LE PAIN QUOTIDIEN

2023-07-20: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

Score: 168. Establishment Closed by DOHMH. Violations were cited in the following area(s) and those requiring immediate action were addressed.

• Critical: 02G — Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
• Critical: 03E — No or inadequate potable water supply. Water or ice not potable or from unapproved source. Bottled water not NY State certified. Cross connection in potable water supply system.
• Critical: 04A — Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
• Critical: 04J — Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of TCS foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.
• Critical: 05A — Sewage disposal system is not provided, improper, inadequate or unapproved.
• Critical: 05D — No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or acceptable hand-drying device.
• Critical: 05E — Toilet facility not provided for employees or for patrons when required. Shared patron-employee toilet accessed through kitchen, food prep or storage area or utensil washing area.
• Critical: 05H — No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.
• Not Critical: 10G — Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.