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LA BOULANGERIE

915 W BELMONT AVE · Chicago, IL 60657

Restaurant

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Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2240664

Location recorded for this inspection · LA BOULANGERIE · 915 W BELMONT AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2136035

Location recorded for this inspection · LA BOULANGERIE · 915 W BELMONT AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: FOUND WOODEN SLATS AT FRONT OF PREMISES NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2135658

Location recorded for this inspection · LA BOULANGERIE · 915 W BELMONT AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: FOUND VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 6-1-17 INSPECTION # 2059395. VIOLATION #32.OBSERVED THE COUNTER TOP ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE IN POOR REPAIR. NOTED THE LAMINATE COVERING DETERIORATED, EXPOSING THE UNSEALED WOOD UNDERNEATH AND ALSO CREATING UNSMOOTH HOLES AND POCKETS. MUST REPAIR COUNTER TO BE SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-42-090.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: FOUND WOODEN SLATS AT FRONT OF PREMISES NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2059395

Location recorded for this inspection · LA BOULANGERIE · 915 W BELMONT AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED THE COUNTER TOP ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE IN POOR REPAIR. NOTED THE LAMINATE COVERING DETERIORATED, EXPOSING THE UNSEALED WOOD UNDERNEATH AND ALSO CREATING UNSMOOTH HOLES AND POCKETS. MUST REPAIR COUNTER TO BE SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED THE FRONT HANDSINK WITHOUT PROPER SPLASH GUARDS TO PROTECT THE CLEAN DISHES STORED IMMEDIATELY ON THE LEFT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS ON THE SINK OR STORE ALL FOOD AND EQUIPMENT AT LEAST 12 INCHES AWAY FROM THE SINK. OBSERVED BREAD ROLLS BEING STORED ON A WOVEN, UNSMOOTH, WICKER TRAY. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO BE ROTTING AND DETERIORATING. THE FLOOR IS SUNKEN AWAY FROM THE COVING, CREATING A GAP AND UNSMOOTH SURFACE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE FLOOR AND COVING TO BE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT.

Canvass Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2051170

Location recorded for this inspection · LA BOULANGERIE · 915 W BELMONT AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED 1 LIVE ROACH ON THE WALL NEAR THE MOP SINK, AND APPROX. 4 LIVE ROACHES AROUND THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY AND RECOMMENDED TO OBTAIN THE SERVICES OF A LICENSED PEST CONTROL OPERATOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE, NO CERTIFICATES POSTED, WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (EGG SANDWICHES, MILK BASED LATTES) PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE, WITH ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED, AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-012

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1946550 DATED 7/14/16: #34-FLOOR IN THE FOLLOWING AREA WITH EXCESSIVE DUST, DIRT AND DEBRIS: UNDER AND AROUND THE OVEN, BEHIND THE UNUSED FREEZER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #35-MISSING/DAMAGED WALL COVING ALONG THE SIDE OF THE OVEN. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR. HOLE IN THE SOUTH WALL OF THE REAR FOOD/DISH AREA. MUST SEAL/REPAIR. #38-MUST PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CORRECT ALL VIOLATIONS. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-42-090

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED THE COUNTER TOP ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE IN POOR REPAIR. NOTED THE LAMINATE COVERING DETERIORATED, EXPOSING THE UNSEALED WOOD UNDERNEATH AND ALSO CREATING UNSMOOTH HOLES AND POCKETS. MUST REPAIR COUNTER TO BE SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED THE FRONT HANDSINK WITHOUT PROPER SPLASH GUARDS TO PROTECT THE CLEAN DISHES STORED IMMEDIATELY ON THE LEFT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS ON THE SINK OR STORE ALL FOOD AND EQUIPMENT AT LEAST 12 INCHES AWAY FROM THE SINK. OBSERVED BREAD ROLLS BEING STORED ON A WOVEN, UNSMOOTH, WICKER TRAY. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN SYRUP LIKE SPILLS IN BOTTOM OF WHITE FREEZER. MUST CLEAN BLACK COLORED DUST FROM WALL VENT NEAR OVEN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO BE ROTTING AND DETERIORATING. THE FLOOR IS SUNKEN AWAY FROM THE COVING, CREATING A GAP AND UNSMOOTH SURFACE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE FLOOR AND COVING TO BE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR WHITE UPRIGHT COOLER.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2050984

Location recorded for this inspection · LA BOULANGERIE · 915 W BELMONT AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 11

    ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER PROVIDED TO THE REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK. THE HOT WATER HANDLE IS STRIPPED SUCH THAT THE HOT WATER CANNOT BE TURNED ON AT THE SINK. MUST REPAIR SINK TO PROVIDE HOT WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE OF AT LEAST 85 DEGREES. INSTRUCTED TO USE THE FRONT HANDSINK FOR HANDWASHING UNTIL HOT WATER IS PROVIDED TO THE REAR HANDSINK. DURING INSPECTION, NOTED HANDSINKS INACCESSIBLE DUE TO ITEMS BEING STORED IN THE BASIN OF THE SINK. NOTED A SPONGE, BOTTLE AND BRUSH IN THE BASIN OF THE REAR SINK, AND A SOILED PITCHER STORED IN THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED THAT THE HAND SINK MUST BE CLEAR AND ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. OPERATOR REMOVED THESE ITEMS DURING INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-030

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED 1 LIVE ROACH ON THE WALL NEAR THE MOP SINK, AND APPROX. 4 LIVE ROACHES AROUND THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY AND RECOMMENDED TO OBTAIN THE SERVICES OF A LICENSED PEST CONTROL OPERATOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE, NO CERTIFICATES POSTED, WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (MILK, LATTES, EGGS) PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE, WITH ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED, AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-012

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1946550 DATED 7/14/16: #34-FLOOR IN THE FOLLOWING AREA WITH EXCESSIVE DUST, DIRT AND DEBRIS: UNDER AND AROUND THE OVEN, BEHIND THE UNUSED FREEZER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #35-MISSING/DAMAGED WALL COVING ALONG THE SIDE OF THE OVEN. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR. HOLE IN THE SOUTH WALL OF THE REAR FOOD/DISH AREA. MUST SEAL/REPAIR. #38-MUST PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CORRECT ALL VIOLATIONS. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-42-090

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED THE COUNTER TOP ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE IN POOR REPAIR. NOTED THE LAMINATE COVERING DETERIORATED, EXPOSING THE UNSEALED WOOD UNDERNEATH AND ALSO CREATING UNSMOOTH HOLES AND POCKETS. MUST REPAIR COUNTER TO BE SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED THE FRONT HANDSINK WITHOUT PROPER SPLASH GUARDS TO PROTECT THE CLEAN DISHES STORED IMMEDIATELY ON THE LEFT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS ON THE SINK OR STORE ALL FOOD AND EQUIPMENT AT LEAST 12 INCHES AWAY FROM THE SINK. OBSERVED BREAD ROLLS BEING STORED ON A WOVEN, UNSMOOTH, WICKER TRAY. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN SYRUP LIKE SPILLS IN BOTTOM OF WHITE FREEZER. MUST CLEAN BLACK COLORED DUST FROM WALL VENT NEAR OVEN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO BE ROTTING AND DETERIORATING. THE FLOOR IS SUNKEN AWAY FROM THE COVING, CREATING A GAP AND UNSMOOTH SURFACE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE FLOOR AND COVING TO BE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR WHITE UPRIGHT COOLER.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1947070

Location recorded for this inspection · LA BOULANGERIE · 915 W BELMONT AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 14

    PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM 7-14-16 NOT CORRECTED. #29- #38-BAKING OVEN ON SITE MUST BE INSTALLED UNDER PROPER VENTILATION OR REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES. OVEN NOW TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL CDPH CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND OVEN FOUND REMOVED FROM PREMISES OR PROPERLY VENTILATED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090.

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. NOTED EMPLOYEE PREPARING DELI MEAT SANDWICHES DURING THIS RE-INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #14

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR IN THE FOLLOWING AREA WITH EXCESSIVE DUST, DIRT AND DEBRIS: UNDER AND AROUND THE OVEN, BEHIND THE UNUSED FREEZER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MISSING/DAMAGED WALL COVING ALONG THE SIDE OF THE OVEN AND AROUND THE MOP SINK AREA. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR. HOLE IN THE SOUTH WALL OF THE REAR FOOD/DISH AREA. MUST SEAL/REPAIR.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1946550

Location recorded for this inspection · LA BOULANGERIE · 915 W BELMONT AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING INSPECTION WHILE FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM 2-5-16 NOT CORRECTED. #38-BAKING OVEN ON SITE MUST BE INSTALLED UNDER PROPER VENTILATION OR REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK FOUND DDIIRTY. INTERIOR OF THE ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH EXCESSIVE DUST, DIRT AND DEBRIS: UNDER AND AROUND THE OVEN, MOP SINK, CHEMICAL DISH MACHINE STORAGE, DRY FOOD STORAGE IN REAR BEHIND UNUSED FREEZER, EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MISSING/DAMAGED WALL COVING ALONG THE SIDE OF THE OVEN AND AROUND THE MOP SINK AREA. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR. HOLE IN THE SOUTH WALL OF THE REAR FOOD/DISH AREA. MUST SEAL/REPAIR.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: MUST NOT USE A PLASTIC CUP AS AN ICE SCOOP AND STORE DIRECTLY IN THE ICE. SCOOP MUST HAVE A HANDLE AND BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1631378

Location recorded for this inspection · LA BOULANGERIE · 915 W BELMONT AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FLAT TOP GRILL AND BAKING OVEN ON SITE MUST BE INSTALLED UNDER PROPER VENTILATION OR REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1610044

Location recorded for this inspection · LA BOULANGERIE · 915 W BELMONT AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 6

    HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE HANDLE MONEY, PREPARE FOODS, PACKAGE FOODS WITHOUT WASHING HANDS BEFORE PUTTING ON GLOVES OR TAKING SOILED GLOVES OFF. REVIEWED PROPER METHOD OF GLOVE USAGE. EMPLOYEES MUST WASH HANDS BEFORE AND AFTER EACH GLOVE USE. REVIEWED GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A).

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES OR SUCH A PERSON ON SITE WHILE FOODS SERVED AND PREPARED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

  • 22

    DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK - Comments: NO CHLORINE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE FOR TESTING CHLORINE SANITATION LEVEL OF THE DISH MACHINE OR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE.

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM 7-14-15 NOT CORRECTED. #38- NO EXPOSED HAND SINK AT THE FRONT PREP COUNTER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE, SOAP, PAPER TOWELS, AND TO MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: BULK FLOUR CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED.

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: TO GO FOOD CONTAINERS MUST NOT BE STORED IN THE SHARED BASEMENT. MISSING CEILING, FALLING CEILING AND PLASTER ARE THROUGHOUT BASEMENT.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: COUNTER TOP ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE IN POOR REPAIR WITH PEELING/CHIPPING WOOD. MUST REPLACE.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA MUST BE REPLACED. SOUTH WALL IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH DAMAGED PLASTER. MUST REPAIR TO MAKE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER IN THE STALLED 3RD PREP AREA AT THE FRONT WINDOWS. MUST INSTALL AN ATTACHED DRAIN BOARD AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. WIRE RACK SHELVING PREVIOUSLY ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK APPROVED AS A DRAIN RACK DUE TO SPACE RESTRAINTS WAS REMOVED AND INSTALLED ABOVE A FOOD PREP AREA. SHELVING ABOVE THE SINK NOW BEING USED FOR BOXED STORAGE. FLAT TOP GRILL AND BAKING OVEN ON SITE MUST BE INSTALLED UNDER PROPER VENTILATION OR REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: EMPLOYEES ON SITE DURING INSPECTION WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1560181

Location recorded for this inspection · LA BOULANGERIE · 915 W BELMONT AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED THE REAR PREP COOLER CUTTING BOARD STAINED AND WORN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT ACCUMULATION IN THE FRONT DISPLAY COOLER TRACKS AND VENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO EXPOSED HANDSINK AT THE FRONT PREP COUNTER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HANDSINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE, SOAP, PAPER TOWELS, AND TO MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DAMAGED STOPPERS AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO OBTAIN ADDITIONAL STOPPERS AND TO MAINTAIN.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1559940

Location recorded for this inspection · LA BOULANGERIE · 915 W BELMONT AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 6

    HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING HANDS IN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND ALSO REMOVING SOILED GLOVES AND PUTTING NEW GLOVES ON WITHOUT WASHING HANDS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY THAT ALL FOODHANDLERS MUST WASH HANDS IN AN EXPOSED HANDSINK EVERY TIME GLOVES ARE CHANGED AND AT EVERY POSSIBLE POINT OF CONTAMINATION. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010(A).

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 1441247 DATED 6-11-14: VIOLATION 32- "MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS BETWEEN THE REAR EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK." INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED THE REAR PREP COOLER CUTTING BOARD STAINED AND WORN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT ACCUMULATION IN THE FRONT DISPLAY COOLER TRACKS AND VENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO EXPOSED HANDSINK AT THE FRONT PREP COUNTER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HANDSINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE, SOAP, PAPER TOWELS, AND TO MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DAMAGED STOPPERS AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO OBTAIN ADDITIONAL STOPPERS AND TO MAINTAIN.

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How results compare in ZIP 60657

426 of 548 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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