LA FOURNETTE Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: OBSERVED GLASS DISPLAY COOLER HOLDING IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 51 DEGREES F WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS MUST HOLD AT 40 DEGREES F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. THE UNIT WAS TAGGED DURING INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL THE COOLER HAS BEEN REPAIRED AND THE TAG HAS BEEN REMOVED BY THE CDPH. 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.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD IN THE GLASS DISPLAY COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: PASTA, 49 DEGREES F; EGGS, 52 DEGREES F; QUINOA, 51 DEGREES F. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 5 LBS OF PRODUCT WORTH $45. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40 DEGREES F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)

Ill food workers cause 70% of foodborne outbreaks. Proper reporting prevents transmission of Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, and other serious diseases.

All food employees must understand and follow health reporting requirements and food safety responsibilities.

Employees must: Report illness symptoms and exposures; Be excluded/restricted when ill; Understand their role in preventing foodborne illness; Follow proper hygiene practices; Have signed health policy on file.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED PREPACKAGED ITEMS (COOKIES, GRANOLA, PRESERVES, SPREADS) ON RETAIL SHELVES WITHOUT PROPER LABELS. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL PREPACKAGED, TO-GO FOOD ITEMS MUST HAVE A LABEL THAT CONTAINS: NAME OF PRODUCT, ADDRESS OF MANUFACTURER/PACKAGER, LIST OF INGREDIENTS AND ALLERGENS, NET WEIGHT.

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED LIGHT FIXTURE ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITHOUT PROPER SHIELD. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTER-RESISTANT BULBS.

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: OBSERVED LEAK AT REAR HANDSINK FAUCET. MUST REPAIR.

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: OBSERVED LEAK AT REAR HANDSINK FAUCET. MUST REPAIR.

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.