Lea French Street Food
70 E LAKE ST, Chicago, IL, 60601
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.