Le Bouchon

January 28, 2026 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings13
critical findings1

Failed findings

Required Records Available: Shellstock Tags, Parasite Destructioncritical

Inspector note: OBSERVED APPROXIMATLEY 50 LBS OF SHELLSTOCK (OXYSTERS, MUSSELLS) STORED INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AS WELL AS 2 DOOR COOLER IN REAR PREP DISHWASHING AREA WITH ANY TAGS OR LABELS ATTACHED TO THE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SHELLSTOCK TAGS TO REMAIN ATTACHED TO CONTAINER UNTIL THE LAST SHELL IS SOLD. PIC VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED SAID SHELLSTOCK AT THIS TIME. TOTAL COST $265. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
code 14Priority
food not cooled down right

Official wording: Proper Date Marking And Disposition
Inspector note: OBSERVED COLD READY TO EAT TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER WITHOUT LABELS DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE LABELS ON FOOD PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PIC VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROXIMATLEY 30 LBS DUCK, TOTAL COST $40. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
code 23
toxic chemicals mishandled

Official wording: Compliance With Variance/Specialized Process/Haccp
Inspector note: OBSERVED FACILITY CONDUCTING ON SITE SPECIAL PROCESS (PICKLING OF FOOD ITEMS) WITHOUT APPROVED HACCP PLAN. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE PROCESS UNTIL PLAN IS SUBMITTED, APPROVED AND A VARIANCE IS OBTAINED FROM CDPH. MUST MAINTAIN. ALL SAID FOOD ITEMS STORED IN VARIOUS COOLING UNITS IN 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT COOLING UNITS (VARIETY VEGETABLES, BEANS, FRUITS, ETC) WERE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
code 29
Variance Obtained For Specialized Processing Methods

Inspector note: INTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTS FOR HACCP/ VARIANCE REQUIRED FOR SPECIAL PROCESS CONDUCTED ON SITE. MUST MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW. PLEASE SEE VIOLATION #29 FOR CITATION INFORMATION.
code 32
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: OBSERVED WORKING INGREDIENTS STORED INSIDE BULK CONTAINERS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT PREP AREA WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WHEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
code 37
Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & Display

Inspector note: OBSERVED ROOT VEGETABLES STORED IN TUBS STORED ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND STORE PROPERLY ON SHELVING TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
code 39
Personal Cleanliness

Inspector note: 2-402.11 OBSERVED ALL FOOD HANDLERS HANDLING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
code 40
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED INTERIOR SURFACES OF 2 DOOR COOLING UNIT IN BASMENT PREP IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN
code 49
Garbage & Refuse Properly Disposed; Facilities Maintained

Inspector note: OBSERVED BLACK BAGS CONTAINING MISCELLANEUS ITEMS, PRODUCE BOXES AND SOILED CRATES STORED OUTSIDE REAR EXIT DOOR LEADING TO DUMPSTER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SAID ITEMS, AND MAINTAIN AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
code 54
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED CEILING TILES IN DISREPAIR AND WATER STAINED IN BASEMENT PREP DIRECTLY ABOVE PREP SINK AND TABLE.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES. • OBSERVED TRASH STORED UNDERNEATH ALL EQUIPMENT IN DISHWASHING AREA AS WELL AS BAR AREA. INSTRICTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING THROUGHOUT BASEMENT PREP AND STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
code 56
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFCATES AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
code 58
Previous Core Violation Corrected

Inspector note: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2611599 ON 2/3/25. THE VIOLATIONS ARE AS FOLLOWS 55)6-501.12 FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT BASEMENT PREPARATION AREAS BY GREASE TRAP AND HOT WATER TANK AREA.MUST CLEAN. 6-201.11 FOUND WALLS NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN (CHIPPING PAINT)AT LOWER LEVEL PREPARATION AREAS. MUST REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
code 60

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on February 3, 2025: 12 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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