LE PARIS BAKERY.

Chicago Health Dept

4450 S KEDZIE AVE · BRIGHTON PARK, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Aug 2025).

12 inspections on record since 2015 · Last inspected Aug 2025.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

AUG 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

AUG 19

2025

PASS 3 violations

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTD TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AND MAINTAIN

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

ATTACHED STOPPERS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISREPAIR, UNABLE TO CLOSE AND ADEQUATELY ABLE TO FILL BASINS. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

UNFINISHED DRYWALL BEHIND SANDWICH PREP COOLER. INSTD TO FINISH WALL SO AS TO BE SMOOTH, NON POROUS AND EASILY CLEANABLE

JUN 11

2024

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13 OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF FOOD DEBRIS ON THE EXTERIORS OF BULK HOLDING CONTAINERS IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 OBSERVED MISSING TILES AND VOIDS IN THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-303.11 OBSERVED INFERIOR LIGHTING IN WASHROOMS. LIGHTS ARE NOT ABLE TO STAY ON. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR OR REPLACE LIGHTS AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 4

2024

FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 60-70 FRUIT FLIES THROUGHOUT FACILITY IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: MEN'S AND WOMEN'S RESTROOM, REAR MOP AREA, SINKS THROUGHOUT, FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO INFORM PEST CONTROL SERVICE OF ACTIVITY AND REMOVE FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF FOOD DEBRIS ON THE EXTERIORS OF BULK HOLDING CONTAINERS IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING TILES AND VOIDS IN THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED INFERIOR LIGHTING IN WASHROOMS. LIGHTS ARE NOT ABLE TO STAY ON. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR OR REPLACE LIGHTS AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 21

2023

PASS · 0 violations

JUN 14

2023

FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HANDSINK IN PREP AREA AND EMPLOYEE RESTROOM NOT STOCKED WITH HAND SOAP. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT HAND SOAP MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HANDSINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED HAND SOAP FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN SOUTH PREP/STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED, UNNECSSARY EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2565596 ON 10/19/22 WERE NOT CORRECTED: #10-OBSERVED HAND WASHING SIGNS MISSING AT SOME HAND SINK MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN, #37-MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE, #58-OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

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OCT 19

2022

PASS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HAND WASHING SIGNS MISSING AT SOME HAND SINK MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,UPPER WINDOW FAN,WINDOW SILLS,PREP TABLES,INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZER.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING FLOOR TILES & WALL TILES IN PREP AREAS,SALES FLOOR,DISH WASHING AREA ,WALK IN COOLER AND WHERE NEEDED,CEILING IN POOR REPAIR ON SALES FLOOR.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT CHIPPING PAINT ON WALL NEAR FRONT PREP AREA HAND SINK.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 27

2021

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

MISSING EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTD TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGED HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASH SINKS. INSTD TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

DOORS OF TOILET ROOM NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MISSING COVER FOR TRASH RECEPTACLE IN TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE TOILET COVER

JAN 4

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

Observed no employee health policy on site. Must provide. Priority foundation 7-38-010.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

Observed no vomit and diarrhea clean up policy on site. Must provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

Serious Chemical Safety

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

Observed TCS foods improperly labeled in coolers. Must label all TCS foods with name and discard date. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

Observed no metal stem thermometer on site. Must provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

Minor Facility Condition

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Observed individually pre-packaged deserts and beverages (made on site) without proper labels in customer self service cooler on sales floor. Must label each pre-packaged item/beverage. Label information shall include: The common name of the FOOD; If made from two or more ingredients, a list of ingredients and sub-ingredients in descending order of predominance by weight, including a declaration of artificial colors, artificial flavors and chemical preservatives, if contained in the FOOD; An accurate declaration of the net quantity of contents; and The name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor. Must maintain same.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

Observed several food handlers without proper hair restraints while in prep areas. All food handlers must wear hair restraints while in prep areas.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Observed section of floor in rear of prep (near oven) is porous concrete. Must seal, paint or make smooth, easily cleanable and non-absorbent. Must maintain same.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Must provide allergen training for all Chicago certified food managers.

AUG 24

2017

PASS 6 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

OBSERVED NO LABEL ON GELATINA, YOGURTS AND CAKES STORED IN REACH-IN COOLER AT FRONT DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL PREPACKAGED FOODS ON PREMISES FOR SALE HAVE PROPER LABEL.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED INADEQUATE SPLASH GUARD AT ONE HANDSINK NEXT TO FOOD PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FOOD AND DEBRIS INSIDE CABINET UNDERNEATH FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED MISSING BASEBOARD UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND SEAL.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN ONE OF RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

OBSERVED EMPLOYEES AND MANAGER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES IN FOOD PREP AREA.

MAR 30

2016

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE DISHWASHER.

Minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

REPAIR THE OPENING IN THE HALF WALL AND NEXT TO THE DISHWASHER. MUST PAINT THE DRYWALL IN THE REAR CUSTOMER WASHROOM AND INSTALL A BASEBOARD.

MAY 6

2015

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

UNFINISHED FLOOR IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM AND IN REAR STORAGE AREA BY DOCK DOOR

APR 21

2015

FAIL 6 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE IN POOR REPAIR, NOT CONNECTED. INSTD TO CONNECT AND IN GOOD REPAIR.

Critical Other

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

NO EXPOSIED HANDSINK IN FRONT PREP AREA OR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME.

Serious Food Storage & Handling

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

MISSING BARRIER AT FRONT PREP AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME TO PROTECT FOOD FROM CONTAMINATION.

Critical Pest Activity

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

BOTH FRONT DOORS AND REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOORS. INSTD TO RODENT PROOF SAME SO AS TO BE TIGHT FITTING.

Minor Sanitation

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

UNFINISHED FLOOR IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM AND IN REAR STORAGE AREA BY DOCK DOOR.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

VENTILATION ABOVE COOKING LINE IN POOR REPAIR. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.

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