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LE PARIS BAKERY NO 2 INC Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

LE PARIS BAKERY NO 2 INC (AKA: LE PARIS BAKERY) 5434 S PULASKI RD, CHICAGO 60632 Restaurant
September 25, 2014 Complaint License #1095974
9
Total Violations
4
Critical
2
Major
3
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

9
Violation #12
CRITICAL
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: OBSERVED HAND WASH SINK CENTRALLY LOCATED INACCESSIBLE WITH LARGE PIECE OF EQUIPMENT IN FRONT OF IT. IN ADDITION, THERE WAS NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASH SINK.LARGE EQUIPMENT WAS MOVED TO MAKE CENTRAL HAND SINK ACCESSIBLE AND PAPER TOWELS WERE SUPPLIED. OBSERVED HAND WASH SINK IN SOUTHERN SANDWICH PREP AREA WITH NO SOAP, PAPER TOWELS AND NOT CURRENTLY BEING USED FOR HANDWASHING. SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS WERE PROVIDED FOR SANDWICH PREP AREA HANDSINK AND SIGNAGE WAS PROVIDED TO ENSURE EXPOSED HANDSINK WILL BE USED FOR HANDWASHING ONLY. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
Missing supplies prevent proper handwashing, forcing inadequate cleaning that spreads pathogens.
All handwashing sinks must have soap and hand drying provisions.
Soap in dispensers at each sink; Paper towels in dispensers or air dryers; Supplies maintained during all hours; Waste receptacles if paper towels used.
Violation #16
CRITICAL
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED 2 SHOWCASES FOR BAKED GOODS MISSING DOORS MAKING BREAD NOT PROTECTED FROM PATRONS SNEEZING OR COUGHING. DOORS MUST BE INSTALLED TO PROTECT FOOD. 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.
Violation #30
CRITICAL
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: ALL SPRAY BOTTLES MUST BE LABELED INCLUDING SPRAY BOTTLES THAT JUST CONTAIN WATER.
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.
Violation #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON REACH IN FREEZER. REPLACE TORN GASKET
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: OBSERVED FLOORS AT DONUT FRYER AND STOVE UNCLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL LARGE EQUIPMENT.
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 #38
CRITICAL
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED NO WORKING VENTILATION IN EMPLOYEE RESTOOM. MUST SUPPLY AND MAINTAIN WORKING VENTILATION IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM.
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 #40
MINOR
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER WITHIN REACH IN COOLER NEAR CAK DECORATING AREA. MUST SUPPLY THERMOMETERS AND MAINTAIN.
Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.
Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.
Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.
Violation #41
MAJOR
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM WITH UNUSABEL EQUIPMENT. AREA NEEDS TO BE ACCESSIBLE FOR PEST CONTROL AND TO CLEAN PROPERLY. ELIMAATE ALL EXCESS EQUIPMENT. CLEAN AND ORGANIZE BACK STORAGE ROOM.
Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.
Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.
Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.
Violation #41
MAJOR
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM WITH UNUSABEL EQUIPMENT. AREA NEEDS TO BE ACCESSIBLE FOR PEST CONTROL AND TO CLEAN PROPERLY. ELIMAATE ALL EXCESS EQUIPMENT. CLEAN AND ORGANIZE BACK STORAGE ROOM.
Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.
Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.
Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.

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