LA COLOMBE Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: POOR HYGENCIC PRACTICES OBSERVED BY FOOD HANDLER. MALE EMPLOYEE TOUCHING HAIR, FACE, HANDLING CASH, AND IMMEDIATELY PROCEEDING TO PREPARING COFFEE/LATTES, HANDLING MILK, USING ESPRESSO MACHINES, AND HANDLING PASTRIES WITHOUT WASHING HANDS AT ANY TIME. INSTD TO WASH HANDS INBETWEEN CHANGING TASKS, AND/OR HAVE DESIGNATED CASHIER. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010A CRITICAL.

Hands are #1 vehicle for pathogen transfer. Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods causes majority of foodborne outbreaks.

Proper handwashing and no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.

Wash hands for 20 seconds with soap and warm water; Use utensils, deli tissue, or gloves for ready-to-eat foods; Wash hands after restroom, handling raw foods, touching face/hair, and between tasks.

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FRONT EXPOSED HANDSINK NOT MAINTAINED, DUMPING ICE AND COFFEE IN SINK, AND RINSING DRAIN TRAYS. INSTD TO UTILIZE FOR HANDWASHING ONLY. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 CRITICAL.

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene practices and potential fecal contamination.

Sufficient, properly maintained toilet facilities required.

Adequate number for staff; Convenient location; Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Maintained clean; Proper ventilation.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR. INSTD TO SEAL SAME.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PREMISES HAD 2 1-COMPARTMENT SINKS THAT WERE REMOVED SINCE BEING LICENSED. INSTD TO RE INSTALL SAME, NECESSITY FOR PREMISES.

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.

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: FEMALE FOOD/BEVERAGE HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTD TO DO SO.

Unwashed produce can harbor pathogens and chemical residues.

Raw fruits and vegetables must be washed before use.

Wash thoroughly under running water; Before cutting, combining, cooking, or serving; Remove soil and contaminants.

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: FEMALE FOOD/BEVERAGE HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTD TO DO SO.

Unwashed produce can harbor pathogens and chemical residues.

Raw fruits and vegetables must be washed before use.

Wash thoroughly under running water; Before cutting, combining, cooking, or serving; Remove soil and contaminants.