AUG 19
2025
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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LE PARIS BAKERY.
YOUR CALL. 56/100
4450 S KEDZIE AVE · BRIGHTON PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected August 19, 2025 · passed
7 of 12 inspections passed, 3 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 10 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
12
7 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
48
includes 10 critical
RECORDS COVER
10 YEARS
since Apr 2015
INSPECTION HISTORY
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTD TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AND MAINTAIN
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
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 112024PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUN 11
2024
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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 42024FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 4
2024
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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 142023FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 14
2023
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
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.
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 192022PASSED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 19
2022
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED HAND WASHING SIGNS MISSING AT SOME HAND SINK MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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.
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.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT CHIPPING PAINT ON WALL NEAR FRONT PREP AREA HAND SINK.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 272021PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 27
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASH SINKS. INSTD TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE AND MAINTAIN
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
DOORS OF TOILET ROOM NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MISSING COVER FOR TRASH RECEPTACLE IN TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE TOILET COVER
JAN 42019PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 4
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
Observed no employee health policy on site. Must provide. Priority foundation 7-38-010.
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.
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.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
Observed no metal stem thermometer on site. Must provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
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.
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.
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.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
Must provide allergen training for all Chicago certified food managers.
AUG 242017PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
AUG 24
2017
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 302016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAR 30
2016
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE DISHWASHER.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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 62015PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAY 6
2015
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
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 212015FAILED6 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 21
2015
FAILED
6 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
NO EXPOSIED HANDSINK IN FRONT PREP AREA OR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME.
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
MISSING BARRIER AT FRONT PREP AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME TO PROTECT FOOD FROM CONTAMINATION.
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.
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.
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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