COOK AU VIN Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Bakery

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 100 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES ON SOILED TOWEL AT HAND SINK IN LARGE BAKERY AREA,ON ANOTHER SOILED TOWEL WRAPPED IN A APRON ON SHELVING UNIT IN SAME AREA,ON FLOOR CRAWLING IN STANDING DIRTY WATER AND FOOD DEBRI INSIDE OF PROOFING BOX.ON WALLS, CEILING AND FLYING AROUND IN ALL PREP AREAS,DISH WASHING AREA AND REAR STORAGE AREA.ALSO REAR EXIT DOOR HAS A APPX. "1" GAP ALONG BOTTOM AND DOOR SWEEP MISSING,OVER HEAD GARAGE DOOR HAS A GAP APPX."3/4" ON LOWER LEFT SIDE.MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER. RODENT PROOF DOORS TO BE TIGHT FITTING.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 10/20/16.(SERIOUS 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.

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS LIDS IN POOR REPAIR NOT TIGHT FITTING .OBSERVED BOTH DUMPSTER LIDS BROKEN AWAY FROM ROD ON BACK OF DUMPSTER AND A APPX. "4-5 " GAP IN BETWEEN DOUBLE LIDS APPEARS TO HAVE BEEN GNAWED ON AND TRASH (BOXES AND PAPER) ON GROUND AROUND AND UNDER DUMPSTERS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LIDS TO BE TIGHT FITTING AND TRASH ON GROUND..(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates breeding grounds for disease vectors.

Exterior waste areas must be clean and pest-proof.

Dumpsters on cleanable pad; Tight-fitting lids; Area kept clean; Grease containers covered; Regular pickup; No overflow.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1725236 3/9/16 NOT CORRECTED #32-MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE 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.#33-MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRI FROM MIXERS,FOOD STORAGE CABINETS,SHELVING UNITS,PREP TABLES,ICE MACHINE,ROLLING CARTS,SPIDER WEBS FROM INTERIOR OF PROOFING BOX,ALL REACH IN COOLERS.#34-MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE FLOUR FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT ALL PREP AREAS,WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER,MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN AND DAMAGED CONCRETE FLOORING IN LARGE BAKERY AREA.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON FLOOR IN ALL PREP AREAS.#35-MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE AND MISSING WALL BASES AND TRIM IN LOCKER ROOM,PREP AREA,DAMAGED CEILING ABOVE OVEN IN LARGE BAKERY PREP AREA.#38-MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED MOPSINK BASIN IN FURNANCE ROOM,MISSING BACKFLOW DEVICE ON TOP.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-42-090)

Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.

Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.

Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Improper methods result in slow cooling that allows bacterial growth.

Approved cooling methods must be used.

Use shallow pans, ice baths, rapid chill units, ice wands; Cut large items into smaller portions; Stir frequently; Leave uncovered during cooling.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND LARGE BAKERY PREP AREA AND FILTER AND HOOD ABOVE OVEN.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE IN DISH WASHING AREA,LOOSE CEILING PANEL IN WALK IN COOLER AND LOWER INTERIOR TRIM IN POOR REPAIR.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND LARGE BAKERY PREP AREA AND FILTER AND HOOD ABOVE OVEN.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE IN DISH WASHING AREA,LOOSE CEILING PANEL IN WALK IN COOLER AND LOWER INTERIOR TRIM IN POOR REPAIR.

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.