Chicago
70
YOUR CALL

LA Fournette

1547 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60610 · Old Town · Restaurant · High risk
YOUR CALL
70/100

Passed most recently but 4 prior failures on record

Inspections
21
14 passed
Last Inspected
2026-02-02
Pass Rate
67%
4 failures
Score
70/100
YOUR CALL
4 consecutive passes, most recently 2026-02-02
Failed 4 inspections (2023, 2016, 2012...)
Sanitation issues found across 14 inspections
Employee Hygiene issues found across 12 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 14×
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Employee Hygiene critical 12×
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Food Temperature critical
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Plumbing & Waste minor
Chemical Safety minor
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Other serious
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Facility Condition minor
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Documentation & Training critical
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Food Storage & Handling minor
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Pest Activity critical
2026-02-02 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE RAIL ON THE LEFT WALL GOING INTO THE BASEMENT VERY LOOSE AND HANGING FROM THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING UNDER EQUIPMENT ALONG THE WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2025-03-14 Pass Canvass
1
minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

LIGHT DUST BUILD UP UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR AND FRONT SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2024-07-19 Pass Canvass
2
minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS BEHIND FRONT SERVING COUNTER; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED AREAS OF THE FLOOR NEED CLEANING IN DISWASHING AREA AND BASEMENT UNDER SINKS, IN CORNERS AND UNDER STORAGE SHELVES; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WHERE NEEDED.

2023-12-21 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
1
minor Other

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

4-603.15: EQUIPMENT USED IN THE FACILITY IS TOO LARGE TO FIT AND FULLY IMMERSE WITHIN THE COMPARTMENTS OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. FACILITY MUST INSTALL A LARGER 3COMPARTMENT SINKTHAT WILL ALLOW ALL EQUIPMENT TO BE IMMERSED, USE SMALLER EQUIPMENT ...

2023-12-15 Fail Canvass
4
serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

MEASURED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TUNA/EGG SANDWICHES IN THE REACH IN COOLER IN DELI AREA; 5LBS OF TUNA/EGG SANDWICH MEASURED AT 50.1F. APPROXIMATELY 5LBS OF FOOD WAS DISCARDED AT A TOTAL APPROXIMATE COST OF $85. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-...

minor Facility Condition

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

OBSERVED BOXES OF SINGLE USE ARTICLES STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT. ITEMS MUST BE AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.

minor Other

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

EQUIPMENT USED IN THE FACILITY IS TOO LARGE TO FIT AND FULLY IMMERSE WITHIN THE COMPARTMENTS OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. FACILITY MUST INSTALL A LARGER 3COMPARTMENT SINKTHAT WILL ALLOW ALL EQUIPMENT TO BE IMMERSED, USE SMALLER EQUIPMENT THAT CAN F...

serious Food Temperature

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

AN IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR/TEST STRIPS IS NOT PROVIDED AND READILY ACCESSIBLE FOR MEASURING THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE FOR THE HOT TEMPERATURE DISHWASHER. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE-SENSATIVE THERMOMETER/T...

2022-10-19 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
4
minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED EMPLOYEES IN FOOD PREP AREA ACTIVELY PREPARING AND SERVING FOOD NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINTS WHEN FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED.

serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED SMAll LEAK AT HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.

minor Employee Hygiene

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED IN SPECIFIED TIME FRAME FROM INSPECTION REPORT 2473091 ON 12.25.21. OBSERVED EMPLOYEES IN FOOD PREP AREA ACTIVELY PREPARING AND SERVING FOOD NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINTS WHEN FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUC...

2021-01-25 Pass Canvass
CRITICAL 2
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN OR POSTER NEAR AND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINTS WHEN FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED.

2020-03-17 Pass Canvass
CRITICAL 5
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN OR POSTER NEAR AND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINTS WHEN FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN EMPLOYEE UNISEX WASHROOM LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH STORAGE SHELVING THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE CUSTOMERS WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2019-07-31 Pass Canvass

No violations found.

2019-02-07 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 8
critical Food Temperature

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE FROM 8:45 A.M - 9:25 A.M.. WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (SOUP, SALADS) ARE BEING SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON ...

critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE OR CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSU...

critical Food Temperature

FOOD RECEIVED AT PROPER TEMPERATURE

OBSERVED TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (TUNA AND ANCHOVIES SANDWICH, TURKEY AND HAM SANDWICH, QUINOA SALAD) RECEIVED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM, 57.9F -48.4F. NOTED RECEIVED FOOD WAS NOT TEMPTED BY RECEIVER (FOOD HANDLER) AND W...

serious Other

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED TCS FOODS (SLICED HAM, SLICED CHEESE) HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITH OUT DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ALL TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED NO INGREDIENTS OR ALLERGEN LIST FOR PRE-PACKAGED FOOD (MERIGNUES,ALMOND VANILLA SPRITZ, CHOCOLATE SPRITZ, GINGER LICKERI,HOMEMADE GRANOLA, MADELINE) . PREPACKAGED FOOD MUST PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING ITEMS: THE COMMON NAME OF THE FOOD, A LIST OF ...

minor Other

51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOUND NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLEGREN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS

2018-02-02 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 6
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

OBSERVED GLASS DISPLAY COOLER HOLDING IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 51 DEGREES F WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS MUST HOLD AT 40 DEGREES F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. THE UNIT WAS TAGGED DURING INS...

critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD IN THE GLASS DISPLAY COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: PASTA, 49 DEGREES F; EGGS, 52 DEGREES F; QUINOA, 51 DEGREES F. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 5 LBS OF PRODUCT WORTH $45. INSTRUCTED THAT AL...

minor Chemical Safety

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

OBSERVED PREPACKAGED ITEMS (COOKIES, GRANOLA, PRESERVES, SPREADS) ON RETAIL SHELVES WITHOUT PROPER LABELS. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL PREPACKAGED, TO-GO FOOD ITEMS MUST HAVE A LABEL THAT CONTAINS: NAME OF PRODUCT, ADDRESS OF MANUFACTURER/PACKAGER, LIST OF I...

minor Facility Condition

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

OBSERVED LIGHT FIXTURE ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITHOUT PROPER SHIELD. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTER-RESISTANT BULBS.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED LEAK AT REAR HANDSINK FAUCET. MUST REPAIR.

minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS IN FRONT PREP AREA WITHOUT PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST PROVIDE.

2017-03-09 Pass Canvass
2
minor Facility Condition

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

MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS IN TALL PLASTIC CONTAINERS LOCATED IN THE 2-DOOR FRIDGE IN THE REAR ROOM.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

MUST REPAIR LEAK AT THE FRONT END OF THE FAUCET AT THE 3-COMP SINK AND THE LEAKY HAND WASHING SINK FAUCET AS WELL.MUST REPAIR.

2016-11-17 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS FROM VENTILATION COVERS THROUGHOUT AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

SMALL WATER LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET OF THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.

minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

HAIR RESTRAINTS MUST BE PROVIDED FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS WHEN WORKING AROUND OPEN FOODS AND MAINTAIN.

2016-03-31 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
1
minor Chemical Safety

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

PREPACKAGED FOODS AT FRONT DISPLAY COOLER OFFERED FOR SALE MUST HAVE PROPER LABEL/DATE AND MAINTAIN.

2016-03-22 Fail Canvass
5
serious Sanitation

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

FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCES THROUGHOUT INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINES, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANE...

minor Chemical Safety

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

PREPACKAGED FOODS AT FRONT DISPLAY COOLER OFFERED FOR SALE MUST HAVE PROPER LABEL/DATE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP ON WALL VENT AT FRONT SERVICE AREA AND INSIDE THE TOILET ROOMS.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUSTS AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

2 SINK STOPPERS ARE MISSING AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Food Temperature

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN THERMOMETER FOR MONITORING FOOD TEMPERATURES.

2015-03-23 Pass Canvass
1
minor Plumbing & Waste

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

NOTED LEAKAGE AT THE FAUCET OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

2014-06-19 Pass Canvass
4
minor Chemical Safety

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

PREPACKAGED COOKIES, PRESERVES, ETC. DO NOT HAVE AN ADDRESS LISTED ON THE PACKAGE WHERE THEY ARE PREPARED. MUST PROVIDE.

minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE, SHELVES IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND VENTILATION FAN COVERS IN THE WASHROOMS.

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

NO SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE INSTALLED ON BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR. MUST INSTALL.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

2 SINK STOPPERS ARE MISSING AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE.

2013-08-28 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN VENT COVERS IN THE TOILET ROOMS TO REMOVE DUST.

minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR EMPLOYEE'S BEHIND SERVICE COUNTER.

2012-07-03 Pass License Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2012-06-22 Fail License
CRITICAL 5
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

THE COLD DISPLAY CASES ARE AT 48.5F, INSTRUCTED TO FIX & MAINTAIN AT 40F OR BELOW.

critical Food Temperature

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

THE DISHMACHINE MUST UP & RUNNING DURING THIS VISIT, INSTRUCTED TO HAVE IT READY AT RE-INSPECTION.

critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

BOTTOM FRONT DOOR IS NOT RODENT PROOF, MUST ADDRESS.

minor Sanitation

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

A PORTION OF THE CEILING ABOVE THE 3-COMP. SINK MUST BE SEALED & HAVE A SMOOTH/EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

THE ELECTRIC CONVECTION OVEN IS 9.6 KILOWATTS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION SYSTEM, OR HAVE AN OVEN AT 7.5 KILOWATTS OR LESS.

2012-04-04 Fail License

No violations found.

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