Le Bouchon

1958 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

French

Last inspected: Feb 4, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Le Bouchon appears in inspection records 21 times, starting in 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 4, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

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

The most common issue across all inspections has been “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, showing up 12 times.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 4, 2026

Reinspection

1 minor violation.

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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: 6-303.11 OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING THROUGHOUT BASEMENT PREP AND STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

Jan 28, 2026

Routine

4 major violations. 10 minor violations.

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Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY CONDUCTING ON SITE SPECIAL PROCESS (PICKLING OF FOOD ITEMS) WITHOUT APPROVED HACCP PLAN. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE PROCESS UNTIL PLAN IS SUBMITTED, APPROVED AND A VARIANCE IS OBTAINED FROM CDPH. MUST MAINTAIN. ALL SAID FOOD ITEMS STORED IN VARIOUS COOLING UNITS IN 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT COOLING UNITS (VARIETY VEGETABLES, BEANS, FRUITS, ETC) WERE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction

Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATLEY 50 LBS OF SHELLSTOCK (OXYSTERS, MUSSELLS) STORED INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AS WELL AS 2 DOOR COOLER IN REAR PREP DISHWASHING AREA WITH ANY TAGS OR LABELS ATTACHED TO THE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SHELLSTOCK TAGS TO REMAIN ATTACHED TO CONTAINER UNTIL THE LAST SHELL IS SOLD. PIC VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED SAID SHELLSTOCK AT THIS TIME. TOTAL COST $265. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Previous core violation corrected

Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2611599 ON 2/3/25. THE VIOLATIONS ARE AS FOLLOWS 55)6-501.12 FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT BASEMENT PREPARATION AREAS BY GREASE TRAP AND HOT WATER TANK AREA.MUST CLEAN. 6-201.11 FOUND WALLS NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN (CHIPPING PAINT)AT LOWER LEVEL PREPARATION AREAS. MUST REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Proper date marking and disposition

Inspector notes: OBSERVED COLD READY TO EAT TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER WITHOUT LABELS DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE LABELS ON FOOD PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PIC VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROXIMATLEY 30 LBS DUCK, TOTAL COST $40. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Variance obtained for specialized processing methods

Inspector notes: INTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTS FOR HACCP/ VARIANCE REQUIRED FOR SPECIAL PROCESS CONDUCTED ON SITE. MUST MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW. PLEASE SEE VIOLATION #29 FOR CITATION INFORMATION.

Food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: OBSERVED WORKING INGREDIENTS STORED INSIDE BULK CONTAINERS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT PREP AREA WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WHEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING.

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: OBSERVED ROOT VEGETABLES STORED IN TUBS STORED ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND STORE PROPERLY ON SHELVING TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

Personal cleanliness

Inspector notes: 2-402.11 OBSERVED ALL FOOD HANDLERS HANDLING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR SURFACES OF 2 DOOR COOLING UNIT IN BASMENT PREP IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK BAGS CONTAINING MISCELLANEUS ITEMS, PRODUCE BOXES AND SOILED CRATES STORED OUTSIDE REAR EXIT DOOR LEADING TO DUMPSTER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SAID ITEMS, AND MAINTAIN AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING TILES IN DISREPAIR AND WATER STAINED IN BASEMENT PREP DIRECTLY ABOVE PREP SINK AND TABLE.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED TRASH STORED UNDERNEATH ALL EQUIPMENT IN DISHWASHING AREA AS WELL AS BAR AREA. INSTRICTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING THROUGHOUT BASEMENT PREP AND STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFCATES AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.

Feb 3, 2025

Complaint

3 minor violations.

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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY.MUST STORE INVERTED.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT BASEMENT PREPARATION AREAS BY GREASE TRAP AND HOT WATER TANK AREA.MUST CLEAN.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: FOUND WALLS NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN (CHIPPING PAINT)AT LOWER LEVEL PREPARATION AREAS. MUST REPAIR.

Sep 4, 2024

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: FOUND NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS AT MAIN KITCHEN.MUST PROVIDE.

Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST STORE INVERTED.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: FOUND SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING.MUST PROVIDE.

Sep 28, 2023

Complaint

2 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUST ON THE BOTTOM SHELF OF THE PREP TABLE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAINT THE SHELF.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES BEHIND THE BAR.

Aug 30, 2023

Routine

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.

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Proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW STEAK AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 45F INSIDE OF PREP COOLER. ALSO OBSERVED RAW RABBIT MEAT AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 46F IN PREP COOLER. TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW INSIDE OF A COLD HOLDING UNIT. FOOD DISCARDED BY EMPLOYEE. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS AT A COST OF $100.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF PREP COOLER AT 45F. PROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE MUST BE AT 41F OR BELOW INSIDE OF A COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VERIFICATION FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction

Inspector notes: OBSERVED MUSSELS IN CONTAINER WITHOUT SHELLSTOCK TAG ATTACHED IN WALK IN COOLER. ALSO OBSERVED OYSTERS IN CONTAINER WITHOUT SHELLSTOCK TAG ATTACHED IN WALK IN COOLER. SHELLSTOCK tags or labels shall remain attached to the container in which the SHELLSTOCK are received until the container is empty. ALSO OBSERVED NO RECORD OF SHELLSTOCK TAGS ON SITE. The identity of the source of SHELLSTOCK that are sold or served shall be maintained by retaining SHELLSTOCK tags or labels for 90 calendar days from the date that is recorded on the tag or label. The date when the last SHELLSTOCK from the container is sold or served shall be recorded on the tag or label. FOOD DISCARDED BY EMPLOYEE. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 20 LBS AT A COST OF $100.00. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO LABEL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME(SUGAR, FLOUR).

Personal cleanliness

Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHEF PREPARING AND PLATING FOOD WITHOUT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST WEAR AN EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINT.

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED DARK STAINS AND DEEP GROOVES ON CUTTING BOARD IN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Sewage & waste water properly disposed

Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE SPILLS ON EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP IN BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST AND GREASE BUILD UP AT VENTILATION HOOD. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE MISSING FOR ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

Feb 9, 2022

Reinspection

1 minor violation.

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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: 6-201.11 REPLACE THE BROKEN LIGHTSHIELD IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.

Feb 2, 2022

Routine

4 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 9 violations

Previous core violation corrected

Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2289208 ON 5/21/19 NOT CORRECTED: 44 - MUST INVERT AND COVER PRESET TABLE WEAR (GLASSES,SILVERWARE) ON DINING ROOM TABLES. 47 - MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR PREP COOLER. 51 - MUST REMOVE DRAINLINE THAT IS COMIMG OUT OF CEILING INTO 1-COMPARTMENT SINK (VEGETABLE WASHING SINK) IN BASEMENT. MUST LOCATE TO A OPEN SITE DRAIN. 55 - MISSING CEILING IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVERS IN BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. 57 - FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES. MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN. 58 - OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE AND DESCRIBE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO A REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: OBSERVED GARBAGE OVERFLOWING OVER THE TOPS OF THE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS AND THE DUMPSTER LIDS OPEN. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE GARBAGE PICKUP SO THAT THE GARBAGE DOES NOT OVERFLOW OVER THE TOP OF THE DUMPSTER AND SO THAT THE DUMPSTER LIDS CAN BE CLOSED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: REPLACE THE BROKEN LIGHTSHIELD IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.

Miscellaneous / public health orders

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN RECORD DESCRIBING THE PROTOCOL FOR CHECKING PROOF OF VACCINATION IN PUBLIC PLACES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Miscellaneous / public health orders

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN RECORDS ON THE PREMISES RELATING TO EMPLOYEE VACCINATION STATUS OR WEEKLY TESTING. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES PROVIDED IN ALL 3 UNISEX WASHROOMS FOR CUSTOMERS AND EMPLOYEES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER.

May 21, 2019

Reinspection

6 major violations. 12 minor violations.

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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 2-102.14(N) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 2-501.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 5-204.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA/DISH WASHING AREA.MUST PROVIDE A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED

Proper date marking and disposition

Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 3-501.17 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKINGS ON TCS READY TO EAT FOODS BEING HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE OF COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 3-603.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER OF THE RISK OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS ON THE MENU.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED

Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-302.12 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO PROBE THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES.MUST PROVIDE A PROBE THERMOMETER AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION - NO CITATION ISSUED

Food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-202.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING

Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-904.13 Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT AND COVER PRESET TABLE WEAR (GLASSES,SILVERWARE)ON DINING ROOM TABLES

Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-903.11 (A;B;D) Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON STORAGE SHELVES THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS

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

Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR PREP COOLER

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUT CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLE,FRYER CABINET,PREP TABLES,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP,POTATOE PEELER,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 5-205.15 Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE DRAINLINE THAT IS COMIMG OUT OF CEILING INTO 1- COMPARTMENT (VEGETABLE WASHING SINK ) IN BASEMENT.MUST LOCATE TO A OPEN SITE DRAIN

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE DEBRIS FROM FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREMISES

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL UNDER DISH MACHINE,GAP BETWEEN FLOOR AND WALL UNDER SINK IN DISH MACHINE AREA,MISSING CEILING IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVERS IN BASEMENT

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-501.114 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE AN ADDITIONAL SHELVING UNIT IN WALK IN FREEZER TO ELEVATE FOODS.MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE MASSIVE CLUTTER OF ARTICLES ON FLOOR THROUGHTOUT BASEMENT

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN

May 14, 2019

Routine

1 critical violation. 9 major violations. 12 minor violations.

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Hands clean & properly washed

Inspector notes: OBSERVED MALE DISH WASHER PUTTING DIRTY DISHES INTO DISH RACK AND THEN REMOVING CLEAN DISHES WITHOUT WASHING HANDS.MUST WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.(PRIORITY 7-38-010)

Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR PREP AREA/DISH WASHING AREA HAND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE.OBSERVED A EMPTY BOTTLE OF BLEACH,APRON AND EXCESSIVE DEBRIS BUILD UP INSIDE OF HAND SINK BASIN.ARTICLES WERE REMOVED.MUST KEEP HAND SINK ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES.COS(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SOAP AT REAR PREP AREA/DISH WASHING AREA HAND SINK.SOAP WAS PROVIDED AT THIS TIME.MUST KEEP ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES.COS(PRIORITY FOUNDATION)CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA/DISH WASHING AREA.MUST PROVIDE A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

Proper date marking and disposition

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKINGS ON TCS READY TO EAT FOODS BEING HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE OF COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER OF THE RISK OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS ON THE MENU.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROBE THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES.MUST PROVIDE A PROBE THERMOMETER AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION - NO CITATION ISSUED)

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK ON SITE TO VIEW WITH REQUIRED DOCUMENTS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C)

Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

Inspector notes: MUST INVERT AND COVER PRESET TABLE WEAR (GLASSES,SILVERWARE)ON DINING ROOM TABLES.

Food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON STORAGE SHELVES THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.

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

Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR PREP COOLER.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: MUT CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLE,FRYER CABINET,PREP TABLES,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP,POTATOE PEELER,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE DRAINLINE THAT IS COMIMG OUT OF CEILING INTO 1- COMPARTMENT (VEGETABLE WASHING SINK ) IN BASEMENT.MUST LOCATE TO A OPEN SITE DRAIN.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE DEBRIS FROM FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL UNDER DISH MACHINE,GAP BETWEEN FLOOR AND WALL UNDER SINK IN DISH MACHINE AREA,MISSING CEILING IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVERS IN BASEMENT.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE AN ADDITIONAL SHELVING UNIT IN WALK IN FREEZER TO ELEVATE FOODS.MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE MASSIVE CLUTTER OF ARTICLES ON FLOOR THROUGHTOUT BASEMENT.

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.

Jun 13, 2017

Reinspection

4 minor violations.

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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector notes: MUST LABEL DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS IN WEST SIDE OF BASEMENT AND MUST MAINTAIN.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR STORAGE ROOM ON WEST SIDE OF BASEMENT. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED INSIDE ICE BIN IN THE FRONT BAR AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

Jun 6, 2017

Routine

7 minor violations.

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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

Inspector notes: FOOD(ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE.INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE OBSERVED BROWN AND RED SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. ICE IS BEING USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST TURN OFF ICE MACHINE REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR SURFACES CLEANED AND SANITIZED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38005(A)

Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated

Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE TRAP LOCATED ON WEST SIDE OF BASEMENT NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED GREASE TRAP LEAKING INTO GROUND AND ALSO OBSERVED GREASE ON FLOOR SORROUNDING GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND CLEAN GREASE TRAP AND SURROUNDING AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 06/09/16 REPORT#1932411.30 NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME, PREPARED BY DATE AND/OR USE BY DATE. 32 NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKETS AT DOOR OF SERVICE PREP COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE....NOTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD ITEMS ON SHELVES OR 6" ABOVE FLOOR. 35 NOTED CRACK AND OPENINGS AT THE BOTTOM WALL BY THE DISH WASHING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. 41 NOTED CLUTTER ON SHELVES AT THE DRY STORAGE OF THE ELECTRICAL UNIT AND UNDERNEATH THE STAIRWAY OF BASEMENT WITH EMPLOYEE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector notes: MUST LABEL DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS IN WEST SIDE OF BASEMENT AND MUST MAINTAIN.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR STORAGE ROOM ON WEST SIDE OF BASEMENT. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED INSIDE ICE BIN IN THE FRONT BAR AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

Jun 13, 2016

Reinspection

4 minor violations.

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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME, PREPARED BY DATE AND/OR USE BY DATE.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKETS AT DOOR OF SERVICE PREP COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE....NOTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD ITEMS ON SHELVES OR 6" ABOVE FLOOR.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: NOTED CRACK AND OPENINGS AT THE BOTTOM WALL BY THE DISH WASHING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: NOTED CLUTTER ON SHELVES AT THE DRY STORAGE OF THE ELECTRICAL UNIT AND UNDERNEATH THE STAIRWAY OF BASEMENT WITH EMPLOYEE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

Jun 9, 2016

Routine

9 minor violations.

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Source sound condition, no spoilage, foods properly labeled, shellfish tags in place

Inspector notes: NOTED SHELLFISH (MUSSELS) INSIDE CONTAINER AT THE SERVICE PREP COOLER WITH NO TAGS. ALSO NOTED SHELLFISH (MUSSELS)INSIDE WALK IN COOLER CO-MINGLED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SHELLFISH TAGS ATTACHED TO THE BAG OR CONTAINER AT ALL TIMES UNTIL THE LAST BATCH IS CONSUMED AND THEN THE TAGS MUST BE STORED IN A FOLDER FOR AN ADDITIONAL 90 DAYS. ALSO CO-MINGLING OF SHELLFISH IS NOT ACCEPTABLE. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 5 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $20.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(B)

Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time

Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEES WASHING DISHES AT THE LOW TEMPERATURE SANITIZING DISH WASHER WITH STRENGTH OF 0PPM (CHLORINE). INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS PROPERLY SANITIZING. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED COMPANY FOR MAINTENANCE. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030

Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained

Inspector notes: NOTED HAND WASH SINK AT THE PREP AREA TO BE INACCESSIBLE WITH MILK CRATES AND CONTAINERS WITH KITCHEN EQUIPMENT IN FRONT OF HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HAND WASH SINK ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030

* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector notes: NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED (FISH, CHICKEN, SALADS, SOUPS ETC). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012.

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME, PREPARED BY DATE AND/OR USE BY DATE.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: NOTED SLIGHT DISCOLORATION INSIDE THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: NOTED CRACK AND OPENINGS AT THE BOTTOM WALL BY THE DISH WASHING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Aug 14, 2015

Reinspection

3 minor violations.

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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector notes: MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT AREA.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA DRAINING SLOW. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED NO VENTILATION IN EMPLOYEES WASHROOM IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AT FRONT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO LOGS, RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Aug 7, 2015

Complaint

4 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 REAR RECEIVING DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. DOOR HAS APPROXIMATELY 1/2 INCH OPENING ON THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR RODENT PROOFED TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector notes: MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT AREA.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Food handler requirements met

Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO LOGS, RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Jun 6, 2014

Routine

4 minor violations.

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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

Inspector notes: FOUND BLACK, MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION BY CDPH. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL TAG REMOVED BY CITY INSPECTOR. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).

* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector notes: DURING INSPECTION NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WAS ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (DUCK, BEEF, CHICKEN, SEAFOOD, ETC) WERE BEING HANDLED. INSTRUCTED THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES PHF IS BEING HANDLED AND/OR SERVED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN ALL WALLS IN KITCHEN, PATCH HOLES WHERE NEEDED, AND MAINTAIN.

No smoking regulations

Inspector notes: FOUND 2 ASHTRAYS IN THE FRONT(EAST) BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY THAT NO ASHTRAYS CAN BE PRESENT IN FACILITY. FACILITY DISCARDED. CITATION ISSUED 7-32-020(C).

Oct 3, 2013

Routine

4 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: REPLACE THE DOOR GASKET AT THE WALKIN COOLER IT IS IN POOR REPAIR. GASKET IS RIPPED AND TORN.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: CLEAN THE HOOD, FILTERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREA HAS SOME GREASE BUILDUP ON THEM. CLEAN THE SHELVES IN THE WALKIN COOLER AND IN THE KITCHEN AREA. FOUND TWO REACHIN FREEZERS THICK WITH ICE BUILDUP INSIDE THEM. MUST DEFROST AND CLEAN THEM. LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: THE CEMENT FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT HAS HOLES. MUST REPAIR THE FLOOR.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: CLEAN THE VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES HAS DUST BUILDUP ON THEM.

Aug 23, 2012

Routine

6 minor violations.

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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector notes: DISPLAYED GLASSWARE, PLATES, SILVERWARE IN DINING AREA ON TABLES MUST BE INVERT OR WRAPPED AND COVERED AT ALL TIMES, MUST RESTRICT PRE-SET TABLE SETTING UNLESS WRAPPED AND COVERED, AND MUST INVERT BOWLS AND SAUCERS AT WAIT STATION IN DINING AREA, TO ELIMINATE CROSS CONTAMINATION

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF WHITE PANEL INSIDE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN BASEMENT AREA

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR THRESHOLD AT FRONT DOOR ENTRY AREA

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR CHIPPING PLASTER ON WALL BY DISH MACHINE

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA KITCHEN, AND PROVIDE SHIELD ON LIGHT ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FIRST FLOOR REAR KITCHEN

Jun 29, 2011

Routine

6 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS AT 2 DOOR PREP COOLER (KITCHEN),AT WALK-IN-COOLER AT REAR, Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN BENEATH COUNTERS BEHIND BAR,FAN COVERS(WALK-IN-COOLER),ICE MACHINE,SHELVINGS IN KITCHEN AREA.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR SECTION OF CEILING OVER ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN BASEMENT TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR WATER LEAK AT PIPE BENEATH EXPOSED HANDSINK IN KITCHEN,CLEAN DUST ACCUMULATIONS ON OVERHEAD DUCT,FAN BLADES IN DINING ROOM.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER INSIDE REAR 1 DOOR COOLER.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AT BASEMENT CHEMICAL STORAGE.

Oct 6, 2010

Routine

4 minor violations.

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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. MUST REMOVE KNIVES STORED BETWEEN WALLS AT DISHMACHINE SCRAP SINK,AND STORE PROPERLY

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DAMAGED COUNTER TOPS AT BOSS BOY SERVING AREA IN DINING.ALSO WALK IN COOLER METAL FLOOR AND SHELVES RUSTING,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. REPAIR PAINT PEELING ON FLOORS IN BASEMENT.WALK IN COOLER FLOORS AND FLOORS AT DISHMACHINE AREA WITH STANDING WATER NEEDS CLEANING AND MAINTAINIG DRY AT ALL TIMES.FLOORS ALONG WALLS IN N.W BASEMENT SECTION,AND FLOORS UNDER 3C0MP.SINK IN THE BAR WITH DEBRIS NEEDS CLEANING.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OPENING ON WALL AT STAIRWELLS STORAGE AREA,AND WALL PANEL ON HOOD WALL PULLING APART.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Le Bouchon last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Le Bouchon on file is from Feb 4, 2026. The public record contains 21 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Le Bouchon?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 12 times, more than any other issue at Le Bouchon.

Has Le Bouchon's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Le Bouchon have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Le Bouchon 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 Le Bouchon inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Le Bouchon is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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