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

LB WILSON LLC-LA BOULANGERIE (AKA: LA BOULANGERIE) 1945 W WILSON AVE, CHICAGO 60640 Restaurant
September 14, 2017 Canvass Re-Inspection License #2477297
6
Total Violations
2
Critical
1
Major
3
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

6
Violation #18
CRITICAL
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.
Violation #32
MAJOR
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.
Violation #34
MINOR
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.
Violation #35
MINOR
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.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
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.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
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.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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