Le Peep Restaurant

1010 W Washington Blvd, Chicago, IL 60607
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Jan 14, 2011
86
Score
Low Risk

Le Peep Restaurant has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 14, 2011. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Le Peep Restaurant dates to Jan 14, 2011.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly five violations before.

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

Le Peep Restaurant's latest score of 86 sits above the Chicago average of 81. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 14, 2011
Routine
3 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. Wash, rinse and sanitize the can opener and surfaces under the kitchen serving window to remove food buildup. Clean the wood railings above the juice bar of old smallfly residue.
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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. Clean and maintain the kitchen floors and baseboards behind the slicer so they are smooth and sanitary from corner to corner.
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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. Clean and maintain the walls and ceilings to so they are smooth and sanitary from top to bottom. Clean off the ceiling of food buildup.
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Aug 20, 2010
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. The previous minor violations were originally documented on 6/26/10, report # 161252 and include: (33) The ice machine has a greasy interior door and a dirty buildup inside. (34) The baseboards are damaged and unsanitary behind the stoves and flattop, repair the base boards and clean out the accumulated food buildup.
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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. Remove all unsanitary string use to repair utensils and equipment and wash, rinse and sanitize all of the equipment and shelving throughout the entire kitchen down to the metal until it is clean and sanitary and maintain it.
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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. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. Clean or replace the grease encrusted fans blowing in the food prep area.
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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. Repair the damaged and unsanitary kitchen walls and corners and clean the walls and ceilings above the kitchen prep areas of accumulated grease and food.
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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. Repair the sprayer and the dripping exposed hand sink.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Le Peep Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Le Peep Restaurant on file is from Jan 14, 2011. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Le Peep Restaurant?

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

Has Le Peep Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Le Peep Restaurant have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Le Peep Restaurant means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.