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COOK AU VIN Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Bakery

COOK AU VIN 2256 N ELSTON AVE, CHICAGO 60614 Bakery
March 9, 2016 Complaint Re-Inspection License #2253821
7
Total Violations
1
Critical
3
Major
3
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

7
Violation #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN BAKERY WALK IN COOLER,WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM WALK IN FREEZER COMPRESSOR AND SHELVING UNITS.
Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.
Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.
Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.
Violation #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRI FROM MIXERS,MICROWAVE,FOOD STORAGE CABINETS,SHELVING UNITS,PREP TABLES,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,ALL ROLLING CARTS,SPIDER WEBS FROM PROOFING BOX,ALL REACH IN COOLERS.
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: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE FLOUR AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT ALL PREP AREAS,WALK IN COOLERS & FREEZERS,STORAGE AREAS AND WHERE NEEDED.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN AND DAMAGED CONCRETE FLOORING IN LARGE BAKERY PREP AREA UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES AND EQUIPMENT.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON FLOOR IN ALL PREP AREAS.
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: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE FLOUR AND DUST FROM WALLS , CEILINGS & VENTILATION VENTS AND DUCT UNITS THROUGHOUT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE AND MISSING WALL BASES AND TRIM IN LOCKER ROOM,PREP AREAS,MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN LOCKER ROOM,DAMAGED CEILING ABOVE OVEN IN LARGE BAKERY PREP AREA,WALL OUTLETS IN SAME.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN PAPER GOODS STORAGE AREA.
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: MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN WALK IN FREEZER & LOCKER ROOM.
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 #38
CRITICAL
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED MOPSINK BASIN IN FURNANCE ROOM,MISSING BACK FLOW DEVICE ON TOP,MISSING BACKFLOW DEVICE ON MOPSINK IN LARGE BAKERY AREA NEXT TO 3- COMP SINK.
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED MOPSINK BASIN IN FURNANCE ROOM,MISSING BACK FLOW DEVICE ON TOP,MISSING BACKFLOW DEVICE ON MOPSINK IN LARGE BAKERY AREA NEXT TO 3- COMP SINK.
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

Health Department Information

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