Lowcountry 2
1132 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60605
Restaurant ZIP 60605 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Jul 29, 2026
Lowcountry 2 was last inspected on July 29, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found no violations.
Latest inspection
July 29, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Pass
No violationsNo violations were recorded at this inspection.
Inspection history
21 inspections on record
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No Entry
Non-Inspection · No Entry
No violations
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No Entry
Non-Inspection · No Entry
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 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: Oberserved no hand washing signage at rear food prep handwashing sink. Instructed to post signage at all hand washing sinks.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: Observed large blender that does not breakdown to fit in 3 compartment sink. Instructed to provide a clean in place procedure.
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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No Entry
Non-Inspection · No Entry
No violations
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No Entry
Non-Inspection · No Entry
No violations
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: 3-601.11 observed facility prepackaging freshly squeezed lemonade using a can sealer and without proper labels containing business address and ingredients. Instructed to always provide proper labels for all prepackaged items.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
1 critical3 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.
Inspector’s note: 2-101.11 observed the person in charge without an original and valid city of chicago food service sanitation manager's certificate posted. Person in charge had a servsafe certificate posted with an examination date of 11/2/22 at the time of the inspection. Instructed person in charge to obtain a city of chicago food service sanitation manager's certificate and have an original and valid city of chicago food service sanitation manager's posted at all times. Priority foundation. Citation issued under violation #2.
Official wording (code 1)
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: 3-601.11 observed facility prepackaging freshly squeezed lemonade using a can sealer and without proper labels containing business address and ingredients. Instructed to always provide proper labels for all prepackaged items.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: 4-302.13 observed the facility does not have an irreversible thermometer nor high temperature dish machine test strips. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-005.
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: 5-501.17 observed no covered receptacle inside of the women's toilet room. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: 2-101.11 observed the person in charge without an original and valid city of chicago food service sanitation manager's certificate posted. Person in charge had a servsafe certificate posted with an examination date of 11/2/22 at the time of the inspection. Instructed person in charge to obtain a city of chicago food service sanitation manager's certificate and have an original and valid city of chicago food service sanitation manager's posted at all times. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-012.
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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No Entry
Non-Inspection · No Entry
No violations
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Floor area around the ice machine in need of detail cleaning to remove all water and build up. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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No Entry
Non-Inspection · No Entry
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
No violations
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No Entry
Non-Inspection · No Entry
No violations
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the fan covers in the walk-in cooler to remove dust.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the ceiling vents and light shields in the kitchen to remove dust observed.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
No violations
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Conditional
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical2 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: 2-102.14(n) observed no employee health policy on site. Must provide employee health policy and signatures for review. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010 no citation issued
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: 2-501.11 observed no vomitous and diarrheal incident clean up policy in place and kit (gloves, face masks, disposable mops, sanitizer) on site. Must provide and maintain. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed facility missing required food handler training certification for all food handler employees. Facility must obtain and maintain all required food handler training certification for all food handler employees on site for inspection review.
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 facility food service sanitation managers without required allergen training certification. Must obtain and maintain.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
4 critical1 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: 2-2102.14(n) observed no employee health policy on site. Must provide employee health policy and signatures for review. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010 no citation issued
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: 2-501.11 observed no vomitous and diarrheal incident clean up policy in place and kit (gloves, face masks, disposable mops, sanitizer) on site. Must provide and maintain. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Observed facility mechanical high temperature ware washing machine not meeting requirements in rear prep ware washing are. Final rinse at 155 degrees f at time of inspection. Informed person in charge to repair and maintain. Tagged machine. Priority violation 7-38-025 citation issued. Employee arrived at end of inspection and repaired machine final rinse reached 180 degrees f
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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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 cold holding unit in disrepair walk in freezer holding at 34 degrees f in rear prep area of facility with food stored inside. Informed person in charge facility must repair or replace cold holding unit (walk in freezer) and maintain. Priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued. Tagged unit
Official wording (code 33)
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: 4-203.11 observed facility without thermometer (temperature measuring device) for measuring (probing) food items/ products in facility for accuracy. Informed person in charged thermometers are required for measuring food accuracy. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed facility missing required food handler training certification for all food handler employees. Facility must obtain and maintain all required food handler training certification for all food handler employees on site for inspection review.
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 facility food service sanitation managers without required allergen training certification. Must obtain and maintain.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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No Entry
Canvass · No Entry
No violations
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical2 general 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: Observed no employee health policy on site. Instructed to provide an employee health policy that includes a signed acknowledgement from each employee and maintain. Priority foundation. No citation issued.
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: Observed no written procedure on site for responding to vomiting or diarrheal events that can potentially occur inside of the food establishment. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated dust on the vents located above the cookin equipment. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed floors by the dish washing area need to be re-grouted. Instructed to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
License Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
License · Fail
3 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector’s note: Observed prep areas not protected. Observed open ceiling (with several pipes, air ducts, etc.) above kitchen prep area and dish area. Must provide a smooth and easily cleanable barrier between pipes, and air ducts and prep /dish area for protection. Serious violation 7-38-005(a).
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed raw wood on corner shelving units (for chips, grab and go items, etc.) in dining room. Observed raw wood on wall behind beer taps. Must seal or paint these surfaces to make non-porous, smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same.
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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 open ceiling above ice machine in rear hallway. Must provide smooth and easily cleanable barrier above ice machine. Must maintain same.
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 3 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.