CAFE LUIGI.
2548 N CLARK ST · LINCOLN PARK, CHICAGO
Failed 2 of 18 inspections. 12 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
APR 152022PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
3-302.12: NEED TO LABEL FOOD REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINER STORED INSIDE THE COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE A COMMON NAME.
3-304.14: ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN ALL PREP AREAS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
4-501.11: MUST REPLACE FILTERS AT HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
4-101.11(B, C, D, E): MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS LINERS FOR THE SHELVES IN PREP AREA.REPLACE.
5-205.15: LEAKING FAUCET AT MOP SINK.REPAIR ISSUE.
6-201.12: GRIMES AND SPLATTERED FOOD ON WALLS UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,AND THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
APR 72022FAILED7 violationsDETAILS
NEED TO LABEL FOOD REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINER STORED INSIDE THE COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE A COMMON NAME.
ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN ALL PREP AREAS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
MUST REPLACE FILTERS AT HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS LINERS FOR THE SHELVES IN PREP AREA.REPLACE.
LEAKING FAUCET AT MOP SINK.REPAIR ISSUE.
GRIMES AND SPLATTERED FOOD ON WALLS UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,AND THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 12-7-20,REPORT# 2463439 #47)4-101.19: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS. #51) 5-204.12: NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PROVIDED AT EAST ICE MACHINE WATER LINE,AT PREP/KITCHEN AREA. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN.
DEC 72020PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violationsDETAILS
FOUND 6 VARIOUS KIND OF SLICED PIZZA STORED INSIDE THE HOT HOLDING UNIT AT IMPROPER TEMP: SLICED RICOTTA CHEESE PIZZA TEMP OF 90.7F; SAUSAGE PIZZA AT TEMP OF 99.6F,TWO SLICE PIZZA STUFFED WITH VEGGIE AT TEMP OF 98.7F. ALSO FOUND A WHOLE CHEESE PIZZA STORED UNDER THE COUNTER AT ROOM TEMPERATURE AT TEMP OF 80F. HOT FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 135F AND ABOVE. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 6,VALUE 20. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED
PIZZA HOT HOLDING UNIT SET A HIGHEST POINT MAINTAINS AIR TEMP OF 99F. UNIT MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 135F AND ABOVE,TAGGED UNIT "HELD FOR INSPECTION", DO NOT USE". PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.
NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PROVIDED AT EAST ICE MACHINE WATER LINE,AT PREP/KITCHEN AREA. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN.
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE FOR NEW MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS
NOV 182019PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE THE CLEAN-UP OR DIARRHEAL PROCEDURES AND SUPPLIES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOWED WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 - CITATION ISSUED.
MUST POST HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINK IN FOOD PREP AND TOILET ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
MUST PROVIDE DATE MARKINGS TO TCS/RTE FOODS, PREPARED ONSITE AND HELD IN COOLERS OVER 24 HRS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSUME BY DATES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
INSTALL SPLASH GUARD AT FRONT HAND WASHING SINK, OR REMOVE ITEMS FROM AROUND THE HAND-SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN .
OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM CEILING AND WALL VENTS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
JUL 52018PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SUCH AS PASTA PIZZA, CALZONE SALADS SUBS, ITALIAN BEEF ETC INSTRUCTED ABOVE THAT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER HAS TO BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.
PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE A HEALTH EMPLOYEE POLICE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
THE PERSO IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE THE CLEAN-UP OR DIARRHEAL PROCEDURES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOWED WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 -
OBSERVED NO VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTOR DEVICE AT THE ICE MACHINE AND BEVERAGE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION . NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEANA ND MAINTAIN.
EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK NEEDED IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE.
FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET NO LOGS RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
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DEC 152017PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
MUST LABEL ALL FOOD CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
MUST DISCONTINUE USING MILK, BREAD AND SODA CRATES AS STORAGE RACKS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. ALSO, REMOVE RUST FROM STORAGE RACKS INSIDE 1-DOOR STAINLESS STEEL COOLER ON SOUTH WALL
MUST CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CAN AND LARGER MIXER IN REAR PREP.
MUST CLEAN FLOUR FROM FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA.
MUST CLEAN DUST ACCUMULATION FROM CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES, INCLUDING TOILET ROOM.
MUST STORE LINENS/RAGS IN SANITIZER WATER WHILE NOT IN USE, TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.
MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD BOXES FROM AROUND REAR EXIT DOOR.
MAY 112017PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
MUST REPLACE BROKEN DOOR GASKETS ON 2-DOOR PREP COOLER IN REAR PREP, AND DISCONTINUE USING GROCERY BAGS TO STORE FOOD IN SAID COOLER. ALSO, REPLACE MISSING HANDLES ON THE STORAGE CABINETS BEHIND THE FROM COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
MUST CLEAN INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF MICROWAVES IN PREP AREA. CLEAN INSIDE STORAGE CABINETS BEHIND FROM COUNTER, DEBRIS PRESENT. CLEAN INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF ALL COOLERS IN PREP AREA, FOOD DEBRIS PRESENT. CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM LARGE MIXER IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA. LOWER WALL BASE DETACHED ON THE CORNER OF THE PEPSI SODA FOUNTAIN CABINET IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
MUST INSTALL LIGHT SHIELDS IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM IN REAR. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA, UNKNOWN DEBRIS PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
MUST REPAIR LOOSE AND LEAKY FAUCET AT 3-COMP SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
MAY 42017FAILED7 violationsDETAILS
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING INSPECTION, WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS; SAUSAGE, PASTA SAUCE, ETC., ARE BEING PREPARED OF SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT 1949189, DATED 8/11/16. VIOLATIONS INCLUDE; #33; MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM ICE DISPENSER,SODA MACHINE AND DRIP TRAY,PREP TABLE,SHELVING UNITS. #37; MUST REPAIR SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR VIOLATIONS STILL EXISTS. SERIOUS VIOLATIONS 7-42-090.
MUST REPLACE BROKEN DOOR GASKETS ON 2-DOOR PREP COOLER IN REAR PREP, AND DISCONTINUE USING GROCERY BAGS TO STORE FOOD IN SAID COOLER. ALSO, REPLACE MISSING HANDLES ON THE STORAGE CABINETS BEHIND THE FROM COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
MUST CLEAN INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF MICROWAVES IN PREP AREA. CLEAN INSIDE STORAGE CABINETS BEHIND FROM COUNTER, DEBRIS PRESENT. CLEAN INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF ALL COOLERS IN PREP AREA, FOOD DEBRIS PRESENT. CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM LARGE MIXER IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA. LOWER WALL BASE DETACHED ON THE CORNER OF THE PEPSI SODA FOUNTAIN CABINET IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
MUST INSTALL LIGHT SHIELDS IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM IN REAR. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA, UNKNOWN DEBRIS PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
MUST REPAIR LOOSE AND LEAKY FAUCET AT 3-COMP SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
AUG 112016PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE OF 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER SUCH AS 15LBS. SAUSAGE 49.8F,12LBS. PEPPERONI 47.6F,2LBS.COOKED CHESE PIZZA44.4F,PEPPERONI PIZZA 44.5F,VEGGIE PIZZA 44.7F,2LBS. COOKED BREAD 47.0F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 40.0F .APPX.31LBS. $119.79.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
OBSERVED INADEQUATE HAND WASHING FACILITIES FOR EMPLOYEES.OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA WHEN FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND HANDLED .MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.EMPLOYEE PROVIDED TOWELS AT THIS TIME.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS PIZZA,MARINARA SAUCE,SAUSAGE,PEPPERONI,ETC)MUST PROVIDE AND POST.(SERIOUS 7-38-012)
MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM ICE DISPENSER,SODA MACHINE AND DRIP TRAY,PREP TABLE,SHELVING UNITS.
MUST CLEAN FLOUR FROM FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP AREA.
MUST CLEAN FLOUR FROM WALLS IN PREP AREA AND LIGHT SHIELDS
MUST REPAIR SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILETROOM DOOR
MUST REPAIR AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN
MUST PROVIDE A SHIRT WITH SLEEVES FOR FOOD HANDLER.
SEP 282015PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
DEFROST THE REACH IN FREEZER WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED AND MAINTAIN.
CLEAN THE GARBAGE CAN IN THE PREP AREA (WITH FOOD SPLASHED) AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN AMD SANITIZE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MAKER AND MAINTAIN.
ELEVATE ALL SODA CASES UNDER THE PREP TABLE IN THE PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILE IN THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
CEILING VENT COVER INSIDE THE WASHROOM WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. REPLACE STAINED AND DAMGED CEILING PANEL INSIDE THE WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 122014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MUST RE CAULK ALONG THE SPLASH GUARD OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE MOP SINK, (CAULKING WORN OUT) AND MAINTAIN.
MUST SEAL THE OPENING AROUND THE PIPE BESIDE THE HOOD AND MAINTAIN. HOOD WITH GREASE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA, WITH HOT AND COLD WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND PROVIDE HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL.
OBSERVED MANAGER /OWNER PREPARING SALAD FOR THE CUSTOMER WITHOUT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE HANDLING AND PREPARING FOOD.
JUL 292013PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN EMPLOYEES WASHROOM.
LIGH SHIELDS MISSING AT 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE.
OCT 242012PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violationsDETAILS
MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOODS IN THE COOLERS.
MUST PROVIDE A WINDOW SCREEN FOR THE REAR EXIT DOOR THAT WAS KEPT OPEN DURING THE INSPECTION.
OCT 222012PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO HANDSOAP WAS PROVIDED AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK DURING THE INSPECTION. MANAGEMENT SENT AN EMPLOYEE TO THE STORE TO BUY A CONTAINER OF HANDSOAP. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT HANDSOAP MUST BE AVAILABLE AT ALL HANDSINKS AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED A SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. MACHINE WAS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR SURFACES CLEANED AND SANITIZED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (PIZZA) WAS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOODS IN THE COOLERS.
MUST PROVIDE A WINDOW SCREEN FOR THE REAR EXIT DOOR THAT WAS KEPT OPEN DURING THE INSPECTION.
OCT 262010PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
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OCT 222010PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
All food establishments that prepare, sell, or store hot food shall have adequate hot food storage facilities. HOT PLATES USED TO HOLD ASSORTED PIZZAS HOT UNABLE TO MAINTAIN HOT FOODS AT 140F. HOT PLATES TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL ABLE TO MAINTAIN HOT FOODS @ 140F, OR PROVIDE HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT THAT DOES. C.D.P.H. CONTACTED FOR INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL @ 312-746-5426.
All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher. SEVEN ASSORTED MEAT, CHEESE AND VEGETABLE PIZZAS HELD ON THE ABOVE MENTIONED HOT PLATES AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 86.1F TO 115.8F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT STATES ESTIMATED VALUE TO BE $20.00.
Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. CARDBOARD PIZZA BOXES MUST BE STORED ELEVATED FROM FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST NOT USE PAPER AS LINER INSIDE FRONT PREP COOLER.
JUL 202010PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher.FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE STORED ON TOP OF FRONT WARMER UNITS:PEPPERONI-SASAUGE PIZZA AT TEMP OF 101.4F;STUFFED VARIOUS SLICE OF PIZZA(CHEESE-SASAUGE-PEPPERONI)AT TEMP OF 60F; VEGETABLE STUFFED PIZZA AT TEMP OF 80.4F;STUFFED MEAT/SASAUGE AT TEMP OF 65.7F &69.4F;SASAUGE PIZZA AT TEMP OF 98.9F.NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG PROVIDED FOR ALL FOOD MENTIONED.WARMER UNITS ARE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE(140F AND ABOVE) AFTER FOOD IS REHEATED AT TEMP OF 165F AND ABOVE.FOOD DISCARDED.POUNDS 15,VALUE 60.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) H000062900-10
All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health.POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES.OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER HANDLING READY TO EAT FOOD(PIZZA)WITH FOOD GLOVES ON. REMOVES FOOD GLOVE,HANDLED MONEY AND OTHER TASK,THAN REUSES THE SAME GLOVES THAT WAS REMOVED OVER AND OVER WITHOUT HAND WASHING PRIOR TO PUT ON FOOD GLOVES.INFORMATION GIVEN ON HANDS WASHING.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-010(A) HOOOO62900-10
All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, MINERAL BUIL UP
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.REMOVE CARDBOARDS FROM FLOORS,ALSO SWEEP THE FLOOR SPECIALLY BEHIND AND UNDER EQUIPMENT.(DEBRIS).
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.CLEAN SOUTH WALL IN PREP AREA (FOOD STAINED).
All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.EVERYONE MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAIN ANT IN PREP AREA.
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