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COOK AU VIN Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Bakery

COOK AU VIN 2256 N ELSTON AVE, CHICAGO 60614 Bakery
April 30, 2015 Canvass License #2253821
10
Total Violations
1
Critical
2
Major
7
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

10
Violation #18
CRITICAL
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATLY 20 SMALL MOTHS WITHIN REAR BAKERY AREA. IN AND AROUND PROOFER AND ON WALLS UNDER AND AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST ELIMINATE ALL MOTH ACTIVITY AND BREEDING GROUNDS BY CLEANING ALL FLOORS WALLS AND DRAINS NEAR PROOFER AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.
Building openings must be protected against pest entry.
Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.
Violation #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED BAKERY RACKS AND PANS STORED NEXT TO PROOFER WITH HEAVY CAKED ON FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BEFORE STORING.
Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.
All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.
Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.
Violation #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS UNCLEAN IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT AREA, UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR BAKERY, ENTIRE FLOOR OF REAR BAKERY.
Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.
Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.
Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.
Violation #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOOR DRAINS NEAR PROOFER UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOOR DRAINS AROUND PROOFER.
Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.
Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.
Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.
Violation #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOOR OF SHARED STAFF BATHROOM UNCLEAN IN AND AROUND TOILET, IN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS. FLOOR MUST BE CLEAN AND MAINTAINED IN A SANITIARY CONDITION.
Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.
Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.
Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.
Violation #35
MINOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED VENT UNCLEAN ON WALL LEADING TO STAFF BATHROOM IN FRONT PREP AREA. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENT ON WALL.
Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.
Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.
Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.
Violation #35
MINOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED WALLS AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR BAKERY UNCLEAN , OBSERVED WALLS AROUND PROOFER UNCLENA WITH CAKED ON FLOUR. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL WALLS AROUND PROOFER AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR BAKERY.
Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.
Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.
Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.
Violation #36
MINOR
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED LIGHTING INADEQUATE FOR REACH IN REFRIGERATOR IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA ACCROSS FROM WALK IN FREEZER. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.
Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.
50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.
Violation #36
MINOR
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED LIGHT WITHIN WALK IN FREEZER BURNT OUT. MUST REPAIR/ REPLACE LIGHT WITHIN WALK IN FREEZER.
Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.
Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.
50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.
Violation #36
MINOR
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED LIGHT WITHIN WALK IN FREEZER BURNT OUT. MUST REPAIR/ REPLACE LIGHT WITHIN WALK IN FREEZER.
Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.
Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.
50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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