Lawrence Food & Deli
1113 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL 60640
Grocery Store ZIP 60640 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of May 13, 2026
Lawrence Food & Deli was last inspected on May 13, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 1 violation.
Latest inspection
May 13, 2026 · Canvass Re-Inspection
Result: Pass
1 general-
GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain floor drains at the food prep area.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspection history
3 inspections on record
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
3 critical2 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: No person in charge present at the time of inspection. Priority foundation violation. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 1)
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Noted internal temperature of the following tcs food items inside service coolers to be improper:-assorted yogurts (49.2f/48.5f), sliced tomatoes 46.5f, sliced lettuce 46.3f, hummus 52.1f. Manager immediately and voluntarily disposed of 16 lbs of products worth $160.00 through denaturing process. Priority violation #7-38-005. Citation isuued.
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: Noted temperature of service display cooler to be improper at 49f. Instructed not to use until the proper temperature of 41f and below is attaned. 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 or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Noted ice scoop stored inside ice machine on ice. Instructed to remove and provide an ice scoop holder.
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: Instructed to clean and maintain floor drains at the food prep area.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: Noted no certified food manager on duty with the city of chicago food service certificate on site while tcs foods (deli meats, beef,sandwiches etc.) were being prepared and served. Instructed management that a certified food manager with the city of chicago food service certificate must be present at all times tcs foods are prepared and served, and also the person in charge must have a city of chicago certificate by next inspection (upon being inspected) priority foundation violation 7-38-012. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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Conditional
License · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical1 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: Observed no verifiable employee health policy on site. Left template and instructed to maintain copies of employee health policy signed by all employees on site at all times. Prioirty 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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CriticalFood temperature
Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.
Inspector’s note: Observed 1 deli display case cooler maintaining improper ambient temperature of 51.0f. Cooler tagged and held for inspection. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain cooler so that it maintains proper ambient temperature of 41f or below. Priority violation 7-38-005. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 33)
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Observed no food handler certificates on site at time of inspection. Instructed all food employees must complete food handler training and maintain records thereof on site at all times.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 6 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.