La Petite Folie

1504 E 55Th St, Chicago, IL 60615
French
Last inspected: Dec 2, 2021
90
Score
Low Risk

La Petite Folie appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2011. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 2, 2021. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. The most recent inspection at La Petite Folie is from Dec 2, 2021, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed”, showing up four times.

La Petite Folie's latest score of 90 sits above the Chicago average of 81. 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 2, 2021
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK FROM THE PIPE UNDER THE THREE COMP SINK IN THE PREP AREA; REPAIR LEAK.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: ALL NEW FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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Jan 23, 2020
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2282505 ON 4-3-19:58-MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE IN A VERIFIABLE MANNER EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP, WAIT STATION, AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO POST HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PRESET TABLEWARE NOT COVERED OR INVERTED ON DINING TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COVER/INVERT TABLEWARE OR RESET UPON CUSTOMER SEATING.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS MISSING ABOVE HAND WASHING SINK AND ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 3, 2019
Complaint
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO POLICY IN PLACE FOR EMPLOYEE HEALTH. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-050.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER PROVIDED ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS ARE SERVED RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND LINK IT TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT EATING RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLINESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED.
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Oct 17, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: ALL TABLEWARE MUST BE COVERED, INVERTED OR RESET UPON CUSTOMER SEATING.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: SECURE LOOSE LIGHT SHIELD NEAR ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.
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Apr 22, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE A COVER FOR THE ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN WALLS UNDER THE DISH MACHINE.
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Sep 9, 2015
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST COVER & INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON DINING TABLE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON SALAD,VEGETABLE & DESSERT PREP COOLERS IN BASEMENT,LID IN DAMAGED ON LARGE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER IN BASEMENT.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN DESSERT & VEGETABLE PREP COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM GRILL TABLE,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,DELIME DISH RACKS,WALK IN COOLER FANGUARDS,INTERIOR OF BLACK COOLER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR MISSING WALL TILE NEXT TO STOVE,THRESHOLDS AT 1ST FL. REAR DOOR & BSMT DOOR.MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM WALLS NEXT TO STOVE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF 3- COMP SINK.MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOPSINK,SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE BUCKETS OFF OF FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.MUST ENROLL & MAINTAIN.
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Aug 6, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LOOSE AND WORN RUBBER GASKETS AT REFRIGERATION UNITS WHERE NEEDED. ALL UNITS AT THIS TIME ARE AT PROPER TEMPERATURE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DUST OBSERVED ON CEILING VENT OUTSIDE OF WASHROOMS; CLEAN. LIGHT DUST OBSERVED ON CEILING VENT INSIDE OF MENS WASHROOM; CLEAN.
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Oct 9, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BROKEN LID AT THE FLOUR BULK STORAGE BIN. MUST PROVIDE A ICE BIN COVER AT THE ICE BIN BEHIND THE FRONT BAR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FAN GUARDS IN THE WALK IN COOLER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPES UNDER THE BAR HAND SINK AND UNDER THE HAND SINK AT THE WAIT STATION. MUST REPAIR HEAVILY LEAKING FAUCETS AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT.
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Mar 9, 2012
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF SHELVING UNITS, EXPOSED SINKS(DUST BUILDUP)
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN WALK-IN COOLER.
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Aug 23, 2011
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND MOPS AND BROOMS NOT STORED PROPERLY.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Petite Folie last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Petite Folie on file is from Dec 2, 2021. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at La Petite Folie?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at La Petite Folie.

Has La Petite Folie's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Petite Folie have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at La Petite Folie means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.