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the FRENCH LUNCHBOX

131 N CLINTON ST · Chicago, IL 60661

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for the FRENCH LUNCHBOX on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2545026

Location recorded for this inspection · the FRENCH LUNCHBOX · 131 N CLINTON ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Official inspection record

Inspection history

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

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2268979

Location recorded for this inspection · the FRENCH LUNCHBOX · 131 N CLINTON ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ONSITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS; DUCK HOLLANDAISE SAUCE AND SOUPS, ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ONSITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH POLICY OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO CLEAN UP KIT OR PROCEDURES ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP KIT AND POST PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED TCS FOODS IN THE PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. 22 LBS OF GNOCCHI AT 5OF, VALUED $125. 5 LBS OF DUCK AT 50F, VALUED AT $200. 5 LBS OF SOUP (W/TCS INGREDIENTS) AT 50F, VALUED AT $160. 3 LBS OF PASTA AT 51F, VALUED AT $6. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP TCS COLD FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: MUST ADD DISCLOSURE AND POST REMINDER STATEMENT ON MENUS REGARDING RAW OR UNDER-COOKED FOODS. SEE CODE INFORMATION ABOVE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED PREP COOLER AT AN INADEQUATE TEMPERATURE OF 48F WITH TCS FOODS INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USING COOLER UNTIL SERVICED AND TEMPERATURE IS MAINTAINING A COLD TEMPERATURE OF 41F OF BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARD ON PREP COOLER, Surfaces such as cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and SANITIZED, or discarded if they are not capable of being resurfaced. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE THE ONLINE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2136087

Location recorded for this inspection · the FRENCH LUNCHBOX · 131 N CLINTON ST

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 2

    FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: Observed 2 door arctic air reach in cooler at improper temperature of 57.3f, holding potentially hazardous foods, at time of inspection, due to unit being over packed to capacity. Informed manager that reach in cooler units must keep potentially hazardous foods at 40 degrees or less at all times. Manager corrected the violation during inspection. Critical violation 7-38-005 (a)

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: Observed potentially hazardous food at improper temperature in 2 door arctic reach in. 51.2f, 8 lbs of black Squid ink gnocchi at a total value of $75.00 :prep date 1/25/18 107.1f, 16 lbs herb gnocchi, at a value of $ 75.00:prep date 1/25/18 53.1, 8 lbs of sweet potato gnocchi, at a value of $75.00:prep date 1/25/18 50.1f to 90.2f, 6 lbs of cooked mushrooms and roasted garlic, at a value of $25.00:prep date 1/25/18 73.8f, 2lbs of roast duck breast, at a value of $35.00:prep date 1/25/18 Stored inside kitchenaid crock pot: 118.4f, 10 lbs mashed potatoes at a total value of $8.00 Manager stated total weight 50lbs at an approximate value of $293.00 Manager voluntary discarded and denatured said food. Instructed to keep all food cold at 40 degrees or less and hot food at 140 degrees or above. Critical violation 7 - 38 -0 0 5 (a)

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed cutting board in front prep area warped and stained. Instructed manager to replace and maintain at all times.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2057211

Location recorded for this inspection · the FRENCH LUNCHBOX · 131 N CLINTON ST

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: Found employee restroom washbowl sink faucet (in bathroom on the left) stays on for 3 seconds. Timed faucets must remain on for a minimum of 15 seconds to properly wash hands. Must repair and maintain. Found leak at 3 compartment sink faucet. Must repair and maintain.

LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1982291

Location recorded for this inspection · the FRENCH LUNCHBOX · 131 N CLINTON ST

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: BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON MOP SINK IN DISREPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

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How results compare in ZIP 60661

145 of 191 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 2511081.

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