Bakery · Chicago, IL

La Boulangerie & Co

936 N California Ave

Last inspected Oct 5, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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When was La Boulangerie & Co last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 5, 2026. The result listed by Chicago Department of Public Health was “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: Yes: 2 violations recorded. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 7 inspections on record, from Nov 22, 2023 to Oct 5, 2026.
Has La Boulangerie & Co ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 7 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Nov 22, 2023.

The Full Inspection History

7 inspections

Complaint

Oct 5, 2026

Pass w/ Conditions

2 recorded violations

notedCode 1Permits, training, and postings

Official Wording

Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

Inspector’s Notes

NO PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST HAVE A PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. PERSON IN CHARGE ARRIVED ON SITE APPROXIMATELY 9:15 AM.

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

NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED(HAM, SALMON). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED. CERTIFIED MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT APPROXIMATELY 9:15 AM.

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, Oct 5, 2026 · Original Source

Complaint

Jul 8, 2026

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 39Contamination

Official Wording

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK LOCATED BY FRONT COFFEE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL DURABLE SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK.

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

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 8, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Apr 23, 2025

Pass w/ Conditions

2 recorded violations

notedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED DISH MACHINE THAT IS NOT USED WITH A FINAL CHLORINE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION OF 0 PPM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE DISH MACHINE DISPENSES A CHLORINE CONCENTRATION OF AT LEAST 50PPM. DISH MACHINE NOT IN USE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. DISH MACHINE. TAGGED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 NO 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 problems

notedCode 33Food temperature

Official Wording

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED COOLER WITH AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 45 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COOLERS HAVE AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41 F AND BELOW. NO TCS FOOD STORED IN COOLER AT TIME OF INSPECTION. COOLER TAGGED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

In Plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 23, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass Re-Inspection

Sep 10, 2024

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 10, 2024 · Original Source

Canvass

Sep 3, 2024

Pass w/ Conditions

2 recorded violations

notedCode 22Food temperature

Official Wording

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED QUICHE WITH COOKED EGGS HELD AT AN INADEQUATE TEMPERATURE OF 46 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD TCS FOOD IS HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED 3 POUNDS QUICHE ($22) PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

In Plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

notedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED CHLORINE DISH MACHINE WITH A FINAL SANITIZER CONCENTRATION OF 0 PPM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE CHLORINE DISH MACHINE PROVIDES A FINAL SANITIZER CONCENTRATION OF AT LEAST 50 PPM. DISH MACHINE TAGGED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 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 problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 3, 2024 · Original Source

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