectors check that cold food stays cold, hot food stays hot, cooked food is cooled quickly, and that staff have accurate thermometers. Temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning, so these are treated as critical findings.

    Recorded once on June 14, 2011. For example: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

  • Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk

    Anything that touches food, such as cutting boards, dishes and utensils, must be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Inspectors check dishwasher temperatures, sanitizer strength and how wiping cloths are stored. Poor sanitizing lets bacteria survive from one use to the next.

    Recorded once on June 14, 2011. For example: DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

10 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 16. FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
      • FOUND A BLACK, MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR PORTION OF THE ICE MACHINE. TAGGED MACHINE HELD FOR INSPECTION BY CDPH AND INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL TAG REMOVED BY CDPH. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • OBSERVED DIRT BUILDUP AND OLD SOILED CARDBOARD IN THE CABINETS UNDER THE SELF SERVE COFFEE STATION. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER THE SELF SERVE COFFEE STATION CABINETS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT BUILDUP IN THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED PEELING PAINT/WATER DAMAGE ABOVE THE BOOTH CLOSEST TO THE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE CEILING TILES AND CEILING VENT COVERS ABOVE THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  3. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST REPLACE MISSING AND WATER DAMAGE CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • MUST REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD AT FRONT DISPLAY COOLER.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
    • 42. APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
      • ALL EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED. WIPPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
  4. Canvass Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST CLEAN CEILING AND WALL IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUST AND DIRT BUILD-UP.
  5. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 19. OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
      • NOTED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS OVERFLOWING PREVENTING LID FROM CLOSING PROPERLY. THIS IS HARBORAGE AND A FOOD SOURCE FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PESTS. MUST MAINTAIN OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS ADEQUATELY MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES. BUSINESS MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CORRECTED ABOVE VIOLATION BY PUSHING GARBAGE DOWN. RECOMMENDED ABOVE TO INCREASE PICK UP SERVICE OR PROVIDE MORE DUMPSTERS.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
    • 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
      • PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 11/30/12, REPORT #1313288. #38 REPAIR LEAKING PIPE UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR KITCHEN AREA.#MUST REGROUT FLOOR IN FRONT OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE REAR AS WELL AS IN FRONT OF REAR FIRE EXIT DOOR. MUST MAINTAIN FLOOR DRY AT REAR KITCHEN AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-42-090.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR PANELS AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST CLEAN CELING AND WALL IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUST AND DIRT BUIL-UP.
  6. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER AND COOLERS. MUST REGROUT FLOOR IN FRONT OF THE 3COMP SINK AT THE REAR AS WELL AS IN FRONT OF THE REAR FIRE EXIT DOOR. MUST MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY AT REAR KITCHEN AREA.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • REPAIR LEAKING PIPE UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST DECLUTTER AND BETTER ORGANIZE ALL ITEMS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. ITEMS MUST BE 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
  7. Canvass Re-Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • REMOVE BLACK SUBSTANCE AROUND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK,CLEAN AND RACAULK.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN TOP PART OF REAR ICE MACHINE,MINERAL BUILD UP.CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL CABINTES UNDERT THE COFFE STATION,IN DINING AREA(BUILD UP OF DEBRIS.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR SPECIALLY ALONG THE WALLS AND CORNERS(GRIME BUILD-UP)THROUGHOUT
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • REPAIR LEAKING PIPE UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK, BEHIND FRONT COUNTER.
  8. Canvass

    8 infractions

    • 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
      • All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD NOT MAINTAINING ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE:3 BAGELS WITH COOKED SPINACH AT TEMP OF 71.9F TO 72F; 2 BAGELS WITH COOKED GREEN CHILE AT TEMP OF 72.3F; 7 BAGELS WITH CHEESE AT TEMP OF 73F; ALL FOOD WERE STORED INSIDE THE NON REFRIGERATION DISPLAY CASE.NO PROOF OF TIME ,TEMPERATURE AND DATE WITH PRODUCTS OR NOR ON LOG.OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WRITING DONE INFORMATION ON RECORD BOOK AS I WAS ASKING THE QUESTIONS REGARDING TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG.FOOD PRODUCTS DISCARDED AND DENATURED.11 BAGELS,VALUE 21.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) H000073157-16
    • 16. FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
      • All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOOD NOT PROTECTED(ICE) DURING STORAGE AND SERVING.FOUND THE TOP OF POP /ICE DISPENSER MACHINE UNCOVERED.FOUND THE COVER OF THE UNIT INSIDE THE ICE CONTAINER WITH ICE CUBES(UNIT IS STORED IN DINING AREA,ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION).INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE UNIT.ALSO REMOVE PINK AND BLACK SUBSTANCE FROM ICE DISPENSER.ICE IS REMOVED,AND UNIT IS WASHED,RINSED AND SANITIZED PRIOR FOR ME TO LEAVE PREMISES.SERIOUS VIOLATTION:7-38-005(A) H000073157-16
    • 24. DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
      • All dish washing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR AREA NOT MAINTAINED.WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM ONE COMPARTMENT THE FLOOR DRAIN OVERFLOWING WATER ON FLOOR IN DISH ROOM,IN FRONT OF ICE MACHINE AND REAR DOOR..ALSO THE MECHANICAL DRAIN STOPPER AT SANITIZE COMPARTMENT IS IN POOR REPAIR(HEAVILY LEAKING).INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT A PLUMBER.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-030 H000073158-17
    • 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
      • A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 6-15-2010,REPORT #250920.. # 33- DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE CABINET BELOW THE FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK. # 35- OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING TILES BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER AREA AND RAFTERS IN SEATING AND DISPLAY AREA IN FRONT OF THE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE DUST BUILDUP. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090 H000073158-17
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.REMOVE BLACK SUBSTANCE AROUND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK,CLEAN AND RACAULK.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN TOP PART OF REAR ICE MACHINE,MINERAL BUILD UP.CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL CABINTES UNDERT THE COFFE STATION,IN DINING AREA(BUILD UP OF DEBRIS.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR SPECIALLY ALONG THE WALLS AND CORNERS(GRIME BUILD-UP)THROUGHOUT
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. REPAIR LEAKING PIPE UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK, BEHIND FRONT COUNTER.
  9. Canvass Re-Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST CAULK AROUND THE FRONT EXPOSED HANDSINK TO ELIMINATE WATER DRIPPING INTO THE CABINET BELOW THE SINK.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE CABINET BELOW THE FRONT EXPOSED HANDSINK.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. OBSERVED GROUT MISSING BETWEEN THE FLOOR TILES AROUND THE ICE MACHINE AND REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REGROUT FLOOR TILES TO ELIMINATE STANDING WATER BETWEEN THE FLOOR TILES.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING TILES BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER AREA AND RAFTERS IN SEATING AND DISPLAY AREA IN FRONT OF THE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE DUST BUILDUP.
  10. Canvass

    6 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE CEILING, WALLS AND CARDBOARD BOXES STORED ON THE SHELVES OF THE REAR PREP AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST CAULK AROUND THE FRONT EXPOSED HANDSINK TO ELIMINATE WATER DRIPPING INTO THE CABINET BELOW THE SINK. OBSERVED CARDBOARD FLATS USED TO LINE THE WIRE STORAGE SHELVES ABOVE THE PREP TABLE IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE THE CARDBOARD AND REPLACE WITH A MATERIAL THAT IS EASILY CLEANABLE.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE CABINET BELOW THE FRONT EXPOSED HANDSINK.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. OBSERVED GROUT MISSING BETWEEN THE FLOOR TILES AROUND THE ICE MACHINE AND REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REGROUT FLOOR TILES TO ELIMINATE STANDING WATER BETWEEN THE FLOOR TILES.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING TILES BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER AREA AND RAFTERS IN SEATING AND DISPLAY AREA IN FRONT OF THE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE DUST BUILDUP.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • REPAIR THE HOT WATER HANDLE AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

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