RestaurantLicence 2589927

Le Sud

2301 W Roscoe St, Chicago 60618

Latest verdictConditionalSep 8, 2026 · 1 month ago

Inspections18since Aug 28, 2018

Fail rate25.0%3 of 12 verdictscitywide 22.4% · above average

City risk ratingHigh riskWhat this kind of business could do if it went wrong — not a grade it earned.

Read the pairs, not the count. A failure is normally followed within days by a re-inspection, and that re-inspection is a second row here. On the timeline below they sit almost on top of each other — one bad day, two marks.

The whole record

Pass33%
Conditional42%
Fail25%

18 inspections from 2018 to 2026 · hover a mark

2020202220242026

ConditionalSep 8, 2026Short Form ComplaintRisk 1 (High)
1. 1
  Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
  Person in charge does not have a city of Chicago certified food service manager certificate.
2. 2
  City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate
  Observed no city of Chicago certified food service manager on site nor city of Chicago food service sanitation certificate when foods are being prepared cutting vegetables, soups, sauces preparing meats etc. Instructed above to operate with a city of Chicago certified food service manager and must have original city of Chicago food service sanitation certificate. Priority foundatio violation 7-38-012 citation issued.
3. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  Observedno hand washing sign or poster near hand washing sink in front prep area. Must provide and maintain at all times.
4. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  Observed dirt, grease and food debris inside cooking equipment in kitchen food preparation area. Must clean and maintain.
5. 51
  Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  Observed leaking faucet base at the 3-compartment sink, must repair repair and maintain at all times. Observed exposed handwashing sink draining slow in front bar area. Must repair and maintain.
6. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed excessive amount of dust build up on ventilation vents throughout facility. Must clean and maintain. Must regrout floor tiles in main kitchen food preparation area, front bar area and rear dishwashing area and maintain facility in a good repair at all times. Observed opening into floor underneath exposed handwashing sink in front prep area
7. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed dirt and food debris on all floor drains in the 1st and 2nd floor food prep areas and dishwashing area. Must clean and maintain.
8. 56
  Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
  Observed inadequate lighting in rear dishwashing area. Must provide adequate lighting and maintain at all times.
9. 58
  Allergen training as required
  : observed one of three certified food managers without allergen training, instructed above that all employees holding city of Chicago certified food service manager certificates must complete allergen training and maintain records thereof on site at all times.
ConditionalAug 11, 2026ComplaintRisk 1 (High)
1. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  Observedno hand washing sign or poster near hand washing sink in front prep area. Must provide and maintain at all times.
2. 14
  Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
  Observed oysters stored in a container inside walk-in cooler without shellfish tags attached. Manager immediately and voluntarily discarded oysters approximately 60 oysters 15# value $60. Instructed to keep shellfish tags attached to oysters and then keep shellfish tags on file for 90 days after the product has been sold. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued.
3. 23
  Proper date marking and disposition
  Observed ready to eat tcs foods not properly date and labeled inside walk-in cooler. Must properly date and label food with the expiration date no longer than 7days on tcs food. Manager immediately and voluntarily discarded approximately 10#of food value of $30 dollars. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued.
4. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  Observed dirt, grease and food debris inside cooking equipment in kitchen food preparation area. Must clean and maintain.
5. 51
  Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  Observed leaking faucet base at the 3-compartment sink, must repair repair and maintain at all times. Observed exposed handwashing sink draining slow in front bar area. Must repair and maintain.
6. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed dirt and food debris on all floor drains in the 1st and 2nd floor food prep areas and dishwashing area. Must clean and maintain.
7. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed excessive amount of dust build up on ventilation vents throughout facility. Must clean and maintain. Must regrout floor tiles in main kitchen food preparation area, front bar area and rear dishwashing area and maintain facility in a good repair at all times. Observed opening into floor underneath exposed handwashing sink in front prep area.
8. 56
  Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
  Observed inadequate lighting in rear dishwashing area. Must provide adequate lighting and maintain at all times.
9. 58
  Allergen training as required
  Observed one of three certified food managers without allergen training, instructed above that all employees holding city of Chicago certified food service manager certificates must complete allergen training and maintain records thereof on site at all times.
No verdictAug 4, 2026ComplaintRisk 1 (High)
1. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  Observed pest control device installed directly above handwashing sink and clean equipment in the rear warewashing area. Instructed to relocate device and install all pest control devices such that they do not pose risk of contamination of food, clean equipment, or utensils and maintain.
2. 39
  Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
  Observed plastic bowls used as scoops in bulk dry food storage containers throughout facility. Instructed to remove plastic bowls and replace with multi-use utensils with handles to prevent contamination when scooping and maintain.
PassOct 27, 2025CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  Observed pest control device installed directly above handwashing sink and clean equipment in the rear warewashing area. Instructed to relocate device and install all pest control devices such that they do not pose risk of contamination of food, clean equipment, or utensils and maintain.
2. 39
  Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
  Observed plastic bowls used as scoops in bulk dry food storage containers throughout facility. Instructed to remove plastic bowls and replace with multi-use utensils with handles to prevent contamination when scooping and maintain.
No verdictOct 15, 2025Non-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
No verdictDec 3, 2024Non-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
PassJun 6, 2023Canvass Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
1. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  4-101.19 observed shelves lined on top shelf above grill and under prep table on second floor prep area with foil. Instructed to remove and maintain shelves in good condition.
2. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  4-501.11 observed rusty surfaces on shelving units in walk-in cooler. Instructed manager to repair/replace and maintain.
3. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  6-201.17 observed condensor fan covers in second floor walkin cooler with dust buildup. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.
4. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  6-501.11 observed hole around drain pipe of handwashing sink in bar area on second floor. Observed hole in ceiling upstairs above pizza ovens. Instructed to seal smoothly for ease of cleanability.
5. 56
  Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
  4-202.18 observed hood filters above grill area with grease buildup. Instructed to clean and maintain
FailMay 24, 2023CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  Instructed to rodent proof bottom of rear exit door.
2. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  Observed rusty surfaces on shelving units in walk-in cooler. Instructed manager to repair/replace and maintain.
3. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  Observed shelves lined on top shelf above grill and under prep table on second floor prep area with foil. Instructed to remove and maintain shelves in good condition.
4. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  Observed interior of coolers behind with buildup inside. Instructed to clean and maintain.
5. 51
  Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  Observed leak from drain pipe of left compartment of three compartment sink. Instructed to repair and maintain.
6. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed hole around drain pipe of handwashing sink in bar area on second floor. Observed hole in ceiling upstairs above pizza ovens. Instructed to seal smoothly for ease of cleanability.
7. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed soiled floors and corners along wall in kitchen prep area. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.
8. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed condensor fan covers in second floor walkin cooler with dust buildup. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.
9. 56
  Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
  Observed dust buildup on vent cover in washroom with orange door. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.
10. 56
  Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
  Observed hood filters above grill area with grease buildup. Instructed to clean and maintain
11. 58
  Allergen training as required
  Observed certified foodservice manager with no allergen training certification. Instructed to enroll and provide.
12. 60
  Previous core violation corrected
  Previous core violation not corrected from inspection report# 2553986 issued on 04-06-2022 priority foundation violation 7-42-090 citation issued #47 - observed stained cutting boards on top of the kitchen prep line coolers. Instructed to resurface or replace the cutting boards
No verdictMay 12, 2023Non-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
PassApr 6, 2022Complaint Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
1. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  Observed stained cutting boards on top of the kitchen prep line coolers. Instructed to resurface or replace the cutting boards.
FailMar 30, 2022ComplaintRisk 1 (High)
1. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  Instructed to provide handwashing signage at all handsinks (washrooms).
2. 16
  Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
  Observed the kitchen low temperature dish washing machine at improper final sanitizing rinse at 0 ppm chlorine concentration. (dishmachine is in use at this time). Instructed manager to repair and maintain. A mechanical dishwashing machines should provide a final sanitizing rinse of either 50 – 100 ppm chlorine (for chemical sanitizing machine) or 180f final rinse (for hot water sanitizing machine). Dishmachine tagged "held for inspection". Instructed not to use until repaired (see comments below). Priority violation 7-38-025,citation issued (cos).
3. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  Observed evidence of pest activity approximately 20 live ants crawling along floor and wall tiles underneath the kitchen/dishwashing 3-compartment sink area. Instructed to detail clean and remove all ant activity sanitize all affected areas. Also, additional pest control service is needed to eliminate the pest activity. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a), citation issued.
4. 40
  Personal cleanliness
  Observed employee with no hair restraint in the food prep area. Instructed manager to provided hair restraints for all employees in the food prep area.
5. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  Observed stained cutting boards on top of the kitchen prep line coolers. Instructed to resurface or replace the cutting boards.
6. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Instructed to detail clean and organize the rear ice maker/hot water tank location and remove unnecessary articles due to potential pest harborage and elevate mops,brooms cleaning equipments off the floor at least 6" inches to facilitate cleaning.
7. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed exposed brick walls behind the bar area.instructed to seal and maintain mentioned brick walls so that they are smooth, easily cleanable.
No verdictMar 14, 2022ComplaintRisk 1 (High)
PassJul 13, 2021ComplaintRisk 1 (High)
1. 39
  Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
  Observed large amount of boxes stored on floor in rear restroom on 2nd floor. Instructed to elevate all items at least 6 inches off ground to allow for cleaning.
2. 54
  Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
  Observed slight build up of grease on exterior of outdoor grease can. Instructed to clean and maintain.
3. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed small hole in wall near doorway to ice machine room located on first floor. Instructed to repair and maintain in good condition.
4. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed build up of grease and grime on ground behind and under wood fired grill. Instructed to detail clean and maintain in good condition.
No verdictJul 2, 2021ComplaintRisk 1 (High)
ConditionalAug 21, 2020CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 25
  Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
  Consumer advisory printed on the menu does not disclose or remind the particular menu items that pertain to the written advisory. Must disclose/remind all such items. Priority foundation violation. No citation issued.
2. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  Must not use milk crates as a means of elevation for stored items throughout.
3. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  Must remove all peeling plastic used as protecting on all metal coolers and metal dish machine exterior sides. Must be smooth and cleanable.
4. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Missing floor tiles at the first floor bar area with large divot. Must replace to make floor smooth and cleanable.---- must not use expanding spray foam sealant on open crevices in walls. Seals must be smooth and cleanable.----must not use tape to seal hole from the second floor hallway door knob.
5. 57
  All food employees have food handler training
  No proof of food handler training or certificates for all required employees. Must provide.
6. 58
  Allergen training as required
  No proof of allergen training or certificates for all the city of Chicago certified food managers. Must provide.
ConditionalJul 24, 2019Canvass Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
1. 25
  Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
  No consumer advisory with reminder on menu. Instructed manager must provide a consumer advisory with reminder on menu. Priority foundation 7-38-005. No citation issued.
2. 51
  Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  Backflow prevention device not located on espresso machine water line. Must provide and make visible a backflow prevention device for espresso machine.
3. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Floor cluttered under stair case adjacent to hot water tank. Must elevate all items off flor or remove.
FailJul 16, 2019CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 16
  Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
  Observed dirt/slime build up inside ice machine dripping into ice, ice used for human consumption. Instructed manager must clean interior of ice machine. All ice inside ice machine voluntarilly discarded at this time. Priority foundation 7-38-005.
2. 22
  Proper cold holding temperatures
  Found the following tcs foods held at improper temperature inside walk in cooler-milk at 47.0 f, pork at 47.1 f, burgers at 47.4 f. However found walk in cooler ambient air temperature at 41.0 f. Instructed manager all refrigerated tcs foods must be held at 41.0 f or below. All out of temperature tcs foods voluntarilly discarded at this time. Priority violation 7-38-005.
3. 23
  Proper date marking and disposition
  Observed refrigerated tcs foods without sell by date on labels. Instructed manager refrigerated, ready-to-eat, tcs food, prepared on site and held greater than 24 hours must have sell by date on labels. Prioirity foundation 7-38-005. No citation issued.
4. 25
  Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
  No consumer advisory with reminder on menu. Instructed manager must provide a consumer advisory with reminder on menu. Priority foundation 7-38-005. No citation issued.
5. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  Observed air conditioning unit dripping with condensation at dishwash area. Must repair and maintain said air conditioning unit.
6. 51
  Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  Backflow prevention device not located on espresso machine water line. Must provide and make visible a backflow prevention device for espresso machine.
7. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed dust/food debris on walls around/behind dishwash 3-compartment sink and at 2nd floor spice racks. Must clean walls and maintain.
8. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Floor cluttered under stair case adjacent to hot water tank. Must elevate all items off flor or remove.
ConditionalAug 28, 2018LicenseRisk 1 (High)
1. 3
  Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
  2-102.14(a) employee health policy not available at this time. Instructed to implement an employee health policy, and maintain policy on-site. For more information regarding policy go to www.cityofchicago.org/health. Priority foundation, 7-38-012(a) no citation issued.
2. 5
  Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
  2-501.11 found no procedure for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events on site. Instructed facility to implement an appropriate procedure, with necessary supplies, and to maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. No citation issued.
3. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  6-501.11 observed a small section of the ceiling above the 2nd floor dry storage room with deteriorating drywall. Instructed to repair and patch the ceiling to prevent particles from falling onto utensils stored on the storage racks below. Must provide a smooth, easily cleanable surface.
4. 56
  Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
  6-202.11 must provide light shields for the light fixtures above the 2nd floor prep area to properly shield fixtures at all times.
5. 58
  Allergen training as required
  Pa 100-0367 person in charge has no allergen training certificate. Instructed to provide. Pf violation pa100-0367. No citation issued.

Fails sit above the line, passes below. Every inspection the city has published for this licence.

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What it gets cited for

5518×
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
478×
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
566×
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
515×
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
585×
Allergen training as required
494×
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
384×
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
103×
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Counted across every inspection on record here. A code that keeps coming back is the more telling signal.

Source

Published by the Chicago Department of Public Health as Food Inspections, updated weekly. This page shows every row the city holds under licence 2589927 — a business that changed hands may carry history from its predecessor.