Restaurant · Chicago, IL

La Burdick Chicago LLC

Name: La Burdick Chicago LLC
Address: 609 N State St, Chicago, IL

609 N State St

Last inspected Apr 17, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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3 inspections

Complaint Re-Inspection

Apr 17, 2025

Pass

3 recorded violations

notedCode 43Equipment and utensils

Official wording

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

Inspector’s notes

3-304.12: OBSERVED SCOOP STORED ON EXTERIOR OF LID OF WHITE CHOCOLATE IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE SCOOP IN FOOD THAT IS NOT TCS WITH HANDLE ABOVE THE TOP OF THE FOOD WITHIN CONTAINERS THAT CAN BE CLOSED.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues

notedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

Inspector’s notes

5-501.17: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN ALL GENDER CUSTOMER WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN ALL GENDER CUSTOMER WASHROOM FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

6-501.12: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOOR AND ALONG BASES OF WALL IN BASEMENT. OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOOR AND ALONG BASES OF WALL IN REAR DRY STORAGE AND UNDERNEATH TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AND ALONG BASES OF WALL IN BASEMENT IN REAR DRY STORAGE AND UNDERNEATH TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR. OBSERVED BUILDUP ALONG BASE OF WALL UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN CORNER NEXT TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALONG BASE OF WALL UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN CORNER NEXT TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 17, 2025 · Original Source

Complaint

Apr 9, 2025

Fail

4 recorded violations

notedCode 43Equipment and utensils

Official wording

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED SCOOP STORED ON EXTERIOR OF LID OF WHITE CHOCOLATE IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE SCOOP IN FOOD THAT IS NOT TCS WITH HANDLE ABOVE THE TOP OF THE FOOD WITHIN CONTAINERS THAT CAN BE CLOSED.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues

notedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN ALL GENDER CUSTOMER WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN ALL GENDER CUSTOMER WASHROOM FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOOR AND ALONG BASES OF WALL IN BASEMENT. OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOOR AND ALONG BASES OF WALL IN REAR DRY STORAGE AND UNDERNEATH TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AND ALONG BASES OF WALL IN BASEMENT IN REAR DRY STORAGE AND UNDERNEATH TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR. OBSERVED BUILDUP ALONG BASE OF WALL UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN CORNER NEXT TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALONG BASE OF WALL UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN CORNER NEXT TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

notedCode 60Other

Official wording

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2605884 DATED 11/04/2024 NOT CORRECTED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED. OBSERVED STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN BASEMENT HALLWAY OUTSIDE DOOR, INSIDE BASEMENT NEAR DOOR AND ABOVE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN FACILITY THROUGHOUT BASEMENT.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 9, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Nov 4, 2024

Pass w/ Conditions

5 recorded violations

notedCode 1Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

notedCode 2Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

Inspector’s notes

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED TO ELEVATE FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. OBSERVED CRATES USED TO ELEVATE IN SUCH AREAS IN BASEMENT AS EMPLOYEE WASHROOM, ROOM WITH HOT WATER TANK, BASEMENT PREP, LARGE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOM OUTSIDE OF BASEMENT PREP. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE USAGE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION IN ENTIRE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY AND TO PREVENT AREAS FOR PEST HARBORAGE.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED LEAKING FROM STOPPER UNDERNEATH RINSE COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK FROM STOPPER UNDERNEATH RINSE COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOOR, ALONG BASES OF WALL AND IN CORNERS IN LARGE STORAGE AREA OF BASEMENT UNDERNEATH ALL SHELVING UNITS AND UNDERNEATH ALL COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED DEBRIS IN CORNERS AND ALONG BASES OF WALLS IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA AND RETAIL DISPLAY AREA(WHERE BONBON ARE SOLD). INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR, ALONG BASES OF WALL AND IN CORNERS IN LARGE STORAGE AREA OF BASEMENT UNDERNEATH ALL SHELVING UNITS AND UNDERNEATH ALL COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT AND IN CORNERS AND ALONG BASES OF WALLS IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA AND RETAIL DISPLAY AREA.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 4, 2024 · Original Source