La Boulangerie Belmont
Last inspected: Dec 30, 2019
82
Score
Across the available record, La Boulangerie Belmont has 16 inspections on file, the first dated 2012. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 30, 2019. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. The most recent inspection at La Boulangerie Belmont is from Dec 30, 2019, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” comes up most often, recorded nine times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average is 81, putting La Boulangerie Belmont squarely in typical territory. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 30, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: ESTABLISHMENT HAS NO CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU WHILE SERVING RAW SALMON. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ON MENU A DISCLOSURE STATEMENT (ASTERIK ON FOOD ITEM STATING ITEMS COULD BE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED) AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON BOTTOM OF MENU (CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED MEATS, POULTRY, SEAFOOD, SHELLFISH OR EGGS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS). PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HANDSINK AT DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGE ON CEILING TILES IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Nov 26, 2018
License
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N) FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-010. MUST PROVIDE.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED FOR ESPRESSO MACHINE AND COFFEE DRIP MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE AT WATERLINES WHERE THEY CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: FOUND EXHAUST VENT INSIDE RESTROOM NOT WORKING. MUST REAPAIR OR REPLACE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BARRIER BETWEEN CUSTOMER AREAS AND REAR PREPARATION AREAS. MUST PROVIDE EFFECTIVE BARRIERS (DOOR, ETC.) TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF FOOD.
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Jan 26, 2018
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND WOODEN SLATS AT FRONT OF PREMISES NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE
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Jan 19, 2018
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: 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.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND WOODEN SLATS AT FRONT OF PREMISES NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Jun 1, 2017
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: 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.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: 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.
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May 26, 2017
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: 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
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: 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
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: 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
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: 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.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN SYRUP LIKE SPILLS IN BOTTOM OF WHITE FREEZER. MUST CLEAN BLACK COLORED DUST FROM WALL VENT NEAR OVEN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: 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.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR WHITE UPRIGHT COOLER.
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May 24, 2017
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: 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
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: 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
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: 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
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: 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
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: 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.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN SYRUP LIKE SPILLS IN BOTTOM OF WHITE FREEZER. MUST CLEAN BLACK COLORED DUST FROM WALL VENT NEAR OVEN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: 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.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR WHITE UPRIGHT COOLER.
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Jul 25, 2016
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: 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.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: 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.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #14
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR IN THE FOLLOWING AREA WITH EXCESSIVE DUST, DIRT AND DEBRIS: UNDER AND AROUND THE OVEN, BEHIND THE UNUSED FREEZER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: 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.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Jul 14, 2016
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING INSPECTION WHILE FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: 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.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK FOUND DDIIRTY. INTERIOR OF THE ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: 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.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: 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.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: 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.
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Feb 5, 2016
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FLAT TOP GRILL AND BAKING OVEN ON SITE MUST BE INSTALLED UNDER PROPER VENTILATION OR REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES.
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Jan 20, 2016
Complaint
10 minor violations.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: 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).
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: 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.
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Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: NO CHLORINE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE FOR TESTING CHLORINE SANITATION LEVEL OF THE DISH MACHINE OR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: 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.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BULK FLOUR CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: TO GO FOOD CONTAINERS MUST NOT BE STORED IN THE SHARED BASEMENT. MISSING CEILING, FALLING CEILING AND PLASTER ARE THROUGHOUT BASEMENT.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: COUNTER TOP ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE IN POOR REPAIR WITH PEELING/CHIPPING WOOD. MUST REPLACE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: 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.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 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.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES ON SITE DURING INSPECTION WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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Jul 14, 2015
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR PREP COOLER CUTTING BOARD STAINED AND WORN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT ACCUMULATION IN THE FRONT DISPLAY COOLER TRACKS AND VENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 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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Jul 7, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: 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).
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: 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.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR PREP COOLER CUTTING BOARD STAINED AND WORN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT ACCUMULATION IN THE FRONT DISPLAY COOLER TRACKS AND VENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 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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Jun 11, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE. NOTED INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. ICE IS BENG USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST TURN OFF ICE MACHINE REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES CLEANED AND SANITIZED. ICE MACHINE WAS CLEANED AND SANITIZED DURING INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS BETWEEN THE REAR EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
32
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WATER DAMAGE CEILING TILE ABOVE PREP COOLER IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.
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May 9, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD. (HANDLES DELI MEATS, TURKEY,ETC.)SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON SHELVING UNITS. MUST STORE INVERTED.
31
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND CUTTING BOARDS IN POOR REPAIR. (LARGE GROOVES) FOUND SHELVING UNITS NOT CLEAN.(FOOD DEBRIS)
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN THROUGHOUT.(FOOD DEBRIS/BREAD CRUMBS ETC.)
34
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOODHANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT.
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Oct 1, 2012
License
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN SANITIZING COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND PREP AREA TO THE RIGHT.
32
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL HOLE IN WALL AROUND ELECTRICAL SOCKET IN WASHROOM.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Boulangerie Belmont last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Boulangerie Belmont on file is from Dec 30, 2019. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Boulangerie Belmont?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at La Boulangerie Belmont.
Has La Boulangerie Belmont's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Boulangerie Belmont have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at La Boulangerie Belmont means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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