What is Lea French Street Food's health inspection score?

Lea French Street Food has a SafeDine safety score of 70 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Lea French Street Food last inspected?

Lea French Street Food was last inspected on September 10, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Lea French Street Food have?

Lea French Street Food has 30 total violations across 7 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Lea French Street Food safe to eat at?

Lea French Street Food has a good safety record with a score of 70/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Lea French Street Food serve?

Lea French Street Food serves French cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Lea French Street Food

Name: Lea French Street Food
Address: 70 E LAKE ST, Chicago, 60601
Rating: 70

70 E LAKE ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 9/10/2025

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0Good

French•The Loop

Ranked #520 of 865 in The LoopBetter than 64% of french restaurants

Declining

7 inspections

Last: Sep 10, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

14%

Clean Rate

4.3

Avg Violations

7 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-30

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-9 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-2 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-9 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-5 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

70 E LAKE ST, Chicago, IL 60601

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Violation Timeline

Oct 2022

1 inspections

5 basic

Oct

Jul 2023

1 inspections

4 high priority

1 intermediate

1 basic

Aug 2023

1 inspections

Aug

Mar 2024

1 inspections

4 basic

Feb 2025

1 inspections

1 intermediate

1 basic

Feb

Sep 2025

2 inspections

2 high priority

1 intermediate

10 basic

Inspection History

7 records on file

2 Complaint Re-Inspection4 Complaint1 Canvass

Sep 25

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass

1 High5 Basic

6 total

80/100inspection score

−20 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
4-602.11(B-E): OBSERVED BLACK, PINK AND BEIGE MOLD ON SHIELD AND FRONT INTERIOR AREA NEAR DOOR OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DESTROY ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-101.19: OBSERVED BOXES STORED ON FLOOR ON WALL NEAR LOCKERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
5-205.15: OBSERVED LEAKING FROM DRAIN PIPES OF SANITIZING COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DRAIN PIPES OF SANITIZING COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.12: OBSERVED BUILDUP ON FLOORS AND ALONG BASES OF WALL UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, DISH MACHINE, GREASE TRAP NEXT TO PREP TABLE AND UNDERNEATH ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS ON EASTSIDE WALL IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AND ALONG BASES OF WALL UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, DISH MACHINE, GREASE TRAP NEXT TO PREP TABLE AND UNDERNEATH ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS ON EASTSIDE WALL IN FRONT PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
6-501.14: OBSERVED DUST ON CEILING VENT COVERS AND FILTERS IN HOOD IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CEILING VENT COVERS IN BOTH ALL GENDER WASHROOMS AND TO CLEAN FILTERS IN HOOD IN FRONT PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
2-102.13: EXPIRED PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING PROVIDED FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VALID PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE.

Base deductions−20 pts

Sep 25

Complaint InspectionFail

1 High1 Med5 Basic

7 total

75/100inspection score

−25 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED BLACK, PINK AND BEIGE MOLD ON SHIELD AND FRONT INTERIOR AREA NEAR DOOR OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DESTROY ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED OVER 100 SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. OBSERVED SMALL FLY ACTIVITY IN AREAS SUCH AS REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA, UTILITY SINK, FRONT PREP AREA, ALL GENDER WASHROOMS AND ROOM WITH LARGE COFFEE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY IN FACILITY AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS, RECOMMENDED LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE FACILITY ON OR AFTER 9/2/2025. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED

Basic (5)

−10 pts

58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
EXPIRED PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING PROVIDED FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VALID PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED BOXES STORED ON FLOOR ON WALL NEAR LOCKERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED LEAKING FROM DRAIN PIPES OF SANITIZING COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DRAIN PIPES OF SANITIZING COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED BUILDUP ON FLOORS AND ALONG BASES OF WALL UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, DISH MACHINE, GREASE TRAP NEXT TO PREP TABLE AND UNDERNEATH ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS ON EASTSIDE WALL IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AND ALONG BASES OF WALL UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, DISH MACHINE, GREASE TRAP NEXT TO PREP TABLE AND UNDERNEATH ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS ON EASTSIDE WALL IN FRONT PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED COFFEE SPLASHED ON WALLS IN FRONT ROOM WITH LARGE COFFEE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL WALLS IN FRONT ROOM WITH COFFEE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED DUST ON CEILING VENT COVERS AND FILTERS IN HOOD IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CEILING VENT COVERS IN BOTH ALL GENDER WASHROOMS, ABOVE UTILITY SINK AND TO CLEAN FILTERS IN HOOD IN FRONT PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−25 pts

Feb 25

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Med1 Basic

2 total

93/100inspection score

−7 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS (FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC.) UNDER THE PREP TABLE IN THE REAR BAKING/PREP AREA.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN SOIL ACCUMULATION FROM THE SHELVING UNITS TO THE LEFT INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER.

Base deductions−7 pts

Mar 24

Complaint InspectionPass

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE SHELVING UNITS IN TH REAR PREP AREA AND ON TOP OF GREASE TRAPS IN THE PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE BAKING PREP AREA AND INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION IN THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
UNABLE TO LOCATE AND VERIFY FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES DURING INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE.

Base deductions−8 pts

Aug 23

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jul 23

Complaint InspectionPass w/ Conditions

4 High1 Med1 Basic

6 total2 risk factors

43/100inspection score

−47 pts

High Priority (4)

−40 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
No certified food service manager on site while handling and serving TCS foods ( chicken, deli....) instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012
9NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED−10
Observed a food handler grabbing pastries ( croissants ) with bare hands. instructed manager not handle ready-to-eat foods with bare hands. Priority violation 7-38-010.
33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
Found front dairy cooler air temp at 60f. cooler is used to store gallons of milk. instructed to keep cooler's temperature at 40f or lower, Priority violation 7-38-005. cooler is tagged not allowed to use. must contact the office of CDPH for tag removal request.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
Found 3 gallons (24lbs) of milk held at 64.3f in coffee station dairy cooler. Instructed manager to hold all cold TCS foods at 41f or lower. Priority violation 7-38-005. milk discarded valued at $12.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
Food handler not wearing hair restraints. Instructed to wear.

Base deductions−47 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Oct 22

Complaint InspectionPass

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER NOT CLEAN, WATER STAINED, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED ONE EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

Base deductions−10 pts

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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