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COOK AU VIN Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Bakery

COOK AU VIN 2256 N ELSTON AVE, CHICAGO 60614 Bakery
September 1, 2017 Canvass 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 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.
Violation #33
MAJOR
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.
Violation #34
MINOR
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.
Violation #35
MINOR
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.
Violation #36
MINOR
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.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
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.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
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.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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More Information CDPH Food Protection
Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections