Cook Au Vin

October 25, 2011 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings11
critical findings0

Failed findings

toxic items stored near food

Official wording: No Evidence Of Rodent Or Insect Outer Openings Protected/Rodent Proofed, A Written Log Shall Be Maintained Available To The Inspectors
Inspector note: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. THE FOLLOWING EXITS/ENTRANCES NOT RODENT PROOF. REAR GARAGE DOOR NOT SEALED ON BOTTOM WITH OPEN 3" GAP. SCREEN ON SAME GARAGE DOOR WITH OPEN SEAL ON BOTTOM. METAL EXIT DOOR NEXT TO GARAGE DOOR RUSTED ON BOTTOM WITH OPEN HOLES AND 1 TO 2 INCH GAPS. NEW ENTRANCE DOOR FROM NEW LOADING DOCK NOT WITH TIGHT FITTING SEAL ON BOTTOM. OPEN 3" GAP. MUST SEAL TIGHT FITTING ON ALL.
code 18
Outside Garbage Waste Grease And Storage Area; Clean, Rodent Proof, All Containers Covered

Inspector note: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. LARGE PILE OF OLD MOLDY BREAD AND CARDBOARD BOXES ON FLOOR INSIDE REAR NEXT TO EXIT DOOR. LARGE PILE OLD BREAD IN PLASTIC BAG ON FLOOR OF NEW BAKERY ADDITION PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE ALL GARBAGE, DEBRIS AND OLD BREAD.
code 19
hot/cold holding temps off

Official wording: * Certified Food Manager On Site When Potentially Hazardous Foods Are Prepared And Served
Inspector note: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POST ON PREMISES.
code 21
Dish Washing Facilities: Properly Designed, Constructed, Maintained, Installed, Located And Operated

Inspector note: All dish washing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. NO HOT WATER AT NEW BAKERY ADDITIONAL PREP AREA THREE COMPARTMENT OR EXPOSED HAND SINK. DIRTY PANS AND UTENSILS IN SINK AND FOODS BEING PREPPED IN THAT NEW ADDITIONAL PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO USE THREE COMPARTMENT AND EXPOSED HAND SINKS WITH HOT WATER IN OLD ADJACENT PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE THREADED NOZZLE FROM NEW PREP THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
code 24
toxic chemicals mishandled

Official wording: Previous Minor Violation(S) Corrected 7-42-090
Inspector note: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 2-8-10 NOT CORRECTED.#30-ALL BULK FOODS MUST BE LABELED.#41-OUTDOOR BBQ GRILL MUST BE REMOVED FROM PREMISES.#35-WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN FRONT PREP AND WASHROOM MUST REPLACE.
code 29
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN NEW PREP AREA THREE COMPARTMENT AND UTILITY MOP SINK.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INTERIOR REAR TALL REACH-IN TWO DOOR COOLER DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND IN POOR REPAIR WITH OPEN, EXPOSED INSULATION ON INSIDE RIGHT SIDE OF DOOR. MUST CLEAN AND PROPERLY REPAIR DOOR WITH CLEANABLE MATERIAL OR REPLACE.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS THROUGHOUT ENTIRE ESTABLISHMENT, BEHIND ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS, UNDER ALL SINKS, IN WALK-IN COOLER FOUND DIRTY WITH GARBAGE, DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WALL'S AT BOX FREEZER AREA WITH FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN.
code 35
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST REMOVE THREADED NOZZLE FROM NEW PREP UTILITY MOP SINK OR INSTALL A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE.
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. BICYCLES ARE NOT ALLOWED IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS. ARTICLES UNNECESSARY THROUGHOUT ALL STORAGE AREAS MUST BE REMOVED FROM PREMISES. ALL OTHER ITEMS MUST BE STORED ORGANIZED, ELEVATED AND ALL POTS/PANS/UTENSILS STORED CLEANED.
code 41

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on February 8, 2010: 9 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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