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Lush Wine & Spirits

1412 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60642

Restaurant ZIP 60642 Risk 1 (High)

Out of business · as of Oct 29, 2026

Lush Wine & Spirits was last inspected on October 29, 2026 with a result of “Out of Business”. Inspectors found no violations.

Latest inspection

October 29, 2026 · Canvass

Closed

Result: Out of Business

No violations

The inspector found this business closed.

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

Inspection history

11 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  2. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the ventilation fan not operable in one of the restrooms. Management instructed to repair/replace the fan.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the certified manager without an allergen training certificate. Management instructed that all certified food managers must provide proof of training.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  3. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical8 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Must provide handwashing sign at hand sink in prep area, maintain. Cos-provided during inspection.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.

      Inspector’s note: Tomato bisque and prepared pulled pork held in the reach-in cooler do not meet date marking requirements and have not been discarded (the prepared date is over 7 days old). Instructed refrigerated tcs food must be discarded if held over 7 days. Staff voluntarily discarded and denatured food during inspection. Approximately 5 lbs, $50. Priority violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 23)

      Proper date marking and disposition

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: Must label food when outside original container, maintain (spices, flour etc). Cos during inspection.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: Found splash guard between handwashing sink and 3-compartment sink in poor repair. Instructed to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Found slow draining handwashing sink at bar (retail side). Instructed to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Found peeling paint/damaged ceiling in right restroom. Instructed to repair to ensure a smooth easy-to-clean surface, and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Found items stored on the floor in a dry storage area. Instructed to elevate all items at least 6" off the floor for ease of cleaning and maintenance.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Found slight debris accumulated inside the ice machine. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Found missing ceiling vent cover in left restroom. Instructed to provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Found butter cooking in prep area where equipment is not under ventilation hood. Instructed ventilation hood systems must be sufficient in capacity to prevent grease or condensation from collecting on walls and ceilings, maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  4. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    3 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no employee health policy/training on site. Instructed facility to establish an appropriate employee health policy/training system and maintain with verifiable documents on site. Priority foundation 7-38-010. No citation issued. 90 days given to comply.

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no procedure/plan for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed facility to develop and maintain a procedure/plan and to maintain any appropriate supplies on site. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. No citation issued. 90 days given to comply.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalFood handling

      No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

      Inspector’s note: Observed menu without a reminder and disclosure on the menu for raw or uncooked animal-based food items. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-005. No citation issued. 90 days given to comply

      Official wording (code 25)

      Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

    • GeneralFood handling

      Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed plates and eating utensil not inverted. Instructed management to invert plates and utensils after sanitizing and air drying.

      Official wording (code 44)

      Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

  5. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to recaulk around both wash bowls in the toilet rooms.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain the interior of the floor drains and floors around the dish machine behind the bar.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to fix the slow draining wash bowls in the toilet rooms. Maintain same.

  6. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  7. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Elevate all stock and clean floors in storage areas.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Remove unused articles in water heater room and rear storage area.

  8. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  9. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    5 general Show violations
    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

      Inspector’s note: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 580321 DATED:04/12/2011. 32 All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND COUNTER AREA AT EXPOSED HAND BOWL 04/12/2012. MUST CORRECT VIOLATION BY 7/23/12.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

      Inspector’s note: Must properly store,invert all clean multi-use utensils,dishware in prep area to prevent contamination before use.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Floor beneath the 3 comp sink area is dirty,detail clean,maintain floors in detail.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Repair water leak beneath the dishmachine behind bar service area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Remove cluttered conditions at the hot water tank closet.

  10. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND COUNTER AREA AT EXPOSED HAND BOWL

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