Le Pain Quotidien

135 N Clinton, Chicago, IL 60661

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: May 1, 2014

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Le Pain Quotidien has three inspections on file, the first dated 2014. The most recent visit was on May 1, 2014. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. The most recent inspection at Le Pain Quotidien is from May 1, 2014, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

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

The pattern that stands out is “food protected during storage”, which has been cited two times.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, this is about average. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

May 1, 2014

Reinspection

4 minor violations.

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

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

Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN SUBWAY TILE IN DINING AREA. MUST PROVIDE CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES WHERE MISSING.

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

Inspector notes: MUST FINISH INSTALLATION OF VENTILATION ABOVE ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AS REQUIRED. MUST ALSO INSTALL VENTILATION IN EMPLOYEE LOCKER ROOM.

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

Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER AND CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS FROM PREMISES.

Apr 25, 2014

License

9 minor violations.

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Facilities to maintain proper temperature

Inspector notes: REACH IN CATERING COOLER NOT ON AND OPERATING. MUST TURN ON TO VERIFY THAT IT MAINTAINS APPROPRIATE TEMPERATURES.

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

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL BARRIER AROUND SOUP HOT HOLDING UNITS BEHIND FRONT BAR OR REMOVE. MUST ALSO PROVIDE PROPER PROTECTION FOR PASTRY DISPLAY AT BAR. PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PROTECTION ABOVE,ALONG THE FRONT AND BEHIND THE PASTRY DISPLAY. PROVIDE COVERS FOR ALL CONSUMABLE ICE BINS. MUST PROPERLY ALIGN SLIDING GLASS WINDOW SEPARATING MAIN PREP AREA FROM THE DINING AREA. MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AND HAVE ABILITY TO LOCK DOOR FROM THE INSIDE. MUST PROPERLY PROTECT THE MAIN PREP AREA FROM PATRONS AT ALL TIMES.

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector notes: MUST PROPELRY SEAL THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT EXTERIOR DOOR. ALSO, MUST FINISH INSTALLATION OF GLASS AT INNER FRONT DOOR AND SEAL OPENINGS. MUST REPAIR INNER REAR EXIT DOOR LEADING TO THE DOCK AREA. MUST SEAL GAP BETWEEN DOORS AND BE ABLE TO PROPERLY CLOSE. REPAIR ALL DOORS AND MAKE COMPLETELY INSECT AND RODENT PROOF. MUST ALSO PROVIDE A COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE FOR REVIEW.

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

Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE PAINT FROM INTERIOR OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

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

Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SHELVING RACKS,CABINETS,COUNTER TOPS AND EQUIPMENT. MUST REMOVE HEAVY DUST BUILD UP FROM ALL SURFACES.

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

Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND REMOVE HEAVY DUST BUILD UP. MUST SEAL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND FINISH PAINTING AS NEEDED IN WASHROOMS. WALLS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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

Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN SUBWAY TILE IN DINING AREA. MUST PROVIDE CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES WHERE MISSING.

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

Inspector notes: MUST FINISH INSTALLATION OF VENTILATION ABOVE ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AS REQUIRED. MUST ALSO REPAIR/INSTALL VENTILATION IN WASHROOMS AND IN EMPLOYEE LOCKER ROOM.

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

Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER AND CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS FROM PREMISES. MUST FINISH INSTALLING SHELVING RACKS IN WALK IN COOLERS AS NEEDED. MUST ALSO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SHELVING RACKS TO PROPERLY STORE ALL CLEANING AND DISH WASHING CHEMICALS,PAPER PRODUCTS AND OTHER SUPPLIES. MUST STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

Apr 22, 2014

License

No violations found.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Le Pain Quotidien last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Le Pain Quotidien on file is from May 1, 2014. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Le Pain Quotidien?

Across the inspection record, “food protected during storage” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Le Pain Quotidien.

Has Le Pain Quotidien's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Le Pain Quotidien have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Le Pain Quotidien 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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