Le Sud
Passed most recently but 3 prior failures on record
2025-10-27 Pass Canvass CRITICAL 2 ▾
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED PEST CONTROL DEVICE INSTALLED DIRECTLY ABOVE HANDWASHING SINK AND CLEAN EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR WAREWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE DEVICE AND INSTALL ALL PEST CONTROL DEVICES SUCH THAT THEY DO NOT POSE RISK OF CONTAMINATION OF FOOD, CLEA...
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED PLASTIC BOWLS USED AS SCOOPS IN BULK DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PLASTIC BOWLS AND REPLACE WITH MULTI-USE UTENSILS WITH HANDLES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION WHEN SCOOPING AND MAINTAIN.
2023-06-06 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 5 ▾
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-101.19 OBSERVED SHELVES LINED ON TOP SHELF ABOVE GRILL AND UNDER PREP TABLE ON SECOND FLOOR PREP AREA WITH FOIL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN SHELVES IN GOOD CONDITION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-501.11 OBSERVED RUSTY SURFACES ON SHELVING UNITS IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.17 OBSERVED CONDENSOR FAN COVERS IN SECOND FLOOR WALKIN COOLER WITH DUST BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.11 OBSERVED HOLE AROUND DRAIN PIPE OF HANDWASHING SINK IN BAR AREA ON SECOND FLOOR. OBSERVED HOLE IN CEILING UPSTAIRS ABOVE PIZZA OVENS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL SMOOTHLY FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
4-202.18 OBSERVED HOOD FILTERS ABOVE GRILL AREA WITH GREASE BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
2023-05-24 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 12 ▾
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOOR.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED RUSTY SURFACES ON SHELVING UNITS IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED SHELVES LINED ON TOP SHELF ABOVE GRILL AND UNDER PREP TABLE ON SECOND FLOOR PREP AREA WITH FOIL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN SHELVES IN GOOD CONDITION.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF COOLERS BEHIND WITH BUILDUP INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAK FROM DRAIN PIPE OF LEFT COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED HOLE AROUND DRAIN PIPE OF HANDWASHING SINK IN BAR AREA ON SECOND FLOOR. OBSERVED HOLE IN CEILING UPSTAIRS ABOVE PIZZA OVENS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL SMOOTHLY FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED SOILED FLOORS AND CORNERS ALONG WALL IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CONDENSOR FAN COVERS IN SECOND FLOOR WALKIN COOLER WITH DUST BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON VENT COVER IN WASHROOM WITH ORANGE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED HOOD FILTERS ABOVE GRILL AREA WITH GREASE BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED TO ENROLL AND PROVIDE.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2553986 ISSUED ON 04-06-2022 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED #47 - OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS ON TOP OF THE KITCHEN PREP LINE COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO RESURF...
2022-04-06 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection 1 ▾
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS ON TOP OF THE KITCHEN PREP LINE COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS.
2022-03-30 Fail Complaint CRITICAL 7 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS (WASHROOMS).
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED THE KITCHEN LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE AT IMPROPER FINAL SANITIZING RINSE AT 0 PPM CHLORINE CONCENTRATION. (DISHMACHINE IS IN USE AT THIS TIME). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. A MECHANICAL DISHWASHING MACHINES SHOULD PR...
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE ANTS CRAWLING ALONG FLOOR AND WALL TILES UNDERNEATH THE KITCHEN/DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL ANT ACTIVITY SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ALSO, AD...
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDED HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS ON TOP OF THE KITCHEN PREP LINE COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE THE REAR ICE MAKER/HOT WATER TANK LOCATION AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE MOPS,BROOMS CLEANING EQUIPMENTS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED EXPOSED BRICK WALLS BEHIND THE BAR AREA.INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN MENTIONED BRICK WALLS SO THAT THEY ARE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE.
2021-07-13 Pass Complaint 4 ▾
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED LARGE AMOUNT OF BOXES STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR RESTROOM ON 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF GROUND TO ALLOW FOR CLEANING.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP OF GREASE ON EXTERIOR OF OUTDOOR GREASE CAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED SMALL HOLE IN WALL NEAR DOORWAY TO ICE MACHINE ROOM LOCATED ON FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE AND GRIME ON GROUND BEHIND AND UNDER WOOD FIRED GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
2020-08-21 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass 6 ▾
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
CONSUMER ADVISORY PRINTED ON THE MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE OR REMIND THE PARTICULAR MENU ITEMS THAT PERTAIN TO THE WRITTEN ADVISORY. MUST DISCLOSE/REMIND ALL SUCH ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST REMOVE ALL PEELING PLASTIC USED AS PROTECTING ON ALL METAL COOLERS AND METAL DISH MACHINE EXTERIOR SIDES. MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MISSING FLOOR TILES AT THE FIRST FLOOR BAR AREA WITH LARGE DIVOT. MUST REPLACE TO MAKE FLOOR SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.---- MUST NOT USE EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM SEALANT ON OPEN CREVICES IN WALLS. SEALS MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----MUST NOT USE TAPE TO SE...
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.
2019-07-24 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection 3 ▾
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
NO CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH REMINDER ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH REMINDER ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED ON ESPRESSO MACHINE WATER LINE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ESPRESSO MACHINE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOOR CLUTTERED UNDER STAIR CASE ADJACENT TO HOT WATER TANK. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOR OR REMOVE.
2019-07-16 Fail Canvass 8 ▾
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED DIRT/SLIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO ICE, ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. ALL ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
FOUND THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE WALK IN COOLER-MILK AT 47.0 F, PORK AT 47.1 F, BURGERS AT 47.4 F. HOWEVER FOUND WALK IN COOLER AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 41.0 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL REFRIGERATED TCS FOODS MUST BE ...
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED REFRIGERATED TCS FOODS WITHOUT SELL BY DATE ON LABELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOOD, PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD GREATER THAN 24 HOURS MUST HAVE SELL BY DATE ON LABELS. PRIOIRITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSU...
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
NO CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH REMINDER ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH REMINDER ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED AIR CONDITIONING UNIT DRIPPING WITH CONDENSATION AT DISHWASH AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAID AIR CONDITIONING UNIT.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED ON ESPRESSO MACHINE WATER LINE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ESPRESSO MACHINE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOOR CLUTTERED UNDER STAIR CASE ADJACENT TO HOT WATER TANK. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOR OR REMOVE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DUST/FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS AROUND/BEHIND DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND AT 2ND FLOOR SPICE RACKS. MUST CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
2018-08-28 Pass w/ Conditions License CRITICAL 5 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14(A) EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY NOT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY, AND MAINTAIN POLICY ON-SITE. FOR MORE INFORMATION REGARDING POLICY GO TO WWW.CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG/HEALTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION, 7-38-012(A) ...
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11 FOUND NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO IMPLEMENT AN APPROPRIATE PROCEDURE, WITH NECESSARY SUPPLIES, AND TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.11 OBSERVED A SMALL SECTION OF THE CEILING ABOVE THE 2ND FLOOR DRY STORAGE ROOM WITH DETERIORATING DRYWALL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND PATCH THE CEILING TO PREVENT PARTICLES FROM FALLING ONTO UTENSILS STORED ON THE STORAGE RACKS BELOW. MUST PR...
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-202.11 MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS FOR THE LIGHT FIXTURES ABOVE THE 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA TO PROPERLY SHIELD FIXTURES AT ALL TIMES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
PA 100-0367 PERSON IN CHARGE HAS NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PF VIOLATION PA100-0367. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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