Complaint Re-Inspection
Oct 1, 2025
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 1, 2025 · Original Source
Bakery · Chicago, IL
Tous Les Jours
2144 S Archer Ave
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4 inspectionsComplaint
Sep 24, 2025
Fail
7 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 VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
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 issuesnotedCode 2Permits, training, and postings
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CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (BREADS, BAKED GOODS, AND COFFEE DRINKS) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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 issuesnotedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing
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FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS STORAGE BINS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
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 problemsnotedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing
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TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES FOR PROPER DISPOSAL OF SANITARY NAPKINS IN FIRST FLOOR AND SECOND FLOOR WOMENS RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES.
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 problemsnotedCode 54Facility maintenance
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GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER WITH LIDS NOT CLOSED DUE TO TRASH OVERFLOWING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN TO ENSURE TIGHT FITTING LIDS. EMPLOYEE CLEANED AREA AND CLOSED LIDS DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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 issuesnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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 problemsnotedCode 60Other
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PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
Inspector’s notes
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2608418 ON 12/4/24 WERE NOT CORRECTED:37-OBSERVED DRY FOOD INGREDIENT STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED ON THE SECOND FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH THEIR COMMON NAMES AND MAINTAIN. 39-OBSERVED THE ICE MACHINE BEHIND THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER/ PREP AREA DOOR MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO COVER ICE UNTIL DOOR IS REPLACE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. . PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 24, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Dec 11, 2024
Pass w/ Conditions
10 recorded violations
notedCode 6Employee health and hygiene
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PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE
Inspector’s notes
2-401.11: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES EATING OPEN FOOD IN THE FIRST FLOOR FOOD PACKAGING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INFORM FOOD HANDLERS TO EAT IN DESIGNATED PREP AREAS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
In plain English
This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.
More about employee hygiene or health policy issuesnotedCode 10Handwashing
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ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
6-301.14: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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.
More about handwashing problemsnotedCode 24Other
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TIME AS A PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL; PROCEDURES & RECORDS
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED IMPROPER USE OF TIME AS A PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL FOR TCS FOODS. OBSERVED PREPACKAGED TCS FOOD ITEMS THAT WERE PREPARED, PACKAGED ON SITE, STORED IN THE LOBBY DISPLAY CASE FOR SELF SERVICE WITH NO TIME STAMP SHOWING HOW LONG FOOD ITEMS WERE ON DISPLAY. TCS FOOD ITEMS SUCH AS TWIN EGG BREAD (70.0F), HAM AND CHEESE PASTRY (74.1F), FOLIAGE SAUSAGE BREAD (71.8), SPICY SAUSAGE (72.1F), SPINACH FETA DANISH (78.6F), GREEK YOGURT CHERRY DANISH 75.0F, PUMPKIN CREAM CHEESE DANISH, SWEET CHEESE AND BLUEBERRY DANISH (77.2F), FLOWER SAUSAGE PASTRY (78.1F), SWEET FRANK ROLL(72.8F)AND PORTUGUESE EGG TART (73.6F). NO APPROVED PROCEDURE WAS PRESENTED AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. APPROXIMATELY 35LBS AT $280 WORTH OF FOOD ITEMS WERE TAKEN OUT OF DISPLAY CASE AND DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER PROCEDURE AND TIME MARKING SYSTEM AND GET APPROVAL FROM CDPH. MUST EITHER KEEP TCS FOODS HOT (135F) OR COLD (41F) AT ALL TIMES, UNTIL APPROVED FROM CDPH TO USE TIME AS A PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingnotedCode 37Food source and labeling
Official wording
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Inspector’s notes
3-302.12: OBSERVED DRY FOOD INGREDIENT STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED ON THE SECOND FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH THEIR COMMON NAMES AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.
More about food source, dating, or labeling problemsnotedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
6-202.15: OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR, REAR EXIT DOOR NEXT TO THE MANAGERS OFFICE ON THE FIRST FLOOR AND THE REAR EXIT DOOR ON THE SECOND FLOOR WITH OPENING AT THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF MENTIONED DOORS AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsnotedCode 39Contamination
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CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
3-307.11: OBSERVED THE ICE MACHINE BEHIND THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER/ PREP AREA DOOR MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO COVER ICE UNTIL DOOR IS REPLACE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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 contaminationnotedCode 41Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
Inspector’s notes
4-901.12: OBSERVED A YELLOW WIPING CLOTH STORED ON THE FAUCET HEAD AT THE HANDWASHING SINK NEXT TO THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ON THE SECOND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTH.
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 problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
6-501.13: OBSERVED THE FLOORS ON THE SECOND FLOOR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING THROUGHOUT. ESPECIALLY THE FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN 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 problemsnotedCode 57Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
Inspector’s notes
2-102.13: OBSERVED 1 FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE ON SITE OUT OF 7 EMPLOYEES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO ENSURE ALL FOOD HANDLERS TAKE FOOD HANDLER COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS 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 issuesnotedCode 61Other
Official wording
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO PREVIOUS INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT POSTED ON SITE FROM 12/04/2024, REPORT #2608418. ISSUED NEW SUMMARY REPORT AND POSTED IN PUBLIC VIEW AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B), CITATION ISSUED
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 11, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Dec 4, 2024
Fail
11 recorded violations
notedCode 6Employee health and hygiene
Official wording
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED EMPLOYEES EATING OPEN FOOD IN THE FIRST FLOOR FOOD PACKAGING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INFORM FOOD HANDLERS TO EAT IN DESIGNATED PREP AREAS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
In plain English
This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.
More about employee hygiene or health policy issuesnotedCode 8Handwashing
Official wording
HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED IMPROPER HANDWASHING PROCEDURES IN THE PREP AREA ON THE SECOND FLOOR. OBSERVED TWO EMPLOYEES WIPE THEIR HANDS WITH YELLOW WIPING CLOTHS AND BEGAN TO PREP FOOD ITEMS (PUT BUTTER CREAM IN MIXER AND BAKE BREADS), OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER RINSE HANDS WITH GLOVES ON, OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER RINSE HANDS WITHOUT SOAP AND DIDN'T USE A HAND USING A DRYING PROVISION. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY WASH BARE HANDS WITH SOAP AND USE AN ADEQUATE HAND DRYING PROVISION (PAPER TOWEL). MANAGER EXPLAINED TO FOOD HANDLERS THE PROPER HANDWASHING PROCEDURE AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010, CITATION ISSUED
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.
More about handwashing problemsnotedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PACKAGING PREP AREA ON THE FIRST FLOOR IN THE MOP SINK CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HANDWASHING SINK TO ALLOW CONVENIENT USE BY EMPLOYEES IN ALL FOOD PREPARATION AREAS, FOOD DISPENSING, AND WAREWASHING AREAS. THE HANDWASHING SINK MUST MEET COMPLIANCE BY HAVING WATER FROM AN APPROVED SOURCE BY THE CITY OF CHICAGO, HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER (100-120 F), AND FULLY EQUIPPED WITH HANDWASHING CLEANSER AND HAND DRYING PROVISIONS. MUST STOP USING AREA AS A PREP AREA UNTIL, HANDWASHING SINK IS INSTALLED AND INSPECTED BY CDPH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED
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.
More about handwashing problemsnotedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED IMPROPER DISHWASHING PROCEDURE. EMPLOYEE RINSING DISHES WITH WATER AND THEN AIR-DRYING AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. THE WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE COMPARTMENTS WERE EMPTY. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT ALWAYS TO SET UP THE DISHWASHING SINK IN ORDER TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE DISHWARE. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEE SET UP THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
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 problemsnotedCode 24Other
Official wording
TIME AS A PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL; PROCEDURES & RECORDS
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED IMPROPER USE OF TIME AS A PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL FOR TCS FOODS. OBSERVED PREPACKAGED TCS FOOD ITEMS THAT WERE PREPARED, PACKAGED ON SITE, STORED IN THE LOBBY DISPLAY CASE FOR SELF SERVICE WITH NO TIME STAMP SHOWING HOW LONG FOOD ITEMS WERE ON DISPLAY. TCS FOOD ITEMS SUCH AS TWIN EGG BREAD (76.6F), HAM AND CHEESE PASTRY (79.3F), FOLIAGE SAUSAGE BREAD (76.5F), SPICY SAUSAGE (76.3F), GARLIC SAUSAGE BLOCK (71.6F), FLOWER SAUSAGE PASTRY (77.9F), SWEET FRANK ROLL (74.3F), CROQUE MONSIEUR (76.8F), MUSHROOM ONION CHEESE PASTRY (73.2F), AND PORTUGUESE EGG TART (76.0F). NO APPROVED PROCEDURE WAS PRESENTED AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. APPROXIMATELY 25LBS AT $200 WORTH OF FOOD ITEMS WERE TAKEN OUT OF DISPLAY CASE AND DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER PROCEDURE AND TIME MARKING SYSTEM AND GET APPROVAL FROM CDPH. MUST EITHER KEEP TCS FOODS HOT (135F) OR COLD (41F) AT ALL TIMES, UNTIL APPROVED FROM CDPH TO USE TIME AS A PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingnotedCode 37Food source and labeling
Official wording
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED DRY FOOD INGREDIENT STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED ON THE SECOND FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH THEIR COMMON NAMES AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.
More about food source, dating, or labeling problemsnotedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR, REAR EXIT DOOR NEXT TO THE MANAGERS OFFICE ON THE FIRST FLOOR AND THE REAR EXIT DOOR ON THE SECOND FLOOR WITH OPENING AT THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF MENTIONED DOORS AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsnotedCode 39Contamination
Official wording
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE ICE MACHINE BEHIND THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER/ PREP AREA DOOR MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO COVER ICE UNTIL DOOR IS REPLACE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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 contaminationnotedCode 41Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED A YELLOW WIPING CLOTH STORED ON THE FAUCET HEAD AT THE HANDWASHING SINK NEXT TO THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ON THE SECOND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTH.
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 problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE FLOORS ON THE SECOND FLOOR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING THROUGHOUT. ESPECIALLY THE FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN 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 problemsnotedCode 57Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED 1 FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE ON SITE OUT OF 7 EMPLOYEES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO ENSURE ALL FOOD HANDLERS TAKE FOOD HANDLER COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS 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 issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 4, 2024 · Original Source