SEP 10
2025
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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LEA FRENCH STREET FOOD.
YOUR CALL. 66/100
70 E LAKE ST · LOOP, CHICAGO
Last inspected September 10, 2025 · passed
6 of 8 inspections passed, 1 failed, 1 passed with conditions. 3 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
8
6 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
31
includes 3 critical
RECORDS COVER
3 YEARS
since Feb 2022
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
4-602.11(B-E): OBSERVED BLACK, PINK AND BEIGE MOLD ON SHIELD AND FRONT INTERIOR AREA NEAR DOOR OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DESTROY ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-101.19: OBSERVED BOXES STORED ON FLOOR ON WALL NEAR LOCKERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-205.15: OBSERVED LEAKING FROM DRAIN PIPES OF SANITIZING COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DRAIN PIPES OF SANITIZING COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12: OBSERVED BUILDUP ON FLOORS AND ALONG BASES OF WALL UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, DISH MACHINE, GREASE TRAP NEXT TO PREP TABLE AND UNDERNEATH ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS ON EASTSIDE WALL IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AND ALONG BASES OF WALL UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, DISH MACHINE, GREASE TRAP NEXT TO PREP TABLE AND UNDERNEATH ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS ON EASTSIDE WALL IN FRONT PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-501.14: OBSERVED DUST ON CEILING VENT COVERS AND FILTERS IN HOOD IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CEILING VENT COVERS IN BOTH ALL GENDER WASHROOMS AND TO CLEAN FILTERS IN HOOD IN FRONT PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13: EXPIRED PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING PROVIDED FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VALID PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
SEP 22025FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 2
2025
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED BLACK, PINK AND BEIGE MOLD ON SHIELD AND FRONT INTERIOR AREA NEAR DOOR OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DESTROY ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED OVER 100 SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. OBSERVED SMALL FLY ACTIVITY IN AREAS SUCH AS REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA, UTILITY SINK, FRONT PREP AREA, ALL GENDER WASHROOMS AND ROOM WITH LARGE COFFEE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY IN FACILITY AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS, RECOMMENDED LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE FACILITY ON OR AFTER 9/2/2025. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED BOXES STORED ON FLOOR ON WALL NEAR LOCKERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAKING FROM DRAIN PIPES OF SANITIZING COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DRAIN PIPES OF SANITIZING COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BUILDUP ON FLOORS AND ALONG BASES OF WALL UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, DISH MACHINE, GREASE TRAP NEXT TO PREP TABLE AND UNDERNEATH ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS ON EASTSIDE WALL IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AND ALONG BASES OF WALL UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, DISH MACHINE, GREASE TRAP NEXT TO PREP TABLE AND UNDERNEATH ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS ON EASTSIDE WALL IN FRONT PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED COFFEE SPLASHED ON WALLS IN FRONT ROOM WITH LARGE COFFEE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL WALLS IN FRONT ROOM WITH COFFEE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED DUST ON CEILING VENT COVERS AND FILTERS IN HOOD IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CEILING VENT COVERS IN BOTH ALL GENDER WASHROOMS, ABOVE UTILITY SINK AND TO CLEAN FILTERS IN HOOD IN FRONT PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
EXPIRED PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING PROVIDED FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VALID PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
FEB 32025PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FEB 3
2025
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS (FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC.) UNDER THE PREP TABLE IN THE REAR BAKING/PREP AREA.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN SOIL ACCUMULATION FROM THE SHELVING UNITS TO THE LEFT INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER.
MAR 72024PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MAR 7
2024
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE SHELVING UNITS IN TH REAR PREP AREA AND ON TOP OF GREASE TRAPS IN THE PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE BAKING PREP AREA AND INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION IN THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
UNABLE TO LOCATE AND VERIFY FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES DURING INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
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JUL 182023PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 18
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
No certified food service manager on site while handling and serving TCS foods ( chicken, deli....) instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012
NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED
Observed a food handler grabbing pastries ( croissants ) with bare hands. instructed manager not handle ready-to-eat foods with bare hands. Priority violation 7-38-010.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
Found 3 gallons (24lbs) of milk held at 64.3f in coffee station dairy cooler. Instructed manager to hold all cold TCS foods at 41f or lower. Priority violation 7-38-005. milk discarded valued at $12.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
Found front dairy cooler air temp at 60f. cooler is used to store gallons of milk. instructed to keep cooler's temperature at 40f or lower, Priority violation 7-38-005. cooler is tagged not allowed to use. must contact the office of CDPH for tag removal request.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
Food handler not wearing hair restraints. Instructed to wear.
OCT 312022PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
OCT 31
2022
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER NOT CLEAN, WATER STAINED, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED ONE EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
FEB 142022PASSED1 violationDETAILS
FEB 14
2022
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
13. FOOD IN GOOD CONDITION, SAFE, & UNADULTERATED
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