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COOK AU VIN

2256 N ELSTON AVE · Chicago, IL 60614

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Pass
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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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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

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Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2079033

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

  • 2

    FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: WALK IN COOLER IN BAKERY AREA NOT WORKING PROPERLY, 65F. NO POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WERE OBSERVED IN THE COOLER DURING INSPECTION. ADDITIONAL COOLERS ON SITE IN PASTRY AND FRONT KITCHEN PREP AREAS ARE BEING USED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AND EQUIPMENT IN THE PASTRY PREP AREA AND 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN THE BAKERY PREP AREA IN THE 3-COMP SINK AND ON WALLS SURROUNDING THE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLIES. CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREA. CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

  • 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.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1976079

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.

Complaint Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1970317

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

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: Inspector Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1725236 3/9/16 NOT CORRECTED #32-MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 3-DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM WALK IN FREEZER COMPRESSOR AND SHELVING UNITS.#33-MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRI FROM MIXERS,FOOD STORAGE CABINETS,SHELVING UNITS,PREP TABLES,ICE MACHINE,ROLLING CARTS,SPIDER WEBS FROM INTERIOR OF PROOFING BOX,ALL REACH IN COOLERS.#34-MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE FLOUR FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT ALL PREP AREAS,WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER,MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN AND DAMAGED CONCRETE FLOORING IN LARGE BAKERY AREA.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON FLOOR IN ALL PREP AREAS.#35-MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE AND MISSING WALL BASES AND TRIM IN LOCKER ROOM,PREP AREA,DAMAGED CEILING ABOVE OVEN IN LARGE BAKERY PREP AREA.#38-MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED MOPSINK BASIN IN FURNANCE ROOM,MISSING BACKFLOW DEVICE ON TOP.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-42-090)

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND LARGE BAKERY PREP AREA AND FILTER AND HOOD ABOVE OVEN.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE IN DISH WASHING AREA,LOOSE CEILING PANEL IN WALK IN COOLER AND LOWER INTERIOR TRIM IN POOR REPAIR

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA & LARGE BAKERY AREA

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1966857

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: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 100 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES ON SOILED TOWEL AT HAND SINK IN LARGE BAKERY AREA,ON ANOTHER SOILED TOWEL WRAPPED IN A APRON ON SHELVING UNIT IN SAME AREA,ON FLOOR CRAWLING IN STANDING DIRTY WATER AND FOOD DEBRI INSIDE OF PROOFING BOX.ON WALLS, CEILING AND FLYING AROUND IN ALL PREP AREAS,DISH WASHING AREA AND REAR STORAGE AREA.ALSO REAR EXIT DOOR HAS A APPX. "1" GAP ALONG BOTTOM AND DOOR SWEEP MISSING,OVER HEAD GARAGE DOOR HAS A GAP APPX."3/4" ON LOWER LEFT SIDE.MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER. RODENT PROOF DOORS TO BE TIGHT FITTING.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 10/20/16.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

  • 19

    OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS LIDS IN POOR REPAIR NOT TIGHT FITTING .OBSERVED BOTH DUMPSTER LIDS BROKEN AWAY FROM ROD ON BACK OF DUMPSTER AND A APPX. "4-5 " GAP IN BETWEEN DOUBLE LIDS APPEARS TO HAVE BEEN GNAWED ON AND TRASH (BOXES AND PAPER) ON GROUND AROUND AND UNDER DUMPSTERS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LIDS TO BE TIGHT FITTING AND TRASH ON GROUND..(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1725236 3/9/16 NOT CORRECTED #32-MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 3-DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM WALK IN FREEZER COMPRESSOR AND SHELVING UNITS.#33-MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRI FROM MIXERS,FOOD STORAGE CABINETS,SHELVING UNITS,PREP TABLES,ICE MACHINE,ROLLING CARTS,SPIDER WEBS FROM INTERIOR OF PROOFING BOX,ALL REACH IN COOLERS.#34-MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE FLOUR FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT ALL PREP AREAS,WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER,MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN AND DAMAGED CONCRETE FLOORING IN LARGE BAKERY AREA.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON FLOOR IN ALL PREP AREAS.#35-MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE AND MISSING WALL BASES AND TRIM IN LOCKER ROOM,PREP AREA,DAMAGED CEILING ABOVE OVEN IN LARGE BAKERY PREP AREA.#38-MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED MOPSINK BASIN IN FURNANCE ROOM,MISSING BACKFLOW DEVICE ON TOP.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-42-090)

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND LARGE BAKERY PREP AREA AND FILTER AND HOOD ABOVE OVEN.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE IN DISH WASHING AREA,LOOSE CEILING PANEL IN WALK IN COOLER AND LOWER INTERIOR TRIM IN POOR REPAIR.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA & LARGE BAKERY AREA.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1725236

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 REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN BAKERY WALK IN COOLER,WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM WALK IN FREEZER COMPRESSOR AND SHELVING UNITS.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRI FROM MIXERS,MICROWAVE,FOOD STORAGE CABINETS,SHELVING UNITS,PREP TABLES,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,ALL ROLLING CARTS,SPIDER WEBS FROM PROOFING BOX,ALL REACH IN COOLERS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE FLOUR AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT ALL PREP AREAS,WALK IN COOLERS & FREEZERS,STORAGE AREAS AND WHERE NEEDED.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN AND DAMAGED CONCRETE FLOORING IN LARGE BAKERY PREP AREA UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES AND EQUIPMENT.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON FLOOR IN ALL PREP AREAS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE FLOUR AND DUST FROM WALLS , CEILINGS & VENTILATION VENTS AND DUCT UNITS THROUGHOUT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE AND MISSING WALL BASES AND TRIM IN LOCKER ROOM,PREP AREAS,MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN LOCKER ROOM,DAMAGED CEILING ABOVE OVEN IN LARGE BAKERY PREP AREA,WALL OUTLETS IN SAME.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN PAPER GOODS STORAGE AREA.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN WALK IN FREEZER & LOCKER ROOM.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED MOPSINK BASIN IN FURNANCE ROOM,MISSING BACK FLOW DEVICE ON TOP,MISSING BACKFLOW DEVICE ON MOPSINK IN LARGE BAKERY AREA NEXT TO 3- COMP SINK.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES FROM IN BETWEEN WALLS AND EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA,FURNANCE ROOM,REAR STORAGE AREA NEAR GARAGE DOOR AND NEAR EXIT DOOR.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
12
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1632500

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

  • 12

    HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: OBSERVED INADEQUATE HAND WASHING FACILITIES FOR FOOD HANDLERS.OBSERVED A PLASTIC CONTAINER INSIDE OF HAND SINK BASIN IN DISH WASHING AREA AND NO PAPER TOWELS AT REAR PREP AREA HAND SINK.EMPLOYEE REMOVED CONTAINER AND TOWELS ARE NOW PROVIDED AT HAND SINK.MUST KEEP ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION DURING STORAGE.OBSERVED DOUGH IN BAKERY WALK IN COOLER IN 2- SEPERATE LARGE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT BEING COVERED.OBSERVED 1 CONTAINER OF DOUGH OVER FLOWING FROM CONTAINER DOWN THE SIDE OF IT AND ON TO SHELVING UNIT NEXT TO IT AND ANOTHER CONTAINER NEXT TO IT AND UNDERNEATH IT.ALSO ANOTHER CONTAINER OF DOUGH ON LOWER SHELF RISING UP IN BETWEEN WIRE RACKS ON SHELF ABOVE IT.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND DISCARD.MUST PROTECT FOOD AT ALL TIMES DURING STORAGE.APPX. 44LBS - $15.(SERIOUS 7-38-005A)

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER PEST CONTROL.OBSERVED APPX.25 OR MORE SMALL LIVE FLIES ON WALLS,CEILING,FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,SHELVING UNITS IN LARGE BAKERY DISH WASHING AREA.ALSO REAR EXIT DOOR HAS A APPX."3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM AND REAR GARAGE DOOR ALONG SIDES AND BOTTOM.MUST RODENT PROOF DOORS TO BE TIGHT FITTING.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 3/2/16.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST LABEL ALL BULK AND SMALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN ALL PREP AREAS.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER IN BAKERY WALK IN COOLER,WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 3- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM WALK IN FREEZER COMPRESSOR AND SHELVING UNITS.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRI FROM MIXERS,MICROWAVE,FOOD STORAGE CABINETS,SHELVING UNITS,PREP TABLES,MEAT SLICER,CAN OPENER BLADE,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,ALL ROLLING CARTS,SPIDER WEBS FROM PROOFING BOX,ALL REACH IN COOLERS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE FLOUR AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT ALL PREP AREAS,WALK IN COOLERS & FREEZERS,STORAGE AREAS AND WHERE NEEDED.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN AND DAMAGED CONCRETE FLOORING IN LARGE BAKERY PREP AREA UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES AND EQUIPMENT.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON FLOOR IN ALL PREP AREAS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE FLOUR AND DUST FROM WALLS , CEILINGS & VENTILATION VENTS AND DUCT UNITS THROUGHOUT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE AND MISSING WALL BASES AND TRIM IN LOCKER ROOM,PREP AREAS,MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN DISH MACHINE AREA,TOILET ROOM,LOCKER ROOM,DAMAGED CEILING ABOVE OVEN IN LARGE BAKERY PREP AREA,WALL OUTLETS IN SAME.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN PAPER GOODS STORAGE AREA,TOILETROOM.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN REAR STORAGE AREA,DISH MACHINE AREA,WALK IN FREEZER,LOCKER ROOM.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED MOPSINK BASIN IN FURNANCE ROOM,MISSING BACKFLOW DEVICE ON TOP,MISSING BACKFLOW DEVICE ON MOPSINK IN LARGE BAKERY PREP AREA NEXT TO 3- COMP SINK,LOOSE FAUCET AT HAND SINK IN FRONT TOILETROOM.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES FROM IN BETWEEN WALLS AND EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA,FURNANCE ROOM,REAR STORAGE AREA NEAR GARAGE DOOR AND NEAR EXIT DOOR.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST STORE ICE SCOOP IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1537800

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

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS UNCLEAN IN SHARED BATHROOM AROUND TOILET IN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED LIGHTING INADEQUATE FOR REACH IN REFRIGERATOR IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA ACCROSS FROM WALK IN FREEZER. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING. OBSERVED LIGHT WITHIN WALK IN FREEZER BURNT OUT. MUST REPAIR/ REPLACE LIGHT WITHIN WALK IN FREEZER.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WOOD AND OTHER ITEMS STORED IN REAR OF BUILDING. MUST CONTACT LANDLORD TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS FROM REAR OF BUILDING. OBSERVED ROOM OFF OF REAR BAKERY NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH HEAVY CLUTTER OF CARDBOARD BOXES. ROOM MUST BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1537491

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: OBSERVED APPROXIMATLY 20 SMALL MOTHS WITHIN REAR BAKERY AREA. IN AND AROUND PROOFER AND ON WALLS UNDER AND AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST ELIMINATE ALL MOTH ACTIVITY AND BREEDING GROUNDS BY CLEANING ALL FLOORS WALLS AND DRAINS NEAR PROOFER AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED BAKERY RACKS AND PANS STORED NEXT TO PROOFER WITH HEAVY CAKED ON FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BEFORE STORING.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS UNCLEAN IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT AREA, UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR BAKERY, ENTIRE FLOOR OF REAR BAKERY.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOOR DRAINS NEAR PROOFER UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOOR DRAINS AROUND PROOFER.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOOR OF SHARED STAFF BATHROOM UNCLEAN IN AND AROUND TOILET, IN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS. FLOOR MUST BE CLEAN AND MAINTAINED IN A SANITIARY CONDITION.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED VENT UNCLEAN ON WALL LEADING TO STAFF BATHROOM IN FRONT PREP AREA. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENT ON WALL.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED WALLS AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR BAKERY UNCLEAN , OBSERVED WALLS AROUND PROOFER UNCLENA WITH CAKED ON FLOUR. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL WALLS AROUND PROOFER AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR BAKERY.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED LIGHTING INADEQUATE FOR REACH IN REFRIGERATOR IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA ACCROSS FROM WALK IN FREEZER. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED LIGHT WITHIN WALK IN FREEZER BURNT OUT. MUST REPAIR/ REPLACE LIGHT WITHIN WALK IN FREEZER.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WOOD AND OTHER ITEMS STORED IN REAR OF BUILDING. MUST CONTACT LANDLORD TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS FROM REAR OF BUILDING. OBSERVED ROOM OFF OF REAR BAKERY NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH HEAVY CLUTTER OF CARDBOARD BOXES. ROOM MUST BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1473244

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

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN INSIDE THE CABINET UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE REAR BATHROOM AND MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL THE LIDS OF THE BULK CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE DRAIN BOARD OF THE COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALLS BEHIND THE GREASE TRAP IN THE PREP KITCHEN NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELD IN THE BAKERY PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE 3 DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BAKERY DEPT. ALSO INSTALL A GREASE TRAP BOX UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE SAME AREA.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1435225

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.

License Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1198863

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.

LicenseFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1198846

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.

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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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