MAISON MARCEL Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED INADEQUATE SNEEZE GUARDS AT FRONT PASTRY COUNTER. MUST PROVIDE VERTICAL HEIGHT OF 60 INCHES FOR VERTICAL SNEEZE GUARDS. 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 IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR EGGS (LISTED ON MENU, PREPARED TO ORDER). A PLACARD WAS PROVIDED TO OPERATOR DURING INSPECTION.

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED HAND PAINTED CERAMIC BOWLS AND PLATES USED FOR SERVING FOOD. INSTRUCTED THAT CERAMIC TABLEWARE MUST BE LEAD-FREE OR LEAD-SAFE, MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION. OBSERVED GLASS WATER BOTTLES ON SITE WITH NARROW NECKS THAT CANNOT BE PROPERLY CLEANED AND SANITIZED WITH FACILITIES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDED WIDE MOUTHED BOTTLES THAT CAN BE PROPERLY WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED IN THE DISH WASHING FACILITIES THAT ARE PROVIDED ON SITE.

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED UNSHIELDED LIGHT BULBS ABOVE THE JUICE BAR AND FRONT BAKERY PREP AREAS. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTERPROOF BULBS.

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: OBSERVED UNSHIELDED LIGHT BULBS ABOVE THE JUICE BAR AND FRONT BAKERY PREP AREAS. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTERPROOF BULBS.

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.