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Le Pain Quotidien

June 19, 2017 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings7
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: Found approximately 40 mice droppings on floor of rear electrical closet/storage room. Must remove all dropping, clean and sanitize this area. Found approximately 10-15 small, black flies in bottom of utility sink, in mop bucket, and on walls around this area. Must detail clean and sanitize this area. Must eliminate all pest issues. Serious violation 7-38-020.
code 18
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: Found heavily soiled cutting boards in prep area. Must replace or resurface. Must maintain.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: Found excessive dust build up on vent cover above utility sink. Must remove, detail clean and maintain.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: Found items stored directly on the floors in prep areas, storage closets and throughout front prep and dock area. Must elevate all items at least 6 inches above the ground to allow for proper cleaning. Must maintain same.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: Found several gaps around pipes in rear storage room. Must seal all holes to prevent pest entry. Must maintain same.
code 35
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: Found 1 compartment sink in middle of rear kitchen (near bags of dough) with handles removed. Must repair and maintain all plumbing and/or sinks.
code 38
Food Handler Requirements Met

Inspector note: Must provide proof of food handler training for all food handling employees. Must maintain records at all times.
code 45

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on October 27, 2016: 6 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred. 4 previous findings did not recur.

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About this record

This record comes from Chicago Department of Public Health. Cooked keeps the official result and wording separate from its plain-English explanation so you can verify what the inspector actually published.

Source: Chicago Data Portal.