LA BAGUETTE BAKERY Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HAND SOAP NOT PROVIDED AT THE REAR BAKERY AREA HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND SOAP OR OTHER APPROVED HANDWASHING CLEANSER AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN AVAILABLE FOR USE AT ALL TIMES. THE PERSON IN CHARGE PROVIDED HAND SOAP AT THE REAR BAKERY AREA HANDWASHING SINK AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.

Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.

Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT THE REAR BAKERY AREA HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS FOR DRYING HANDS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN AVAILABLE FOR USE AT ALL TIMES. THE PERSON IN CHARGE PROVIDED DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS AT THE REAR BAKERY AREA HANDWASHING SINK AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030(C) CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.

Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.

Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.

Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 TO 30 RODENT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR BENEATH BAKERY CARTS BEHIND THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BAKERY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR IMMEDIATE PEST ABATEMENT SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED INSECT CONTROL DEVICE INSTALLED DIRECTLY OVER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE INSECT CONTROL DEVICE SUCH THAT IT DOES NOT POSE RISK OF CONTAMINATION OF CLEAN EQUIPMENT OR UTENSILS AND 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.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED IN WATER WITH NO CHEMICAL SANITIZER SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WET WIPING CLOTHS IN A CHEMICAL SANITIZER SOLUTION OF ADEQUATE CONCENTRATION BETWEEN USES AND MAINTAIN.

Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.

Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.

Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE TALL PLASTIC BIN USED TO STORE DOUGH IN THE WALK-IN COOLER TO BE IN POOR REPAIR, WITH HOLES AND JAGGED EDGES RENDERING THE EQUIPMENT NO LONGER EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE TALL PLASTIC BIN AND MAINTAIN ALL NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT FREE OF SHARP EDGES OR HOLES AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE TALL PLASTIC BIN USED TO STORE DOUGH IN THE WALK-IN COOLER TO BE IN POOR REPAIR, WITH HOLES AND JAGGED EDGES RENDERING THE EQUIPMENT NO LONGER EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE TALL PLASTIC BIN AND MAINTAIN ALL NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT FREE OF SHARP EDGES OR HOLES AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.