DELIGHTFUL PASTRIES.
131 N CLINTON ST · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO
8 of 10 inspections passed, 1 failed, 1 passed with conditions. 1 critical violation across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
AUG 82017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
Observed peeling paint and rust on drying rack above 3 compartment sink. Must remove peeling paint and rust. Must paint or seal to make surface smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same.
No metal stem thermometer on site. Must provide metal stem thermometer to test internal food temperatures of potentially hazardous foods. Must maintain same.
JUL 262017FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
Observed no city of Chicago certified food manager on site while potentially hazardous foods (soups, sandwiches, etc.) being prepped. Instructed must have a city of Chicago certified food manager on site while all potentially hazardous foods are being prepped, cooked, and/or served. Serious violation 7-38-012.
Observed previous minor violations from report # 1976489, dated 12/05/16, not corrected. Must correct the following previously issued minor violations: #33 OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF BLACKISH RESIDUE ON THE PLATES OF THE PANINI PRESS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE PANIN PRESS AND MAINTAIN. #41 OBSERVED EMPLOYEE JACKETS BEING STORED ON FOOD SERVICE SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO STORE EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS AWAY AND SEPARATE FROM FOOD SERVICE ITEMS. Serious violation 7-42-090.
Observed peeling paint and rust on drying rack above 3 compartment sink. Must remove peeling paint and rust. Must paint or seal to make surface smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same.
No metal stem thermometer on site. Must provide metal stem thermometer to test internal food temperatures of potentially hazardous foods. Must maintain same.
DEC 52016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF BLACKISH RESIDUE ON THE PLATES OF THE PANINI PRESS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE PANIN PRESS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE JACKETS BEING STORED ON FOOD SERVICE SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO STORE EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS AWAY AND SEPARATE FROM FOOD SERVICE ITEMS.
MAR 282016PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED A CRACKED AND BROKEN HANDLE ON THE TWO DOOR REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
APR 242015PASSED1 violationDETAILS
VIOLATION CORRECTED.
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FEB 262015PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MUST PROVIDE A STOPPER FOR THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
MAY 12014PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MUST PROVIDE 3 WORKING STOPPERS AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
OCT 282011PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180 F. THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE HAS NO SANITIZING RINSE. THE MANAGER OF THE ADJACENT KIOSK WILL LET THE ABOVE BUSINESS TO USE THERE PROPERLY OPERATING MACHINE. Dish machine tagged held for inspection until repaired and inspected by the Chicago Department of Public Health. Fax a tag removal request to (312) 746-4240 when the equipment is ready for re-inspection.
NO CERTIFIED MANAGER WAS PRESENT. THE ABOVE HAS HOT SOUP AND SANDWICHES WHICH ARE REHEATED ON SITE. A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served.
THE SINK AREA IS DIFFICULT TO ACCESS, REMOVE OR REORGANIZE THE BAKERY RACKS SO THE FOOD HANDLER HAS EASY ACCESS TO THE HAND WASHING AND PREP SINKS. 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.
All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. THE FOOD HANDLER IS REQUIRED TO WAER ADEQUATE HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE HANDLING FOOD.
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