LE PARIS BAKERY Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Bakery

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: PREP COOLER AT FRONT AREA USED IN POOR REPAIR, INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 53.9F. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTD TO REPAIR UNIT AND HAVE ABLE TO MAINTAIN PRODUCT TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A CRITICAL. INSTD TO USE OTHER REFRIGERATION ON SITE.

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 FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 50.2F-54.9F IN PREP COOLER: CONTAINER OF DELI HAM. CONTAINER OF DELI TURKEY, 2 CONTAINERS OF COOKED CHICKEN, CONTAINER OF SLICED TOMATOES. ALL PRODUCT VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF AND DENATURED. APPROX 15LBS $50 VALUE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A CRITICAL.

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: INDIVIDUAL PACKAGED GELATINS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTD TO DO SO.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: LIGHTSHIELDS IN FRONT DISPLAY AREA AND BOTH SIDES OF TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT CLEAN. INSTD TO 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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHTSHIELDS MISSING IN REAR. PROVIDE SAME.

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHTSHIELDS MISSING IN REAR. PROVIDE SAME.

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.