Lucy's
1043 N California Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
Restaurant ZIP 60622 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Sep 2, 2026
Lucy's was last inspected on September 2, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 3 violations, 1 of them critical.
Latest inspection
September 2, 2026 · Complaint Re-Inspection
Result: Pass
1 critical2 paperwork-
CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: 6-301.14--observed no employee hand washing signage at hand sink in basement dishwashing area. Must provide.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: 2-102.13--expired food handler training certificates on site. Must provide current food handler training certificates for current employees.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: 2-102.13--observed expired allergen training certificates. Must provide allergen training certificates for all certified food managers.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
Inspection history
21 inspections on record
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
5 critical3 general2 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed hand washing sink in rear prep area not accessible. Hot water does not turn on when turning handle. Instructed to provide hot and cold running water connected to city of chicago plumbing line with a minimum temperature of 100f or above through a mixing valve or combination faucet. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no paper towels at hand washing sink in dishwashing area located in basement. Instructed to provide paper towels at hand washing sink at all times for employees to dry hands. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-030(c). See above for citation.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no employee hand washing signage at hand sink in basement dishwashing area. Must provide.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Observed beef patties at improper cold holding temperature at 45f in prep cooler. Also observed the following tcs foods at improper cold holding temperature ranging from 44-63f such as sliced tomatoes, pork, cole slaw, macarroni and cheese. Tcs foods must be held at 41f or below inside of a cold holding unit. Food discarded. Food weighing approximately 50 lbs at a cost of $200.00. Priority violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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CriticalFood temperature
Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.
Inspector’s note: Observed improper ambient temperature inside of prep cooler at 48f. Ambient temperature must be at 41f or below inside of a cold holding unit. Priority violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 33)
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed heavy amount of grease spills on exterior of cooking fryers. Must clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed open lid at outside garbage dumpster. Instructed to always keep lid shut tight on garbage dumpster.
Official wording (code 54)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed excessive amount of card board boxes in basement. Must remove all clutter from premises.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Expired food handler training certificates on site. Must provide current food handler training certificates for current employees.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed expired allergen training certificates. Must provide allergen training certificates for all certified food managers.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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No Entry
Non-Inspection · No Entry
No violations
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
3 critical5 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace cold water faucet handle in poor repair in rear prep area.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood temperature
Hot food was held below a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Observed improper temperatures of cooked tcs foods such as 40lbs. Cooked chicken-72.5f-76.7f on rack. The product was discarded by the manager. Must have hot holding foods at 135.0°f or above. Appx. 40lbs. $120 (priority foundation 7-38-005)(cos)(citation issued)
Official wording (code 21)
Proper hot holding temperatures
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Observed improper temperatures of tcs ready to eat foods, such as 2lb. Cut lettuce-53.4f.1lb. Sliced tomato-54.9f on topside of prep cooler. The product was discarded by the manager. Must have cold holding foods at 41.0°f or below. Appx. 3lbs.$5. (priority 7-38-005)(cos)(consolidated violation)
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Must label food storage containers when food is not in original package (squeeze bottles & shakers).
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Must provide a splash guard at hand sink next to 3- compartment sink in main kitchen & rear prep area next to mop sink.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Must remove potato peeler from above mopsink and place in a proper manner. Must repair or replace damaged door gaskets on 3- door prep cooler.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace broken concrete floor in basement at bottom of staircase,excessive caulking along wall bases under basement 3- compartment sink to be smooth and easily cleanable.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed a bbq smoker in rear yard instructed to place indoors under ventilation hood.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general1 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed back door cracked open at the time of inspection. Instructed to keep all doors closed and tight fitting to prevent pest entry.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed wet mop stored in the buckets in the back prep room area and in the kitchen area. Instructed to hang mops to allow to dry when not in use.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Unable to locate and verify food handler certificates for all employees during inspection. Must provide and keep certificates on site.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
2 general1 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralHygiene & sanitation
Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed food handlers prepping food without hair restraints. Instructed person in charge that all food handlers must wear a hair restraint.
Official wording (code 40)
Personal cleanliness
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed wet wiping cloths on several prep surface areas. Instructed to properly store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution between uses to prevent contamination of equipment & food. Must maintain
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no certified city of chicago food service sanitation manager on site at start time of inspection while pork is cooling, burgers were being cooked. The designated person in charge, who is physically on site, must obtain and maintain a valid city of chicago food service sanitation license. Violation corrected on site; the certified city of chicago food service sanitation manager, miguel martinez, arrived on site approx 1 hour through inspection. Priority foundation violation #7-38-012. Citation issued
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 critical Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Found handwashing signage missing from handwashing sink located in washrooms, basement dishwashing area, and food preparation area. Instructed manager to provide.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Found a minimal amount of unknown substance inside ice machine instructed manager to clean sanitize and maintain.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Kitchen's back door is is kept propped open with no screen door. Instructed to keep shut or install a screen door.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralHygiene & sanitation
Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Food handlers not wearing hair restraint, instructed to wear.
Official wording (code 40)
Personal cleanliness
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Damaged floor at the rear storage room, instructed to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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No Entry
Complaint · No Entry
No violations
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Conditional
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical1 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 5-203.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN BASEMENT DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030. NO CITATION ISSUED.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood temperature
Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.
Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 3-501.17 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE PREP COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
Official wording (code 23)
Proper date marking and disposition
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 6-501.114 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. OBSERVED ITEMS NOT ELEVATED 6INCHES OFF FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND IN THE BASEMENT. MUST ELEVATE AND MAINTAIN. MUST USE APPROVED SHELVING FOR PRODUCT ELEVATION AT ALL TIMES.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
3 critical13 general2 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing signs or posters near hand washing sinks throughout premises. Must provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing sink in basement dishwashing area. Instructed to install a hand washing sink with hot and cold running water under city pressure. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood temperature
Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.
Inspector’s note: Observed improper date marking on tcs foods held more than 24 hours inside prep coolers. Must provide and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 23)
Proper date marking and disposition
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: See violation #60
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: No chemical test strips available on premises to measure the concentration of sanitizer at the 3-compartment sink. Must provide and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Backflow prevention device not located at the ice machine and service sink. Must install a back flow prevention device so that can be located to be service and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: See violation #60
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: See violation # 60
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed missing ceiling tiles above 3-compartment sink located in the basement. Must repair and maintain. Ceiling must be smoothn and easily cleanable surfaces.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: See violation #60
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed missing floor tiles in rear storage area in front of walk-in cooler. Must repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed clutter and unnecessary articles in basement. Must remove clean and organize area to prevent rodent harborage. Observed items not elevated 6inches off floor in rear storage area and in the basement. Must elevate and maintain. Must use approved shelving for product elevation at all times.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed dust build up on ceiling light shields covers throughout premise. Must clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed missing lightb bulbs in rear storage area. Must provide and maintain adequate lightning.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: See violation #60
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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GeneralRepeat violation
A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: Previous core violations not corrected from previous inspection report on 10/18/118 report#2229897 41. Instructed manager to properly store wiping clothes in sanitizing solution when not in use. 55 noted water stained and missing ceiling tiles in the kitchen and rear storage area. Must replace and maintain. 55. Noted clutter in the rear yard of premises. Instructed manager to remove and/or organize clutter to prevent harborage. Proiority foundation violtion 7-42-090 citation issued.
Official wording (code 60)
Previous core violation corrected
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: See violation #60
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: See violation #60
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Conditional
Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical7 general2 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: Premises has no employee health policy. Instructed manager to comply with the new codes or citations will follow. Priority foundation violation #7-38-010.
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: Premises has no clean up procedures. Instructed manager to comply with the new codes or citations will follow. Priority foundation violation #7-38.005.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Instructed manager to properly store wiping clothes in sanitizing solution when not in use.
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Instructed manager to clean and sanitize potatoe(french fry)cutter.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Instructed manager to provide and maintain hot and cold running water above the top load ice cream machine.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Floors need detail cleaning through out to remove spill, grease and debris.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Noted water stained and missing ceiling tiles in the kitchen and rear storage area. Must replace and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Noted clutter in the rear yard of premises. Instructed manager to remove and/or organize clutter to prevent harborage.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Noted missing light shields in the prep area. Must provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Instructed manager to comply with the idph food handler requirements or citations will follow.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Premises has no allergen training. Instructed manager to comply with the new codes or citations will follow.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Closed
Canvass · Out of Business
The inspector found this business closed.
No violations
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical5 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector’s note: Found cooked chicken at improper temperature stored inside two reach-in coolers.five pounds of cooked chicken legs at temp of 71.3f to 72.4f;also 25 pounds of cooked chicken breast at temp of 49.6f to 50.3f. Cold food must maintain temp of 40f and below.food discarded and denatured by the manager/owner.pounds 30,value 50 critical violation:7-38-005(a)
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector’s note: Outside waste oil container not maintained.accumulation of grease on top the waste oil container and ground,employee cleaned unit and ground during the inspection(per owner request). Serious violation:7-38-020
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Faucet neck is leaking at east side of the three compartment sink,instructed to repair.un thread faucets at three compartment sinks,instructed to provide thread faucets at said place.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Debris on floor under shelves,along baseboard wall and corners,also under the three comartment sink,instructed to clean and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Missing ceiling tiles above the hood in the kitchen,instructed to provide.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector’s note: No self closing door device provide at staff washroom by the prep area and food storage.need to provide it.
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Pass
Consultation · Pass
5 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Observed peeling paint and hole in ceiling tile near hot water tank. Instructed to remove paint and seal hole as needed
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Table top fryer must be under hood ventilation. Must correct and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed cooking equipment(grill)not completely under hood. Instructed manager install smaller grill or larger hood to accomodate equipment.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Observed clutter throughout the facility (rear storage area, near hot water tank) instructed to clean and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food handler requirements met
Inspector’s note: Food handler training certifications not compliant. Provided manager with information on how to obtain certifications for all food/utensil handlers.
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
7 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Mop sink in need of cleaning to remove all dirt build up. Must clean and maintain at all times.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Observed peeling paint and hole in ceiling tile near hot water tank. Instructed to remove paint and seal hole as needed.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed cooking equipment (grill)not completely under hood. Also faucet is missing off the mop sink. Instructed manager install smaller grill or larger hood to accomodate equipment. Replace faucet, along with a backflow prevention device, on mop sink.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: No p-trap at mop sink drain pipe. Must install and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Table top fryer must be under hood ventilation. Must correct and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Observed clutter throughout the facility (rear storage area, near hot water tank) instructed to clean and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food handler requirements met
Inspector’s note: Food handler training certifications not compliant. Provided manager with information on how to obtain certifications for all food/utensil handlers.
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
2 critical6 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector’s note: Observed potentially hazardous foods at improper tempuratures on steam table: 3#'s mushroom pierogi's at 120.3f, 3#'s sauerkraut pierogi's at 125.5f valued at $10. Instructed manager to discard. Informed manager that hot food temps must be 140 degrees or above and cold foods 40 degrees or below. Critical violation 7-38-005 (a).
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector’s note: Found no hot running water in the staff/employee washroom. Must restore hot running water. Critical violation, 7-38-030.
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector’s note: No certified food manager onsite at this time. Expired certification provided during inspection (04/2015). Instructed manager that a certified food manager must by onsite while potentially hazardous foods are being prepared. Also, observed no certification posted for viewing. Serious violation 7-38-012.
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector’s note: Previous minor violations not corrected from 9/10/2014, insp #1496550. Violations:#32- seal raw wood shelves under front counter; #34- provide access to basement. Instructed manager to seal raw wood shelves and provide access to basement for future inspections. Serious violation 7-42-090
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Observed peeling paint and hole in ceiling tile near hot water tank. Instructed to remove paint and seal hole as needed.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed cooking equipment (grill)not completely under hood. Also faucet is missing off the mop sink. Instructed manager install smaller grill or larger hood to accomodate equipment. Replace faucet, along with a backflow prevention device, on mop sink.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Observed clutter throughout the facility (rear storage area, near hot water tank) instructed to clean and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food handler requirements met
Inspector’s note: Food handler training certifications not compliant. Provided manager with information on how to obtain certifications for all food/utensil handlers.
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Closed
Canvass · Out of Business
The inspector found this business closed.
No violations
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Pass
License Re-Inspection · Pass
5 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Seal raw wood shelves under front counter.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Provide access to basement.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Seal brick walls in waiting area.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Install back flow device on utility sink.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Remove unused equipment in rear outside area.
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1 critical5 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector’s note: Install an exposed hand sink with hot and cold running water, soap and paper towels in food prep area.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Seal raw wood shelves under front counter.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Provide access to basement.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Seal brick walls in waiting area.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Install back flow device on utility sink.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Remove unused equipment in rear outside area.
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 2 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.