VANILLE PATTISSERIE Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Bakery

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1946871 7/20/16 #19-STILL FINDING 3 OF THE 4 OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER LIDS IN POOR REPAIR WHERE THEY APPEAR TO HAVE BEEN GNAWED ON.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LIDS TO BE TIGHT FITTING.(CRITICAL 7-42-090)

Uncorrected violations continue posing health risks and often worsen over time.

Previous critical violations must be corrected.

All previous violations corrected within required timeframes; Critical violations corrected immediately; Documentation of corrections maintained.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE

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: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR REACH IN FREEZER.MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN HAND SINK AND DRAIN BOARD OF 3- COMP SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM MICROWAVE,ALL PRPE TABLES,UNDER SIDES OF ALL FLOOR MIXERS,CAKE GLASS REACH IN COOLER,EXTERIOR OF ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,WALK IN COOLER FAB GUARDS.

Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.

All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.

Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS,LAUNDRY AREA.DISH WASHING AREA,WALK IN FREEZER AND COOLER AND FLOOR DRAIN IN DISH WASHING AREA.MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN SMALL WALK IN FREEZER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES ON STAIRS LEADING TO BASEMENT STORAGE,FLOOR TILE NEAR REAR 1ST FL. DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA,GAPIN BETWEEN FLOOR TILE AND DRAIN UNDER 3- COMP SINK.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS,DUST FROM WALL VENTS IN PREP AREA,WINDOW SILLS IN FRONT STORAGE AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS AND STORAGE AREAS,CEILING IN 1ST FL. STAFF TOILET ROOM IN POOR REPAIR.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS,DISH WASHING AREA,LOOSE WALL BASE IN BASEMENT,MISSING WALL OUT LET COVERS OUTSIDE OF REAR STAFF TOILETROOM AND NEAR REAR STORAGE ROOM.

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: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHTS IN PREP AREA AND LARGE WALK IN FREEZER

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN STAFF BASEMENT TOILETROOM

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN STAFF BASEMENT TOILETROOM

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.