Bakery · Chicago, IL

La Patisserie P

Name: La Patisserie P
Address: 1050-1052 W Argyle St, Chicago, IL

1050-1052 W Argyle St

Last inspected Jun 12, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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4 inspections

Canvass Re-Inspection

Jun 12, 2026

Pass

3 recorded violations

notedCode 39Contamination

Official wording

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

Inspector’s notes

NOTED NO SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN FRONT FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK AND ONE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD.

In plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

More about food not protected from contamination

notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR 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 56Facility maintenance

Official wording

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector’s notes

NOTED DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 12, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

May 7, 2025

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 39Contamination

Official wording

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF SAUCES STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR OR PROVIDE MORE SHELVING FOR STORAGE SPACE.

In plain English

More about food not protected from contamination

notedCode 58Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Inspector’s notes

NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER(S) MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

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

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 7, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass Re-Inspection

May 15, 2024

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

5-205.15 INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WATER LEAK UNDERNEATH THIRD COMPARTMENT (FAR RIGHT) OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.

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 57Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

Inspector’s notes

2-102.13 OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

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

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 15, 2024 · Original Source

Canvass

May 8, 2024

Fail

4 recorded violations

notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WATER LEAK UNDERNEATH THIRD COMPARTMENT (FAR RIGHT) OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.

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 52Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED DRAIN LINE (HOSE) FROM DEHUMIDIFIER DRAINING INTO ONE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. MUST DRAIN PROPERLY ONTO FLOOR DRAIN.

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 57Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

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 60Other

Official wording

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

Inspector’s notes

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2569848 ISSUED ON 01-18-2023 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED #10 - OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK, LOCATED IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA ADJACENT TO THE 2-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN THEM. #49 - OBSERVED THE SOILED INTERIOR OF ALL COOLING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN. #55 - OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT ON THE FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND ALL CORNERS OF PREP, DISHWASHING, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDERNEATH ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAINED. #55 - OBSERVED VENT COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN. #58 - OBSERVED ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE THAT ANY INDIVIDUAL THAT HOLDS A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE HAS COMPLETED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND OBTAINED AN ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE.