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Le Pain Quotidien

March 13, 2018 · Pass

😇clean

official resultPass
resultPass
inspection typeCanvass Re-Inspection
failed findings5
critical findings0

Failed findings

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
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE ON HOT WATER SIDE AT MIDDLE EXPOSED HANS SINK VALVE IN BAKING PRODUCTION KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
code 38
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 Fail on March 6, 2018: 1 finding appeared for the first time. 4 findings recurred. 3 previous findings did not recur.

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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.

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