Le Pain Quotidien

March 6, 2018 · Fail
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  • official resultFail
  • resultFail
  • inspection typeCanvass
  • failed findings7
  • 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: Observed 40 or more mice droppings along floor and wall junction in rear electrical closet/storage room. Must remove all dropping, clean and sanitize this area as well as schedule visit from pest control operator. 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: Observed no certified food service manager on site, at time of inspection while potential hazardous foods were being prepared and or served, oatmeal, turkey deli meat, chilled salmon, etc. Informed manager that certified food service manager must be on site whenever potentially hazardous food are prepared and or served. Serious violation #7-38-012
    code 21
  • Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed
    Inspector note: Observed pre portioned yogurt parfaits, fruit salads, hard boiled eggs and chia seed pudding for sale to the public, in open faced deli cooler, in front showroom without dates or labels. Informed manager that once items are removed from bulk packaging and in storage, dates and labels must be provided. Instructed manager to provide labels and dates. Maintain at all times.
    code 30
  • food prep surfaces dirty
    Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
    Inspector note: Observed dried scale deposits on interior surface of ice scoop holder, on rear ice machine located next to 2 door continental refrigerator. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain at all times. Observed slight scale deposits on and yellow buildup on interior tubing of ice machine in rear prep area. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain at all all times.
    code 33
  • Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used
    Inspector note: Observed dirt and debris, as well as spilled food on floor in rear dry storage room, adjacent to mop sink room. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain at all times. Observed dirt and debris a long floor and wall junction under 3 compartment sink area. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain at all times.
    code 34
  • grimy wiping cloths
    Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
    Inspector note: Observed multiple boxes and unused equipment on floor in rear electrical closet. Instructed manager to remove unnecessary items, organize and elevate items 6 inches off the floor. Maintain at all times.
    code 41
  • Food Handler Requirements Met
    Inspector note: Observed 1 food handler in prep area without IDPH food handler requirements. Informed manager that IDPH food requirements must be meet within 30 days of employment. Instructed manager to meet requirements. Maintain at all times.
    code 45

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on June 27, 2017: 4 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred. 3 previous findings did not recur.

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