LAWRENCE PASTRY SHOP in CHICAGO, IL Failed Its Health Inspection on 04/13/23

CHICAGO, IL - Health inspectors documented violations at LAWRENCE PASTRY SHOP during a routine inspection conducted on 04/13/2023.

Situated at 5927 W LAWRENCE AVE, the establishment is part of Portage Park's active food service sector. The Portage Park area undergoes regular health inspections as part of the city's comprehensive food safety monitoring program.

The inspection identified 4 distinct violations requiring correction. These findings represent specific conditions observed during the inspection that must be addressed to meet health code requirements.

The first violation involved pest management. Inspectors documented: Person in Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, and Performs Duties - Comments: Observed No Person in Charge with Valid Chicago Food Sanitation Certificate. Instructed Manager to Designate Person in Charge During All Hours of Operation.. The FDA Food Code requires establishments to eliminate conditions that attract and harbor pests, including proper waste management and facility maintenance. For more information, see FDA pest control standards. Cockroaches can spread E. coli and Salmonella by contaminating food and surfaces.

The second violation involved hand hygiene and handwashing facilities. Inspectors documented: City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate - Comments: Observed No Certified Food Manager on Duty While Tcs Foods Are Being Prepared,handled and Served Such As (mouse, Spinach Pastries, and Custard Tarts) Must Be on Site at All Times. Priority Foundation 7-38-012)(citation Issued). According to FDA guidelines, proper handwashing with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds is the single most effective way to prevent foodborne illness transmission. For more information, see FDA handwashing requirements. Fecal-oral transmission of pathogens occurs when hands are not properly washed after restroom use.

The third violation concerned temperature control. Inspectors documented: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures - Comments: Observed Various Tcs Held at Inadequate Temperatures Ranging From 45-49 F. Instructed Manager to Ensure All Cold Tcs Foods Are Held at 41 F and Below. Manager Discarded 1/4 Pound Eclair, 1/2 Pound Fruit Tart, and 3 Pounds Mousse ( $150) Priority Violation 7-38-005 Citation Issued.. The FDA Food Code requires cold foods to be held at 41°F or below and hot foods at 135°F or above to prevent bacterial growth in the "danger zone." For more information, see FDA guidelines on temperature control. The CDC reports that temperature abuse is a factor in many foodborne illness outbreaks.

The fourth violation related to hand sanitation. Inspectors documented: Sewage & Waste Water Properly Disposed - Comments: Observed Inadequate Waste Water Disposal at Three Compartment Sink. When One Compartment Drains Another One Fl. According to FDA guidelines, proper handwashing with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds is the single most effective way to prevent foodborne illness transmission. For more information, see FDA handwashing requirements. The CDC identifies poor hand hygiene as a leading contributor to foodborne illness outbreaks.

The correction of health violations is monitored through follow-up inspections and documentation requirements. Establishments must demonstrate that they have addressed the root causes of violations, not just the immediate symptoms.

This inspection data is provided by Chicago Department of Public Health. The establishment had violations identified during the 04/13/2023 inspection. Conditions may have changed since this inspection. For current compliance status, consult the Chicago Department of Public Health. For more information about restaurant inspection regulations in this area, visit the Chicago Food Service Sanitation Rules. Learn more about food safety at FDA.gov and CDC.gov.