LE PAIN QUOTIDIEN.

Chicago Health Dept

1000-1002 W ARMITAGE AVE · LINCOLN PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2020.

17 inspections on record since 2014 · Last inspected Jan 2020.

Last inspected Jan 2020. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

101

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JAN 2020

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 7

2020

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HANDWASHING SINK INSTALLED AT FRONT PREP AREA WERE RTE FOOD ARE HANDLED(ICE CUBES,BREAD ETC).PRESENT ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IS USED FOR DUMP COFFEE(PER EMPLOYEE STATEMENT,SINK HAS DEEP COFFEE STAINS). INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HANDWASHING SINK AT SAID AREA. HANDWASHING SINK MUST BE USED ONLY FOR HANDWASHING SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C),NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

MUST PROVIDE DISCLOSURE BY THE FOOD ITEMS THAT ARE COOKED TO ORDER FOR ALL UNDERCOOKED FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

WASTE PIPE ABOVE FRONT PREP AREA/SERVING COUNTER MUST BE ENCASED(NORTH SITE OF FRONT COUNTER) .SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

FOUND WIPING CLOTH STORED INSIDE BUCKET JUST WITH WATER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SANITIZER SOLUTION AT MENTIONED BUCKET.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND AT FRONT COOLER WITH EXCESS DUST,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

CEMENT FLOOR OF SURROUNDING WASTE OIL CONTAINER WITH EXCESS DEBRIS AND OIL STAINS ON FLOOR AND BEHIND THE CONTAINER, ALSO INCLUDED SOUTH FENCE.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

WASTE OIL CONTAINER WITH DEBRIS AND OIL SPILLAGE ON TOP THE LID,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

GRIMES AND DEBRIS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,DISH ROOM AND FRONT AREA.MUST CLEAN UNDER SHELVES AT MENTIONED AREA.

JAN 3

2020

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 14 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14(O) FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

2-301.14 OBSERVED EMPLOYEE IN THE DISHROOM HANDLING SOILED DISHES/GLASSES AND PUT THEM THRU THE LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE AND WITHOUT HAND WASHING HANDLED AND STORED CLEAN DISHES. MUST WASH HANDS EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AND PRIOR TO HANDLE CLEAN DISHES. MANAGER CORRECTED THE ISSUE PRIORITY CITATION:7-38-010,CITATION ISSUED

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

FOUND TCS COLD FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE AT LARGE PREP COOLER IN THE KITCHEN:SLICED OF VARIOUS CHEESE AT TEMP OF 50.3F TO 51.8F; CUT MELONS(HONEY DEW AND CANTALOUPE)AT TEMP OF 45.5F TO 48.0F; FRESH SALMON WAS STORED INSIDE A DRAWER WHICH ICE HAD MELTED(WATER TEMP WAS 47F),SLICED SALMON WAS AT TEMP OF 47.6F TO 48F; FRESH EGGS A TEMP OF 53.6F TO 60.1F STORED INSIDE THE NORTH 2 DRAWER COOLER. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 15,VALUE 157.76 PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

MUST PROVIDE DISCLOSURE BY THE FOOD ITEMS THAT ARE COOKED TO ORDER FOR ALL UNDERCOOKED FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-305.11 WASTE PIPE ABOVE FRONT PREP AREA/SERVING COUNTER MUST BE ENCASED(NORTH SITE OF FRONT COUNTER) .SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

FOUND WIPING CLOTH STORED INSIDE BUCKET JUST WITH WATER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SANITIZER SOLUTION AT MENTIONED BUCKET.

Minor Sanitation

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

FOUND UTENSILS STORE ON DINING TABLES UNCOVERED ON TOP NAPKINS,MUST PROTECT SAID UTENSIL TO MINIMIZE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION

Serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

4-204.117 OBSERVED CHLORINE CHEMICAL SANITIZING DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY DISPENSING CHLORINE SANITIZER WHILE DISHES WERE BEING WASHED. 0 PPM CHLORINE NOTED AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. SANITIZER BUCKET EMPTY.UPON MY REQUEST NEW SANITIZER SOLUTION BUCKET INSTALLED, HOWEVER SOLUTION DISPENSING AT LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE STILL 0ppm. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT TECHNICIAN.TAGGED UNIT "HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE.MUST USE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. RECOMMEND USING TEST STRIPS TO CHECK SANITATION LEVELS DAILY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND AT FRONT COOLER WITH EXCESS DUST,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

CEMENT FLOOR OF SURROUNDING WASTE OIL CONTAINER WITH EXCESS DEBRIS AND OIL STAINS ON FLOOR AND BEHIND THE CONTAINER, ALSO INCLUDED SOUTH FENCE.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

WASTE OIL CONTAINER WITH DEBRIS AND OIL SPILLAGE ON TOP THE LID,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

WEST BRICK WALL INSIDE THE LIQUOR AND DRY STORAGE IS FLAKY TO TOUCH,BRICK DEBRIS ON FLOOR MUST SEAL SAID WALL WITH A SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

GRIMES AND DEBRIS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,DISH ROOM AND FRONT AREA.MUST CLEAN UNDER SHELVES AT MENTIONED AREA.

JAN 11

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 9 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14 (N)- OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11- FOUND NO PROCEDURES ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14- OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINKS IN CUSTOMER/EMPLOYEE RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE AT SAID LOCATION MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-602.11(A,B:1-4,6,7;C;D)- OBSERVED PRE PORTIONED PASTRY FOOD ITEMS, COOKIES, ETC., STORED ON FRONT DISPLAY COUNTER, FOR CUSTOMER SELF SERVICE/SELECTION WITH OUT PROPER LABELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS, WITH COMMON NAME, LISTED INGREDIENTS, MANUFACTURE, ALLERGENS, EXPIRATION DATES, ETC, MUST PROVIDED ON LABELS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIME.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

3-304.12- OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED ON LID OF ICE BIN AT COFFEE PREP STATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ICE SCOOP IN DESIGNATED CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15- OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING HAND SINK AT COFFEE PREP STATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11- OBSERVED A CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF DISH WASHING MACHINE IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. INFORMED MANAGER THAT SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-501.14- OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST AND GREASE BUILD ON HOOD FILTERS ABOVE COOK LINE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367- OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MAY 30

2018

PASS 8 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

OBSERVED READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS NOT PROPERLY LABEL. MUST LABEL ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME PREPARED BY DATE AND OR USED BY DATE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER LOCATED IN BASEMENT. MUST DEFROST WALK-IN FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATED ON VENTILATION FANS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED A FEW CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF DISHWASHING MACHINE IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED A FEW MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REA PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS COVER ABOVE PREP COOLERS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPING FOOD WITHOUT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

DEC 22

2017

PASS 1 violation

Minor Chemical Safety

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

MUST LABEL ALL FOOD CONTAINERS (GRANOLA, OATS, ETC.)IN PREP AREA WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING.

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DEC 21

2017

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT 2117203, DATED 12/14/2017. VIOLATION INCLUDES: #16:OBSERVED A PINK AND BLACK SLIME LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR PANEL AND HOSES OF THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE REAR PREP AREA, LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USING MACHINE UNTIL SERVICED, CLEANED AND SANITIZED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). VIOLATION STILL EXISTS AND ICE MACHINE IS BEING USED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090

Minor Chemical Safety

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

MUST LABEL ALL FOOD CONTAINERS (GRANOLA, OATS, ETC.)IN PREP AREA WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN PREP AREA, BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER, CLOSET WHERE HOT WATER TANK IS LOCATED, AND IN THE WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT, AND OTHER AREAS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN DUST ACCUMULATION FROM CEILING VENT IN MENS TOILET ROOM.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM. ALSO, REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET ON MOP SINK IN THE BASEMENT.

DEC 14

2017

FAIL 5 violations

Serious Sanitation

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

OBSERVED A PINK AND BLACK SLIME LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR PANEL AND HOSES OF THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE REAR PREP AREA, LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USING MACHINE UNTIL SERVICED, CLEANED AND SANITIZED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Minor Chemical Safety

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

MUST LABEL ALL FOOD CONTAINERS (GRANOLA, OATS, ETC.)IN PREP AREA WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN DUST ACCUMULATION FROM CEILING VENT IN MENS TOILET ROOM.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM. ALSO, REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET ON MOP SINK IN THE BASEMENT.

MAY 2

2017

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPLACE ALL CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. EXCESSIVE DARK SPOTS AND GROOVES PRESENT, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

APR 24

2017

FAIL 8 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Pest Activity

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

OBSERVED TWO FLY STRIPS HANGING IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. FLY STRIPS ARE PROHIBITED IN PREP AREAS, MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. 1/2" GAP IN THE MIDDLE, AT THE BOTTOM, OF THE DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL PROPER THRESHOLD TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY, AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Serious Sanitation

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT 1931290, DATED 5/31/16. VIOLATIONS INCLUDE; #32; MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM SHELVING UNITS IN PASTRY COFFEE AREA,INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE,LOWER CABINET AT FOOD PICK UP AREA. #34; MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER ,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AREAS,BASEMENT,WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER,ELECTRICAL AND HOT WATER TANK ROOM,PATIO STORAGE ROOMS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOORING IN REAR HALLWAY. #35; MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL PANELING AND LOOSE WALL TRIM IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA AND IN BASEMENT, MISSING CEILING TILES NEAR ICE MACHINE.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALL IN REAR HALLWAY. #41; MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE,ORGANIZE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BOTH PATIO STORAGE AREAS IN BASEMENT AND ELECTRICAL & HOT WATER TANK ROOMS. VIOLATIONS STILL EXISTS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPLACE ALL CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. EXCESSIVE DARK SPOTS AND GROOVES PRESENT, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN WHEEL CASTER ON ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. CLEAN DUST AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM STORAGE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER. ALSO, CLEAN WINDOW SILLS ACROSS FROM FRONT COUNTER, DEBRIS PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN-BETWEEN THE FRONT DISPLAY COOLER, EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND TRASH PRESENT. ALSO, REPAIR STAIRS LEADING DOWN TO THE BASEMENT, STAIR COVERING HAS HOLES PRESENT AND IS DETACHED, MAKING IT EASY TO TRIP ON STAIRS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS, GREASE AND DUST PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MUST INSTALL ADDITIONAL LIGHTING AND REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS IN BASEMENT. CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE PREP AREA, AND REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

MAY 31

2016

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 6- DOOR PREP COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM SHELVING UNITS IN PASTRY COFFEE AREA,INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE,LOWER CABINET AT FOOD PICK UP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER ,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AREAS,BASEMENT,WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER,ELECTRICAL AND HOT WATER TANK ROOM,PATIO STORAGE ROOMS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOORING IN REAR HALLWAY.

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL PANELING AND LOOSE WALL TRIM IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA AND IN BASEMENT,HOLES IN WALLS IN PATIO STORAGE ROOM,MISSING CEILING TILES NEAR ICE MACHINE.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALL IN REAR HALLWAY,BASEMENT.

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS IN REAR HALLWAY AND DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE,ORGANIZE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BOTH PATIO STORAGE AREAS IN BASEMENT AND ELECTRICAL & HOT WATER TANK ROOMS.

MAY 20

2016

FAIL 12 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 6.13 LBS. LORRAINE QUICHE 44.8F-45.2F DATED-5/15,5.7LBS. VEGGIE QUICHE 44.1F-45.1F DATED-5/19,1.5LBS TUNA 45.6F DATED-5/18.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 40.0F OR BELOW.APPX.13.33 LBS.$32.29.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A

Critical Employee Hygiene

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES BY FOOD HANDLER.OBSERVED (1) FOOD HANDLERS WITH PLASTIC GLOVES ON RINGOUT A TOWEL THAT WAS STORED INSIDE OF SANITIZING SOLUTION,THEN WIPED CUTTING BOARD AND KNIFE THEN HANDED TOWEL TO ANOTHER FOOD HANDLER,SHE THEN HANDLED BREAD AND SMOKED SALMON AND HE ALSO DID THE SAME WITHOUT WASHING HANDS.ALSO THE DISH WASHER HAD ON PLASTIC GLOVES PUT DIRTY DISH IN DISH MACHINE AND THEN REMOVED THE CLEAN DISHES WITHOUT REMOVING SOILED GLOVES AND WASHING HANDS.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.(CRITICAL 7-38-010A)

Critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.60 OR MORE RAT DROPPING SCATTERED ON FLOOR & IN BETWEEN ARTICLES IN PATIO STORAGE AREA AND A STRONG SMELL OF RODENT URINE.ALSO EVIDENCE OF APPX.6 LIVE ANTS CRAWLING ON FLOOR UNDER DISH MACHINE.FRONT DOOR HAS A APPX."1/2" OPENING IN CENTER AND ALONG BOTTOM OF DOUBLE DOORS AND REAR DOOR APPX."1/2" IN BOTH CORNERS.MUST REMOVE RODENT DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA.RODENT PROOF DOORS TO BE TIGHT FITTING.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 5/20/16.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

Serious Plumbing & Waste

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED

OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT HAND SINK IN MEN'S TOILETROOM.MUST PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT ALL TIMES.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-38-030)

Serious Sanitation

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1578566 10/6/15 #34-OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON FLOOR OF WALK IN COOLER AND ON BASEMENT FLOOR.MUST BE RESTORED TO SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-42-090)

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

MUST STORE SILVERWARE PROPERLY IN HOLDING TRAYS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 6- DOOR PREP COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM SHELVING UNITS IN PASTRY COFFEE AREA,INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE,LOWER CABINET AT FOOD PICK UP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER ,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AREAS,BASEMENT,WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER,ELECTRICAL AND HOT WATER TANK ROOM,PATIO STORAGE ROOMS.MUST SEAL HOLES IN FLOOR IN BOTH PATIO EQUIPMENT STORAGE ROOMS,DAMAGED FLOORING IN REAR HALLWAY.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL PANELING AND LOOSE WALL TRIM IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA AND IN BASEMENT,HOLES IN WALLS IN PATIO STORAGE ROOM,MISSING CEILING TILES NEAR ICE MACHINE.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALL IN REAR HALLWAY,BASEMENT.

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS IN REAR HALLWAY AND DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE,ORGANIZE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BOTH PATIO STORAGE AREAS IN BASEMENT AND ELECTRICAL & HOT WATER TANK ROOMS.

OCT 6

2015

PASS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON FLOOR OF WALK IN COOLER AND ON BASEMENT FLOOR. FLOOR OF WALK IN COOLER AND BASEMENT FLOOR MUST BE RESTORED TO A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MAINTAIN

Critical Pest Activity

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN ROOM IN BASEMENT NEAR MOP SINK. ROOM CONTAINS LARGE AMMOUNT OF CLUTTER AND EXCESS FURNITURE. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING SO THAT PEST CONTOL CAN ACCESS ROOM AND TRAT ROOM EFFECTIVELY.

SEP 14

2015

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 11 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Sanitation

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

OBSERVED ICE MACHINE VERY UNCLEAN IN INTERIOR WHERE ICE IS MADE AND STORED. OBSERVED BROWN SLIMEY LIKE SUBSTANCE AND BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE THROUGHOUT INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. ICE MACHINE WAS TAGGED AND MANAGEMENT WAS INSTRUCTED TO USE OUTSIDE ICE UNTIL ICE MACHINE IN PROFESSIONALLY CLEANED. REINSPECTED AND TAG IS REMOVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-005 (A)

Serious Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE NO CERTIFICATE POSTED. MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WITH AN ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED CUP DISPENSERS IN FRONT SERVICE AREA WITH HEAVY DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THEM. CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED FLOOR OF ROOM NEAR MOP SINK WATER ACCUMULATION ON FLOOR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR IS A CLEAN DRY CONDITION.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED FLOORS IN BASEMENT UNCLEAN UNDER AND BEHIND SHELVING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL BASEMENT FLOORS.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON FLOOR OF WALK IN COOLER AND ON BASEMENT FLOOR. FLOOR OF WALK IN COOLER AND BASEMENT FLOOR MUST BE RESTORED TO A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MAINTAIN

Critical Pest Activity

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED LEAKING PIPE IN BASEMENT IN ROOM NEAR MOP SINK. MUST REPAIR PIPE SO THAT THERE IS NO LEAKING CONDITION AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED MOPS NOT HUNG AFTER USE. MUST HANG MOPS AFTER USE TO DRY TO PREVENT BREEDING GROUND FOR SMALL FLIES.

Minor Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED BASEEMENT WITH HEAVY CLUTTER AND DISORGANIZATION. MUST DE CLUTTER CLEAN AND ORGANIZE SO THAT PEST CONTROL HAS COMPLETE ACCESS TO ALL AREAS OF BASEMNT. OBSERVED ROOM WITH EXTRA FURNITURE AND CLUTTER NEAR MOP SINK. MUST ORRGANIZE ROOM IN A WAY THAT PEST CONTROL HAS ACCESS.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

OBSERVED NOT ALL IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES PROVIDED. MUST KEEP A COPY OF ALL IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE TO BE PROVIDED TO INSPECTOR WHEN NEEDED.

SEP 4

2014

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation

Serious Other

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

NO PREVIOUS SUMMARY REPORT POSTED ON SITE FROM REPORT #1474102 DATED 6/26/14. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE POSTED ON SITE IN PLAIN VIEW. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-42-010(B).

JUN 26

2014

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations

Serious Documentation & Training

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

NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AND NO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE,WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS OMELETTE, HAM SANDWICH, CHICKEN SANDWICH,SPLIT PEA SOUP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AND SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW ON SITE. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-012.

Serious Other

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

NO PREVIOUS SUMMARY REPORT POSTED ON SITE IN PLAIN VIEW FROM REPORT # 1473304 DATED 6/3/14. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE POSTED ON SITE IN PLAIN VIEW FOR THE CUSTOMER. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-42-010(B)

JUN 3

2014

PASS · 0 violations

MAY 6

2014

FAIL 8 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Other

WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

MUST PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

Critical Pest Activity

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

NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK. MUST PROVIDE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK UNDER CERTIFIED PEST CONTROL COMPANY WITH IDPH LICENSE NUMBER.

Critical Pest Activity

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

MUST PROVIDE OUTSIDE METAL DUMPSTER FOR WASTE DISPOSAL.

Serious Other

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

MUST ENROLL IN SANITATION CLASS AND BE CERTIFIED UNDER CITY OF CHICAGO.

Serious Sanitation

TOILET ROOMS ENCLOSED CLEAN, PROVIDED WITH HAND CLEANSER, SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AND PROPER WASTE RECEPTACLES

MUST PROVIDE PROPER WASTE RECEPTACLE INSIDE BOTH WASHROOM.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SNEEZE GUARD BETWEEN THE BREAD CUTTER AND THE DINING COUNTER.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST SEALED THE BRICK WALL IN THE DINING AREA.

Minor Facility Condition

NO SMOKING REGULATIONS

INSTRUCTED TO POST "NO SMOKING" SIGN IN ALL ENTRANCE DOOR.

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