Le Jardin

August 13, 2015 · Fail
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  • official resultFail
  • resultFail
  • inspection typeCanvass
  • failed findings13
  • critical findings0

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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: REAR EXIT DOORS LEADING TO THE ALLEY FROM REAR DRY STORAGE/PREP NOT RODENT PROOF OR TIGHT FITTING ON THE BOTTOM AND IN BETWEEN DOORS. OPEN 1/4 TO 1/2 INCH GAPS NOTED. MUST PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING SEAL ON ALL SIDES OF THE DOORS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
    code 18
  • hot/cold holding temps off
    Official wording: * Certified Food Manager On Site When Potentially Hazardous Foods Are Prepared And Served
    Inspector note: CERTIFIED MANAGER NOT ON SITE AT INITIAL INSPECTION WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED IE: MEAT AND VEGETABLE STOCK ON THE STOVE TOP AT 212F. MANAGER WAS TELEPHONED UPON MY ARRIVAL. INSTRUCTED A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT ON SITE, AT ALL TIMES WHILE FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. NOT JUST WHEN AN INSPECTOR ARRIVES AND TELEPHONED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
    code 21
  • toxic chemicals mishandled
    Official wording: Previous Minor Violation(S) Corrected 7-42-090
    Inspector note: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 8-6-14 NOT CORRECTED 7-42-090. #32-INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING LID/COVER FOR ICE BIN BEHIND BAR.#33- INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
    code 29
  • Clean Multi-Use Utensils And Single Service Articles Properly Stored: No Reuse Of Single Service Articles
    Inspector note: MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS. MUST USE FOOD GRADE BAGS OR WASHABLE CONTAINERS.
    code 31
  • Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained
    Inspector note: TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKETS ON THE TALL REACH-IN TWO DOOR COOLER MUST BE REPLACED.
    code 32
  • food prep surfaces dirty
    Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
    Inspector note: INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE FOUND DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    code 33
  • Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used
    Inspector note: MISSING FLOOR TILES AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.
    code 34
  • thermometers missing
    Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
    Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND KITCHEN PREP TABLE LOCATED NEXT TO THE COOLERS.
    code 36
  • pests in the house
    Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
    Inspector note: LEAK ON THE LEFT SIDE NOZZLE OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.
    code 38
  • grimy wiping cloths
    Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
    Inspector note: EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA.
    code 41
  • Food (Ice) Dispensing Utensils, Wash Cloths Properly Stored
    Inspector note: COOKS LINE WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
    code 43
  • Food Handler Requirements Met
    Inspector note: NO IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
    code 45
  • No Smoking Regulations
    Inspector note: OBSERVED A LARGE FLOOR STAND USED, DIRTY ASHTRAY IN THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE/PREP AREA OF THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED ASHTRAYS ARE NOT ALLOWED IN RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS. FIRST SMOKING VIOLATION NOTED. 7-32-020(C).
    code 70

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on August 6, 2014: 11 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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