Corey's NYC Bagel Deli

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Clean the interior of the prep cooler and countertop beneath the fountain pop machine.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Clean the grease on the back wall of the front prep area beneath the toaster oven.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core violation from report #2569347 on 1/9/23 not corrected: 57 - food handlers requirement not met. Observed several food handling employees without a food handler certificate. Management instructed that all food handlers must show proof of training. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090. Citation issued.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Found items stored on the floor in the rear storage area. Instructed to elevate all items at least 6" off the floor for ease of cleaning, and maintenance.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Found left light at rear vent hood in poor repair. Instructed to replace/repair and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Found mechanical ventilation in poor repair in the restroom. Instructed to repair and maintain.

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: Observed small containers of seasonings near pizza oven without lables. Must label all ingredients that are not in original packaging

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Observed no thermometers inside coolers along main prep line. Instructed to install and maintain.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed cutting boards along main prep line with deep grooves and dark stains. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain smooth, cleanable cutting surfaces.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed several missing and broken ceiling panels in rear storage area. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain in good condition.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed wiping cloths stored on top of prep tables. Must properly store wiping cloths in a sanitizig solution when not in use.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Additional water pressure needed at the hand washing sink inside employee washroom. Must provide and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed dirt and debris on floor throughout rear prep area. Must clean and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed dust buid up on ceiling ventilation vents inside employee washroom. Must clean and maintain.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Must clean the interior of the reach in freezer in the rear to remove spills. Must clean the shelving inside the walk in cooler. Must detail clean the interior of the motor housing of the front display cooler to remove food debris.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Floors need detail cleaning through out premises to remove spills and debris.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Noted the wall near the toaster oven dirty. Must clean and maintain. Also walls under the 3 comp sink needs cleaning.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Noted the ventilation in the washroom not working. Must repair and maintain. Noted leaks underneath the 3 comp sink. Must find sources and repair and maintain.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Must provide and maintain working thermometers inside all coolers.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Remove the glue and black buildup around the exterior sliding door of the front display cooler that was tagged and maintain

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Detail clean the floors behind and underneath the rear prep table to remove seseame seeds and food debris.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Found ripped gaskets around the cold-holding unit doors. Instructed to replace ripped gaskets to provide a tight fitting seal and maintain.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Remove the glue and black buildup around the exterior sliding door of the front display cooler that was tagged and maintain.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Detail clean the floors behind and underneath the rear prep table to remove seseame seeds and food debris.

Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector’s note: No label provided at individual repacked cream cheese,instructed to provided labels with source and ingredients

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Re-install missing ceiling tiles and replace the heavy stained ceiling tiles above the walk-in cooler. Surface must be smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent material

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: Missing light shield at light above the bagel machine(rear area).instructed to provide and provide end caps

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Leaking pipe at long bagel sink in front of oven.need to repair cause

Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

Inspector’s note: Water from roof is leaking thru the light fixture in prep area, which presently light shield came down with force on floor .water is still leaking,however technician for the roof was called. No food preparation at present time. Food is prepared in night time. Need to repair cause serious violation:7-38-005(a)

Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector’s note: No label provided at individual repacked cream cheese,instructed to provided labels with source and ingredients

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Re-install missing ceiling tiles and replace the heavy stained ceiling tiles above the walk-in cooler. Surface must be smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent material

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: Missing light shield at light above the bagel machine(rear area).instructed to provide and provide end caps.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Leaking pipe at long bagel sink in front of oven.need to repair cause

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Clean the interior of all reach in coolers to remove all build up. Must clean and maintain at all times.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Floors through out in need of detail cleaning to remove all build up under and around all equipment. Must detail clean and maintain at all times.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Air vents in walk in cooler in need of cleaning to remove all dust build up. Must clean and maintain.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: No food handler certificates on site. Instructed manager to obtain certificates for all food handlers.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Remove milk crates and provide adequate shelving in rear storage area.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Clean floors under deli display coolers.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Seal loose baseboards and replace missing/damaged baseboards in rear prep area. Remove dust buildup on walls and wiring in coffee prep area.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: Provide light shields in walk-in cooler. Replace damaged light shield in rear prep area.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Deli reach-in-cooler door in front prep area not maintained. Instructed to replace broken glass door.

Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated

Inspector’s note: Dish washing facilities not maintained or operated. While draining water in left side of three compartment sink, water coming up from floor drain dispelling on to the floor. Instructed to detail clean grease trap and drainline to prevent inadequate disposal of drain water. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Deli reach-in-cooler door in front prep area not maintained. Instructed to replace broken glass door.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily. Floor drain in rear prep area not covered. Instructed to provide cover for floor drain.

Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

Inspector’s note: Toilet room door not self-closing. Instructed to install self closing device.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Cooking equipment not under exhaust hood. Instructed to have cooking equipment properly placed under ventilation.

Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

Inspector’s note: Food handler not wearing hair restraints. Instructed to provide proper hair restraint for all food handlers.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRONT DISPLAY COOLERS

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOOR REAR KITCHEN AREA, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST CLEAN AND REPAIR WALL AND BASEBOARD KITCHEN AREA

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: 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. MUST PROVIDE 3 SINK STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, IN KITCHEN AREA

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated

Inspector’s note: All dishwashing 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.FOUND 3 COMP SINK NOT MAINTAINED I.E.WATER SEEPING FROM MIDDLE COMPARTMENT ON TO RIGHT COMPARTMENT,WATER LEAKING AT PIPE BENEATH SAID SINK,ALSO OPEN SITE DRAIN IS DIRTYI, SLOWLY DRAINING OUT.MUST REPAIR TO GOOD WORKING CONDITION,APPLY LIGHT WELD TO SAID 3 COMP SINK AREA.NOTIFIED SUPERVISOR T.SALAZAR REGARDING THE ABOVE.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector’s note: 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.FOUND APPROXIMATELY 25 LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN VARIOUS AREAS OF REAR FOOD PREP/DISHROOM AREAS,REAR DOOR SCREEN DOOR NOT INSECT/RODENT PROOFED 1/2 " MODE OF ENTRY,MISSING LIDS ON TRASH CANS,STANDING WATER FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR MUST KEEP FLOORS DRY AT ALL TIMES TO CONTROL SAID PROBLEM.MUST CLEAN,SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS,INSECT/RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR,PEST CONTROL CO SERVICE NOW RECCOMENDED.

* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers

Inspector’s note: One copy of the Food Inspection Report Summary must be displayed and visible to all customers.INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY NOT DISPLAYED NOR VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS DURING THIS INSPECTION.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.Clean and degrease the equipment and surfaces in detail,All cleaning equipment should be stored clean & hung to dry.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.CLEAN and maintain the floors and baseboards so they are smooth and sanitary from corner to corner.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.Clean and maintain the walls and ceilings so they are smooth and sanitary from top to bottom.

Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

Inspector’s note: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated.TOILET ROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF CLOSING.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: 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.ELECTRIC FLAT TOP GRILL AT FRONT SERVICE LINE MUST BE UNDER VENTILATION, WHEN THE EQUIPMENT IS MORE THAN 7.5 KILOWATTS.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.MUST CLEAN,ORGANIZE ALL AREAS AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARRY ARTICLES AWAY FROM PREMISES,PROPERLY STORE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR FOR EASIER CLEANING.