La France Bakery
5405 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60632
Restaurant ZIP 60632 Risk 2 (Medium)
Passed · as of Dec 5, 2025
La France Bakery was last inspected on December 5, 2025 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 3 violations.
Latest inspection
December 5, 2025 · Canvass
Result: Pass
3 general-
GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed paint chipping from ceiling in kitchen above 2-door refrigeration unit as well as across from prep table. Instructed to remove in all areas and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed cracked ceiling tile around vent. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed accumulation of grease on hood and filters. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspection history
11 inspections on record
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
1 general1 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed heavy grease build up on ceiling in rear prep area above proofers. Instruced to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Observed no food handlers certificates on site. Instructed manager to comply with the idph food handler requirement.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical2 general Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: 2-102.14(n) missing employee health policy. Instd to provide and maintain. Priority foundation 7-38-010.
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: 2-501.11 no procedure in place for vomiting and diarrheal events. Instd to provide and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: 4-302.12(a) no food temperature measuring device. Instd to provide and maintain. Priority foundation 7-38-005.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: 5-204.12 unable to locate backflow prevention device on ice machine. Instd to be able to locate for service and maintainance.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Observed the #10 can opener not clean, instructed to clean and sanitize.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Observed the ceiling in the rear prep area in poor repair, instructed to repair/replace ceiling. Also observed a black substance on the wall behind the 3 compartment sink, instructed to clean, and or remove caulk and recaulk. Also in the baking area the ceilings not clean, instructed to clean and or repaint.
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Missing covers for dry storage containers. Provide covers.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food handler requirements met
Inspector’s note: Food handler requirements not met. Instd to provide proper requirements, logs, records, etc.
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
6 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector’s note: Observed over 50 mice droppings scattered on floor along wallbase and storage shelves in rear. Instd to remove all droppings, clean and sanitize all affected areas. Recommend to contact pest control for service. Citation issued 7-38-020 serious.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector’s note: Label all bulk dry storage containers.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Missing covers for dry storage containers. Provide covers.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Interior bottom of coolers not clean, excessive debris. Clean and maintain same.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Provide splashguard inbetween exposed handsink and bread/dough roller in rear.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food handler requirements met
Inspector’s note: Food handler requirements not met. Instd to provide proper requirements, logs, records, etc.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Observed standing mixer with caked on food debris. Clean and maintain standing mixer.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Observed interior of fryers with grease accumulation. Clean and maintain interior of fryers.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Observed floor drains unclean. Clean and maintain all floor drains throughout.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Improper stoppers for 3-compartment sink. Provide proper stoppers.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Peeling paint on ceiling in rear prep area. Repair same.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Lightshields and endcaps missing in rear prep area. Provide same.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector’s note: Label the large food containers in the prep area.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Clean the floors in the back area and in the basement along the walls and in the corners has dust buildup.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Clean and paint the ceiling in the back prep area has splashed on food debris on it.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Clean the vents throughout premises they are dusty.
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
5 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector’s note: 3-compartment sink not maintained. Faucet unable to reach 3rd compartment sink. Instd to repair same and have faucet extend to each compartment. Citation issued 7-38-030 serious.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Clean floors along wallbase in basement.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Vents with dust accumulation. Clean same.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector’s note: Employees personal belongings improperlt stored. Instd to store in designated area.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Instd to have proper ventilation above convection oven.
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