Chicago
59
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The French Lunchbox, Inc.

131 N Clinton St, Chicago, IL 60661 · West Loop · Restaurant · High risk
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59/100

Clean record — passed all 4 inspections

Inspections
4
2 passed
Last Inspected
2019-03-06
Pass Rate
50%
0 failures
Score
59/100
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4 consecutive passes, most recently 2019-03-06
No failures across all 4 inspections on record
Food Temperature issues found across 4 inspections
Documentation & Training issues found across 3 inspections
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Food Temperature critical
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Documentation & Training critical
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Sanitation critical
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Other serious
2019-03-06 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 9
critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ONSITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS; DUCK HOLLANDAISE SAUCE AND SOUPS, ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ONSITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED....

critical Documentation & Training

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

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH POLICY OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO CLEAN UP KIT OR PROCEDURES ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP KIT AND POST PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TCS FOODS IN THE PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. 22 LBS OF GNOCCHI AT 5OF, VALUED $125. 5 LBS OF DUCK AT 50F, VALUED AT $200. 5 LBS OF SOUP (W/TCS INGREDIENTS) AT 50F, VALUED AT $160. 3 LBS OF PASTA AT 51F, VALUED AT $6. MANAGER VOLUNT...

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

MUST ADD DISCLOSURE AND POST REMINDER STATEMENT ON MENUS REGARDING RAW OR UNDER-COOKED FOODS. SEE CODE INFORMATION ABOVE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED PREP COOLER AT AN INADEQUATE TEMPERATURE OF 48F WITH TCS FOODS INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USING COOLER UNTIL SERVICED AND TEMPERATURE IS MAINTAINING A COLD TEMPERATURE OF 41F OF BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

serious Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARD ON PREP COOLER, Surfaces such as cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and SANITIZED, or discarded if they are not capable of b...

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE THE ONLINE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE.

2018-01-26 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 3
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

Observed 2 door arctic air reach in cooler at improper temperature of 57.3f, holding potentially hazardous foods, at time of inspection, due to unit being over packed to capacity. Informed manager that reach in cooler units must keep potentially ha...

critical Food Temperature

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

Observed potentially hazardous food at improper temperature in 2 door arctic reach in. 51.2f, 8 lbs of black Squid ink gnocchi at a total value of $75.00 :prep date 1/25/18 107.1f, 16 lbs herb gnocchi, at a value of $ 75.00:prep date 1/25/18 53.1...

minor Sanitation

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

Observed cutting board in front prep area warped and stained. Instructed manager to replace and maintain at all times.

2017-05-18 Pass Canvass
1
minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Found employee restroom washbowl sink faucet (in bathroom on the left) stays on for 3 seconds. Timed faucets must remain on for a minimum of 15 seconds to properly wash hands. Must repair and maintain. Found leak at 3 compartment sink faucet. Must r...

2017-01-30 Pass License
1
minor Plumbing & Waste

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

BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON MOP SINK IN DISREPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

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