LA BAGUETTE BAKERY

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED SOME MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE REAR OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN THE REAR OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ORGANIZE REAR OF FACILITY ELEVATING EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND AND MAINTAIN.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED 20 RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE REAR AROUND THE FURNACE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OBSERVED NO REAR OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER ON SITE TO PROPERLY DISPOSE OF ALL GARBAGE. OBSERVED 8 GARBAGE BAGS FILLED WITH GARBAGE BEING STORED BY THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FACILITY WITH A LICENSED DUMPSTER AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS IN THE REAR OF THE FACILITY IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER ALL SHELVING AND ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED SOME MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE REAR OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN THE REAR OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ORGANIZE REAR OF FACILITY ELEVATING EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL SHELVES, COOLERS, PROOFERS.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS. CLEAN AND PAINT WALLS AND CEILINGS IN REAR PREP AREA. CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA(DUST BUILDUP).

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

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. SECURE LOOSE EXPOSED SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. PROVIDE VENTILATION IN WASHROOM.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE. MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: FRONT DISPLAY COOLER 51F AND REAR REACH-IN COOLER 59.6F NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR. COOLERS MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW. COOLERS ARE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED 5 BOXES OF BULK CREAM CHEESE STORED IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 56.8F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 150LBS OF CREAM CHEESE. ALL COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A

WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT MULTIPLE SINKS THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: OBSERVED NO SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT BOTH EXPOSED HAND SINKS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED SINKS FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED UNCOVERED TRAYS OF CHURROS AND COOKIES STORED ON FRONT COUNTER, SEVERAL UNCOVERED BULK CONTAINERS OF FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC STORED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COVER ALL PASTRIES AND BULK CONTAINERS TO PROTECT FROM DUST, DIRT, FLIES, AND HUMAN CONTAMINATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED 4 LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON FLOOR INSIDE PROOFER, ON PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER AND ELECTRICAL WIRING IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS.REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED, 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM OF DOOR. SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL SHELVES, COOLERS, PROOFERS, SINKS.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS. CLEAN AND PAINT WALLS AND CEILINGS IN REAR PREP AREA. CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA(DUST BUILDUP).

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

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE. MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MAINTAIN.ALL WALLS/CEILINGS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREAS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: HAS MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ON LIGHT BULBS THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE OR INSTALL SHATTER-PROOF LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED OPEN PASTRY ITEMS OUT ON FRONT DISPLAY CUSTOMER AREA NOT PROTECTED FROM PUBLIC CONTAMINATION, NOT WRAPPED OR COVERED, AND NO SNEEZE GUARDS AT FRONT DISPLAY AREA, INSTRUCTED TO WRAP AND COVER AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.ALL FOODS MUST BE PROTECTED DURING STORAGE,DISPLAY AND SERVICE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005(A)

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND 4 SMALL LIVE ROACHES ON FLOOR AND ON EXTERIOR SIDE WALL OF LARGE OVENS AT REAR PREP AREAS AND APPROXIMATELY 40 MICE DROPPINGS IN CLUTTERED REAR 2ND FLOOR STORAGE ROOM ALSO THE REAR EXIT DOOR LEADING TO ALLEY MUST BE TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOMS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS,PEST PROOF SAID DOOR,REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS,PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NOW RECCOMENDED.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED.NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES AS REQUIRED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MISSING DRAIN BOARD AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MISSING SPLASHGUARD AT EXPOSED HANDSINK NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MISSING COVERS FOR WHITE DRY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING ALL BAKING EQUIPMENT,MIXERS, TRAYS AND TONGS,WHITE BULK LARGE FOOD CONTAINERS,ROLLING CARTS, LARGE BREAD OVENS, REACHIN COOLERS AND GLASS DOORS,TOPS/BOTTOMS OF FOOD PREP TABLES LEGS OF EQUIPMENTS,SHELVINGS THROUGHOUT AND MAINTAIN.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING AND SEAL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS ON FLOOR IN FRONT OF THE REAR LARGE BREAD OVENS WHERE NOTED TO MANAGER.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES AT FRONT CUSTOMER DISPLAY AREAS AND MAINTAIN.ALL WALLS/CEILINGS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREAS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: HAS MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ON LIGHT BULBS THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE OR INSTALL SHATTER-PROOF LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN.

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: 1ST FLOOR TOILET ROOM MUST BE SELF CLOSING AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NEED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM REAR STORAGE SHELVES.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: NEED TO REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM 2ND FLOOR.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: NORTH WALL GOING TO SECOND FLOOR PEELING PAINT NEED TO REMOVE AND REPAINT. NEED TO REAPIR WALL/CEILING 2ND FLOOR ALSO CLEAN ALL CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LOW WATER PRESSURE ON THE FIRST RESTROOM AND 2ND FLOOR LADIES RESTROOM NEED TO REPAIR.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUCH CLUTTER ON 2ND FLOOR NEED TO ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED 2" GAP UNDER REAR DOOR NEED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NEED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM REARE STORAGE SHELVES.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: NEED TO REMOVE STANDING WATER ON 2ND. FLOOR.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: NORTH WALL GOING TO SECOND FLOOR PEELING PAINT NEED TO REMOVE AND RE-PAINT. NEED TO REMOVE ALL WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ON 1ST. AND 2ND. FLOOR. NEED TO REPAIR WALL/CEILING 2ND FLOOR.ALSO CLEAN ALL CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LOW WATER PRESSURE ON THE FIRST FLOOR RESTROOM AND 2ND. FLOOR WOMENS RESTROOM NEED TO REPAIR.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUCH CLUTTER ON 2ND FLOOR NEED TO ORGANIZE/REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. NO SOAP OR SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES (PAPER TOWLES) AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINKS IN THE BOTH PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SAME. MANAGER HAD EMPLOYEE GO TO THE STORE TO BUY SOAP AND PAPER TOWLES. CDI CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION. CRITICAL CITATION GIVEN. 7-38-030

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. ALL AIR CURTAINS THROUGHOUT THICK WITH DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR REPLACE SAME. CLEAN AND PAINT THE RUSTY GREASE TRAP UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

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 AND SANITIZE ALL BAKING EQUIPMENT,MIXERS, TRAYS AND TONGS. ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE BULK LARGE FOOD CONTAINERS,TRAVEL RACKS, ALL WALKIN OVENS AND DOORS AND OVEN WINDOWS, REACHIN COOLERS AND GLASS DOORS, PREP TABLES THICK WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND FLOUR ALL OVER THE BACK PREP AREA.

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 THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT 1ST FLOOR AND SECOND FLOOR AND FLOOR DRAINS.

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. SEAL THE WALL COVING TO THE FLOOR HAS A ONE INCH GAP SOUTH WALL BACK AREA SO NO INSECT AND RODENT HARBORAGE. EAST WALL IN REAR AREA HAS PEELING PAINT AND ALL THE WALLS IN BACK ARE YELLOW. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE PEELING PAINT AND PAINT SAME.