CREPE BISTRO

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA NEAR ICE MACHINE. ,MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS, UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND FURNITURE. REMOVE TRASH FROM FLOOR AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR. PREMISE MUST BE MAINTAINED.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS.

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (SLICED TOMATOES, BURGERS, HOUSE SAUCES, CHEESE). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED LID (COVER) ON OUTSIDE GARBAGE RECEPTACLE UNABLE TO CLOSE WITH GARBAGE SPILLING OUT DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTED LID (COVER) AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES IN ORDER TO NOT HARBOR PEST. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020 (b). CITATION ISSUED.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA NEAR ICE MACHINE. ,MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS, UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND FURNITURE. REMOVE TRASH FROM FLOOR AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR. PREMISE MUST BE MAINTAINED.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO CITATION ISSUED)

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED THAT HAND WASHING SINK IN BAR AREA IS BLOCKED WITH DISHES STORED IN IT AND NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING. HAND WASHING SINK SHELL BE MAINTAINED SO THAT IS ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES FOR EMPLOYEE USE AND A HAND WASHING SINK MAY NOT BE USED FOR PURPOSES OTHER THAN HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (c) CITATION ISSUED

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TIME FOR TEMPERATURE SAFETY FOR CONTROL FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATED , STORED LONGER THAN 24 HOURS IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR RTE FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN INTERIOR OF TWO DOOR BEER COOLER IN KITCHEN AREA

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. MUST INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT SO IT MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN BROKEN FAUCET ON BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT BASEMENT STORAGE AREA ON SHELVES, FLOORS INSIDE UNUSED EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE RAISE 6 INCHES OF THE FLOOR,AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST UPGRADE HOUSING KEEPING.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPAIR PILING AND CHIPPING PLASTER AND PAINTED WALLS IN STAIRWAYS TO BASEMENT.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST PROVIDE SMOOTH EASY CLEANABLE FLOORS , WALLS AND CEILING IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA AND OVER ICE MACHINE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR NON WORKING LIGHTS OVER FOOD PREP AREA. INTENSITY OF LIGHT OBSERVED TO BE VERY LOW. REQUIRED INTENSITY OF LIGHT IN FOOD PREP AREA SHOULD BED 20-50 CNDL/FT2

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE'S MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE TO PROVIDE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NO CITATION.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS NO CITATION

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 2- MISSING SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ANYTHING NOT USING. MUST PROPERLY STORE REMAINING ARTICLE ON ADEQUATE SHELVING TO PREVENT ANY PEST HARBORAGE AREAS.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS, AND LIQUIDS ON FLOOR AROUND WALK IN BEER COOLER. ALSO BEER WALK IN COOLER FLOOR NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.MAINTAIN.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FAUCET LEAKING AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK. ALSO NO HAND SINK BEHIND BAR WHERE MIXED DRINKS AREA PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND BAR WITH SOAP TOWEL DEVICE.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER THROUGHOUT BASEMENT STORAGE AREA, NOT FREE FROM LITTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES,( ICE CHEST,LITTER, BAG STORAGE OF ARTICLES,UNUSED EQUIPMENT, BOXES,ETC).INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ANYTHING NOT USING AND PROPELY ORGANIZE STORAGE TO PREVENT ANY PEST HARBORAGE AREA.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Found heavily stained cutting board along prep cooler in kitchen. Must resurface or replace. Must maintain same.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Found excessive dust accumulation on vent covers on upper area of back wall of kitchen area. Must remove, clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Found excessive dust accumulation on wall behind cabinet, near hand sink in kitchen area. Must remove, clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Found items stored directly on floor under 3 compartment sink in bar area. Must elevate all items at least 6 inches from the floor in all areas. Must maintain same. Observed dishwasher not in use in kitchen area. Operator stated dishwasher is broken. Instructed to repair or remove dishwasher to prevent pest harborage. Must maintain same.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED BASEMENT AREA NOT MAINTAINED,IE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER,(UNUSED UNCLEAN COFFEE CANISTERS,PAINT CANS AND SUPPLIES,UNUSED SINKS,PREP COOLERS,CARD BOARDS,DEBRIS THRU-OUT) APPEAR TO BE UNNECESSAY ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT NOT USING.ALSO OPEN BOXES OF LIQUOR AND GLASSWARE STORAGE ON FLOORS.OBSERVED CLUTTER SCATTERED ON TABLES,CHAIRS.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ANY EQUIPMENT OR ARTICLES NOT USING.MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE ANY REMAINING STORAGE OFF FLOORS AND WALLS TO PREVENT ANY PEST HARBORAGE AREA.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: FOUND ICE SCOOP LAYING ON TOP OF ICE INSIDE MACHINE.MUST PROPERLY STORE

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION STILL EXIST FROM LAST REPORT #1583312,DATED 10-22-2015,VIOLATIONS #38-LEAK AT BOTH OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS BEHIND THE BAR AND PREP AREA.#45-FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENT NOT MET.MUST PROVIDE CERTIFICATES FOR THE NEW IDPH ONLINE TRAINING CLASS.SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-42-090

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED BASEMENT AREA NOT MAINTAINED,IE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER,(UNUSED UNCLEAN COFFEE CANISTERS,PAINT CANS AND SUPPLIES,UNUSED SINKS,PREP COOLERS,CARD BOARDS,DEBRIS THRU-OUT) APPEAR TO BE UNNECESSAY ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT NOT USING.ALSO OPEN BOXES OF LIQUOR AND GLASSWARE STORAGE ON FLOORS.OBSERVED CLUTTER SCATTERED ON TABLES,CHAIRS.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ANY EQUIPMENT OR ARTICLES NOT USING.MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE ANY REMAINING STORAGE OFF FLOORS AND WALLS TO PREVENT ANY PEST HARBORAGE AREA.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: FOUND ICE SCOOP LAYING ON TOP OF ICE INSIDE MACHINE.MUST PROPERLY STORE.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, CABBAGE ROLLS, FRIES) HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS IN THE TWO DOOR PREP COOLERS, TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR AND ONE DOOR FREEZER WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS THAT ARE HELD IN COLD HOLDING FOR OVER 24 HOURS AND ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED THE DOOR OF THE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN POOR REPAIR LOCATED IN BETWEEN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD, THAT ARE ATTACHED TO THE PREP COOLER, STAINED WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS WITH FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN EVERY CORNER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED THE VENTS ON THE WALL ABOVE THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND SOUP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ACCUMULATED DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED 4 BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS ABOVE THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FAUCETS OF BOTH OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS, ONE LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA THE OTHER LOCATED BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENT NOT MET. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: SPLASH GUARD NEEDED AT FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK BETWEEN PREP TABLE AND 1-COMP PRODUCE SINK. MUST PROVIDE.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.