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COOK AU VIN

2256 N ELSTON AVE · Chicago, IL 60614

Bakery

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for COOK AU VIN on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1393280

Location recorded for this inspection · COOK AU VIN · 2256 N ELSTON AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Official inspection record

Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1198862

Location recorded for this inspection · COOK AU VIN · 2256 N ELSTON AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: : REAR BAKERY BOX FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR WITH EXPOSED INSULATION AND INSIDE LID OF FREEZER SEALED WITH DUCT TAPE. MUST PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE OR REMOVED.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1198847

Location recorded for this inspection · COOK AU VIN · 2256 N ELSTON AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 8

    SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: CHEMICAL DISH MACHINE NOT DISPENSING CHLORINE SANITIZER WHILE UTENSILS WERE BEING WASHED. SEVERAL ATTEMPTS MADE AND FOUND TO BE AT 0PPM CHLORINE. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL C.D.P.H.CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-030.

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: REAR EXIT DOOR LEADING TO BACK ALLEY FROM WALK-IN COOLER ROOM WITH OPEN 1/2 INCH GAP ON BOTTOM OF DOOR. HOLE IN DOOR IN BAKERY EXIT GARAGE DOOR. MUST MAKE ALL DOORS TIGHT FITTING AND SEAL ALL HOLES IN DOOR. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN FRONT PREP MUST BE LABELED.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REAR BAKERY BOX FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR WITH EXPOSED INSULATION AND INSIDE LID OF FREEZER SEALED WITH DUCT TAPE. MUST PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: HOLE IN CEILING ABOVE DISH MACHINE. MUST SEAL.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN PASTRY PREP AREA.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
517601

Location recorded for this inspection · COOK AU VIN · 2256 N ELSTON AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    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.MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN NEW PREP AREA THREE COMPARTMENT AND UTILITY MOP SINK.

  • 34

    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. FLOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    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.WALL'S AT BOX FREEZER AREA WITH FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
517587

Location recorded for this inspection · COOK AU VIN · 2256 N ELSTON AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 18

    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. THE FOLLOWING EXITS/ENTRANCES NOT RODENT PROOF. REAR GARAGE DOOR NOT SEALED ON BOTTOM WITH OPEN 3" GAP. SCREEN ON SAME GARAGE DOOR WITH OPEN SEAL ON BOTTOM. METAL EXIT DOOR NEXT TO GARAGE DOOR RUSTED ON BOTTOM WITH OPEN HOLES AND 1 TO 2 INCH GAPS. NEW ENTRANCE DOOR FROM NEW LOADING DOCK NOT WITH TIGHT FITTING SEAL ON BOTTOM. OPEN 3" GAP. MUST SEAL TIGHT FITTING ON ALL.

  • 19

    OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. LARGE PILE OF OLD MOLDY BREAD AND CARDBOARD BOXES ON FLOOR INSIDE REAR NEXT TO EXIT DOOR. LARGE PILE OLD BREAD IN PLASTIC BAG ON FLOOR OF NEW BAKERY ADDITION PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE ALL GARBAGE, DEBRIS AND OLD BREAD.

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POST ON PREMISES.

  • 24

    DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: All dish washing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. NO HOT WATER AT NEW BAKERY ADDITIONAL PREP AREA THREE COMPARTMENT OR EXPOSED HAND SINK. DIRTY PANS AND UTENSILS IN SINK AND FOODS BEING PREPPED IN THAT NEW ADDITIONAL PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO USE THREE COMPARTMENT AND EXPOSED HAND SINKS WITH HOT WATER IN OLD ADJACENT PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE THREADED NOZZLE FROM NEW PREP THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 2-8-10 NOT CORRECTED.#30-ALL BULK FOODS MUST BE LABELED.#41-OUTDOOR BBQ GRILL MUST BE REMOVED FROM PREMISES.#35-WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN FRONT PREP AND WASHROOM MUST REPLACE.

  • 32

    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. MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN NEW PREP AREA THREE COMPARTMENT AND UTILITY MOP SINK.

  • 33

    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. INTERIOR REAR TALL REACH-IN TWO DOOR COOLER DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND IN POOR REPAIR WITH OPEN, EXPOSED INSULATION ON INSIDE RIGHT SIDE OF DOOR. MUST CLEAN AND PROPERLY REPAIR DOOR WITH CLEANABLE MATERIAL OR REPLACE.

  • 34

    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. FLOORS THROUGHOUT ENTIRE ESTABLISHMENT, BEHIND ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS, UNDER ALL SINKS, IN WALK-IN COOLER FOUND DIRTY WITH GARBAGE, DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    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. WALL'S AT BOX FREEZER AREA WITH FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN.

  • 38

    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 REMOVE THREADED NOZZLE FROM NEW PREP UTILITY MOP SINK OR INSTALL A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. BICYCLES ARE NOT ALLOWED IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS. ARTICLES UNNECESSARY THROUGHOUT ALL STORAGE AREAS MUST BE REMOVED FROM PREMISES. ALL OTHER ITEMS MUST BE STORED ORGANIZED, ELEVATED AND ALL POTS/PANS/UTENSILS STORED CLEANED.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
154267

Location recorded for this inspection · COOK AU VIN · 2256 N ELSTON AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 30

    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.ALL BULK FOODS MUST BE LABELED.

  • 35

    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. WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN FRONT PREP AND WASHROOM MUST REPLACE.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.OUTDOOR BBQ GRILL MUST BE REMOVED FROM PREMISES.

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Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 1888258.

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