La Petit Marcel

2914-2916 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60657

French

Last inspected: Jul 1, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2024, La Petit Marcel has five inspections in the public record. La Petit Marcel was last inspected on Jul 1, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible”, which has been cited three times.

The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting La Petit Marcel on the better side of that line. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 1, 2025

Reinspection

2 minor violations.

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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS IN FRONT BAR AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

Jun 24, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BLACK AND BROWN SUBSTANCE BUILD UP ON THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE AND DRIPPING ONTO ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST REMOVE BUILD UP CLEAN AND SANITIZE MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS IN FRONT BAR AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

Dec 13, 2024

Complaint

4 minor violations.

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Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER PRESENT IN SMALL GREY MINI FRIDGE IN FRONT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AN INTERNAL THERMOMETER TO CHECK AMBIENT INTERNAL AIR TEMPERATURE.

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOXES OF BEVERAGES AND BOXES OF ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE DRY LIQUOR DRY STORAGE AREA NEXT TO THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE MACHINE LID TO BE BROKEN INTO TWO PIECES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN ICE MACHINE LID.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH SPILLAGE, WATER BUILD UP, AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS FREE OF EXCESSIVE

Sep 27, 2024

Reinspection

1 minor violation.

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Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: : 2-102.13--- THE ABOVE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER IS REQUIRED TO HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING/CERTIFICATE.

Sep 24, 2024

License

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: INADEQUATE HOT WATER IN ALL THREE WASHROOMS. MAXIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURES NOTED AT 96.2F, 96.9F AND 97.8F AND FLUCTUATING. MUST PROVIDE A MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F OR GREATER AT ALL THREE SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: TWO HOLES IN THE WALLS FOR ELECTRICAL ACCESS IN THE HALLWAY ICE MACHINE ROOM/LINEN STORAGE. MUST SEAL.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: THE ABOVE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER IS REQUIRED TO HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING/CERTIFICATE.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Petit Marcel last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Petit Marcel on file is from Jul 1, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at La Petit Marcel?

Across the inspection record, “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at La Petit Marcel.

Has La Petit Marcel's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Petit Marcel have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at La Petit Marcel 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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