Lucky Strike Downtown Chicago

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Dec 23, 2025 Conditional

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 paperwork Show violations

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no city of chicago certified food manager on site. Instructed manager to ensure a city of chicago certified food manager is on site at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012 citation issued.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

2. Dec 15, 2025 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

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   • CriticalFood temperature

     Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

     Inspector’s note: Observed tcs foods stored at a inadequate temperature of 46 f. Instructed maanger to ensure all tics foods are held at a temperature of 41 f and below. Manager discarded 1/2 pound salsa with cooked corn, 1 pound chopped leafy greens, and 1/4 pound shredded cheese. Priorty violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

     Official wording (code 22)

     Proper cold holding temperatures

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

     Inspector’s note: Observed cooler with an inadequate ambient air temperature of 45 f. The temperature was recorded in the lower compartment of the deli top cooler. The top of the cooler held at an adequate temperature. Instructed manager to ensure all cold holding units have an ambient air temperature of 41 f and below throughout cooler. Bottom of cooler tagged. Priority violation 7-38-005

     Official wording (code 33)

     Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed 3 compartment sink not in proper working order. When water is drained in one compartment, another compartment floods before going back down. Instructed manager to service 3 compartment sink. Priority foundation violation 7-38-025 citation issued.

     Official wording (code 48)

     Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

3. Aug 19, 2024 No Entry

   Non-Inspection · No Entry

   No violations

4. Aug 10, 2023 Pass

   License Re-Inspection · Pass

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   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed inside of prep tables where seasonings, oil and kitchenware is stored throughout prep area with excessive food debris on internal and external surfaces. Instructed to remove and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed leak on handsink piping located in main bar upon facility entrance. Instructed to repair and maintain in good condition

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training certificate on site for certified food manager. Instructed to obtain and maintain on site for review as required.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

5. Jul 11, 2023 Fail

   License · Fail

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   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed handsink in rear bar area without hot running water during time of inspection. Noted temperature @64.2f instructed to provide hot water under city pressure at @ least 100f and maintain. Priority violation. 7-38-010. No citation issued.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: Observed ice machine located in prep area interior lid with pink slimy buildup dripping onto ice used for human consumption. Instructed to clean and sanitize ice machine and maintain. Priority foundation violation. #7-38-005. No citation issued.

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • CriticalFood temperature

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed various rte tcs foods (fried chicken wings, marinated calamari, pico, chicken tinga, red sauce, guacamole, marinated beef, etc prepared on site and held for more than 24 hours without discard dates. Instructed to provide and maintain. Priority foundation violation. #7-38-005. No citation issued.

     Official wording (code 23)

     Proper date marking and disposition

   • GeneralPests

     Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

     Inspector’s note: OBSERVED ABOUT 35 SMALL BLACK LIVE FLIES FLYING THROUGHOUT PREP AREA, ON TOP OF CEILINGS, DISHWASHING AREA ON EQUIPMENT, INSIDE OF UTILITY SINK ON TOP OF DRAINS, THROUGHOUT DRY STORAGE ROOM ON CARTS AND STORED KITCHENWARE. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS MUST ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020 (a). NO CITATION ISSUED.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed inside of prep tables where seasonings, oil and kitchenware is stored throughout prep area with excessive food debris on internal and external surfaces. Instructed to remove and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed leak on handsink piping located in main bar upon facility entrance. Instructed to repair and maintain in good condition.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed pooling water on floor in main bar area as well as rear prep/dishwashing area. Instructed to remove and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training certificate on site for certified food manager. Instructed to obtain and maintain on site for review as required.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required