LA Baguette Bakery
Mixed record — 4 of 12 inspections passed
2026-03-04 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 2 ▾
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE
Open cups of coffee for staff placed on prep table, instructed to keep off food contact surface.
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
TCS foods held at improper temperature, Found 15 lbs of chicken, pork tamales ready for sale held in insulated box at 101.3f, Instructed manager to hold hot TCS foods at 135f or higher. Priority violation 7-38-005. Items discarded valued at $50.
2025-03-31 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 3 ▾
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
3-304.14 OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES STORED IN WATER WITH NO CHEMICAL SANITIZER SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WET WIPING CLOTHES IN A CHEMICAL SANITIZER SOLUTION OF ADEQUATE CONCENTRATION BETWEEN USES AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-202.16 OBSERVED THE TALL PLASTIC BIN USED TO STORE DOUGH IN THE WALK-IN COOLER TO BE IN POOR REPAIR, WITH HOLES AND JAGGED EDGES RENDERING THE EQUIPMENT NO LONGER EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE TALL PLASTIC BIN AND MAINTAIN ALL ...
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-602.13 OBSERVED INTERIOR NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF MICROWAVE AND ICE MACHINE IN THE BAKERY AREA TO BE SOILED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN NONFOOD-CONTACT EQUIPMENT SURFACES AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOIL AND MAINTAIN.
2025-03-21 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 7 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED HAND SOAP NOT PROVIDED AT THE REAR BAKERY AREA HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND SOAP OR OTHER APPROVED HANDWASHING CLEANSER AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN AVAILABLE FOR USE AT ALL TIMES. THE PERSON IN CHARGE PROVIDED HAND ...
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT THE REAR BAKERY AREA HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS FOR DRYING HANDS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN AVAILABLE FOR USE AT ALL TIMES. THE PERSON IN CHARGE PROVIDED ...
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 TO 30 RODENT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR BENEATH BAKERY CARTS BEHIND THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BAKERY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR IMMEDIATE PEST AB...
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED INSECT CONTROL DEVICE INSTALLED DIRECTLY OVER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE INSECT CONTROL DEVICE SUCH THAT IT DOES NOT POSE RISK OF CONTAMINATION OF CLEAN EQUIPMENT OR UTENSILS AND MAINTAIN.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED IN WATER WITH NO CHEMICAL SANITIZER SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WET WIPING CLOTHS IN A CHEMICAL SANITIZER SOLUTION OF ADEQUATE CONCENTRATION BETWEEN USES AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED THE TALL PLASTIC BIN USED TO STORE DOUGH IN THE WALK-IN COOLER TO BE IN POOR REPAIR, WITH HOLES AND JAGGED EDGES RENDERING THE EQUIPMENT NO LONGER EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE TALL PLASTIC BIN AND MAINTAIN ALL NONFOOD-CO...
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED INTERIOR NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF MICROWAVE AND ICE MACHINE IN THE BAKERY AREA TO BE SOILED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN NONFOOD-CONTACT EQUIPMENT SURFACES AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOIL AND MAINTAIN.
2024-02-26 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 9 ▾
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED NO LABELS FOR BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS (FLOUR AND SUGAR, ETC.) LOCATED NEAR THE WALK-IN COOLER AND REAR DRY STORAGE SHELF NEAR THE TOILET ROOMS. THE INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE OF ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELE...
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR ON THE LEFT SIDE. MUST PROVIDES A TIGHT-FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PESTS ' ENTRY.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD. MUST MAINTAIN
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS A LINER ON FOOD PREP EQUIPMENT WHERE THE BAGS OF FLOUR ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF DEBRIS AND ICE BUILDUP ON THE FLOOR/WALLS/CEILING OF THE ONE-DOOR FREEZER NEAR THE RESTAURANT AREA OF THE BAKERY. MUST REMOVE EXCESS ICE, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MOP IN A POSITION THAT DOES NOT ALLOW TO DRY PROPERLY AND PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST STORE MOP AFTER USE IN A MOUNTED POSITION THAT ALLOWS FOR AIR-DRYING WITHOUT SOILING AND PEST HARBORAGING.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILE PANELS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP BAKERY AREA AND WATER-STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND REPLACE MISSING PANELS AND/OR REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2570570 CONDUCTED ON 02/01/2023: 2-102.13 OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT. VIOLATION #57: 2-102.13 OBS...
2023-02-01 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 9 ▾
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING AND HANDLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS (BEEF TACOS) WITHOUT ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER AND CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL F...
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHINIG SIGNAGE IN MENS RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE FRONT PREP COLD HOLDINIG UNIT TO BE IMPROPER: STEAK 50.1 F, GROUND BEEF 49.5F AND STUFFED PEPPERS 49.9F MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSE...
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE COLD HOLDING COOLER AT FRONT PREP/GRILL AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED EGGS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN BAKERY, PREP AND CUSTOMER DISPLAY AREAS BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
2022-03-04 Pass Canvass 6 ▾
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSDERVED BULK WHITE BUCKETS WITH SUGAR AND DRY BEANS INSIDE WITHOUT A COMMON NAME LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK FOOD ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF GRIME ON NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES(COOKING EQUIPMENT, LARGE MIXING BOWL). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED SINK IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM LEAKING FROM LOWER PIPE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED SOME STAINED CEILING TILE AND UNCLEAN CEILING VENTS; REPLACE WATER STAINED TILE AND CLEAN VENTS WHERE NEEDED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BUILD-UP ON EQUIPMENT AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MULTIPLE MISSING FLOOR TILES IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AS TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
2021-01-05 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 4 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
FOUND HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN REST ROOM INACCESSIBLE. FOUND DRAIN PIPE CONNECTED TO WASHER MACHINE IN SAID SINK.FOUND HANDWASHING SINK BLOCKED BY LADDER AT TIME OF INSPECTION. HANDWASHING SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER T...
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SINK AT SELF SERVICE COFFEE STATION.A HANDWASHING SINK MUST BE LOCATED TO ALLOW CONVENIENT USE BY EMPLOYEES: IN FOOD DISPENSING AREA, FOOD PREPARATION AREA, AND WAREWASHING AREAS . INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUND...
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
FOUND BEANS, RICE, AND SEASONINGS WITHOUT LABEL. MUST PROVIDE COMMON NAME.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
FOUND MULTIPLE HOBART MIXING BOWLS AND POTS TO LARGE TO SUBMERGE IN HANDWASHING SINK INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A MANUEL WAREWASHING PROCEDURE OR PROVIDE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BIG ENOUGH TO SUBMERGE BIGGEST BOWL AND OR POT.
2020-02-04 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 4 ▾
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
CITY CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER NOT ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOOD ITEMS (STEAK TACOS) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM USED BY FEMALE EMPLOYEES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN BAKERY, PREP AND CUSTOMER DISPLAY AREAS BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
2019-07-02 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection 1 ▾
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS (STEAK TACOS, STEAK) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY ...
2019-06-25 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 12 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO VOMIT OR DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND NO CITATION ISSUED MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
VARIETY OF FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED (RICE, CHEESECAKE, MAYO, CHEESE) STORED INSIDE THE WALK IN AND FRONT PREP COOLER. FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE PROPERLY LABELED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE DIS...
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS (STEAK TACOS, STEAK) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY ...
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
NOTED NO THERMOMETER ON SITE TO MONITOR THE INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURE OF TCS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE AT ALL TIMES. PF VIOLATION #7-38-005
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
FOUND LARGE WHITE BUCKETS WITH SUGAR AND DRY BEANS INSIDE WITHOUT A COMMON NAME LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 SMALL BLACK FLIES IN THE REAR PREP AREA. PREMISES SHALL BE MAINTAINED FREE OF PESTS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a)
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
OBSERVED WATER CONDENSATION FROM THE 2 DOOR COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA LEAKING INTO A PAN ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MAINTENANCE TOOLS SUCH AS BROOMS, MOPS, DUST PANS AND SHOVELS STORED ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY 6 INCHES OR MORE FROM THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ON THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED UNNECESSARY ITEMS SUCH AS LADDERS, TOOLS AND BROKEN REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter. Training programs must be accredited by the A...
2018-01-09 Pass Canvass 4 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Observed small amount of black, slimy, mold-like substance on right side of interior of ice machine. Must detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Observed excessive grease build up on ventilation hood above cook line in front prep area. Must detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Observed uncovered floor drain next to hand sink next to front prep area. Must provide cover. Must maintain same.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
Observed no thermometers in the prep coolers in cooking/prep area. Must provide thermometers, in a conspicuous spot, in all refrigeration. Must maintain same.
2017-09-08 Pass License 4 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL TRAYS ON ROLLING CART, ROLLING CART, BLENDERS, PREP TABLES, BULK CONTAINERS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR LEAK UNDER RIGHT COMPARTMENT OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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