LUTZ CONTINENTAL CAFE & PASTRY SHOP

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: RUBBER GASKET AROUND THE DOOR OF THE 3 DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND WALK IN COOLER RIPPED OFF. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: FAN GUARD OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER, VENT INSIDE THE CUSTOMER'S WASHROOM,INSIDE THE EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOM WITH DUST ACCUMULATED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MISSING END CAPS IN ONE OF THE LIGHT BULB IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE END CAPS TO HOLD THE PLASTIC LIGHT SHIELD. BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE.

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOM DOOR. MUST INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND EVIDENCE OF RAT DROPPINGS UNDER THE WOODEN SHELVINGS WITH EMPTY BOXES IN THE STORAGE AREA IN THE BASEMENT, OVER 25 TOTAL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE DROPPINGS ,CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS, 7-38-020.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: RUBBER GASKET AROUND THE DOOR OF THE 3 DOOR REACH IN COOLER RIPPED OFF. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: ALL LID AND EXTERIOR PART OF THE BULK CONTAINERS WITH FLOUR,SALT, SUGAR, ETC, AND ALL THE WIRE RACKS SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER, WALK IN FREEZER,IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA, IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA, ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER AND UNDER ALL THE SHELVINGS NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: FAN GUARD OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER , VENT INSIDE THE CUSTOMER'S WASHROOM AND VENT INSIDE THE EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOM WITH DUST ACCUMULATED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MISSING END CAPS IN ONE OF THE LIGHT BULB IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE END CAPS TO HOLD THE PLASTIC LIGHT SHIELD. BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE.

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOM DOOR IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE.

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: OBSERVED ONE OF THE EMPLOYEE PREPARING AND HANDLING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD,PREPARING FOODS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Inspector Comments: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST REPLACE MISSING AND BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE PREP TABLES THRU-OUT REAR PREP AREAS.

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times. OBSERVED ONE COMPARTMENT SINK DESIGNATED FOR HAND WASHING AT REAR 2ND PREP AREA, (SINK HAS SOAP, PAPER TOWELS AND A HAND WASHING SIGN)NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. MANY MULTI-USE UTENSILS INSIDE THE SINK, (TRAYS, KNIVES, LARGE SPOONS, SPATULAS, ETC.). INSTRUCTED SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR PROPER HAND WASHING AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-030.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON FLOORS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT DRY STORAGE/WALK IN FREEZER GARAGE AREA. ABOUT 50-60 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE AREAS AND SEAL OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. ENCOURAGED TO CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-020.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL PREP FOODS INSIDE STORAGE COOLERS.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN; MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZERS, HOLDING UNITS, LARGE MIXERS AND FRONT SERVING AREA CABINETS.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT PREP AREAS, BASEMENT AND GARAGE; UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST CLEAN WALLS BEHIND LARGE MIXERS AT 2ND PREP AREA, AND SEAL OPENINGS ON WEST WALL 1ST PREP AREA AND THRU-OUT GARAGE STORAGE AREA.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST REPLACE MISSING AND BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE PREP TABLES THRU-OUT REAR PREP AREAS.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT 3ART SINK AND ONE PART SINK AT PREP AREAS AND PROVIDE VENTILATION FOR TWO BURNERS UNIT.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THRU-OUT; BASEMENT, KITCHEN STORAGE ROOMS AND DRY STORAGE GARAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOOR, AWAY FROM WALLS.

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: STILL WORKING ON CLEANING ALL STORAGE SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER AND HOLDING RACKS.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: STILL WORKING ON FRONT WALL AND CEILING IN REAR WORK AREA.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: STILL WORKING ON CLEANING LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: STILL WORKING ON LEAKING NOZZEL AT PREP AREA HANDSINK.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED 15-20 MICE DROPPINGS IN REAR GARAGE STORAGE/FREEZER AREA INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS AND CLEAN AREA HAVE PEST CONTROL RETURN FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.CLEAN ALL STORAGE SHELVES IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND HOLDING RACKS.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.CLEAN FLOOR IN REAR GARAGE STORAGE/FREEZER AREA.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.FRONT WALL AND CEILING NEEDS REPAIR IN REAR WORK AREA.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED THE PREP AREA HAND SINK LEAKING AT NOZZEL INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.