Verzenay Patisserie
2507-2509 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60614
Restaurant ZIP 60614 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Aug 3, 2026
Verzenay Patisserie was last inspected on August 3, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 11 violations, 1 of them critical.
Latest inspection
August 3, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Pass
1 critical10 general-
CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Some upper areas of the ice machine are in need of cleaning and sanitizing. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: All bulkfoods not stored in the original container must be labeled with the product common name including spices.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Foods must not be stored on the floor throughout the walk-in freezer.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Noted coolers and box freezers being stored directly under waste water lines in the basement. Must remove. No foods, prep areas, dry food storage to held under waste water lines.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralHygiene & sanitation
Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Noted food handler in the front prep without effective hair restraint. Must provide for all food handlers.
Official wording (code 40)
Personal cleanliness
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GeneralFood handling
In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Noted in-use knife being stored in a container of water at a temperature of 111.2f. If stored in hot water, must maintain a minimum temperature of 135f or store on/in a clean surface/container and wash, rinse, sanitize as need or every 4 hours.
Official wording (code 43)
In-use utensils: properly stored
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GeneralFood handling
Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.
Inspector’s note: Bagged mop heads must be stored elevated from the floor in the rear dish area.
Official wording (code 45)
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Must provide a lid/cover for the ready to eat ice container in the front prep area.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Must not use milk crates as a means of elevation for stored items throughout storage and the walk-in cooler.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Floor corners of the the walk-in cooler with food debris. Instructed to clean 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: Must remove paint gallon from the floor under the dry food storage hallway in the rear kitchen.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspection history
7 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
No violations
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralHygiene & sanitation
Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: 2-402.11/ noted employees handling food without hair restraints. Instructed to provide and use hair restraints while handling food.
Official wording (code 40)
Personal cleanliness
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical2 general Show violations
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Noted 2 door "cake cooler" refrigerator in front prep area at improper temperature. Tcs foods cheese 46.8, chicken sauage 44.9, cooked egg 46.4, approx. 4.5 lbs valued at $49. Priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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CriticalFood temperature
Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.
Inspector’s note: Noted ambient air in 2 door "cake cooler" efrigerator at 46 f. Priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued
Official wording (code 33)
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
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GeneralHygiene & sanitation
Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Noted employees handling food without hair restraints. Instructed to provide and use hair restraints while handling food.
Official wording (code 40)
Personal cleanliness
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GeneralFood handling
Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.
Inspector’s note: Noted plates underneath front prep area turbo chef ovens stored right side up. Instructed to invert while storing to prevent contamination.
Official wording (code 44)
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Any food or items removed from original containers must be labeled with common name
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Must not use milk crates as a means of elevation for stored items.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Accumulated burned food debris inside the oven in the kitchen.clean and maintain
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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Conditional
License · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical1 paperwork 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: Observed no employee health policy in place. Policy provided. Priority foundation violation 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: Observed no vomit and diarrhea clean-up kit on site. Procedure provided. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed certified food managers in need of allergen training.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Not Ready
License · Not Ready
No violations
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 3 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.