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COOK AU VIN

2256 N ELSTON AVE · Chicago, IL 60614

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Pass
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Canvass Re-Inspection
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0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2626915

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

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2626515

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

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED OVER 30 MICE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR UNDER FLOWER STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR AND BEHIND THE FRIDGE IN BACK OF CLOSET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED MINOR LEAK AT PIPE BELOW 3-COMPARTMENT SINK(LEFT SIDE). MUST REPAIR LEAK.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2602187

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

Recorded violations

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C)//NOTED EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD UP ON FANS AND BROKEN CRACK SEALANT ON CEILING OF WALK IN COOLER #4. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND RESTORE TIGHT SEAL AT SEAM.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 5-501.17//NOTED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES IN ALL BATHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2601928

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

Recorded violations

  • 9

    NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER IN FRONT PASTRY ROOM TOUCHING THE TOPS OF READY TO EAT FROSTED PASTRIES WITH BARE HANDS. PERSON IN CHARGE DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROX. 1.2 LBS VALUED AT $15. FOOD EMPLOYEES MAY NOT CONTACT EXPOSED, READY-TO-EAT FOOD WITH THEIR BARE HANDS AND SHALL USE SUITABLE UTENSILS SUCH AS DELI TISSUE, SPATULAS, TONGS, SINGLE-USE GLOVES, OR DISPENSING EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: NOTED COOLER HOLDING NO TCS FOODS WITH AMBIENT AIR OF 49. COOLER TAGGED. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE REAR SOUTHWEST FLOUR STORAGE AREA UNDER AND BETWEEN WOODEN PALETTES AND ALONG THE SOUTHWEST WALL BEFORE ENTERING THE FLOUR STORAGE AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: NOTED DOUGH STORED IN WALK-IN COOLER #4 STACKED ON TOP UNCOVERED CONTAINERS OF DOUGH. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED FOOD GRADE LIDS AND/OR COVERINGS WHEN STORING ALL FOOD ITEMS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED BURNED MICROWAVE DOOR ON MIRCOWAVE IN PACKING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: NOTED EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD UP ON FANS AND BROKEN CRACK SEALANT ON CEILING OF WALK IN COOLER #4. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND RESTORE TIGHT SEAL AT SEAM.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: NOTED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES IN ALL BATHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NOTED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2584661

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

Recorded violations

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13-- ALL PEELING PLASTIC ON ALL METAL SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, FAN GUARDS ETC. MUST BE REMOVED.

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: 5-501.112-- MUST REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT, PLASTIC CRATES, OLD FURNITURE, AND PILED WOOD FROM THE REAR OUTSIDE YARD AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: : 2-102.13--- NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13--- NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR THE ABOVE PENDING CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
14
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2584280

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

Recorded violations

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: A BROKEN INTERNAL THERMOMETER INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND MISSING INTERNAL THERMOMETER IN THE THREE-DOOR EGG COOLER. MUST REPLACE ALL.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE MISSING SPLASH GUARD AT THE FRONT PREP HAND WASHING SINK NEXT TO THE REACH-IN COOLER.

  • 43

    IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ICE SCOOP IN THE MIDDLE PREP ROOM MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER. NOT ON THE TOP OF THE MACHINE.

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE MAIN ENTRANCE PREP AREA MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. FLOORS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING AT ALL TIMES.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: NO CHLORINE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS FOR THE LOW-TEMPERATURE CHLORINE CHEMICAL SANITIZING DISH WASHING MACHINE QUATERNARY CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS FOR THE QUATERNARY SANITIZER BEING USED AT THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE TO MONITOR SANITIZATION LEVELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: ALL PEELING PLASTIC ON ALL METAL SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, FAN GUARDS ETC. MUST BE REMOVED ----ALL SHELVING AND METAL FOOD CART IN THE REAR GARAGE STORAGE ROOM WITH EXCESSIVE FLOUR DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED OUTSIDE FOOD WASTE RECEPTACLE WITH BAGS OF FOOD WASTE OVERFLOWING THE CONTAINER AND UNABLE TO CLOSE THE CONTAINER LID TO BE TIGHT FITTING. MUST REMOVE ALL OVERFLOWING GARBAGE AND, IF NEEDED, INCREASE WASTE PICK-UP TIMES OR INCREASE THE NUMBER OF CONTAINERS NEEDED TO ACCOMMODATE THE AMOUNT OF WASTE PRODUCED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED.

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT, PLASTIC CRATES, OLD FURNITURE, AND PILED WOOD FROM THE REAR OUTSIDE YARD AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE REAR GARAGE STORAGE ROOM WITH EXCESSIVE FLOUR DEBRIS AND DIRT---- FLOOR UNDER THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH DIRT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL -----WATER-DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE WASHROOM AND MISSING CEILING TILE IN THE FRONT PREP. MUST REPLACE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: SOILED MOP HEADS MUST BE STORED INVERTED AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: WALL AT THE CLEAN CUTTING BOARD STORAGE NEAR THE DISH ROOM WITH CHIPPING/BROKEN PLASTER. MUST REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR THE ABOVE PENDING CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2538200

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

Recorded violations

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY FANS INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT BY THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO NOTED STAINED CEILING TILES INSIDE THE BATHROOM BY THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
14
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2463233

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

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT HANDWASHING AT FRONT PREP AREA, NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT PASTRY PREP AREA. UPON MY REQUEST FRONT PREP AREA EMPLOYEE PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS, NOT AT PASTRY AREA, AT 1:30 PM PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT PASTRY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO SOAP PROVIDED AT HANDWASHING SINK IN BREAD BAKERY. OWNER PROVIDED SOAP UPON MY REQUEST. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SOAP AT ALL TIMES FOR PROPER HANDWASHING, AT SAID SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C).CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED EMPTY BOTTLE OF SANITIZING SOLUTION AT LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE AT DISHROOM AREA, UNIT IN USE(0ppm). NO OTHER FULL BOTTLE OF SANITIZER ON SITE(PER MANAGER STATEMENT). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. MUST USE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE TAGGED, "DO NOT USE." AT 1:05 PM, OWNER REPLACED EMPTY BOTTLE WITH A FULL BOTTLE OF SANITIZING SOLUTION THAT HE GOT FROM HIS OTHER LOCATION. PRESENTLY FINAL RINSE MAINTAINS 100PPM. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: BEGINING OF MINERAL SUBSTANCE AT INTERIOR UPPER PANEL OF ICE BIN.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: PIPE AT FRONT PREP AREA ABOVE REFRIGERATOR, OVEN, ETC., MUST BE ENCASED. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED BETWEEN HANDWASHING SINK AND FLOUR SHELF AT BREAD BAKERY AREA. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MISSING DOORS AT CABINETS UNDER THE COUNTER TOP, ALSO REPLACE MISSING HANDLES AT DOOR OF METAL PREP TABLE AT PASTRY AREA. BROKEN/MISSING PLASTIC CURTAINS INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER. REPAIR/REPLACE. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: EXCESS BUILD-UP ICE ON PIPES OF CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: BROWN CUTTING BOARDS AT FRONT PREP AREA IS BROKEN AT SEVERAL PLACES, MUST REPLACE.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS INCLUDED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE A RAISED SHELF WITH A SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE SURFACE.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PROVIDED AT REAR STORAGE ICE MACHINE WATER LINE AND FAUCET AT BREAD BAKERY AREA. MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN. OR KNOW THE LOCATION. NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PROVIDED AT WATER SPRAYER AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, IN DISH ROOM MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE LID FOR RECEPTACLES IN STAFF WASHROOM

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CRACKED CEILING ABOVE THE WAL-IN COOLER UNIT IN BREAD BAKERY AREA, REMOVE REPLACE

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG BASEBOARD WALLS, CORNES AND UNDER/BESIDE EQUIPMENT, ALSO UNDER SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2315947

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

Recorded violations

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: MUST COVER OPEN PACKAGED FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC., AND BAKED BREAD IN BAKERY PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: FOUND TORN REFRIGERATION GASKETS ON MULTIPLE REFRIGERATION UNITS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE ALL TORN GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
14
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2315585

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

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT SINKS THAT DON'T HAVE THEM, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS THROUGHOUT BAKERY AREA, AND 5 RODENT DROPPINGS IN DRY STORAGE BEHIND ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS, CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: MUST COVER OPEN PACKAGED FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC., AND BAKED BREAD IN BAKERY PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: FOUND TORN REFRIGERATION GASKETS ON MULTIPLE REFRIGERATION UNITS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE ALL TORN GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: Surfaces such as cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and SANITIZED, or discarded if they are not capable of being resurfaced. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REPLACE MISSING HANDELS ON 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN BAKERY PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO DE-LIME AND MAINTAIN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE BAKERY PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE RECEPTACLES WITH MISSING LID. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER MUST HAVE TIGHT FITTING LIDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOUR FROM FLOORS AND WALLS IN BAKERY PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM ALL CEILING & WALL VENTS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN STAFF TOILET ROOM ADJACENT TO DISH ROOM AND IN DISH ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY CLUTTER, COOKING EQUIPMENT, IN THE GARAGE STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

  • 61

    SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC - Comments: OBSERVED INSPECTION SUMMARY POSTED FROM 10/2017, INSTRUCTED TO POST THE MOST CURRENT INSPECTION SUMMARY AT ALL TIMES, PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B) CITATION ISSUED.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
13
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2233000

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

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(N) THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HEALTH EMPLOYEE POLICY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.12 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR TO HAND WASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 5-204.11 HAND WASHING SINK NEEDED IN REAR LARGE BAKERY FOOD PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: 3-501.17 OBSERVED NO DATE MARKETING ON TCS FOODS HELD MORE 24 HOURS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-305.13 OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED IN FRONT PASTRY AREA AND REAR LARGE BAKERY AREA. MUST LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-306.11 MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PASTRY PREP AREA.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-202.16 OBSERVED ITEMS NOT ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR IN REAR FURNANCE ROOM REAR STORAGE ROOM BEHIND BAKERY AREA.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-201.11 OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR BAKERY STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.

  • 50

    HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE - Comments: 5-103.11(B) OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AVAILABLE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA AND NO HOT WATER AT THE TWO HAND WASHING SINKS IN REAR PASTRY FOOD PREP AREA. WATER TEMPERATURE TAKEN UPON ARRIVAL WAS RANGING BETWEEN 86.4F TO 87.2F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR HOT WATER AND MUST OPERATE WITH HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER ARRIVED DURING INSPECTION AND ADJUSTED WATER TANK THERMOSTAT HOT WATER HAS BEEN RESTORED AND AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. HOT WATER AT HAND WASHING SINKS AT 107.F AND AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AT 120.2F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-204.12 BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT THE ICE MACHINE IN REAR OF PASTRY AREA AND SERVICE SINK IN LARGE BAKERY AREA NEXT TO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-501.14 OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-303.11 ADDITIONAL LIGHTING IS NEEDED IN REAR LARGE BAKERY FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2081449

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: MUST DISCONTINUE STORING FOOD ON MILK CRATES, INSTALL PROPER STORAGE RACKS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOUR ACCUMULATION FROM STORAGE RACKS IN BAKERY AND PASTRY PREP AREAS. CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM 1-DOOR UPRIGHT FREEZER & COOLER IN PASTRY PREP AREA, ALSO, CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM STORAGE COMPARTMENTS IN THROUGHOUT SAID AREA. CLEAN DRIED FOOD AND ICE FROM 1-DOOR UPRIGHT FREEZER NEAR REAR DOCK DOOR. CLEAN DRIED FOOD FROM INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF SMALL PREP COOLER IN FRONT KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT FROM FLOOR IN THE PASTRY AND BAKERY AREAS. FLOOR MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. CLEAN DIRT AND DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN THE STAFF LOCKER ROOM, FURNACE CLOSET, MANAGER'S OFFICE, FRONT KITCHEN, AND IN NON WORKING WALK IN COOLER IN THE BAKERY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT FROM WALL AND REPAIR LOWER WALL DAMAGE IN THE PASTRY PREP AREA. CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM THE HOOD AND FILTERS ON THE HOBART OVEN IN THE BAKERY PREP AREA. REPAIR/REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE DISHMACHINE ROOM. CLEAN SPIDER WEB'S FROM WALL (CORNER)IN THE STAFF TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST REPAIR BURNED OUT LIGHTS IN THE MANAGER'S OFFICE AND DISH MACHINE ROOM, AND FRONT KITCHEN AREA. CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELD IN DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR LEAKY HOT WATER KNOB AT 3-COMP SINK IN BAKERY. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE OR ORGANIZE CLUTTER IN DRY STORAGE ROOM . ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.

Local context · Chicago

How results compare in ZIP 60614

505 of 703 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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