Le Pain Quotidien
Last inspected: Jan 7, 2020
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Score
Going back to 2014, Le Pain Quotidien has 16 inspections in the public record. Le Pain Quotidien was last inspected on Jan 7, 2020. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent. The most recent inspection at Le Pain Quotidien is from Jan 7, 2020, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around five violations to closer to 10 violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed”, showing up six times.
Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspection History
Jan 7, 2020
Reinspection
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HANDWASHING SINK INSTALLED AT FRONT PREP AREA WERE RTE FOOD ARE HANDLED(ICE CUBES,BREAD ETC).PRESENT ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IS USED FOR DUMP COFFEE(PER EMPLOYEE STATEMENT,SINK HAS DEEP COFFEE STAINS). INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HANDWASHING SINK AT SAID AREA. HANDWASHING SINK MUST BE USED ONLY FOR HANDWASHING SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C),NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE DISCLOSURE BY THE FOOD ITEMS THAT ARE COOKED TO ORDER FOR ALL UNDERCOOKED FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: WASTE PIPE ABOVE FRONT PREP AREA/SERVING COUNTER MUST BE ENCASED(NORTH SITE OF FRONT COUNTER) .SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: FOUND WIPING CLOTH STORED INSIDE BUCKET JUST WITH WATER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SANITIZER SOLUTION AT MENTIONED BUCKET.
41
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND AT FRONT COOLER WITH EXCESS DUST,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
49
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: CEMENT FLOOR OF SURROUNDING WASTE OIL CONTAINER WITH EXCESS DEBRIS AND OIL STAINS ON FLOOR AND BEHIND THE CONTAINER, ALSO INCLUDED SOUTH FENCE.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
54
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: WASTE OIL CONTAINER WITH DEBRIS AND OIL SPILLAGE ON TOP THE LID,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
54
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: GRIMES AND DEBRIS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,DISH ROOM AND FRONT AREA.MUST CLEAN UNDER SHELVES AT MENTIONED AREA.
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Jan 3, 2020
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND TCS COLD FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE AT LARGE PREP COOLER IN THE KITCHEN:SLICED OF VARIOUS CHEESE AT TEMP OF 50.3F TO 51.8F; CUT MELONS(HONEY DEW AND CANTALOUPE)AT TEMP OF 45.5F TO 48.0F; FRESH SALMON WAS STORED INSIDE A DRAWER WHICH ICE HAD MELTED(WATER TEMP WAS 47F),SLICED SALMON WAS AT TEMP OF 47.6F TO 48F; FRESH EGGS A TEMP OF 53.6F TO 60.1F STORED INSIDE THE NORTH 2 DRAWER COOLER. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 15,VALUE 157.76 PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
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Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: 2-301.14 OBSERVED EMPLOYEE IN THE DISHROOM HANDLING SOILED DISHES/GLASSES AND PUT THEM THRU THE LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE AND WITHOUT HAND WASHING HANDLED AND STORED CLEAN DISHES. MUST WASH HANDS EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AND PRIOR TO HANDLE CLEAN DISHES. MANAGER CORRECTED THE ISSUE PRIORITY CITATION:7-38-010,CITATION ISSUED
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(O) 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. CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 4-204.117 OBSERVED CHLORINE CHEMICAL SANITIZING DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY DISPENSING CHLORINE SANITIZER WHILE DISHES WERE BEING WASHED. 0 PPM CHLORINE NOTED AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. SANITIZER BUCKET EMPTY.UPON MY REQUEST NEW SANITIZER SOLUTION BUCKET INSTALLED, HOWEVER SOLUTION DISPENSING AT LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE STILL 0ppm. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT TECHNICIAN.TAGGED UNIT "HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE.MUST USE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. RECOMMEND USING TEST STRIPS TO CHECK SANITATION LEVELS DAILY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HANDWASHING SINK INSTALLED AT FRONT PREP AREA WERE RTE FOOD ARE HANDLED(ICE CUBES,BREAD ETC).PRESENT ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IS USED FOR DUMP COFFEE(PER EMPLOYEE STATEMENT,SINK HAS DEEP COFFEE STAINS). INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HANDWASHING SINK AT SAID AREA. HANDWASHING SINK MUST BE USED ONLY FOR HANDWASHING SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C),NO CITATION ISSUED.
10
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE DISCLOSURE BY THE FOOD ITEMS THAT ARE COOKED TO ORDER FOR ALL UNDERCOOKED FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
25
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND AT FRONT COOLER WITH EXCESS DUST,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
49
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: WASTE OIL CONTAINER WITH DEBRIS AND OIL SPILLAGE ON TOP THE LID,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
54
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: CEMENT FLOOR OF SURROUNDING WASTE OIL CONTAINER WITH EXCESS DEBRIS AND OIL STAINS ON FLOOR AND BEHIND THE CONTAINER, ALSO INCLUDED SOUTH FENCE.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
54
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: GRIMES AND DEBRIS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,DISH ROOM AND FRONT AREA.MUST CLEAN UNDER SHELVES AT MENTIONED AREA.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: WEST BRICK WALL INSIDE THE LIQUOR AND DRY STORAGE IS FLAKY TO TOUCH,BRICK DEBRIS ON FLOOR MUST SEAL SAID WALL WITH A SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-305.11 WASTE PIPE ABOVE FRONT PREP AREA/SERVING COUNTER MUST BE ENCASED(NORTH SITE OF FRONT COUNTER) .SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
39
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: FOUND WIPING CLOTH STORED INSIDE BUCKET JUST WITH WATER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SANITIZER SOLUTION AT MENTIONED BUCKET.
41
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: FOUND UTENSILS STORE ON DINING TABLES UNCOVERED ON TOP NAPKINS,MUST PROTECT SAID UTENSIL TO MINIMIZE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION
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Jan 11, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14 (N)- OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11- FOUND NO PROCEDURES ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14- OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINKS IN CUSTOMER/EMPLOYEE RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE AT SAID LOCATION MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-602.11(A,B:1-4,6,7;C;D)- OBSERVED PRE PORTIONED PASTRY FOOD ITEMS, COOKIES, ETC., STORED ON FRONT DISPLAY COUNTER, FOR CUSTOMER SELF SERVICE/SELECTION WITH OUT PROPER LABELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS, WITH COMMON NAME, LISTED INGREDIENTS, MANUFACTURE, ALLERGENS, EXPIRATION DATES, ETC, MUST PROVIDED ON LABELS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIME.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.12- OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED ON LID OF ICE BIN AT COFFEE PREP STATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ICE SCOOP IN DESIGNATED CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15- OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING HAND SINK AT COFFEE PREP STATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11- OBSERVED A CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF DISH WASHING MACHINE IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. INFORMED MANAGER THAT SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-501.14- OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST AND GREASE BUILD ON HOOD FILTERS ABOVE COOK LINE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367- OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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May 30, 2018
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS NOT PROPERLY LABEL. MUST LABEL ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME PREPARED BY DATE AND OR USED BY DATE.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER LOCATED IN BASEMENT. MUST DEFROST WALK-IN FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATED ON VENTILATION FANS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FEW CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF DISHWASHING MACHINE IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FEW MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REA PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS COVER ABOVE PREP COOLERS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPING FOOD WITHOUT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.
42
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Dec 22, 2017
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL ALL FOOD CONTAINERS (GRANOLA, OATS, ETC.)IN PREP AREA WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
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95
Dec 14, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A PINK AND BLACK SLIME LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR PANEL AND HOSES OF THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE REAR PREP AREA, LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USING MACHINE UNTIL SERVICED, CLEANED AND SANITIZED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL ALL FOOD CONTAINERS (GRANOLA, OATS, ETC.)IN PREP AREA WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
30
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN PREP AREA, BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER, CLOSET WHERE HOT WATER TANK IS LOCATED, AND IN THE WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT, AND OTHER AREAS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DUST ACCUMULATION FROM CEILING VENT IN MENS TOILET ROOM.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM. ALSO, REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET ON MOP SINK IN THE BASEMENT.
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May 2, 2017
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE ALL CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. EXCESSIVE DARK SPOTS AND GROOVES PRESENT, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Apr 24, 2017
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO FLY STRIPS HANGING IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. FLY STRIPS ARE PROHIBITED IN PREP AREAS, MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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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 FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. 1/2" GAP IN THE MIDDLE, AT THE BOTTOM, OF THE DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL PROPER THRESHOLD TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY, AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT 1931290, DATED 5/31/16. VIOLATIONS INCLUDE; #32; MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM SHELVING UNITS IN PASTRY COFFEE AREA,INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE,LOWER CABINET AT FOOD PICK UP AREA. #34; MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER ,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AREAS,BASEMENT,WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER,ELECTRICAL AND HOT WATER TANK ROOM,PATIO STORAGE ROOMS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOORING IN REAR HALLWAY. #35; MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL PANELING AND LOOSE WALL TRIM IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA AND IN BASEMENT, MISSING CEILING TILES NEAR ICE MACHINE.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALL IN REAR HALLWAY. #41; MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE,ORGANIZE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BOTH PATIO STORAGE AREAS IN BASEMENT AND ELECTRICAL & HOT WATER TANK ROOMS. VIOLATIONS STILL EXISTS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE ALL CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. EXCESSIVE DARK SPOTS AND GROOVES PRESENT, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN WHEEL CASTER ON ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. CLEAN DUST AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM STORAGE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER. ALSO, CLEAN WINDOW SILLS ACROSS FROM FRONT COUNTER, DEBRIS PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN-BETWEEN THE FRONT DISPLAY COOLER, EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND TRASH PRESENT. ALSO, REPAIR STAIRS LEADING DOWN TO THE BASEMENT, STAIR COVERING HAS HOLES PRESENT AND IS DETACHED, MAKING IT EASY TO TRIP ON STAIRS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS, GREASE AND DUST PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL ADDITIONAL LIGHTING AND REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS IN BASEMENT. CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE PREP AREA, AND REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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May 31, 2016
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 6- DOOR PREP COOLER.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM SHELVING UNITS IN PASTRY COFFEE AREA,INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE,LOWER CABINET AT FOOD PICK UP AREA.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER ,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AREAS,BASEMENT,WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER,ELECTRICAL AND HOT WATER TANK ROOM,PATIO STORAGE ROOMS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOORING IN REAR HALLWAY.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL PANELING AND LOOSE WALL TRIM IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA AND IN BASEMENT,HOLES IN WALLS IN PATIO STORAGE ROOM,MISSING CEILING TILES NEAR ICE MACHINE.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALL IN REAR HALLWAY,BASEMENT.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS IN REAR HALLWAY AND DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE,ORGANIZE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BOTH PATIO STORAGE AREAS IN BASEMENT AND ELECTRICAL & HOT WATER TANK ROOMS.
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May 20, 2016
Routine
12 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 6.13 LBS. LORRAINE QUICHE 44.8F-45.2F DATED-5/15,5.7LBS. VEGGIE QUICHE 44.1F-45.1F DATED-5/19,1.5LBS TUNA 45.6F DATED-5/18.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 40.0F OR BELOW.APPX.13.33 LBS.$32.29.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES BY FOOD HANDLER.OBSERVED (1) FOOD HANDLERS WITH PLASTIC GLOVES ON RINGOUT A TOWEL THAT WAS STORED INSIDE OF SANITIZING SOLUTION,THEN WIPED CUTTING BOARD AND KNIFE THEN HANDED TOWEL TO ANOTHER FOOD HANDLER,SHE THEN HANDLED BREAD AND SMOKED SALMON AND HE ALSO DID THE SAME WITHOUT WASHING HANDS.ALSO THE DISH WASHER HAD ON PLASTIC GLOVES PUT DIRTY DISH IN DISH MACHINE AND THEN REMOVED THE CLEAN DISHES WITHOUT REMOVING SOILED GLOVES AND WASHING HANDS.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.(CRITICAL 7-38-010A)
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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 EVIDENCE OF APPX.60 OR MORE RAT DROPPING SCATTERED ON FLOOR & IN BETWEEN ARTICLES IN PATIO STORAGE AREA AND A STRONG SMELL OF RODENT URINE.ALSO EVIDENCE OF APPX.6 LIVE ANTS CRAWLING ON FLOOR UNDER DISH MACHINE.FRONT DOOR HAS A APPX."1/2" OPENING IN CENTER AND ALONG BOTTOM OF DOUBLE DOORS AND REAR DOOR APPX."1/2" IN BOTH CORNERS.MUST REMOVE RODENT DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA.RODENT PROOF DOORS TO BE TIGHT FITTING.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 5/20/16.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT HAND SINK IN MEN'S TOILETROOM.MUST PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT ALL TIMES.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-38-030)
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1578566 10/6/15 #34-OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON FLOOR OF WALK IN COOLER AND ON BASEMENT FLOOR.MUST BE RESTORED TO SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-42-090)
29
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST STORE SILVERWARE PROPERLY IN HOLDING TRAYS.
31
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 6- DOOR PREP COOLER.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM SHELVING UNITS IN PASTRY COFFEE AREA,INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE,LOWER CABINET AT FOOD PICK UP AREA.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER ,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AREAS,BASEMENT,WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER,ELECTRICAL AND HOT WATER TANK ROOM,PATIO STORAGE ROOMS.MUST SEAL HOLES IN FLOOR IN BOTH PATIO EQUIPMENT STORAGE ROOMS,DAMAGED FLOORING IN REAR HALLWAY.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL PANELING AND LOOSE WALL TRIM IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA AND IN BASEMENT,HOLES IN WALLS IN PATIO STORAGE ROOM,MISSING CEILING TILES NEAR ICE MACHINE.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALL IN REAR HALLWAY,BASEMENT.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS IN REAR HALLWAY AND DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA.
36
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE,ORGANIZE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BOTH PATIO STORAGE AREAS IN BASEMENT AND ELECTRICAL & HOT WATER TANK ROOMS.
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Oct 6, 2015
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON FLOOR OF WALK IN COOLER AND ON BASEMENT FLOOR. FLOOR OF WALK IN COOLER AND BASEMENT FLOOR MUST BE RESTORED TO A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MAINTAIN
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN ROOM IN BASEMENT NEAR MOP SINK. ROOM CONTAINS LARGE AMMOUNT OF CLUTTER AND EXCESS FURNITURE. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING SO THAT PEST CONTOL CAN ACCESS ROOM AND TRAT ROOM EFFECTIVELY.
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Sep 14, 2015
Routine
11 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE MACHINE VERY UNCLEAN IN INTERIOR WHERE ICE IS MADE AND STORED. OBSERVED BROWN SLIMEY LIKE SUBSTANCE AND BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE THROUGHOUT INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. ICE MACHINE WAS TAGGED AND MANAGEMENT WAS INSTRUCTED TO USE OUTSIDE ICE UNTIL ICE MACHINE IN PROFESSIONALLY CLEANED. REINSPECTED AND TAG IS REMOVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-005 (A)
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE NO CERTIFICATE POSTED. MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WITH AN ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUP DISPENSERS IN FRONT SERVICE AREA WITH HEAVY DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THEM. CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR OF ROOM NEAR MOP SINK WATER ACCUMULATION ON FLOOR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR IS A CLEAN DRY CONDITION.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS IN BASEMENT UNCLEAN UNDER AND BEHIND SHELVING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL BASEMENT FLOORS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON FLOOR OF WALK IN COOLER AND ON BASEMENT FLOOR. FLOOR OF WALK IN COOLER AND BASEMENT FLOOR MUST BE RESTORED TO A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MAINTAIN
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN ROOM IN BASEMENT NEAR MOP SINK. ROOM CONTAINS LARGE AMMOUNT OF CLUTTER AND EXCESS FURNITURE. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING SO THAT PEST CONTOL CAN ACCESS ROOM AND TRAT ROOM EFFECTIVELY.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING PIPE IN BASEMENT IN ROOM NEAR MOP SINK. MUST REPAIR PIPE SO THAT THERE IS NO LEAKING CONDITION AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BASEEMENT WITH HEAVY CLUTTER AND DISORGANIZATION. MUST DE CLUTTER CLEAN AND ORGANIZE SO THAT PEST CONTROL HAS COMPLETE ACCESS TO ALL AREAS OF BASEMNT. OBSERVED ROOM WITH EXTRA FURNITURE AND CLUTTER NEAR MOP SINK. MUST ORRGANIZE ROOM IN A WAY THAT PEST CONTROL HAS ACCESS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOPS NOT HUNG AFTER USE. MUST HANG MOPS AFTER USE TO DRY TO PREVENT BREEDING GROUND FOR SMALL FLIES.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NOT ALL IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES PROVIDED. MUST KEEP A COPY OF ALL IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE TO BE PROVIDED TO INSPECTOR WHEN NEEDED.
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Sep 4, 2014
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: NO PREVIOUS SUMMARY REPORT POSTED ON SITE FROM REPORT #1474102 DATED 6/26/14. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE POSTED ON SITE IN PLAIN VIEW. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-42-010(B).
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Jun 26, 2014
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AND NO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE,WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS OMELETTE, HAM SANDWICH, CHICKEN SANDWICH,SPLIT PEA SOUP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AND SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW ON SITE. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-012.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: NO PREVIOUS SUMMARY REPORT POSTED ON SITE IN PLAIN VIEW FROM REPORT # 1473304 DATED 6/3/14. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE POSTED ON SITE IN PLAIN VIEW FOR THE CUSTOMER. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-42-010(B)
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Jun 3, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 6, 2014
License
8 minor violations.
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Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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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: NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK. MUST PROVIDE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK UNDER CERTIFIED PEST CONTROL COMPANY WITH IDPH LICENSE NUMBER.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE OUTSIDE METAL DUMPSTER FOR WASTE DISPOSAL.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: MUST ENROLL IN SANITATION CLASS AND BE CERTIFIED UNDER CITY OF CHICAGO.
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Toilet rooms enclosed clean, provided with hand cleanser, sanitary hand drying devices and proper waste receptacles
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROPER WASTE RECEPTACLE INSIDE BOTH WASHROOM.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SNEEZE GUARD BETWEEN THE BREAD CUTTER AND THE DINING COUNTER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEALED THE BRICK WALL IN THE DINING AREA.
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No smoking regulations
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO POST "NO SMOKING" SIGN IN ALL ENTRANCE DOOR.
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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 Jan 7, 2020. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Le Pain Quotidien?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Le Pain Quotidien.
Has Le Pain Quotidien's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Le Pain Quotidien have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Le Pain Quotidien means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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