VANILLE PATTISSERIE.
2108 N CLARK ST · LINCOLN PARK, CHICAGO
7 of 12 inspections passed, 3 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 11 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
MAR 42025PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
LARGE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS SUCH AS FLOUR MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS. FLOORS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING AT ALL TIMES.
NOTED PEELING PLASTIC ON SEVERAL METAL SURFACES IE: METAL FOOD BOX IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST BE REMOVED.
NOTED DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----NOTED EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM USED AS A SEALANT ALONG BASEBOARD FLOOR COVING IN THE 1ST FLOOR EMPLOYEE WASHROOM STORAGE CLOSET THAT IS BUMPY AND UNEVEN, UNABLE TO CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/SMOOTH DOWN TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
DEC 172024PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOTED 1/4 INCH GAP IN CORNER OR REAR DISHROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TIGHT SEAL TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED FOOD HANDLERS AND BAKERS IN PREP AREAS WITHOUT PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS
NOTED CLUTTER IN PACKAGING AND DRY STORAGE BASEMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS. ALL KEPT ITEMS SHOULD BE STORED ON PROPER SHELVING THAT IS A MINIMUM OF 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND, NON-POROUS AND SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.
JAN 252021PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (CAKES WITH EGGS, MOUSSE, ETC.) ARE BEING PREPPED. INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS AR BEING PREPPED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITAITON ISSUED.
INSTRUCTED MUST PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SIGN AT FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST PROVIDE SIGNAGE ALL ALL HANDSINKS AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING VENT IN RESTROOM IN BASEMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
JUN 242019FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
2-102.14 THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED TCS FOODS (EGGS 53 DEGREE F, WHIPPING CREAM 63 DEGREE F) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED THAT COLD HOLDING IS 41 DEGREE F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED DUMPSTER AREA WITH TRASH OVERFLOWING AND LIDS NOT ABLE TO CLOSE. INSTRUCTED THAT LIDS SHOULD BE TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS, DUST, AND DIRT ALONG THE CORNERS AND BASEBOARDS OF THE FLOORS IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA, BASEMENT, REAR STORAGE, BEHIND THE BAKING EQUIPMENT, UNDER PREP TABLES AND SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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OCT 22018PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
2-102.14 THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
2-501.11 THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
3-302.12 OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST LABEL CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN
5-204.12 BACKFLOW PREVENTER NOT LOCATED AT THE ICE MACHINE IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA AND SERVICE SINK LOCATED IN REAR OF PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN.
6-501.12 OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
6-501.11 OBSERVED OPENINGS INTO WALL IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST SEAL OPENINGS AND MAINTAIN.
6-501.14 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING VENTILATION VENT INSIDE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT ALSO OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATED ON WALL VENTILATION VENT IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
JUL 112017PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
NOTED CARDBOARD LINERS ON SHELVING AT BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE AND THAT ONLY SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES MAY BE USED,
NOTED WALK-IN FREEZER FAN GUARDS ICED.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE ICE FROM FAN GUARDS.
NOTED CHIPPED WALL NEXT TO REAR DOOR.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR WALL.
NOTED BURNT OUT LIGHTS AT PACKING AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE BURT OUT LIGHTS.
NOTED SLOW DRAIN AT WASHBASIN AT FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA RESTROOM.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR.
JUL 292016PASSED8 violationsDETAILS
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE
Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR REACH IN FREEZER.MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN HAND SINK AND DRAIN BOARD OF 3- COMP SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA.
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM MICROWAVE,ALL PRPE TABLES,UNDER SIDES OF ALL FLOOR MIXERS,CAKE GLASS REACH IN COOLER,EXTERIOR OF ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,WALK IN COOLER FAN GUARDS
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS,LAUNDRY AREA.DISH WASHING AREA,WALK IN FREEZER AND COOLER AND FLOOR DRAIN IN DISH WASHING AREA.MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN SMALL WALK IN FREEZER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES ON STAIRS LEADING TO BASEMENT STORAGE,FLOOR TILE NEAR 1ST FL. DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA, GAP IN BETWEEN FLOOR AND DRAIN UNDER 3- COMP SINK
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS,DUST FROM WALL VENTS IN PREP AREA,WINDOW SILLS IN FRONT STORAGE AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS AND STORAGE AREAS,CEILING IN 1ST FL. STAFF TOILET ROOM IN POOR REPAIR.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS,DISH WASHING AREA,LOOSE WALL BASE IN BASEMENT,MISSING WALL OUTLET COVERS OUTSIDE OF STAFF TOILETROOM AND NEAR REAR STORAGE ROOM
MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHTS IN PREP AREA AND LARGE WALK IN FREEZER
Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN STAFF BASEMENT TOILETROOM
MUST ELEVATE AND ORAGNIZE SHOES AND OTHER ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN LOCKER ROOM
JUL 272016FAILED9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PREVIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1946871 7/20/16 #19-STILL FINDING 3 OF THE 4 OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER LIDS IN POOR REPAIR WHERE THEY APPEAR TO HAVE BEEN GNAWED ON.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LIDS TO BE TIGHT FITTING.(CRITICAL 7-42-090)
Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR REACH IN FREEZER.MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN HAND SINK AND DRAIN BOARD OF 3- COMP SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM MICROWAVE,ALL PRPE TABLES,UNDER SIDES OF ALL FLOOR MIXERS,CAKE GLASS REACH IN COOLER,EXTERIOR OF ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,WALK IN COOLER FAB GUARDS.
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS,LAUNDRY AREA.DISH WASHING AREA,WALK IN FREEZER AND COOLER AND FLOOR DRAIN IN DISH WASHING AREA.MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN SMALL WALK IN FREEZER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES ON STAIRS LEADING TO BASEMENT STORAGE,FLOOR TILE NEAR REAR 1ST FL. DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA,GAPIN BETWEEN FLOOR TILE AND DRAIN UNDER 3- COMP SINK.
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS,DUST FROM WALL VENTS IN PREP AREA,WINDOW SILLS IN FRONT STORAGE AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS AND STORAGE AREAS,CEILING IN 1ST FL. STAFF TOILET ROOM IN POOR REPAIR.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS,DISH WASHING AREA,LOOSE WALL BASE IN BASEMENT,MISSING WALL OUT LET COVERS OUTSIDE OF REAR STAFF TOILETROOM AND NEAR REAR STORAGE ROOM.
MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHTS IN PREP AREA AND LARGE WALK IN FREEZER
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN STAFF BASEMENT TOILETROOM
MUST ELEVATE AND ORAGNIZE SHOES AND OTHER ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN LOCKER ROOM
JUL 202016FAILED12 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF DESSERT DISPLAY UNIT AT 49.8F WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE FOR SALE.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240 WHEN READY.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 40.0F OR BELOW.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF A ASSORTMENT OF READY TO EAT DESSERTS IN ABOVE MENTIONED DESSERT DISPLAY COOLER SUCH AS 1.25 LBS. MANJARI 51.3F,1.5 LBS. AMBER 49.9F,2LBS. MYRTILLE 47.2F,3/4 LB. ROYAL 48.5F,.5 LB. NANETTE 47.9F,3/4LB.SOPHIA 46.9F,1 3/4 LBS.ENTREMET VANILLE 47.5F,1.5 LBS. EARL 45.9F,1 3/4 LB SICILIA 46.4F,1.5 LBS. BROWNIES 44.9F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW.APPX.13LBS.$191.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 20 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AND FLYING AROUND IN PREP AREAS,LAUNDRY ROOM,DISH WASHING AREA,STAFF BREAKROOM.ALSO FRONT ENTRY LEFT DOOR ALONG BOTTOM APPX."1/2" GAP.MUST RODENT PROOF DOOR.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 7/20/16.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER LIDS IN POOR REPAIR AND APPEARS TO HAVE BEEN GNAWED ON 3 OUT OF THE 4 DUMPSTERS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LIDS TO BE TIGHT FITTING.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON 2- DOOR REACH IN FREEZER .MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN HAND SINK AND DRAIN BOARD OF 3- COMP SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA.
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM MICROWAVE,ALL PREP TABLES,UNDER SIDES OF ALL FLOOR MIXERS,CAKE GLASS REACH IN COOLER,EXTERIOR OF ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,WALK IN COOLER FAN GUARDS.
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS,LAUNDRY AREA.DISH WASHING AREA,WALK IN FREEZER AND COOLER AND FLOOR DRAIN IN DISH WASHING AREA.MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN SMALL WALK IN FREEZER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES ON STAIRS LEADING TO BASEMENT STORAGE,FLOOR TILE NEAR REAR 1ST FL. DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA,GAP IN BETWEEN FLOOR TILE AND DRAIN UNDER 3- COMP SINK.
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS,DUST FROM WALL VENTS IN PREP AREA,WINDOW SILLS IN FRONT STORAGE AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS AND STORAGE AREAS,CEILING IN 1ST FL. STAFF TOILET ROOM IN POOR REPAIR.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS,DISH WASHING AREA,LOOSE WALL BASE IN BASEMENT,MISSING WALL OUT LET COVERS OUTSIDE OF REAR STAFF TOILETROOM AND NEAR REAR STORAGE ROOM.
MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHTS IN PREP AREA AND LARGE WALK IN FREEZER
MUST REPIAR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN STAFF BASEMENT TOILET ROOM
MUST ELEVATE AND ORGANIZE SHOES AND OTHER ARTICLES OFF FLOOR IN LOCKER ROOM
OCT 92014PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE BOTTOM SHELVE OF TH REACH IN COOLER AND REACH IN FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.
CLEAN THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER UNDER THE WIRE RACK SHELVING, ALONG THE WALL BASE, ALL CORNER AND IN THE FRONT STORAGE AREA AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS BESIDE THE METAL DRAIN BOARD OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DAMAGED. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE 2 SOLID LIGHT SHIELD IN THE BASEMENT ABOVE SHELVINGS IN THE STORAGE AREA.
MUST RE ADJUST THE 2 WASHROOM DOOR(2 OUT OF 3 WASHROOM DOOR)SELF CLOSER DEVICE. DOOR NOT CLOSING ALL THE WAY.
DEC 32013PASSED1 violationDETAILS
ALL WASHROOM DOORS MUST HAVE A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE.
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