LB WILSON LLC-LA BOULANGERIE Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURES. THREE DOOR SANDWICH COOLER FOUND RANGING IN TEMPERATURE FROM 46.6F TO 46.9F. WITH FOOD SUCH AS CHEESE AT 45.3F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. CDPH CONTACTED FOR TAG REMOVAL. 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: THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS FOUND HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLER. MOZZARELLA CHEESE AT 45.9F, BRIE CHEESE AT 45.3F, TURKEY AT 43.9F AND 42.6F. ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT STATES 12LBS TOTAL ESTIMATED POUNDS WITH AN ESTIMATED VALUE TO BE $115.00. ALSO OBSERVED MEAT & CHEESE FOCACCIA HELD IN THE FRONT DISPLAY COOLER AT 86.5F & 95F. CHEESE AND COOKED VEGETABLE FOCACCIA AT 76.5F WITHOUT TIME/TEMPERATURE LOGS. REVIEWED PROPER COOLING METHODS OF HOT FOODS. 3LBS OF FOCACCIA DISCARDED WITH AN ESTIMATED VALUE OF $45.00. 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.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50-60 MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE REAR AREA BEHIND THE COOLER AND FREEZER, UNDER THE BASEBOARD VENTILATION, UNDER THE DISH MACHINE. 15 DROPPINGS IN THE FRONT PREP ALONG THE WINDOW SILE AND BASEBOARD BEHIND COOLER. HOLE NOTED ALONG BASEBOARD AT REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, SANITIZE ALL AREAS, SEAL ALL NOTED HOLES AND OPENINGS. RECOMMEND HAVING PEST CO SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT FOR MICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.

Building openings must be protected against pest entry.

Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST NOT USE CLOTH TOWELS AS LINER FOR SHELVING INSIDE THE COOLERS. MUST BE A SMOOTH CLEANABLE 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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INTERIOR ICE MACHINE FOUND DIRTY ON SOME INTERIOR TUBING ABOVE THE WATER RESERVOIR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MILK CRATES BEING USED THROUGHOUT AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS. MUST PROVIDE PROPER SHELVING LEAVING FLOORS ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING. DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN AT THE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS 6" OR ABOVE.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALL MOUNTED PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER MUST BE REMOVED FROM HANGING ABOVE THE PREP CUTTING BOARD AT THE FRONT PREP AREA AND MOVED TO ABOVE THE EXPOSED HAND SINK. MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE REAR MUST REPLACE. EXCESSIVE DUST IN CEILING VENT ABOVE THE UTILITY MOP SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LEAK AT THE NOZZLE OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER THE SAME SINK INTO A BUCKET. MUST REPAIR 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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LEAK AT THE NOZZLE OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER THE SAME SINK INTO A BUCKET. MUST REPAIR 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.