Maison Parisienne

901 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60614

French

Last inspected: Jun 24, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Maison Parisienne appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2023. On Jun 24, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

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

“Food properly labeled” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

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

Inspections

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Minor latest

Inspection History

Jun 24, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 BOTTLES IN KITCHEN PREP AREA WITHOUT A LABEL(OIL AND SAUCE). INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH COMMON NAME WHEN OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINER.

Oct 3, 2024

Reinspection

3 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: 4-501.12//NOTED CUTTING BOARDS AT ALL KITCHEN PREP AREAS WITH DEEP CUTS. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE TO A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: 2-102.13//OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE HOLDERS. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDEM AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION ON SITE

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: 2-102.13//OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

Sep 12, 2024

Routine

2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

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Proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS TURKEY AND CHEESE CROISSANT SANDWICHES 50.7 F, TOMATO QUICHE 44.4 AT FRONT BAKERY SANDWICH FRIDGE. APPROXIMATELY 17 LBS VALUED AT $420.50 DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE PERSON IN CHARGE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Inspector notes: NOTED AMBIENT AIR OF FRONT BAKERY "SANDWICH FRIDGE" AT 49 F. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: NOTED DRY SEASONINGS AT COOKS LINE AND THROUGHOUT KITCHEN IN UNLABELED CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL ITEMS REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL CONTAINER WITH COMMON NAME.

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

Inspector notes: NOTED CUTTING BOARDS AT ALL KITCHEN PREP AREAS WITH DEEP CUTS. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE TO A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE HOLDERS. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDEM AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION ON SITE.

Mar 28, 2024

Routine

4 minor violations.

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Personal cleanliness

Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES PREPPING AND SERVING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTH STORED ON TOP OF FOOD PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLOW DRAIN AT HANDWASHING SINK IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN BASEMENT MUST REMOVE, ORGANIZE AND CLEAN AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.

Jan 11, 2023

License

No violations found.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Maison Parisienne last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Maison Parisienne on file is from Jun 24, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Maison Parisienne?

Across the inspection record, “food properly labeled” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Maison Parisienne.

Has Maison Parisienne's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Maison Parisienne 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 Maison Parisienne means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Maison Parisienne inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Maison Parisienne is inspected around two times per year on average.

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