Le Pain Quotidien
Last inspected: Oct 9, 2019
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Score
Going back to 2014, Le Pain Quotidien has 16 inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 9, 2019. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. Note that Le Pain Quotidien's inspection history hasn't been updated since Oct 9, 2019; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around six violations each.
Looking across the full record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the recurring theme, flagged seven times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Oct 9, 2019
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS OF NUTS AND GRAINS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED THAT WHEN OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER, FOOD MUST BE LABELED PROPERLY.
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May 7, 2019
Reinspection
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO CLEAN UP KIT OR PROCEDURES ONSITE FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KIT AND POST PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ONSITE WITH VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE, DURING THE RE-INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS; EGGS, DELI MEATS, ETC., ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A MANAGER ONSITE AT ALL TIMES WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE, WHEN TCS/RTE FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED. (SERVSAFE CERTIFICATE DATED 7/2018)
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT DISHES BEING STORED ABOVE THE HOT FOOD LINE IN THE REAR PREP AREA, TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKY SPRAY NOZZLE AT DISH MACHINE SINK, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE THE ONLINE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE.
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Apr 30, 2019
Routine
4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 14 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ONSITE OR CERTIFICATE POSTED, DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS; EGGS, DELI MEATS, ETC., ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A MANAGER ONSITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH FORM OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO CLEAN UP KIT OR PROCEDURES ONSITE FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KIT AND POST PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BLACK SLIME LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR PANEL AND HOSES OF THE ICE MACHINE, LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE ICE FR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ICE AND HAVE MACHINE SERVICE, CLEANED AND SANITIZED, PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT DISHES BEING STORED ABOVE THE HOT FOOD LINE IN THE REAR PREP AREA, TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPALCE OR REPAIR CUTTING BAORS IN REAR PREP AREA. 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.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKY SPRAY NOZZLE AT DISH MACHINE SINK, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FORM FLOOR CORNERS AND UNDER NEATH HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE MISSING COLD WATER KNOB ON THE 1-COMP SINK IN THE COMMISSARY BATTER PREP ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHTS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE THE ONLINE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL YOGURT PARFAITS AND FRUIT SOLD FROM GARB-N-GO COOLER WITH INGREDIENTS, NAME AND PLACE OF MANUFACTURER, PACKER OR DISTRIBUTOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES; FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC., WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Mar 13, 2018
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Observed pre portioned yogurt parfaits, fruit salads, hard boiled eggs and chia seed pudding for sale to the public, in open faced deli cooler, in front showroom without dates or labels. Informed manager that once items are removed from bulk packaging and in storage, dates and labels must be provided. Instructed manager to provide labels and dates. Maintain at all times.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Observed dried scale deposits on interior surface of ice scoop holder, on rear ice machine located next to 2 door continental refrigerator. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain at all times. Observed slight scale deposits on and yellow buildup on interior tubing of ice machine in rear prep area. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain at all all times.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed dirt and debris, as well as spilled food on floor in rear dry storage room, adjacent to mop sink room. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain at all times. Observed dirt and debris a long floor and wall junction under 3 compartment sink area. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain at all times.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE ON HOT WATER SIDE AT MIDDLE EXPOSED HANS SINK VALVE IN BAKING PRODUCTION KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: Observed 1 food handler in prep area without IDPH food handler requirements. Informed manager that IDPH food requirements must be meet within 30 days of employment. Instructed manager to meet requirements. Maintain at all times.
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Mar 6, 2018
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: Observed 40 or more mice droppings along floor and wall junction in rear electrical closet/storage room. Must remove all dropping, clean and sanitize this area as well as schedule visit from pest control operator. Serious violation # 7-38-020
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: Observed no certified food service manager on site, at time of inspection while potential hazardous foods were being prepared and or served, oatmeal, turkey deli meat, chilled salmon, etc. Informed manager that certified food service manager must be on site whenever potentially hazardous food are prepared and or served. Serious violation #7-38-012
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Observed pre portioned yogurt parfaits, fruit salads, hard boiled eggs and chia seed pudding for sale to the public, in open faced deli cooler, in front showroom without dates or labels. Informed manager that once items are removed from bulk packaging and in storage, dates and labels must be provided. Instructed manager to provide labels and dates. Maintain at all times.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Observed dried scale deposits on interior surface of ice scoop holder, on rear ice machine located next to 2 door continental refrigerator. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain at all times. Observed slight scale deposits on and yellow buildup on interior tubing of ice machine in rear prep area. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain at all all times.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed dirt and debris, as well as spilled food on floor in rear dry storage room, adjacent to mop sink room. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain at all times. Observed dirt and debris a long floor and wall junction under 3 compartment sink area. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain at all times.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Observed multiple boxes and unused equipment on floor in rear electrical closet. Instructed manager to remove unnecessary items, organize and elevate items 6 inches off the floor. Maintain at all times.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: Observed 1 food handler in prep area without IDPH food handler requirements. Informed manager that IDPH food requirements must be meet within 30 days of employment. Instructed manager to meet requirements. Maintain at all times.
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Jun 27, 2017
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: Found the following previous serious violation not corrected from Report # 2064537, 6/19/17: #18: Found approximately 40 mice droppings on floor of rear electrical closet/storage room. Must remove all dropping, clean and sanitize this area. Found approximately 10-15 small, black flies in bottom of utility sink, in mop bucket, and on walls around this area. Must detail clean and sanitize this area. Must eliminate all pest issues. Serious violation 7-38-020. Found 35-40 mouse droppings on floor in rear electrical closet/storage closet. Operator removed mice dropping during inspection. All items stored in this closet removed during inspection to prevent further pest harborage. Targeted areas cleaned and sanitized during inspection to minimize pest issues. Orkin on site 6/23/17. Orkin will return this week. to continue treatment. Pest problem has been minimized. Critical violation 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Found heavily soiled cutting boards in prep area. Must replace or resurface. Must maintain.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Found excessive dust build up on vent cover above utility sink. Must remove, detail clean and maintain.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Found items stored directly on the floors in prep areas, storage closets and throughout front prep and dock area. Must elevate all items at least 6 inches above the ground to allow for proper cleaning. Must maintain same.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Found several gaps around pipes in rear storage room. Must seal all holes to prevent pest entry. Must maintain same.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: Must provide proof of food handler training for all food handling employees. Must maintain records at all times.
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Jun 19, 2017
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: Found approximately 40 mice droppings on floor of rear electrical closet/storage room. Must remove all dropping, clean and sanitize this area. Found approximately 10-15 small, black flies in bottom of utility sink, in mop bucket, and on walls around this area. Must detail clean and sanitize this area. Must eliminate all pest issues. Serious violation 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Found heavily soiled cutting boards in prep area. Must replace or resurface. Must maintain.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Found excessive dust build up on vent cover above utility sink. Must remove, detail clean and maintain.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Found items stored directly on the floors in prep areas, storage closets and throughout front prep and dock area. Must elevate all items at least 6 inches above the ground to allow for proper cleaning. Must maintain same.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Found several gaps around pipes in rear storage room. Must seal all holes to prevent pest entry. Must maintain same.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Found 1 compartment sink in middle of rear kitchen (near bags of dough) with handles removed. Must repair and maintain all plumbing and/or sinks.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: Must provide proof of food handler training for all food handling employees. Must maintain records at all times.
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Oct 27, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTIPLE HANDSINKS WITHIN FACILITY TO BE INACCESSIBLE DURING INSPECTION. THE HANDSINK AT THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER WAS INACCESSIBLE WHEN AN EMPLOYEE WAS OBSERVED SETTING A SOILED BLENDER IN THE HAND SINK AND THEN RINSING THE BLENDER AND ITS LID. THE TWO MAIN PREP AREA HAND SINKS WERE BOTH BLOCKED BY PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL HANDSINKS TO BE CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-030
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREPACKAGED GOODS (SANDWICHES, PARFAIT, COOKIES, FRUIT CUPS) FOR SALE WITHOUT PROPER LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABLES FOR ALL PREPACKAGED GOODS THAT INCLUDE: NAME OF THE ITEM; LIST OF INGREDIENTS BY WEIGHT; NAME, ADDRESS, ZIP CODE OF MANUFACTURER.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOWLS BEING USED TO DISPENSE BULK GOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SCOOPS WITH HANDLES TO DISPENSE BULK GOODS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE FAN COVERS AND CEILING OF THE WALK IN COOLER. ALSO OBSERVED GRAYISH SUBSTANCE ACCUMULATING ON THE FRONT FACE OF THE ICE MACHINE DROP PLATE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THESE SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS BEING STORED ON CUTTING BOARDS IN THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO MINIMIZE MICROBIAL GROWTH.
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Mar 11, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE SHELVING IN DRY STORAGE, AND IN THE PROOFING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE ALL MOPS AND BROOMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE GROUND.
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Apr 16, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 8, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: NO SANITIZING SOLUTION REGISTERING AT THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE DURING THE FINAL RINSE CYCLE. OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE WASHING DISHES AT THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE WITH AN EMPTY SANITIZING SOLUTION CONTAINER ATTACHED. NO SANITZING SOLUTION AVAILABLE AT THE DISH MACHINE FOR PROPER UTENSIL SANITATION. MUST PROVIDE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD NOT PROPERLY PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. NOTED APPROXIMATLEY 8 CONTAINERS OF ORANGE JUICE AND GRAPEFRUIT JUICE THAT WERE MANUALLY CAPPED ON SITE OFFERED FOR SALE WITHOUT PROPER APPROVAL FROM CDPH. MUST PROPERLY PROTECT FOOD ITEMS AT ALL TIMES. MUST OBTAIN AN APPROPRIATE VARIANCE TO MANUALLY CAP. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: NOTED EVIDENCE OF INSECTS ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES RESTING ON WALLS, RESTING ON EQUIPMENT AND FLYING IN THE DISHWASHING AREA, IN THE EMPLOYEE LOCKER ROOM NEAR THE MOP SINK,NEAR THE WALK IN COOLER AND THOUGHOUT PREP AREAS. MUST REMOVE INSECTS, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020
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Nov 18, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL PREPARED, READY TO EAT FOODS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR DRAINS AT THE DISH MACHINE AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK DIRTY WITH BLACK SUBSTANCE ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT DISH MACHINE. MUST REPLACE.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREAS MUST WEAR HAT/HAIR RESTRAINT.
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May 16, 2014
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL ANY RAW WOOD SURFACES ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF PASTRY DISPLAY CASE AS NEEDED. MUST USE A NON-TOXIC SEALANT THAT IS SAFE TO USE ON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST FINISH INSTALLATION OF VENTILATION ABOVE ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AS REQUIRED.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER FROM PREMISES.
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May 1, 2014
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL BARRIER AROUND SOUP HOT HOLDING UNITS BEHIND FRONT BAR OR REMOVE. MUST ALSO PROVIDE PROPER PROTECTION FOR PASTRY DISPLAY AT BAR. PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PROTECTION ABOVE,ALONG THE FRONT AND BEHIND THE PASTRY DISPLAY.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN SUBWAY TILE IN DINING AREA. MUST PROVIDE CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES WHERE MISSING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST FINISH INSTALLATION OF VENTILATION ABOVE ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AS REQUIRED. MUST ALSO INSTALL VENTILATION IN EMPLOYEE LOCKER ROOM.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER AND CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS FROM PREMISES.
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Apr 25, 2014
License
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: REACH IN CATERING COOLER NOT ON AND OPERATING. MUST TURN ON TO VERIFY THAT IT MAINTAINS APPROPRIATE TEMPERATURES.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL BARRIER AROUND SOUP HOT HOLDING UNITS BEHIND FRONT BAR OR REMOVE. MUST ALSO PROVIDE PROPER PROTECTION FOR PASTRY DISPLAY AT BAR. PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PROTECTION ABOVE,ALONG THE FRONT AND BEHIND THE PASTRY DISPLAY. PROVIDE COVERS FOR ALL CONSUMABLE ICE BINS. MUST PROPERLY ALIGN SLIDING GLASS WINDOW SEPARATING MAIN PREP AREA FROM THE DINING AREA. MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AND HAVE ABILITY TO LOCK DOOR FROM THE INSIDE. MUST PROPERLY PROTECT THE MAIN PREP AREA FROM PATRONS AT ALL TIMES.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: MUST PROPELRY SEAL THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT EXTERIOR DOOR. ALSO, MUST FINISH INSTALLATION OF GLASS AT INNER FRONT DOOR AND SEAL OPENINGS. MUST REPAIR INNER REAR EXIT DOOR LEADING TO THE DOCK AREA. MUST SEAL GAP BETWEEN DOORS AND BE ABLE TO PROPERLY CLOSE. REPAIR ALL DOORS AND MAKE COMPLETELY INSECT AND RODENT PROOF. MUST ALSO PROVIDE A COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE PAINT FROM INTERIOR OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SHELVING RACKS,CABINETS,COUNTER TOPS AND EQUIPMENT. MUST REMOVE HEAVY DUST BUILD UP FROM ALL SURFACES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND REMOVE HEAVY DUST BUILD UP. MUST SEAL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND FINISH PAINTING AS NEEDED IN WASHROOMS. WALLS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN SUBWAY TILE IN DINING AREA. MUST PROVIDE CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES WHERE MISSING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST FINISH INSTALLATION OF VENTILATION ABOVE ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AS REQUIRED. MUST ALSO REPAIR/INSTALL VENTILATION IN WASHROOMS AND IN EMPLOYEE LOCKER ROOM.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER AND CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS FROM PREMISES. MUST FINISH INSTALLING SHELVING RACKS IN WALK IN COOLERS AS NEEDED. MUST ALSO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SHELVING RACKS TO PROPERLY STORE ALL CLEANING AND DISH WASHING CHEMICALS,PAPER PRODUCTS AND OTHER SUPPLIES. MUST STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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Apr 22, 2014
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Le Pain Quotidien last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Le Pain Quotidien on file is from Oct 9, 2019. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Le Pain Quotidien?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Le Pain Quotidien.
Has Le Pain Quotidien's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Le Pain Quotidien have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Le Pain Quotidien means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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