La Boulangerie
1550-1552 E 55th ST, Chicago, IL 60615
Restaurant ZIP 60615 Risk 1 (High)
Pass with Conditions · as of Sep 24, 2026
La Boulangerie was last inspected on September 24, 2026 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 4 violations, 1 of them critical.
Latest inspection
September 24, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical1 general2 paperwork-
CriticalManagement & training
No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.
Inspector’s note: Observed no person in charge with valid chicago food sanitation certificate.
Official wording (code 1)
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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GeneralFood handling
Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed single service articles stored on floor in prep area. Instructed manager to elevate all single service articles off floor.
Official wording (code 45)
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no certified food manager on duty while foods are being prepared, handled and served such as: sandwiches and pastries. Must be on site at all times. Priority foundation 7-38-012. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed food service sanitation manager without food allergen training certificate. Instructed to meet requirement.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
Inspection history
3 inspections on record
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing sign at hand washing sink in front prep area. Instructed manager to provide hand washing signs at all hand washing sinks used by employees.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Observed low temperature dish machine not adequately sanitizing food equipment and utensils, chemical ppm 0. Instructed manager to repair and maintain final rinse at 100 ppm. Dish machine is tagged held for inspection and must not be used until reinspected by chicago department of health. Priority 7-38-025 citation issued
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Observed expired food handler training for employee. All employees must provide valid food handler training.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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Pass
License · Pass
No violations
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 6 weeks ago. Always confirm with the official record.