LA Boulangerie
Mostly clean — 2 of 6 passed, one prior failure
2025-03-12 Pass Canvass ▾
No violations found.
2024-07-08 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 1 ▾
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
FOUND NO HOT WATER AT EMPLOYEE RESTROOM SINKS AT LOWER LEVEL AND COFFEE STATION AREAS 1ST FLOOR(WATER TEMP 61.5F) .PRIORITY VIOLATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-030C.MUST PROVIDE. HOT WATER AT ALL SINKS AT PREMISES BY 7-10-24.(REPAIRED BY BUILDING MAINTENA...
2020-06-19 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 6 ▾
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE TCS FOODS (BREAKFAST SANDWICHES) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHI...
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED NO CHLORINE DETECTED AT THE FINAL RINSE AT THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE MACHINE SO THAT THE FINAL RINSE MEASURES 100 PPM CHLORINE. PRIORITY 7-38-025. NO CITATION ISSUED.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED A SMALL FLYING INSECT ON AN UNPACKAGED BAGUETTE BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROTECT ALL UNPACKAGED FOODS FROM CONTAMINATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED A LEAKING WATER VALVE BENEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE SOURCE OF THE LEAK.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
2019-09-27 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection CRITICAL 15 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
Violation Codes: 2-102.14(O) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION -NO CITATION ISSUED)
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
Violation Codes: 3-603.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER OF THE RISK OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS ON MENU.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
Violation Codes: 4-903.11 (A;B;D) Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT SILVERWARE INSIDE OF UTENSIL HOLDER WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
GLOVES USED PROPERLY
Violation Codes: 3-304.15(B-D) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS.MUST USE GLOVES OR UTENSILS TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 3- DOOR PREP COOLER.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM LOWER SHELVES NEAR OVEN AND INTERIOR PANEL OF 1ST FL. ICE MACHINE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Violation Codes: 5-205.15 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN CUSTOMERS TOILET ROOM
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
Violation Codes: 5-501.115 Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE TALL WEEDS AT OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS AND MAINTAIN
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Violation Codes: 6-501.114 Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Violation Codes: 6-201.11 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA AND HALLWAY.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLE IN CEILING NEAR OVEN,MISSING WALL BASE NEAR EMPLOYEES STORAGE AREA UNDER STAIRCASE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Violation Codes: 6-201.16 Inspector Comments: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS WHERE NEEDED.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS .MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
2019-09-19 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 20 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION -NO CITATION ISSUED)
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED
OBSERVED BARE HAND CONTACT WITH TCS READY TO EAT FOODS.OBSERVED MALE FOOD HANDLER TOUCHING TOP OF BREAD PUT ON TOP OF READY TO EAT SANDWICH.MUST USE UTENSILS OR GLOVES.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.(PRIORITY 7-38-010)
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN 1ST FL. BAKERY AREA NEAR OVEN.MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER OF THE RISK OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS ON MENU.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED OVERHEAD WASTE PIPE ABOVE 1- COMPARTMENT PREP SINK AND PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT PREP AREA NOT COVERED AND PROTECTED.MUST ENCLOSE OR ENCASE PIPE TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT 1- COMPARTMENT PREP SINK NEXT TO PREP TABLE AND CHEMICAL STORAGE SHELF IN BASEMENT.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
MUST INVERT SILVERWARE INSIDE OF UTENSIL HOLDER WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
GLOVES USED PROPERLY
OBSERVED BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS.MUST USE GLOVES OR UTENSILS TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 3- DOOR PREP COOLER.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM LOWER SHELVES NEAR OVEN AND INTERIOR PANEL OF 1ST FL. ICE MACHINE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN CUSTOMERS TOILET ROOM.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
MUST REMOVE TALL WEEDS AT OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA AND HALLWAY.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLE IN CEILING NEAR OVEN,MISSING WALL BASE NEAR EMPLOYEES STORAGE AREA UNDER STAIRCASE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS WHERE NEEDED.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS .MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
2017-11-30 Pass License 2 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED FRONT 3-DOOR COOLER DOORS RUBBER GASKET RIPPED IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED PLUMBER'S PUTTY AROUND THE DRAINS OF ALL SINKS. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
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