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Le Sud

September 8, 2026 · Pass w/ Conditions

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official resultPass w/ Conditions
resultPass w/ Conditions
inspection typeShort Form Complaint
failed findings8
critical findings3

Failed findings

no certified food manager on dutycritical

Official wording: Person In Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, And Performs Duties
Inspector note: PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE.
code 1Priority
handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVEDNO HAND WASHING SIGN OR POSTER NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
code 10Priority
certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE NOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHEN FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED CUTTING VEGETABLES, SOUPS, SAUCES PREPARING MEATS ETC. INSTRUCTED ABOVE TO OPERATE WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER AND MUST HAVE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATIO VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
code 2Priority
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 49
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, MUST REPAIR REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK DRAINING SLOW IN FRONT BAR AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
code 51
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENTS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST REGROUT FLOOR TILES IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA, FRONT BAR AREA AND REAR DISHWASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN FACILITY IN A GOOD REPAIR AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED OPENING INTO FLOOR UNDERNEATH EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA • OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON ALL FLOOR DRAINS IN THE 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR FOOD PREP AREAS AND DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
code 56
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: : OBSERVED ONE OF THREE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING, INSTRUCTED ABOVE THAT ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
code 58

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on August 11, 2026: 2 findings appeared for the first time. 6 findings recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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