La France Bakery
Last inspected: Dec 5, 2025
86
Score
Public records show 11 inspections at La France Bakery stretching back to 2011. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 5, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
La France Bakery's latest score of 86 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 5, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PAINT CHIPPING FROM CEILING IN KITCHEN ABOVE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AS WELL AS ACROSS FROM PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE IN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CRACKED CEILING TILE AROUND VENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF GREASE ON HOOD AND FILTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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86
Jul 11, 2023
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON CEILING IN REAR PREP AREA ABOVE PROOFERS. INSTRUCED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT.
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90
Sep 20, 2018
Routine
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-302.12(A) NO FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N) MISSING EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 NO PROCEDURE IN PLACE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE. INSTD TO BE ABLE TO LOCATE FOR SERVICE AND MAINTAINANCE.
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Apr 14, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE #10 CAN OPENER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CEILING IN THE REAR PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE CEILING. ALSO OBSERVED A BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE WALL BEHIND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, AND OR REMOVE CAULK AND RECAULK. ALSO IN THE BAKING AREA THE CEILINGS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND OR REPAINT.
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90
Oct 28, 2015
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MISSING COVERS FOR DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS. PROVIDE COVERS.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER REQUIREMENTS, LOGS, RECORDS, ETC.
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90
Oct 21, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
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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 OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE AND STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL ALL BULK DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MISSING COVERS FOR DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS. PROVIDE COVERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF COOLERS NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE SPLASHGUARD INBETWEEN EXPOSED HANDSINK AND BREAD/DOUGH ROLLER IN REAR.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER REQUIREMENTS, LOGS, RECORDS, ETC.
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Dec 11, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STANDING MIXER WITH CAKED ON FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STANDING MIXER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF FRYERS WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF FRYERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR DRAINS UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT.
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86
Sep 19, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: IMPROPER STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN REAR PREP AREA. REPAIR SAME.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHTSHIELDS AND ENDCAPS MISSING IN REAR PREP AREA. PROVIDE SAME.
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Jul 13, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL THE LARGE FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE BACK AREA AND IN THE BASEMENT ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS HAS DUST BUILDUP.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND PAINT THE CEILING IN THE BACK PREP AREA HAS SPLASHED ON FOOD DEBRIS ON IT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES THEY ARE DUSTY.
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Feb 10, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 26, 2011
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED. FAUCET UNABLE TO REACH 3RD COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME AND HAVE FAUCET EXTEND TO EACH COMPARTMENT. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 SERIOUS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLBASE IN BASEMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: VENTS WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN SAME.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS IMPROPERLT STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTD TO HAVE PROPER VENTILATION ABOVE CONVECTION OVEN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was La France Bakery last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La France Bakery on file is from Dec 5, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La France Bakery?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at La France Bakery.
Has La France Bakery's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La France Bakery have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at La France Bakery 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 France Bakery inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, La France Bakery is inspected about once every two years on average.
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