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Lea Parisian Sandwiches

70 E Lake St, Chicago, IL 60601

Restaurant ZIP 60601 Risk 1 (High)

Pass with Conditions · as of May 21, 2026

Lea Parisian Sandwiches was last inspected on May 21, 2026 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 8 violations, 1 of them critical.

Latest inspection

May 21, 2026 · Canvass

Conditional

Result: Pass w/ Conditions

1 critical7 general
  • CriticalManagement & training

    No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

    Inspector’s note: Observed no clean-up policy procedure and items for vomiting and diarrhea must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-005)(citation issued)

    Official wording (code 5)

    Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

  • GeneralFood handling

    Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

    Inspector’s note: Must label food storage containers when food is not in original package with common name(squeeze bottles,shakers.bulk,etc)

    Official wording (code 37)

    Food properly labeled; original container

  • GeneralFood handling

    Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

    Inspector’s note: 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.

    Official wording (code 39)

    Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

  • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

    Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

    Inspector’s note: Observed food handler wearing a very soiled apron must provide clean aprons and maintain.

    Official wording (code 40)

    Personal cleanliness

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

    Inspector’s note: 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.

    Official wording (code 49)

    Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

    Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace leaky pipe at 1- compartment sink.

    Official wording (code 51)

    Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Must clean debris build up from floor and drains.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

    Inspector’s note: Must clean debris build up from filters at hood of cooking equipment.

    Official wording (code 56)

    Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspection history

10 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 critical4 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: 4-602.11(b-e): observed black, pink and beige mold on shield and front interior area near door of ice machine. Instructed to destroy ice, clean and sanitize interior of ice machine to prevent contamination of ice.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: 4-101.19: observed boxes stored on floor on wall near lockers. Instructed to provide adequate shelving units to elevate all food and non food items at least six inches off of floor for ease of cleanability.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: 5-205.15: observed leaking from drain pipes of sanitizing compartment of three compartment sink and one compartment sink in rear prep area. Instructed to repair drain pipes of sanitizing compartment of three compartment sink and one compartment sink in rear prep area and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.12: observed buildup on floors and along bases of wall underneath three compartment sink, dish machine, grease trap next to prep table and underneath all cold holding units on eastside wall in front prep area. Instructed to clean floors and along bases of wall underneath three compartment sink, dish machine, grease trap next to prep table and underneath all cold holding units on eastside wall in front prep area and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.14: observed dust on ceiling vent covers and filters in hood in front prep area. Instructed to clean ceiling vent covers in both all gender washrooms and to clean filters in hood in front prep area and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.13: expired proof of allergen training provided for city of chicago food service sanitation manager. Instructed to provide valid proof of allergen training for all employees with a city of chicago food service sanitation certificate.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  2. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    1 critical5 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Observed black, pink and beige mold on shield and front interior area near door of ice machine. Instructed to destroy ice, clean and sanitize interior of ice machine to prevent contamination of ice.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Observed over 100 small flies throughout facility. Observed small fly activity in areas such as rear prep/dishwashing area, utility sink, front prep area, all gender washrooms and room with large coffee machine. Instructed to eliminate small fly activity in facility and clean affected areas, recommended licensed pest control company service facility on or after 9/2/2025. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a) citation issued

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Observed boxes stored on floor on wall near lockers. Instructed to provide adequate shelving units to elevate all food and non food items at least six inches off of floor for ease of cleanability.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed leaking from drain pipes of sanitizing compartment of three compartment sink and one compartment sink in rear prep area. Instructed to repair drain pipes of sanitizing compartment of three compartment sink and one compartment sink in rear prep area and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed buildup on floors and along bases of wall underneath three compartment sink, dish machine, grease trap next to prep table and underneath all cold holding units on eastside wall in front prep area. Instructed to clean floors and along bases of wall underneath three compartment sink, dish machine, grease trap next to prep table and underneath all cold holding units on eastside wall in front prep area and maintain. Observed coffee splashed on walls in front room with large coffee machine. Instructed to clean all walls in front room with coffee machine and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed dust on ceiling vent covers and filters in hood in front prep area. Instructed to clean ceiling vent covers in both all gender washrooms, above utility sink and to clean filters in hood in front prep area and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Expired proof of allergen training provided for city of chicago food service sanitation manager. Instructed to provide valid proof of allergen training for all employees with a city of chicago food service sanitation certificate.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  3. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: Must label food storage containers (flour, sugar, etc.) under the prep table in the rear baking/prep area.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean soil accumulation from the shelving units to the left inside of walk-in cooler.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  4. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    3 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food debris on the shelving units in th rear prep area and on top of grease traps in the prep and dishwashing areas. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean and remove food debris from floors throughout the baking prep area and inside of walk-in cooler.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed dust accumulation in the ventilation hood above cooking equipment. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Unable to locate and verify food handler certificates during inspection. Must provide and keep certificates on site.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  5. Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  6. Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    4 critical1 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Staff touched ready-to-eat food with bare hands.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a food handler grabbing pastries ( croissants ) with bare hands. instructed manager not handle ready-to-eat foods with bare hands. Priority violation 7-38-010.

      Official wording (code 9)

      No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Found 3 gallons (24lbs) of milk held at 64.3f in coffee station dairy cooler. Instructed manager to hold all cold TCS foods at 41f or lower. Priority violation 7-38-005. milk discarded valued at $12.

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

      Inspector’s note: Found front dairy cooler air temp at 60f. cooler is used to store gallons of milk. instructed to keep cooler's temperature at 40f or lower, Priority violation 7-38-005. cooler is tagged not allowed to use. must contact the office of CDPH for tag removal request.

      Official wording (code 33)

      Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Food handler not wearing hair restraints. Instructed to wear.

      Official wording (code 40)

      Personal cleanliness

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

      Inspector’s note: No certified food service manager on site while handling and serving TCS foods ( chicken, deli....) instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  7. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    4 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food handling employees not wearing a hair restraint while preparing food. Instructed management that all food handling employees must wear a hair restraint while preparing food.

      Official wording (code 40)

      Personal cleanliness

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed interior of walk in cooler not clean, water stained, debris. Instd to clean and maintain same

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed soiled mop heads not properly stored. Instructed manager to hang mop heads to prevent insect breeding.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed debris on floors along walls and corners in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed one expired allergen training on site. Instructed all employees holding city of chicago foodservice manager certificates must complete allergen training and maintain records thereof on site at all times.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  8. Pass

    License · Pass

    1 critical Show violations
    • CriticalFood source

      Food was spoiled, contaminated, or unsafe.

      Official wording (code 13)

      Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated

  9. Not Ready

    License · Not Ready

    No violations

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