COOK AU VIN Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Bakery

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: WALK IN COOLER IN BAKERY AREA NOT WORKING PROPERLY, 65F. NO POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WERE OBSERVED IN THE COOLER DURING INSPECTION. ADDITIONAL COOLERS ON SITE IN PASTRY AND FRONT KITCHEN PREP AREAS ARE BEING USED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Lack of certification indicates potential gaps in food safety knowledge, increasing risk of improper food handling and foodborne illness.

Valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate required and must be posted.

Certificate must be: Current and valid; Posted conspicuously in public view; Held by person in charge during all operating hours; Renewed before expiration date.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AND EQUIPMENT IN THE PASTRY PREP AREA AND 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN THE BAKERY PREP AREA IN THE 3-COMP SINK AND ON WALLS SURROUNDING THE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLIES. CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREA. CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR SERVICE. 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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST DISCONTINUE STORING FOOD ON MILK CRATES, INSTALL PROPER STORAGE RACKS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOUR ACCUMULATION FROM STORAGE RACKS IN BAKERY AND PASTRY PREP AREAS. CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM 1-DOOR UPRIGHT FREEZER & COOLER IN PASTRY PREP AREA, ALSO, CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM STORAGE COMPARTMENTS IN THROUGHOUT SAID AREA. CLEAN DRIED FOOD AND ICE FROM 1-DOOR UPRIGHT FREEZER NEAR REAR DOCK DOOR. CLEAN DRIED FOOD FROM INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF SMALL PREP COOLER IN FRONT KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT FROM FLOOR IN THE PASTRY AND BAKERY AREAS. FLOOR MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. CLEAN DIRT AND DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN THE STAFF LOCKER ROOM, FURNACE CLOSET, MANAGER'S OFFICE, FRONT KITCHEN, AND IN NON WORKING WALK IN COOLER IN THE BAKERY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT FROM WALL AND REPAIR LOWER WALL DAMAGE IN THE PASTRY PREP AREA. CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM THE HOOD AND FILTERS ON THE HOBART OVEN IN THE BAKERY PREP AREA. REPAIR/REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE DISHMACHINE ROOM. CLEAN SPIDER WEB'S FROM WALL (CORNER)IN THE STAFF TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL.

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST REPAIR BURNED OUT LIGHTS IN THE MANAGER'S OFFICE AND DISH MACHINE ROOM, AND FRONT KITCHEN AREA. CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELD IN DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR LEAKY HOT WATER KNOB AT 3-COMP SINK IN BAKERY. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR LEAKY HOT WATER KNOB AT 3-COMP SINK IN BAKERY. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

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.