ROGGENART BAKER BISTRO & CAFE Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15 - OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR INTO ALLEY/PARKING LOT TO HAVE NO DOOR SWEEP ALONG BOTTOM OF DOOR. GAP GREATER THAN 1/4 INCH PRESENT ALONG THE WHOLE BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DOOR SWEEP TO PROTECT AGAINST PESTS.

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.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-305.11 - OBSEREVD BOXES OF FOOD STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER AT TIME INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS AND BOXES OF FOOD AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR OR PROVIDE ADDTIONAL SHELVING.

Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.

Prevent contamination during all food handling.

Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.19 - OBSERVED TORN PROTECTIVE PLASTIC LAYER ON ICE MACHINE IN COFFEE NOOK AT FRONT PREP AREA. OBSERVED UNFINISHED WOODEN SHELF/SUPPORT FOR SHELF IN REAR DOUGH PREP AREA NEXT TO EXIT DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE TORN PROTECTIVE PLASTIC, AND SEAL THE UNFINISHED WOODEN SHELF TO PROVIDE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, AND NON ABSORBENT SURFACES.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-204.12 - OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE INSTALLED ON WATER LINES OF ICE MACHINE AND COFFEE MACHINE AT COFFEE PREP/SERVICE NOOK IN FRONT ON WEST WALL. OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON BOTH COFFEE MACHINES (FETCO) AT PASTRY AREA ON WEST WALL OF FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LOCATE/PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ALL PIECES OF EQUIPMENT WITH A WATER LINE. OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT THE EXTENDABLE FAUCET THAT REACHES INTO BASIN OF SINK IN THE HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA NEAR REGISTERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE/LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT THE FRONT PREP AREA HAND SINK OR PROVIDE A FIXED FAUCET ABOVE THE FLOOD RIM OF SINK.

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-303.11 - OBSERVED ONE (1) OF TWO (2) LIGHT BULBS NOT FUNCTIONAL IN OVER HEAD EXHAUST SYSTEM IN MAIN PREP AREA AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR TO PROVIDE APPROPRIATE LIGHTING IN PREP AREA.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 4-202.18 - OBSERVED MISSING FILTER IN THE OVERHEAD EXHAUST UNIT IN MAIN PREP AREA AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE FILTERS PRESENT FOR REGULAR CLEANING.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13 - OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ANY OF THE TWO (2) FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL EMPLOYEES COMPLETE AND MAINTAIN FOOD HANDLER TRAINING, AND ALL NEW EMPLOYEES COMPLETE TRAINING WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE.

Smoking contaminates hands and food with nicotine and tar residues.

Smoking prohibited in food establishments.

No smoking in any part of establishment; Designated areas away from food; Proper signage posted.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13 - OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ANY OF THE TWO (2) FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL EMPLOYEES COMPLETE AND MAINTAIN FOOD HANDLER TRAINING, AND ALL NEW EMPLOYEES COMPLETE TRAINING WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE.

Smoking contaminates hands and food with nicotine and tar residues.

Smoking prohibited in food establishments.

No smoking in any part of establishment; Designated areas away from food; Proper signage posted.