Le Duck

1359 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60622

French

Last inspected: Aug 15, 2017

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged three inspections at Le Duck, the earliest from 2016. The most recent report on file is from Aug 15, 2017. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. The file hasn't been updated since Aug 15, 2017, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around two violations compared to roughly four violations earlier on.

The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed”, which has been cited two times.

The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Le Duck on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 15, 2017

Reinspection

2 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST THE DEEP FREEZER WHERE ICE CREAM IS STORED TO REMOVE FROST BUILDUP ON THE SIDES AND INTERIOR LID OF THE FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.

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

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN, AND SANITIZE ALL FLOOR DRAINS ON PREMISES.

Aug 8, 2017

Routine

5 minor violations.

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Source of cross contamination controlled i.e. cutting boards, food handlers, utensils, etc

Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION WITH FOOD HANDLER AT TIME OF INSPECTION: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER UNWRAP RAW MEAT AND PLACE ON GRILL, STIR FRY THE MEAT AND OTHER ITEMS ON THE GRILL, AND THEN ATTEMPT TO GRAB PLATES TO PLATE THE NOODLE ENTREERS WITHOUT WASHING HANDS BEFORE GRABBING PLATES. THE FOOD HANDLER WAS INSTRUCTED TO NOT USE THE PLATES THAT HE GRABBED WITH CONTAMINATED HANDS AND TO WASH HANDS BEFORE GRABBING CLEAN PLATES. FOOD HANDLERS MUST WASH HANDS WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS IMMEDIATELY AFTER HANDLING RAW MEATS THAT ARE BEING COOKED AND PRIOR TO PLATING DISHES. CRITICAL VIOLATION

Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area

Inspector notes: NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE 3 EXPOSED HAND SINKS ON PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS PER REQUEST. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

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

Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT#1977005 ON DECEMBER 13, 2016: (38) Found several dry storage shelving units (empty at time of inspection) directly under sewage waste pipe throughout basement area. Must completely encase sewage waste pipes in all areas where dry storage exists directly under these pipes. Must maintain same. MUST CORRECT PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS BY CORRECT BY DATE OF AUGUST 15, 2017. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

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

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST THE DEEP FREEZER WHERE ICE CREAM IS STORED TO REMOVE FROST BUILDUP ON THE SIDES AND INTERIOR LID OF THE FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.

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

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN, AND SANITIZE ALL FLOOR DRAINS ON PREMISES.

Dec 13, 2016

License

4 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: Found several areas in small storage rooms in basement with damaged or missing baseboards. Must repair all baseboards throughout basement and all rooms. Found standing water near water heater in utility room in basement. Found several dead flies and spiders in this room. Must remove water and insects, and keep area dry and clean. Found raw wood floor ramp going into walk in cooler in kitchen. Must paint or seal all porous surfaces to keep smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain all.

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

Inspector notes: Found stained ceiling tiles in basement storage rooms. Must replace all. Must maintain same.

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

Inspector notes: Found light shield over kitchen door way with several dead flies. Must remove and detail clean. Must maintain.

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

Inspector notes: Found several dry storage shelving units (empty at time of inspection) directly under sewage waste pipe throughout basement area. Must completely encase sewage waste pipes in all areas where dry storage exists directly under these pipes. Must maintain same.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Le Duck last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Le Duck on file is from Aug 15, 2017. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Le Duck?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Le Duck.

Has Le Duck's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Le Duck have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Le Duck 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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