La Fournette
Last inspected: Feb 2, 2026
90
Score
Inspectors have visited La Fournette 21 times, with records going back to 2012. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 2, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.
Looking across the full record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.
La Fournette's latest score of 90 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Feb 2, 2026
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE RAIL ON THE LEFT WALL GOING INTO THE BASEMENT VERY LOOSE AND HANGING FROM THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING UNDER EQUIPMENT ALONG THE WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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90
Mar 14, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: LIGHT DUST BUILD UP UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR AND FRONT SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 19, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS BEHIND FRONT SERVING COUNTER; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AREAS OF THE FLOOR NEED CLEANING IN DISWASHING AREA AND BASEMENT UNDER SINKS, IN CORNERS AND UNDER STORAGE SHELVES; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WHERE NEEDED.
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90
Dec 21, 2023
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 4-603.15: EQUIPMENT USED IN THE FACILITY IS TOO LARGE TO FIT AND FULLY IMMERSE WITHIN THE COMPARTMENTS OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. FACILITY MUST INSTALL A LARGER 3COMPARTMENT SINKTHAT WILL ALLOW ALL EQUIPMENT TO BE IMMERSED, USE SMALLER EQUIPMENT THAT CAN FIT IN THE EXISTING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR USE AN ALTERNATIVE METHOD OF MANUAL WAREWASHING APPROVED BY THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT.
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Dec 15, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: MEASURED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TUNA/EGG SANDWICHES IN THE REACH IN COOLER IN DELI AREA; 5LBS OF TUNA/EGG SANDWICH MEASURED AT 50.1F. APPROXIMATELY 5LBS OF FOOD WAS DISCARDED AT A TOTAL APPROXIMATE COST OF $85. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: AN IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR/TEST STRIPS IS NOT PROVIDED AND READILY ACCESSIBLE FOR MEASURING THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE FOR THE HOT TEMPERATURE DISHWASHER. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE-SENSATIVE THERMOMETER/TEST STRIPS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOXES OF SINGLE USE ARTICLES STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT. ITEMS MUST BE AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: EQUIPMENT USED IN THE FACILITY IS TOO LARGE TO FIT AND FULLY IMMERSE WITHIN THE COMPARTMENTS OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. FACILITY MUST INSTALL A LARGER 3COMPARTMENT SINKTHAT WILL ALLOW ALL EQUIPMENT TO BE IMMERSED, USE SMALLER EQUIPMENT THAT CAN FIT IN THE EXISTING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR USE AN ALTERNATIVE METHOD OF MANUAL WAREWASHING APPROVED BY THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT.
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Oct 19, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED IN SPECIFIED TIME FRAME FROM INSPECTION REPORT 2473091 ON 12.25.21. OBSERVED EMPLOYEES IN FOOD PREP AREA ACTIVELY PREPARING AND SERVING FOOD NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINTS WHEN FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES IN FOOD PREP AREA ACTIVELY PREPARING AND SERVING FOOD NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINTS WHEN FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SMAll LEAK AT HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.
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Jan 25, 2021
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN OR POSTER NEAR AND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINTS WHEN FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED.
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Mar 17, 2020
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN OR POSTER NEAR AND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINTS WHEN FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN EMPLOYEE UNISEX WASHROOM LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH STORAGE SHELVING THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE CUSTOMERS WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 31, 2019
Routine
No violations found.
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Feb 7, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food received at proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (TUNA AND ANCHOVIES SANDWICH, TURKEY AND HAM SANDWICH, QUINOA SALAD) RECEIVED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM, 57.9F -48.4F. NOTED RECEIVED FOOD WAS NOT TEMPTED BY RECEIVER (FOOD HANDLER) AND WAS PLACED IN RICH IN COOLER LOCATED UNDER DISPLAY CASE. . THE FOLLOWING FOOD ITEMS WHERE RECEIVED OUT OF TEMPERATURE: 5 FRUIT BOWLS (48.4F), 6 QUINOA SALAD (52.0), 5 TUNA AND ANCHOVIES SALAD( 52.0F),4 TUNA SANDWICHES (49.6), 3 HAM AND CHEESE (56.8),2 TURKEY SANDWICH (57.9). INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS RECEIVE ALL COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES.TCS FOOD MUST BE RECEIVED AT 41F OR BELOW. INSTRUCTED MANAGER DISCARDED ALL SAID TCS FOODS, COST OF ALL FOODS $259.15. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE FROM 8:45 A.M - 9:25 A.M.. WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (SOUP, SALADS) ARE BEING SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. CFM ARRIVED AT 9:25 A.M.. CORRECTED ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED .
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE OR CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS (SLICED HAM, SLICED CHEESE) HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITH OUT DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ALL TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO INGREDIENTS OR ALLERGEN LIST FOR PRE-PACKAGED FOOD (MERIGNUES,ALMOND VANILLA SPRITZ, CHOCOLATE SPRITZ, GINGER LICKERI,HOMEMADE GRANOLA, MADELINE) . PREPACKAGED FOOD MUST PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING ITEMS: THE COMMON NAME OF THE FOOD, A LIST OF INGREDIENTS AND SUB-INGREDIENTS IN DESCENDING ORDER OF PREDOMINANCE BY WEIGHT, INCLUDING A DECLARATION OF ARTIFICIAL COLORS, ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS AND CHEMICAL PRESERVATIVES, IF CONTAINED IN THE FOOD; AN ACCURATE DECLARATION OF THE NET QUANTITY OF CONTENTS; THE NAME AND PLACE OF BUSINESS OF THE MANUFACTURER, PACKER, OR DISTRIBUTOR; AND THE NAME OF THE FOOD SOURCE FOR EACH MAJOR FOOD ALLERGEN CONTAINED IN THE FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLEGREN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS
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Feb 2, 2018
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GLASS DISPLAY COOLER HOLDING IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 51 DEGREES F WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS MUST HOLD AT 40 DEGREES F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. THE UNIT WAS TAGGED DURING INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL THE COOLER HAS BEEN REPAIRED AND THE TAG HAS BEEN REMOVED BY THE CDPH. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD IN THE GLASS DISPLAY COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: PASTA, 49 DEGREES F; EGGS, 52 DEGREES F; QUINOA, 51 DEGREES F. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 5 LBS OF PRODUCT WORTH $45. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40 DEGREES F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREPACKAGED ITEMS (COOKIES, GRANOLA, PRESERVES, SPREADS) ON RETAIL SHELVES WITHOUT PROPER LABELS. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL PREPACKAGED, TO-GO FOOD ITEMS MUST HAVE A LABEL THAT CONTAINS: NAME OF PRODUCT, ADDRESS OF MANUFACTURER/PACKAGER, LIST OF INGREDIENTS AND ALLERGENS, NET WEIGHT.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHT FIXTURE ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITHOUT PROPER SHIELD. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTER-RESISTANT BULBS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAK AT REAR HANDSINK FAUCET. MUST REPAIR.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS IN FRONT PREP AREA WITHOUT PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Mar 9, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS IN TALL PLASTIC CONTAINERS LOCATED IN THE 2-DOOR FRIDGE IN THE REAR ROOM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAK AT THE FRONT END OF THE FAUCET AT THE 3-COMP SINK AND THE LEAKY HAND WASHING SINK FAUCET AS WELL.MUST REPAIR.
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90
Nov 17, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS FROM VENTILATION COVERS THROUGHOUT AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: SMALL WATER LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET OF THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: HAIR RESTRAINTS MUST BE PROVIDED FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS WHEN WORKING AROUND OPEN FOODS AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 31, 2016
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: PREPACKAGED FOODS AT FRONT DISPLAY COOLER OFFERED FOR SALE MUST HAVE PROPER LABEL/DATE AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 22, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCES THROUGHOUT INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINES, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAINED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: PREPACKAGED FOODS AT FRONT DISPLAY COOLER OFFERED FOR SALE MUST HAVE PROPER LABEL/DATE AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP ON WALL VENT AT FRONT SERVICE AREA AND INSIDE THE TOILET ROOMS.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUSTS AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 2 SINK STOPPERS ARE MISSING AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN THERMOMETER FOR MONITORING FOOD TEMPERATURES.
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Mar 23, 2015
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKAGE AT THE FAUCET OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 19, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: PREPACKAGED COOKIES, PRESERVES, ETC. DO NOT HAVE AN ADDRESS LISTED ON THE PACKAGE WHERE THEY ARE PREPARED. MUST PROVIDE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE, SHELVES IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND VENTILATION FAN COVERS IN THE WASHROOMS.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: NO SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE INSTALLED ON BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR. MUST INSTALL.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 2 SINK STOPPERS ARE MISSING AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE.
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Aug 28, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN VENT COVERS IN THE TOILET ROOMS TO REMOVE DUST.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR EMPLOYEE'S BEHIND SERVICE COUNTER.
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90
Jul 3, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 22, 2012
License
5 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: THE COLD DISPLAY CASES ARE AT 48.5F, INSTRUCTED TO FIX & MAINTAIN AT 40F OR BELOW.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: THE DISHMACHINE MUST UP & RUNNING DURING THIS VISIT, INSTRUCTED TO HAVE IT READY AT RE-INSPECTION.
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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: BOTTOM FRONT DOOR IS NOT RODENT PROOF, MUST ADDRESS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: A PORTION OF THE CEILING ABOVE THE 3-COMP. SINK MUST BE SEALED & HAVE A SMOOTH/EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE ELECTRIC CONVECTION OVEN IS 9.6 KILOWATTS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION SYSTEM, OR HAVE AN OVEN AT 7.5 KILOWATTS OR LESS.
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Apr 4, 2012
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Fournette last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Fournette on file is from Feb 2, 2026. The public record contains 21 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Fournette?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at La Fournette.
Has La Fournette's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Fournette have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at La Fournette means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is La Fournette inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, La Fournette is inspected around two times per year on average.
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