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LB BISTRO & PATISSERIE

301 E NORTH WATER ST · Chicago, IL 60611

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2611419

Location recorded for this inspection · LB BISTRO & PATISSERIE · 301 E NORTH WATER ST

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER STORED IN BROKEN NON-FUNCTIONING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, STORAGE AND BANQUET AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FAN IN WALK-IN COOLER, LIGHT SHIELDS IN COOKING AREA AND CEILING AND WALL VENTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS, LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING/WALL VENTS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING, DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND MISSING GROUT IN THE DISH CHEMICAL STOREROOM, BOTH DISH AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED UNDER HANDSINK IN MAIN DISH ROOM A 4X5 HOLE IN WALL, ALSO NOTED EXCESSIVLY LEAKING FROM HOT WATER LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED PROTECTIVE SHIELDING FULL OF RUST OF MAIN DISH MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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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
2611452

Location recorded for this inspection · LB BISTRO & PATISSERIE · 301 E NORTH WATER ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
20
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2610984

Location recorded for this inspection · LB BISTRO & PATISSERIE · 301 E NORTH WATER ST

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWEL IN FRONT PREP HAND SINK, INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT PAPER TOWELS MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED PAPER TOWEL FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING SINKS NOT MAINTAINED WITH HOT WATER: IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF HOT WATER OBSERVED AT HANDSINKS IN FRONT PREP RANGING IN TEMPREATURES FROM 64.2F - 68.7F. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE HOT WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT LEAST 100F. SERVICE TECHNICIAN ARRIVED ON SITE AND NOW ALL SINKS ARE MAINTAINED BETWEEN 102F - 105F. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED IN BANQUETS NO PAPER TOWEL IN BOTH DISHROOMS LOCATED IN 2ND FLOOR. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT PAPER TOWELS MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED PAPER TOWEL FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED IN BANQUETS HANDSINK IN POT& PAN DISH ROOM NOT STOCKED WITH HAND SOAP. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT HAND SOAP MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HANDSINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED HAND SOAP FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED IN SHULA'S STEAK HOUSE NOTED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE AT BAR IN USE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. SANITIZING STRENGTH OF SANITIZER (CHLORINE) AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WAS 0 PPM. EQUIPMENT MUST PROPERLY SANITIZE AT A MINIMUM OF 50 PPM. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNIT UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (CDPH). TAGGED UNIT.PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED IN SHULA'S STEAK HOUSE 3 HIGH TEMPERATURE WAREWASHING MACHINE NOT MEETING HOT WATER SANITIZER REQUIREMENTS OF AT LEAST 180F FOR THR FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNIT UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (CDPH). TAGGED UNIT. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN DINING AREA WITH A BUILD-UP OF BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE, DRIPPING ONTO ICE CUBES STORED AT BELOW ICE BIN.ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IN BANQUET NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE BANQUEST WALK-IN COOLER TO BE IMPROPER: VARIETY OF SOUP RANGING IN TEMPERATURES FROM 58.7F-61.6F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 15 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $250.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION COMBINED WITH VIOLATION ABOVE.

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (VARIETY OF CHICKEN, HARD BOILED EGG, CORNBEEF HASH, BREAKFAST SAUSAGE LINKS & COOKED POTATOES) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 46.7F - 58.7 F LOCATED IN COLD LINE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE 90 POUNDS WITH A VALUE OF $480.00 ALL SAID TCS FOODS AND TO MAINTAIN A COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION.7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY WITH 1 LIVE ROACHES NOTED DURING INSPECTION. LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY WAS NOTED NEAR THE DISH MACHINE AND NEAR HOT HOLDING UNIT OF COOKING LINE IN REAR PREP, AND FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT PEST CONTROL AS ADDITIONAL SERVICES ARE NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE ACTIVITY PRIOR TO RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED IN BANQUETS OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE 5TH FLOOR BANQUEST OF THE REAR STORAGE AREA IN FRONT OF BEVERAGE STORAGE CASE BEHIND THE CHEST FREEZER AND UNDER THE STORAGE SHELVES. ALSO OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 15 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE 5TH FLOOR NEXT 2 COMPARTMENT SINK ACROSS FROM TEA STORAGE CLOSET. NOTED 3 MOUSE DROPPING AND BIRD FEATHERS OBSERVED IN TEA STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS AND BIRD FEATHERS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION COMBINED WITH VIOLATION ABOVE

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER STORED IN BROKEN NON-FUNCTIONING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, STORAGE AND BANQUET AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FAN IN WALK-IN COOLER, LIGHT SHIELDS IN COOKING AREA AND CEILING AND WALL VENTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS, LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING/WALL VENTS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING, DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND MISSING GROUT IN THE DISH CHEMICAL STOREROOM, BOTH DISH AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED UNDER HANDSINK IN MAIN DISH ROOM A 4X5 HOLE IN WALL, ALSO NOTED EXCESSIVLY LEAKING FROM HOT WATER LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED PROTECTIVE SHIELDING FULL OF RUST OF MAIN DISH MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED A BURNED OUT LIGHT-BULB IN HOOD AREA IN REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULB AND MAINTAIN LIGHTING IN THE UNIT.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2588969

Location recorded for this inspection · LB BISTRO & PATISSERIE · 301 E NORTH WATER ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2588454

Location recorded for this inspection · LB BISTRO & PATISSERIE · 301 E NORTH WATER ST

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: HAND SOAP NOT PROVIDED AT HANDSINK LOCATED AT COOKLINE AND MAIN DISH AREA. MANAGER PROVIDED WHILE ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (c) CITATION ISSUED.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS NOT PROVIDED AT HANDSINK LOCATED AT COOKLINE AND MAIN DISH AREA. MANAGER PROVIDED WHILE ON SITE. SEE ABOVE FOR PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (c) CITATION ISSUED.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: HANDSINK IN THE MAIN DISH AREA IS NOT MANTAINED. THE PLUMBING CONNECTION UNDER SINK IS LEAKING AT WATER CONNECTION. MUST REPAIR LEAK MAKING IT ACCESSIBLE FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. SEE ABOVE FOR PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED.

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: MEASURED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF WAFFLE BATTER (CONTAINS RAW EGGS) CONTAINER STORED ON TOP OF MELTED ICE ON PREP COUNTER. 2LBS OF WAFFLE BATTER MEASURED AT 51.2F. APPROXIMATELY 2LBS OF FOOD WAS DISCARDED AT A TOTAL APPROXIMATE COST OF $5. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 35

    APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: FROZEN RAW FISH HAS BEEN THAWED WHILE STILL COMMERICIALLY WRAPPED IN REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING (ROP) IN COOKLINE WALK-IN COOLER. PACKAGING MUST BE REMOVED FROM FISH IN ROP PRIOR TO THAWING UNDER REFRIGERATION OR RUNNING WATER.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 6 LIVE ROACHES SCATTERED IN MAIN DISH. FACILITY MUST ELIMINATE RODENT DROPPINGS AND ROACH INSECTS IN THE FACILITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (a) CITATION ISSUED.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: AN IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR/TEST STRIPS IS NOT PROVIDED AND READILY ACCESSIBLE FOR MEASURING THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE FOR THE HOT TEMPERATURE DISHWASHER. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE-SENSATIVE THERMOMETER/TEST STRIPS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: FAN GUARD IN WALK-IN COOLER SOILED WITH DUST. OBSERVED ACCUMILATED FROST/ICE NEAR FAN GUARD OF COOKLINE WALK-IN COOLER. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVILY ACCUMILATED SOILED, GARBAGE, BLACK GRIME, AND PUDDLE WATER ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN/DISH AREA AND UNDER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. FACILITY MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2580630

Location recorded for this inspection · LB BISTRO & PATISSERIE · 301 E NORTH WATER ST

Recorded violations

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE PIPING ATTACHED UNDER MACHINE WITH LEAK AND WATER POOLED ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITIONS, IN ORDER TO PROHIBIT BECOMING A BREEDING SITE FOR PEST.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN THE SILVER ROOM FOOD STORAGE CLOSET GATED AREA, SOAP ROOM, AND STORAGE CLOSET LOCATED ATTACHED TO EMPLOYEE CAFETERIA. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, REMOVE ALL UNNECCESARY ITEMS AND ELEVATE ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
12
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2580266

Location recorded for this inspection · LB BISTRO & PATISSERIE · 301 E NORTH WATER ST

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE MACHINE ON 2ND FLOOR PARLOR WITH PINK/YELLOW BUILDUP ON INTERIOR LID OF ICE MACHINE AND DRIPPING DOWN ONTO ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. DRIPPING ON TO ICE.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS @ IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION. APPROXIMATELY 35 LBS OF VARIETY (TURKEY BEEF, PORK) SLICED DELI MEAT RANGING BETWEEN 47.0F- AND 56.4F, 2.5 LBS COOKED SHRIMP @55.1F BOTH LOCATED IN WALK IN COOLER,3 LB SLICED HEILOOM TOMATOES @58.4F,3.5 LBS HERB MAYO @68.1F. ALL SAID ITEMS WERE FOUND IN THE WALK IN COOLER OF MAIN KITCHEN AS WELL AS COLD HOLD UNITS THROUGHOUT INSPECTION. PIC VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL COLD TCS FOODS @ 41F OR BELOW AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 28

    TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED - Comments: OBSERVED UNNAPPROVED RODENT BAIT STATION'S LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT ALL PREP AREAS ON FLOORS, UNDER AND ON BOTTOM SHELVES OF PREP TABLES UNCOVERED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE BAIT STATION AS REQUIRED BY CODE ...COVERED AND TAMPER RESISTANT AND IN PLACE BY PEST CONTROL PROFESSIONAL. MUST MAINTAIN.PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-015. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED LIVE BIRD FLYING AROUND IN THE 5TH FLOOR DISH WASHING ROOM ABOVE WASHED AND SANITIZED UTENSILS AND COOKWARE DURING THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT LIVE ANIMALS MAY NOT BE ALLOWED ON PREMISE OF A FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. MUST REMOVE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-40-060. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 6 LIVE ROACHES IN SOAPSTORAGE ROOM ATTACHED TO MAIN KITCHEN CRAWLING AROUND EQUIPMENT, AND ON WALLS. NOTED 10 LARGE RODENTS DROPPING IN SAID AREA AS WELL AS THE SILVER ROOM ATTACHED TO MAIN KITCHEN PREP UNDER STORAGE SHELVES.NOTED APPROXIMATELY 50 LARGE RODENT DROPPINGS IN DOCK AREA OUTSIDE SERVICE ELEVATORS. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 200 SMALL AND MEDIUM BLACK LIVE FLIES THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS, INSIDE THE SILVER ROOM STORAGE SPACE, NEAR ALL DRAINS AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS, ON ALL EXTERIOR SURFACES OF STORED EQUIPMENT, CEILINGS, IN USE PREP TABLES AND CARDBOARD BOXES THROUGHOUT PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTOL FOR ADDIDIONAL SERVICE. MUST ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED DEAD X-LARGE RAT INSIDE OF SILVER ROOM FOOD STORAGE CLOSET (ATTACHED TO MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA) ON FLOOR BETWEEN SHELF AND LOCKED GATE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA TO REMOVE FOUL ODOR. RODENT WAS REMOVED DURING THIS TIME.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE 2ND FLOOR MAIN KITCHEN WITH BROKEN WASH GUAGE AND UNABLE TO MEASURE WASHING TEMPERATURED DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED BY CODE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ALL HEAVY AND PREP EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES IN BAKERY SECTION OF MAIN KITCHEN COOK LINE, ROLLING CARTS AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE PIPING ATTACHED UNDER MACHINE WITH LEAK AND WATER POOLED ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITIONS, IN ORDER TO PROHIBIT BECOMING A BREEDING SITE FOR PEST.

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED SOME TRASH ON GROUND NEAR RECEPTACLE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AREA.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN THE SILVER ROOM FOOD STORAGE CLOSET GATED AREA, SOAP ROOM, AND STORAGE CLOSET LOCATED ATTACHED TO EMPLOYEE CAFETERIA. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, REMOVE ALL UNNECCESARY ITEMS AND ELEVATE ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BURNED OUT BULB IN HALLWAY OF DISH ROOM ON 5TH FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLAC AND INTENSIFY LIGHTING IN SAID AREA.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2574046

Location recorded for this inspection · LB BISTRO & PATISSERIE · 301 E NORTH WATER ST

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: No hands washing signs in employees men's toilet room , instructed to provide.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2546961

Location recorded for this inspection · LB BISTRO & PATISSERIE · 301 E NORTH WATER ST

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO HAND WASHING SIGNS IN EMPLOYEES RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO POST.

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: MISSING THERMOMETERS IN 2 PREP COOLERS AT FRONT SERVICE LINE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE IN WARMEST PART OF COOLERS.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MISSING FOOD LABLES ON PARFAIT CONTAINERS AT GRAB AND GO COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELING ACCORDING TO HEALTH CODE.

  • 43

    IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF DUSTY ICE MAKERS, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN A CLEAN SCOOP HOLDER.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2360037

Location recorded for this inspection · LB BISTRO & PATISSERIE · 301 E NORTH WATER ST

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: FLY TRAP INSTALLED ABOVE OPEN FOOD TRAYS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AWAY FROM PREP AREAS.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2261299

Location recorded for this inspection · LB BISTRO & PATISSERIE · 301 E NORTH WATER ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED SOME "GRAB AND GO" ITEMS IN THE STARBUCKS STORE FRONT AREA WITHOUT PROPER LABELING. MUST PROVIDE. LABELING REQUIREMENTS INFORMATION GIVEN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED HOLES IN THE WALL BY THE 3 COMP SINK AND BY THE ICE MACHINE IN THE HALLWAY. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED SOME EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2159257

Location recorded for this inspection · LB BISTRO & PATISSERIE · 301 E NORTH WATER ST

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: REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKET RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKET.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING LIGHT COVERS ABOVE DISHWASH AREA. MUST CLEAN CEILING LIGHT COVERS.

Local context · Chicago

How results compare in ZIP 60611

511 of 642 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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