Chicago
59
YOUR CALL

LA Baguette North Bakery

3313 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60641 · Avondale · Bakery · Medium risk
YOUR CALL
59/100

Passed most recently but 3 prior failures on record

Inspections
11
6 passed
Last Inspected
2022-11-16
Pass Rate
55%
3 failures
Score
59/100
YOUR CALL
4 consecutive passes, most recently 2022-11-16
Failed 3 inspections (2017, 2014, 2013)
Plumbing & Waste issues found across 5 inspections
Documentation & Training issues found across 3 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation minor 20×
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Plumbing & Waste critical
Chemical Safety minor
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Facility Condition serious
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Pest Activity minor
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Documentation & Training critical
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Other minor
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Food Storage & Handling serious
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Food Temperature critical
2022-11-16 Pass Canvass
5
minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE FOR EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED GAPS IN THE CEILING ABOVE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND ABOVE THE OVEN LOCATED NEAR THE PALLETS OF POWDER SUGAR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO SEAL GAPS AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED VENT COVER IN TOILET ROOM AND ABOVE PALLETS OF POWDER SUGAR IN REAR PREPARATION AREA WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BAKING FLOUR ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED UNUSED BAKING EQUIPMENT BEING STORED IN THE HALLWAY ACR0SS FROM THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ANY ITEMS NOT BEING USED TO PREVENT POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.

2020-06-16 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 8
critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE SERVING TCS FOOD SUCH AS BAKED CUSTARD,BREAD PUDDING, MILK CAKE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHILE SERVING TCS FOOD ALL THE TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. NO CI...

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

PREPARED PREPACKAGED PASTRIES IN FRONT DISPLAY COOLER AND JELLO AND BAKED CUSTARD TO GO ON THE DISPLAY COOLER MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED I.E.NAME OF FOOD,NET QUANTITY OF CONTENTS,INGREDIENT LIST,MAJOR FOOD "ALLERGENS",BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS,SAFE HAN...

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

TORN RUBBER GASKET OF THE MIDDLE DOOR OF THE 3 DOOR REACH IN COOLER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILE ABOVE REAR AREA AND TO MAINTAIN.

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND RE-ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREAS AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND TO MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

DAMAGED CONCRETE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST REPAIR, MAKE THE FLOOR SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

FOUND NO SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED ON SITE FROM REPORT # 2285721 DATED 4/24/19. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE POSTED /DISPLAYED ON SITE VISIBLE TO CUSTOMER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B).NO CITATION ISSUED. NEW SUMMARY REPORT ISSUE...

2019-04-24 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
7
minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

PREPARED PREPACKAGED PASTRIES IN FRONT DISPLAY COOLER MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED I.E.NAME OF FOOD,NET QUANTITY OF CONTENTS,INGREDIENT LIST,MAJOR FOOD "ALLERGENS",BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS,SAFE HANDLING INSTRUCTIONS AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOL...

minor Sanitation

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

ROLLING CARTS WITH FOOD PASTRIES MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN DRY LOCATION,PROTECT AGAINST SPLASH,DUST,OR OTHER CONTAMINATION.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF BAKING PROOFER EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF FOOOD DEBRIS/GREASE BUILD-UP AND TO MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE INSTALLED ON WATER LINE TO COFFEE (NESCAFE) EQUIPMENT.MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILE ABOVE REAR AREA AND TO MAINTAIN.

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND RE-ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREAS AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND TO MAINTAIN.

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE(S)ON THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN CURRENT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES.

2017-06-01 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
1
minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST LABEL ALL INDIVIDUAL CAKE, JELLO, FLAN AND PUDDING PACKED IN PLASTIC CUP AND CONTAINERS FOR SALE, WITH NAME OF THE COMPANY, ADDRESS, INGREDIENTS, NAME OF THE PRODUCT, WEIGHT AND FOOD ALLERGEN NOTED.

2017-05-24 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 7
critical Plumbing & Waste

SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW

WASTE WATER BACKING UP ON THE FLOOR DRAIN WHEN I PULLED OUT THE DRAIN STOPPER FROM THE MIDDLE COMPT SINK OF THE 3 COMPT SINK. WASTE WATER GOES ALL THE WAY TO THE REAR PREP AREA. CRITICAL VIOLATION. 7-38-030. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO HAVE A WELL DRAINI...

serious Facility Condition

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1932478 DATED 6/10/16. #32-Found cracked/damaged plastic door near front display case. Must repair/replace. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST LABEL ALL INDIVIDUAL CAKE, JELLO, FLAN AND PUDDING PACKED IN PLASTIC CUP AND CONTAINERS FOR SALE, WITH NAME OF THE COMPANY, ADDRESS, INGREDIENTS, NAME OF THE PRODUCT, WEIGHT AND FOOD ALLERGEN NOTED.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A PHYSICAL BARRIER SUCH AS A DOOR OR ROPE IN THE FRONT ENTRANCE TO THE PREP AREA TO PREVENT ANY CUSTOMER TO ENTER THE PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN,SANITIZE THE 3 COMPT SINK AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CLEAN THE FLOOR IN DRY THE STORAGE AREA,ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER AND MAINTAIN. ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FLOOR IN THE DISH WASHING AND REAR PREA DUE TO WASTE WATER BACK UP.

minor Food Storage & Handling

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

2016-06-10 Pass Canvass
1
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Found cracked/damaged plastic door near front display case. Must repair/replace.

2015-12-11 Pass Canvass
5
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MISSING PLASTIC DOOR ON A PORTION OF THE PASTRY DISPLAY CASE ON THE SOUTH SIDE DISPLAY. MUST REPLACE.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE ABOVE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND MISSING CEILING TILE IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE.

minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

NO LIGHTING IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

LEAK ON THE LEFT SIDE NOZZLE OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.

minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES FOR REVIEW.

2014-07-21 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2014-07-11 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 3
critical Employee Hygiene

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

FOUND NO SOAP AND NO HAND DRYING DEVICE (PAPER TOWELS) AVAILABLE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, ALL HAND WASHING FACILITIES MUST HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE. (CORRECTED DURING INSPEC...

serious Facility Condition

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT # 1326403 ISSUED ON 03-18-2013. SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-42-090 #32 - Doors on bulk customer self-service display cases are not self-closing. Must install self-closing devices on door...

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE REAR AREA.

2013-03-18 Pass License Re-Inspection
4
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Doors on bulk customer self-service display cases are not self-closing. Must install self-closing devices on doors.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

Missing ceiling tiles in washroom and prep area. Must install and maintain ceiling tiles.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

No visible backflow prevention device installed on water supply to coffee equipment. Must install same.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

No metal stem thermometer. Must provide same.

2013-01-07 Fail License
CRITICAL 7
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FRONT COUNTER COLD HOLDING UNITS NOT CONNECTED. NEED TO BE SET UP AND RUNNING.

critical Employee Hygiene

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT 2 EXPOSE SINKS AND HAND WASH SINK.

serious Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

TWO LARGE OPENING IN THE PREP AREA LEADING TO CUSTOMER AREA NEED TO BE SHIELD OR CLOSED.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

4 IN COVE NOT INSTALLED IN PREP AREA.

minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT COFFEE MACHINE.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

NO THERMOMETER IN WALK IN COOLER OR METAL STEM THERMOTER .

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