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La Grande Boucherie / Omakase Room

431 N DEARBORN ST, CHICAGO, IL 60654 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

La Grande Boucherie / Omakase Room has been inspected 9 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since January 31, 2024. The most recent inspection, on April 16, 2026, recorded 2 infractions.

4 of 9 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 2 inspections with 8 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Pests, Cleaning and sanitizing and Handwashing and staff hygiene.

Recent inspections have recorded more infractions than earlier ones, so it is worth reading the latest reports closely.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded 6 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on January 15, 2025. For example: REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

  • Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk

    Anything that touches food, such as cutting boards, dishes and utensils, must be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Inspectors check dishwasher temperatures, sanitizer strength and how wiping cloths are stored. Poor sanitizing lets bacteria survive from one use to the next.

    Recorded 4 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on February 18, 2026. For example: FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hands are the main way germs like norovirus move from people to food. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing hands when required, hair restraints, and sick employees being kept away from food. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.

    Recorded 2 times on February 18, 2026. For example: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Bacteria multiply fastest between about 4 °C and 60 °C (40 °F to 140 °F). Inspectors check that cold food stays cold, hot food stays hot, cooked food is cooled quickly, and that staff have accurate thermometers. Temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning, so these are treated as critical findings.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on February 7, 2024. For example: THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be smooth and clean, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate food-safety risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded 8 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on April 16, 2026. For example: PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

9 inspections

  1. Complaint

    2 infractions

    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED 1 OF 2 URINALS IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM DOES NOT FLUSH. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED UNUSED ROP MACHINE IN BASEMENT ELECTRICAL ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
  2. Canvass

    6 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN BAR MADE INACCESSIBLE BY PAPER TOWELS AND OTHER ITEMS BEING PLACED INSIDE THE BASIN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN ALL EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS IN AN ACCESSIBLE MANNER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN SOAP AT ALL EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
    • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
      • OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AT BAR MAINTAINING IMPROPER CHEMICAL SANITIZER CONCENTRATION OF 0PPM OF CHLORINE. MACHINE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN MACHINE SO THAT IT IS CAPABLE OF DELIVERING CHEMICAL SANITIZER AT PROPER CONCENTRATIONS BETWEEN 50-100PPM OF CHLORINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED UNUSED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN BASEMENT WITH BROKEN DISPLAY PANEL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • OBSERVED BUILD UP OF BLACK SLIME ON CAULK AROUND DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED 1 OF 2 URINALS IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM DOES NOT FLUSH. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
  3. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  4. Canvass

    9 infractions

    • 14. REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION
      • OBSERVED MULTIPLE SHELLSTOCK TAGS FROM OCTOBER, NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER 2024 WITH NO DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK FROM THE CONTAINER IS SOLD OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED THE DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK FROM THE CONTAINER IS SOLD OR SERVED SHALL BE RECORDED ON THE TAG OR LABEL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
    • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
      • OBSERVED THREE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINES IMPROPERLY SANTIZING AT A CONCENTRATION OF 0PPM CHLORINE. OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINES IN FIRST FLOOR BAR AND LARGE DISH MACHINE IN BASEMENT DISHWASHING AREA IMPROPERLY SANITIZING AT A CONCENTRATION OF 0PPM CHLORINE. CORRECTED ON SITE THREE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINES REPAIRED BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION, SANITIZING PROPERLY AT A CONCENTRATION OF 50PPM CHLORINE AFTER REPAIR. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED
    • 29. COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP
      • OBSERVED FACILITY VACUUM SEALING TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD(FISH). OBSERVED VACUUM SEALED PACKAGES OF FROZEN FISH(SALMON, TUNA AND KATSU ANAGO) STORED IN FREEZER ON SECOND FLOOR. CORRECTED ON SITE VACUUM SEALED PACKAGES OF FROZEN FISH VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY MANAGEMENT. VACUUM SEALED FROZEN FISH VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY MANAGEMENT VALUED AT $1675 AND WEIGHING 62 LBS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY EXCEPT FOR FISH THAT IS FROZEN BEFORE, DURING AND AFTER PACKAGING AND BEARS A LABEL THAT IT IS TO BE KEPT FROZEN UNTIL TIME OF USE A RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT MAY NOT PACKAGE FISH USING A REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING METHOD. INSTRUCTED SITE NOT TO USE VACUUM SEAL MACHINE INFORMED SITE THAT TO USE SAID MACHINE, A HACCP PLAN/VARIANCE MUST BE OBTAINED BY CDPH. ONE VACUUM SEALING MACHINE TAGGED DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED SITE NOT TO USE MACHINE NOR VACUUM SEALING MATERIAL UNTIL HACCP PLAN/VARIANCE IS SUBMITTED TO CDPH AND APPROVAL GRANTED FROM CDPDH. INSTRUCTED SITE TO CONTACT CDPH FOR TAG REMOVAL OF VACUUM SEALING MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
    • 32. VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS
      • OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS IN FACILITY NOTED REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGES OF FROZEN FISH(SALMON, TUNA AND KATSU ANAGO) STORED IN FREEZER ON SECOND FLOOR DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED FACILITY EXCEPT FOR FISH THAT IS FROZEN BEFORE, DURING AND AFTER PACKAGING AND BEARS A LABEL THAT IT IS TO BE KEPT FROZEN UNTIL TIME OF USE A RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT MAY NOT PACKAGE FISH USING A REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING METHOD. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT DOCUMENTATION AND PROCEDURES MUST BE SUBMITTED AND APPROVED BY CDPH BEFORE PERFORMING SUCH SPECIALIZED FOOD PROCESSES AND MUST BE MAINTAINED.CORRECTED ON SITE TAGGED UNIT AND MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED VACUUM PACKAGED FROZEN FISH VALUED AT $1675 AND WEIGHING 62LBS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION COMBINED WITH VIOLATION #29
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED OPENINGS AT BASE OF REVOLVING ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED OVER 60 SMALL FLIES IN FACILITY. OBSERVED SMALL FLY ACTIVITY IN FIRST FLOOR DINING AREA AND FIRST FLOOR BAR. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY IN FACILITY. RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL SERVICE FACILITY ON OR AFTER 1/15/2024. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
    • 44. UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
      • OBSERVED EXPOSED PRESET KNIFE AND FORK ON TABLES IN DINING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL PRESET TABLEWARE SHALL BE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION BY BEING WRAPPED, COVERED OR INVERTED.
    • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
      • OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE TEMPERATURE INDICATOR FOR MEASURING SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF UTENSILS AND OTHER DISHES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED PEELING PAINT, BLACK MOLDLIKE STAINS AND RUST ON PIPES AND BEAMS IN BASEMENT DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND RUST ON PIPES AND BEAMS IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT SAID PIPES AND BEAMS IN DISHWASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED CONDENSATION DRIPPING FROM LARGE PIPES ON CEILING IN DISHWASHING AREA IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN DISHROOM IN BASEMENT TO PREVENT CONDENSATION FROM COLLECTING ON EQUIPMENT AND CEILING.
  5. License Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  6. License Re-Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • 4-204.112(B): OBSERVED NO VISIBLE THERMOMETERS IN WALKIN COOLERS AND WALKIN FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VISIBLE THERMOMETERS IN WALKIN COOLERS AND WALKIN FREEZERS AND MAINTAIN.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • 6-202.15: OBSERVED OPENINGS AT BASE OF REVOLVING ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • 6-501.19: OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DEVICES ON SECOND FLOOR WASHROOM DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICES SECOND FLOOR WASHROOM DOORS.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • 6-304.11: OBSERVED MECHANICAL VENTILATION NOT WORKING IN ALL SECOND FLOOR WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN ALL SECOND FLOOR WASHROOMS AND MAINTAIN.
  7. License

    6 infractions

    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • OBSERVED NO VISIBLE THERMOMETERS IN WALKIN COOLERS AND WALKIN FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VISIBLE THERMOMETERS IN WALKIN COOLERS AND WALKIN FREEZERS AND MAINTAIN.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED 60 RAT DROPPINGS IN BASEMNT IN ELECTRIC ROOM UNDERNEATH STAIRS. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE RAT ACTIVITY, REMOVE RAT DROPPINGS AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREA. RECOMMEND PEST CONTROL SERVICE FACILITY ON OR AFTER 2/6/2024. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED OPENINGS AT BASE OF REVOLVING ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DEVICES ON SECOND FLOOR WASHROOM DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICES SECOND FLOOR WASHROOM DOORS.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • OBSERVED MECHANICAL VENTILATION NOT WORKING IN ALL SECOND FLOOR WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN ALL SECOND FLOOR WASHROOMS AND MAINTAIN.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGERS.
  8. License

    0 infractions

  9. License

    0 infractions

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