Cook Au Vin

August 29, 2024 · Fail
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  • official resultFail
  • resultFail
  • inspection typeCanvass
  • failed findings8
  • critical findings1

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Failed findings

  • water/temperature at the sink offcritical
    Official wording: No Bare Hand Contact With Rte Food Or A Pre-Approved Alternative Procedure Properly Allowed
    Inspector note: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER IN FRONT PASTRY ROOM TOUCHING THE TOPS OF READY TO EAT FROSTED PASTRIES WITH BARE HANDS. PERSON IN CHARGE DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROX. 1.2 LBS VALUED AT $15. FOOD EMPLOYEES MAY NOT CONTACT EXPOSED, READY-TO-EAT FOOD WITH THEIR BARE HANDS AND SHALL USE SUITABLE UTENSILS SUCH AS DELI TISSUE, SPATULAS, TONGS, SINGLE-USE GLOVES, OR DISPENSING EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
    code 9Priority
  • food prep surfaces dirty
    Official wording: Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment For Temperature Control
    Inspector note: NOTED COOLER HOLDING NO TCS FOODS WITH AMBIENT AIR OF 49. COOLER TAGGED. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    code 33
  • pests in the house
    Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
    Inspector note: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE REAR SOUTHWEST FLOUR STORAGE AREA UNDER AND BETWEEN WOODEN PALETTES AND ALONG THE SOUTHWEST WALL BEFORE ENTERING THE FLOUR STORAGE AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
    code 38
  • Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & Display
    Inspector note: NOTED DOUGH STORED IN WALK-IN COOLER #4 STACKED ON TOP UNCOVERED CONTAINERS OF DOUGH. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED FOOD GRADE LIDS AND/OR COVERINGS WHEN STORING ALL FOOD ITEMS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
    code 39
  • surfaces / setup not up to code
    Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
    Inspector note: NOTED BURNED MICROWAVE DOOR ON MIRCOWAVE IN PACKING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
    code 47
  • plumbing acting up
    Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
    Inspector note: NOTED EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD UP ON FANS AND BROKEN CRACK SEALANT ON CEILING OF WALK IN COOLER #4. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND RESTORE TIGHT SEAL AT SEAM.
    code 49
  • Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned
    Inspector note: NOTED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES IN ALL BATHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
    code 53
  • allergen training missing
    Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
    Inspector note: NOTED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.
    code 58

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on November 6, 2023: 6 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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