Da Lobsta

Chicago Health Dept

131 N CLINTON ST · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2017.

8 inspections on record since 2013 · Last inspected Jul 2017.

Last inspected Jul 2017. Records may not reflect current conditions.

The numbers

INSPECTIONS
8
VIOLATIONS
16
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
JUL 2017

Inspection history

JUL 11
2017
PASS 1 violation
Minor Sanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Found excessive dirt build up (black substance) on floor under chemicals/near hand sink. Chemicals stored directly on the floor. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize this area, and must elevate all items at least 6 inches above the floor to allow proper cleaning. Must maintain same.

NOV 10
2016
PASS 2 violations
Minor Sanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE FORKS AND SPOONS BEING STORED WITH THEIR USE ENDS PRESENTED TO THE CONSUMER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES INVERTED, OR WITH THE HANDLE PRESENTED TO THE CONSUMER.

Minor Other
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NOTED THAT FOOD HANDLER ON SITE COULD NOT PROVIDE PROOF OF CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST MEET MINIMUM FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS AND PROVIDE PROOF OF CERTIFICATION ON SITE.

MAR 2
2016
PASS 3 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF OIL AND DEBRIS ON THE GRILL PRESS AND THE KNIVES ON THE MAGNETIC KNIFE RACK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THESE SURFACES.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE PREP SINK FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTH STORED ON TOP OF THE PREP TOP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZER SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

APR 3
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS, PREP TABLES, THE MICROWAVE AND REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.

Minor Sanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.

MAR 13
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Food Temperature
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

NO SANITIZING SOLUTION REGISTERING ON THE INTERIOR OF THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE DURING THE FINAL RINSE CYCLE. MUST REPAIR. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030

Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS, PREP TABLES, THE MICROWAVE AND REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.

Minor Sanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.

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DEC 8
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Other
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE OR MAINTAINED. HAND SINK COMPLETELY BLOCKED BY METAL PREP TABLE AND CARDBOARD BOXES. NO PAPER TOWELS AT SINK WHEN MADE ACCESSIBLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AND MAKE SINK AVAILABLE/ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.

Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST NOT USE PLASTIC WRAP AS A LINER FOR THE CUTTING BOARD. ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

EXTREMELY DIRTY INTERIOR OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 27
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Food Temperature
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

NO SANITIZING SOLUTION REGISTERING AT THE DISH MACHINE ON SITE. MUST REPAIR AND PROVIDE SANITIZING SOLUTION AT DISH MACHINE TO PROPERLY WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE MULTI USE ITEMS. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030

Serious Other
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. (SOUP,SHRIMP,ETC) MUST PROVIDE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.

AUG 29
2013
PASS · 0 violations

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