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HANNAH'S BRETZEL

116 N ABERDEEN ST, CHICAGO, IL 60607 · Bakery

Inspection summary

HANNAH'S BRETZEL has been inspected 6 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since August 15, 2016. The most recent inspection, on September 3, 2024, found no infractions.

2 of 6 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: Food source, labelling and allergens, Handwashing and staff hygiene and Cleaning and sanitizing.

The number of infractions per inspection has stayed roughly the same over time.

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.

  • Food source, labelling and allergensHigher risk

    Food must come from approved suppliers, stay in labelled containers and be thrown out when it is spoiled or damaged, such as dented or swollen cans. Labelling matters for allergies: an unlabelled container can hide an allergen.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on December 26, 2019. For example: PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

  • 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 December 26, 2019. For example: PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

  • 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 December 26, 2019. For example: NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

  • Equipment and utensilsLower risk

    Equipment has to be built from cleanable materials, kept in good repair and stored properly. These findings are mostly about upkeep, like a cracked shelf, a worn gasket or utensils stored the wrong way. They are generally lower risk but show how well the kitchen is maintained.

    Recorded 10 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on December 26, 2019. For example: FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be smooth and clean, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate food-safety risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded 5 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on December 26, 2019. For example: PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

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.

6 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass

    7 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • OBSERVED NO WRITTEN CLEAN UP PROCEDURE OR NECESSARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN THE POLICY ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIAARHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN OCCUR IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
      • OBSERVED VARIOUS TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (GREEN GODDESS, SPICY HARRISA , CRANBERRY, PIMENTO CHEESE, ETC ) WITH IMPROPER LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCARD OR CONSUME BY DATE LABELS NOT TO EXCEED 7 DAYS FOR ALL REFRIGERATED FOOD ITEMS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS. MUST MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE NUMBER OF BLACK CRATES STORED THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • OBSERVED ICE MACHINE LID( EXTERIOR ) A LITTLE DIRTY .MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED FAUCET NECK WITH WATER LEAK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
  3. Canvass Re-Inspection

    5 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON REACH IN COOLERS IN REAR PREP AREA IN GARAGE.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOUR BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN PREP AREA.MUST SEAL HOLE IN FLOOR IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT CONCRETE FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA OF. GARAGE.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN CONCRETE FLOORING IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA IN GARAGE
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM VENTILATION VENTS IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM.MUST ADJUST THRESHOLD AT GARAGE AND FRONT MAN DOOR
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN FRONT PREP AREA.
    • 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
      • Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
  4. Canvass

    9 infractions

    • 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
      • PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1950824 8/19/16 NOT CORRECTED #38- NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT UTILITY SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME.(SERIOUS 7-42-090)
    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORGININAL PACKAGE.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON REACH IN COOLERS IN REAR PREP AREA IN GARAGE.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST CLEAN DUST EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREAS.MUST CLEAN BUILD UP ON INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST CLEAN FLOUR BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN PREP AREA.MUST SEAL HOLE IN FLOOR IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT CONCRETE FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA OF. GARAGE.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN CONCRETE FLOORING IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA IN GARAGE.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREAS.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM VENTILATION VENTS IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM.MUST ADJUST THRESHOLD AT GARAGE AND FRONT MAN DOOR.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN FRONT PREP AREA.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST PROVIDE A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER IN REAR PREP AREA LOCATED IN GARAGE OR REMOVE PREP AREA FROM THAT LOCATION,COLD RUNNING WATER AT MOPSINK.
    • 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
      • IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
  5. License

    3 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MISSING LIDS FOR DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • COOKING HOOD SYSTEM (NON-USED) NOT CLEAN. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT UTILITY SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME.
  6. License

    0 infractions

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