LA PATISSERIE P Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Bakery

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARD FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE STORED INSIDE NON-REFRIGERATOR DISPLAY CASE AT FRONT SELLING AREA. PASTRIES BUNS FILLED WITH THE FOLLOWING COOKED FILLINGS:HOT DOGS,CORNED BEEF,CHICKEN,HAM AND CHEESE, HAM AND EGGS, BEANS AND BBQ PORK.FOOD TEMPERATURE FROM 77.9F TO 85.6F.FOUND COOKED RICE CAKES AT TEMP OF 77.5F TO 79.6F. HOT FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 140F AND ABOVE,COLD FOOD 40F AND BELOW.IMPROPER LOG INFORMATION,ALSO NOT FOLLOWING THEIR OWN PROCEDURE ON DISCARD TIME OF THE FOOD." TIME AS A PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL" WAS GIVEN ON 2-26-14,REPORT #1107072 FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 20,VALUE 70. 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 PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE AND SELLING AREA.FOUND OPENED SWEETS READY TO EAT PRODUCTS STORED UNCOVERED ON TOP DISPLAY CASE IN SELLING AREA,IN PUBLIC VIEW WITH CUSTOMERS ORDERING FOOD BY THAT PRODUCTS. ALSO FOUND BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE WERE ICE IS FORMED,AND DRIPPING INSIDE THE ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE.UNCOVERED FOOD WAS REMOVED UPON MY REQUEST SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.

All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.

Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CAULKING AROUND THE MOP SINK WITH EXCESS OF BLACK SLIME,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE,CLEAN AND RE-APPLY CAULKING WITH A SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: BROKEN EAST WALL AT STORAGE AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.ACCUMULATION OF DIRTY FOAM THAT WAS APPLIED ON WALLS AND PIPE IN KITCHEN,NOT ABLE TO CLEAN, MUST BE REMOVED AND RE-APPLY WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIALS. OBSERVED DIRTY CARDBOARD WITH GRIMES AND TAPE WHICH IS COMING OFF USED TO SEAL WALLS AND CEILING.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE BOTH ITEMS MENTIONED AND PROVIDE A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: BROKEN EAST WALL AT STORAGE AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.ACCUMULATION OF DIRTY FOAM THAT WAS APPLIED ON WALLS AND PIPE IN KITCHEN,NOT ABLE TO CLEAN, MUST BE REMOVED AND RE-APPLY WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIALS. OBSERVED DIRTY CARDBOARD WITH GRIMES AND TAPE WHICH IS COMING OFF USED TO SEAL WALLS AND CEILING.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE BOTH ITEMS MENTIONED AND PROVIDE A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.

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.