Le Poulet

3205 N Opal Ave, Chicago, IL 60634
American
Last inspected: Feb 4, 2011
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Score
Low Risk

Le Poulet has been inspected four times since 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 4, 2011. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. Le Poulet's record stops at Feb 4, 2011, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around two violations to closer to zero violations per visit over the last few inspections.

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

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Le Poulet is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

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Inspections
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Inspection History
Feb 4, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 26, 2011
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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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: Pest Control log book not maintained or provided on premises at time of inspection. Instructed owner that establishment must have a licensed pest control company service premises with all required documents. Serious citation issued 7-38-020
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Cleaned multi use and single use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ice bins not protected or covered. Instructed to install ice bins covers to protect ice during storage.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exposed hand sink and three compartment sink installed together. Instructed to install shield between sinks.
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Jul 23, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 21, 2010
License
4 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. INTERIOR OF 1 PREP COOLER UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ;
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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. 2 CHOPPING BOARDS UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 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. PLUMBER'S PUTTY IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE REMOVED; MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPER IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK -FRONT AREA
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No smoking regulations
Inspector notes: Smoking shall be prohibited in all public places except in designated smoking areas. MUST POST "NO SMOKING SIGNS" IN FRONT DOOR
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Le Poulet last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Le Poulet on file is from Feb 4, 2011. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Le Poulet?

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

Has Le Poulet's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

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