Chicago
48
BEAT

Cook Au Vin

2256 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 60614 · Lincoln Park · Bakery · High risk
BEAT
48/100

Troubled record — failed 2 of 5 inspections for sanitation, pest activity

Inspections
5
3 passed
Last Inspected
2013-05-15
Pass Rate
60%
2 failures
Score
48/100
BEAT
Passed most recent inspection (2013-05-15)
Failed 2 inspections (2013, 2011)
Sanitation issues found across 15 inspections
Pest Activity issues found across 3 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 15×
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Pest Activity critical
Chemical Safety minor
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Food Temperature critical
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Documentation & Training serious
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Facility Condition serious
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Plumbing & Waste minor
2013-05-15 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
1
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

: REAR BAKERY BOX FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR WITH EXPOSED INSULATION AND INSIDE LID OF FREEZER SEALED WITH DUCT TAPE. MUST PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE OR REMOVED.

2013-05-08 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 6
critical Food Temperature

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

CHEMICAL DISH MACHINE NOT DISPENSING CHLORINE SANITIZER WHILE UTENSILS WERE BEING WASHED. SEVERAL ATTEMPTS MADE AND FOUND TO BE AT 0PPM CHLORINE. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL C.D.P.H.CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG RE...

critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

REAR EXIT DOOR LEADING TO BACK ALLEY FROM WALK-IN COOLER ROOM WITH OPEN 1/2 INCH GAP ON BOTTOM OF DOOR. HOLE IN DOOR IN BAKERY EXIT GARAGE DOOR. MUST MAKE ALL DOORS TIGHT FITTING AND SEAL ALL HOLES IN DOOR. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN FRONT PREP MUST BE LABELED.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

REAR BAKERY BOX FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR WITH EXPOSED INSULATION AND INSIDE LID OF FREEZER SEALED WITH DUCT TAPE. MUST PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

HOLE IN CEILING ABOVE DISH MACHINE. MUST SEAL.

minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN PASTRY PREP AREA.

2011-11-03 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
3
minor Sanitation

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 INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN NEW PREP AREA THREE COMPARTMENT AND UTILITY MOP SINK.

minor Sanitation

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. FLOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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.WALL'S AT BOX FREEZER AREA WITH FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN.

2011-10-25 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 11
critical Pest Activity

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. THE F...

critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. LARGE PILE OF OLD MOLDY BREAD AND CARDBOARD BOXES ON FLOOR INSIDE REAR NEXT TO EXIT DOOR. LARGE PILE OLD BREAD IN P...

serious Documentation & Training

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POST ON PREMISES.

critical Sanitation

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. NO HOT WATER AT NEW BAKERY ADDITIONAL PREP AREA THREE COMPARTMEN...

serious Facility Condition

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 FROM 2-8-10 NOT CORRECTED.#30-ALL BULK FOODS MUST BE LABELED.#...

minor Sanitation

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 INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN NEW PREP AREA THREE COMPARTMENT AND UTILITY MOP SINK.

minor Sanitation

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. INTERIOR REAR TALL REACH-IN TWO DOOR COOLER DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND IN POOR REPAIR WITH OPEN, EXPOSED INSULATION ON ...

minor Sanitation

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. FLOORS THROUGHOUT ENTIRE ESTABLISHMENT, BEHIND ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS, UNDER ALL SINKS, IN WALK-IN COOLER FOUND DIRTY WITH GARBAGE, DIRT A...

minor Sanitation

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. WALL'S AT BOX FREEZER AREA WITH FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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...

minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

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. BICYCLES ARE NOT ALLOWED IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS. ART...

2010-02-08 Pass Canvass
3
minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.ALL BULK FOODS MUST BE LABELED.

minor Sanitation

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. WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN FRONT PREP AND WASHROOM MUST REPLACE.

minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

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.OUTDOOR BBQ GRILL MUST BE REMOVED FROM PREMISES.

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