Pass

Lia

11 W Illinois St, Chicago, IL 60654

Restaurant ZIP 60654 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of May 19, 2026

Lia was last inspected on May 19, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 6 violations.

Latest inspection

May 19, 2026 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

4 general2 paperwork
  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

    Inspector’s note: Observed wash gauge on high temperature dish machine is hard to read. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain in good condition.

    Official wording (code 47)

    Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

    Inspector’s note: Observed cutting board on prep line covered in deep grooves and dark stains. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain in good condition.

    Official wording (code 47)

    Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

    Inspector’s note: Observed slight leak at faucet of handwashing sink located in rear dish area. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain in good condition.

    Official wording (code 51)

    Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

    Inspector’s note: Observed burnt out lightbulbs in hood over cook line and ceiling of dish room. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain in good condition.

    Official wording (code 56)

    Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  • PaperworkManagement & training

    Not all food employees had food-handler training.

    Inspector’s note: Observed no food handler training 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

  • PaperworkManagement & training

    Required allergen training was missing.

    Inspector’s note: Observed 1 certified manager without allergen training. Instructed all employees holding city of chicago foodservice manager certificate must complete allergen training and maintain records thereof on site at all times.

    Official wording (code 58)

    Allergen training as required

Inspection history

3 inspections on record

  1. No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

  2. Pass

    License · Pass

    3 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Observed rust on green shelving units in two walk in coolers. Instructed to remove rust from green shelving units in two walk in coolers, non food contact surfaces of equipment shall be constructed of a corrosion resistant, nonabsorbent and smooth material.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed hole in ceiling above three compartment sink in dishwashing area. Instructed to smoothly repair hole in ceiling above three compartment sink in dishwashing area for ease of cleanability.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed non working mechanical ventilation in washrooms(men's, women's and employee all gender washrooms). Instructed to install mechanical ventilation of sufficient capacity in washrooms(men's, women's and employee all gender washrooms).

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: No allergen awareness training certificate provided for city of chicago food service sanitation manager. Instructed to provide valid allergen awareness training for all employees with city of chicago food service sanitation certificates.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

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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.