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Lea French Street Food

70 E LAKE ST, Chicago, IL, 60601

Pass w/ Conditions

Most recent inspection

Date
May 21, 2026
Type
Canvass
Result
Pass w/ Conditions
Risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Cited findings
8
Jurisdiction
Cook County (Chicago)

Violations (8)

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

    OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

    MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE WITH COMMON NAME(SQUEEZE BOTTLES,SHAKERS.BULK,ETC)

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

    OBSERVED SEVERAL BULK FOOD BAGS OF (FLOUR,ETC)ON STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR HALLWAY OUTSIDE OF TOILET ROOM AND BOXES OF CHIPS STORED ON TOPSIDE OF GREASE TRAP IN REAR PREP AREA MUST REMOVE AND STORE IN A PROPER MANNER TO BE PROTECTED FROM THE PUBLIC AND CONTAMINANTS.

  • 40

    PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

    OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WEARING A VERY SOILED APRON MUST PROVIDE CLEAN APRONS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

    MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM PREP TABLES,PREP COOLERS,WALK IN COOLER -SHELVING UNIT AND FAN GUARD COVERS,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,TOPSIDE OF STOVE.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

    MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT 1- COMPARTMENT SINK.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

    MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR AND DRAINS.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

    MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Source: Cook County (Chicago) health department. Data refreshed September 4, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.