Le Macaron French Pastries

958 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60614

French

Last inspected: Jun 17, 2020

Score

Low Risk

Public records show three inspections at Le Macaron French Pastries stretching back to 2018. The newest entry in the record is dated Jun 17, 2020. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Le Macaron French Pastries dates to Jun 17, 2020.

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

The pattern that stands out is “procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events”, which has been cited two times.

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

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jun 17, 2020

Reinspection

1 minor violation.

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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PROVIDED AT COFFEE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN,OR KNOW THE LOCATION WERE IS INSTALLED.

Jun 9, 2020

Routine

3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN AND KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

Inspector notes: OBSERVED ON SITE A HOME DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A COMMERCIAL DISH MACHINE WITH PROPER REQUIREMENTS: PRESSURE GAUGES,AUTOMATICALLY DISPENSE DETERGENTS AND SANITIZER, OR REMOVE THE UNIT AND USE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-025

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

Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Nov 27, 2018

License

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE HEALTH EMPLOYEE POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES INSIDE STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.

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

Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE ITEMS 6INCHES OFF THE FLOOR INSIDE CLOSET AND INSIDE STORAGE ROOMS IN BASEMENT.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT THE ICE MACHINE AND COFFEE MACHINES. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Le Macaron French Pastries last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Le Macaron French Pastries on file is from Jun 17, 2020. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Le Macaron French Pastries?

Across the inspection record, “procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Le Macaron French Pastries.

Has Le Macaron French Pastries' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Le Macaron French Pastries have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Le Macaron French Pastries 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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