Le Pain Quotidien

• official resultPass w/ Conditions
• resultPass w/ Conditions
• inspection typeComplaint Re-Inspection
• failed findings6
• critical findings1

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Previous Serious Violation Corrected, 7-42-090critical
  Inspector note: Found the following previous serious violation not corrected from Report # 2064537, 6/19/17: #18: 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. Found 35-40 mouse droppings on floor in rear electrical closet/storage closet. Operator removed mice dropping during inspection. All items stored in this closet removed during inspection to prevent further pest harborage. Targeted areas cleaned and sanitized during inspection to minimize pest issues. Orkin on site 6/23/17. Orkin will return this week. to continue treatment. Pest problem has been minimized. Critical violation 7-42-090.
  code 14Priority
• ⚠️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
• ⚠️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 Fail on June 19, 2017: 1 finding appeared for the first time. 5 findings recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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