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Lb Bistro & Patisserie

October 3, 2011 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings5
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: (7-38-020) PEST ACTIVITY NOTED ON PREMISES. FOUND 28-SMALL/FRUIT FLIES ON WALLS & CEILING AT DISHROOM AREA; 9-ON WALLS AROUND DOOR FRAME (MAIN ENTRY DOOR FROM KITCHEN); 11-ON WALLS AROUND THE WAIT STAFF STATION (BEHIND THE COFFEE SHOP); 18-ON WALLS UNDER THE COFFEE COUNTER & SINK, BEHIND THE DISHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SOURCE & CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS. 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.
code 18
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING; CABINETS UNDERSINKS OR PREP TABLES, PLASTIC CURTAINS OF DISHMACHINE, DRIP PANS OF SMALL COOLERS AT COOK'S LINE-DUE TO FOOD DEBRIS, SPILLS OR FOOD STAINS. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: FLOORS IN DISHROOM MUST BE KEPT DRY AT ALL TIMES. FLOORS ALONG WALLBASES UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT, FLOOR DRAINS/COVERS THRU-OUT MUST BE KEPT CLEAN. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: WALLS /CEILING AFFECTED BY PESTS MUST BE SANITIZED & FOOD STAINS ON WALLS AROUND GARBAGE BINS OR PREP AREAS MUST BE MAINTAINED. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
code 35
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: HOT WATER KNOB AT DISHROOM HANDSINK IS LOOSE & WATER LEAKS AT PIPE UNDER THIS SAME SINK-MUST FIX. ALSO NOTED A LEAK AT A WATER LINE TO FRONT & MID-SECTION OF DISHMACHINE, MUST ADDRESS. MOST WASHERS OF SINK FAUCETS THRU-OUT PREMISES ARE LEAKING-MUST REPLACE. 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.
code 38

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on March 11, 2011: 3 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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