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Lasalle

Name: Lasalle
Address: 1734 N Orleans (340w), Chicago, IL

1734 N Orleans (340w)

Last inspected May 4, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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More issues recentlyThe latest inspection recorded more violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

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4 inspections

Canvass

May 4, 2026

Pass

3 recorded violations

notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION IN THE DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM.

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

NOTED THE AUTOMATIC FAR LEFT HAND WASHING SINK IN THE GIRLS WASHROOM LOCATED ADJACENT TO THE LUNCHROOM NOT FUNCTIONAL. NO HOT OR COLD RUNNING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND USE THE ADDITIONAL TWO HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE SAME ROOM.

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

NOTED INOPERABLE, UNUSED TWO DOOR TALL REACH-IN COOLER IN THE KITCHEN MUST EITHER BE REPAIRED OR REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES.

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, May 4, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass Re-Inspection

Mar 5, 2025

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 5, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Feb 26, 2025

Fail

4 recorded violations

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED THE HAND WASHING SINKS (2) IN IN 2ND FLOOR BOYS BATHROOM LOCATED ACROSS FROM 205 TO NOT HAVE PAPER TOWELS OR A METHOD OF HAND DRYING AVAILABLE AT HAND SINKS. BOTH WALL MOUNTED FANS WERE BROKEN AND NOT FUNCTIONAL AT TIME OF INSPECTION, AND NO PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER/ PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT HAND SINKS OR A METHOD OF HAND DRYING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-030(c).

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED ONE OF THREE HAND SINKS IN 1ST FLOOR BATHROOM NEXT TO MAINTENANCE STORAGE CLOSET TO HAVE A NON FUNCTIONAL SENSOR AT TIME OF INSPECTION. NO WATER DISPENSES WHEN TRYING TO USE. THE OTHER 2 SINKS IN BATHROOM ARE AVAILABLE WITH HOT AND COLD WATER. INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE SENSOR ON HAND SINK AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.

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.

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notedCode 56Facility maintenance

Official wording

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED THE EXHAUST HOOD FILTERS HEAVILY COVERED IN DUST BUILD UP AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FILTERS FREE OF EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD UP.

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

notedCode 60Other

Official wording

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

Inspector’s notes

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 03/15/2024, REPORT #2591076: #55) OBSERVED SLOW LEAK FROM AIR VENT IN CEILING IN KITCHEN AREA; CEILING LEAK DIVERTER INSTALLED, MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. #56) MECHANICAL VENTILATION NOT FUNCTIONING IN ALL STAFF TOILET ROOMS, MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-42-090. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DIVERTER IF REPAIRED, AND PROVIDE VENTILATION IN ALL STAFF BATHROOMS.

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, Feb 26, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Mar 15, 2024

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED SLOW LEAK FROM AIR VENT IN CEILING IN KITCHEN AREA; CEILING LEAK DIVERTER INSTALLED, MUST REPAIR 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 56Facility maintenance

Official wording

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector’s notes

MECHANICAL VENTILATION NOT FUNCTIONING IN ALL STAFF TOILET ROOMS, MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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, Mar 15, 2024 · Original Source