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YOUR CALL

Da Lobsta River North

416 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60654 · River North · Restaurant · High risk
YOUR CALL
69/100

Mostly clean — 6 of 13 passed, one prior failure

Inspections
13
6 passed
Last Inspected
2018-06-01
Pass Rate
46%
1 failure
Score
69/100
YOUR CALL
9 consecutive passes, most recently 2018-06-01
Failed 1 inspection (2012)
Food Temperature issues found across 2 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation serious 35×
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Documentation & Training serious
Chemical Safety minor
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Food Temperature critical
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Other serious
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Facility Condition minor
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Employee Hygiene minor
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Plumbing & Waste minor
2018-06-01 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
1
minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES NEAR COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO MINIMIZE MICROBIAL GROWTH.

2018-05-24 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 3
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

OBSERVED COOK LINE PREP TOP COOLER HOLDING IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 61 DEGREES F WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE. THE UNIT WAS TAGGED DURING INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS UNTIL THE CDPH HAS...

critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

NOTED THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED IN THE COOK LINE PREP TOP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: LOBSTER, 54 DEGREES F; CHICK PEAS, 56 DEGREES F; CHEESE, 49-54 DEGREES F; CUT TOMATOES, 56 DEGREES F; CREAM, 53 DEGREES F; PASTA, 56 DEG...

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES NEAR COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO MINIMIZE MICROBIAL GROWTH.

2017-05-08 Pass Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

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

FOUND EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP AT THE INTERIOR OF ALL DEEP FRYERS. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND GREASE AND GRIME BUILD-UP UNDER THE FRYERS. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

FOUND 2 NON-WORKING SINK STOPPERS AT THE 3-COMP SINK. SINK STOPPERS ARE BEING USED WITH PLASTIC WRAPPING SO AS TO FIT. MUST ALWAYS PROVIDE 3-WORKING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3-COMP SINK SO AS TO PROPERLY SET-UP FOR WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING. MUST ...

minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOUND NEW EMPLOYEES AT FACILITY WITHOUT THEIR IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES.MANAGER PROVIDED PROOF OF HIRE DATE. NEW EMPLOYEES MUST OBTAIN THEIR IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE.

2016-03-24 Pass Complaint
4
minor Sanitation

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

FURNACE ROOM FLOOR CLUTTERED THROUGHOUT. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED FOOD STAINS ON WALL IN PREP AREA BY COOKLINE. MUST CLEAN WALL AND MAINTAIN.

minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH CERTIFICATES OF NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.

2015-07-20 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
4
serious Other

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

NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. (SEA FOODS,SOUPS ETC). INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A MANAGER ON SITE. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012.

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED A SLIGHT DISCOLORATION INSIDE THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

NOTED SERVICE PREP COOLER WITH NO STEM THERMOMETER VISIBLE OR DISPLAYED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A STEM THERMOMETER FOR THE COOLER.

minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NOTED EMPLOYEES WITH NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

2014-11-14 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
6
serious Documentation & Training

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

NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER OR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED (CHICKEN,FISH,SOUPS ETC). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AND ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES. CITATIO...

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

NOTED SOME FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME, PREPARED BY DATE OR USE BY DATE.

minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

NOTED MULTI USE UTENSILS (PLATES) ON SHELVES AND UNDERNEATH TABLES NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS OR PROVIDE A PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE COVER TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION.

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED SHELVES INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT LINED WITH CARDBOARD BOX AND SHELVES AT THE FRONT PREP AREA LINED WITH FOIL PAPER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE LININGS, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED A SLIGHT PINKISH DISCOLORATION ON THE INNER LINING OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE REAR AND FRONT PREP AREAS.

2014-04-22 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
6
serious Documentation & Training

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

NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER OR ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED (CHICKEN,FISH,SOUPS ETC). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AND ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES. ...

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED SHELVES INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT LINED WITH CARDBOARD BOX AND SHELVES AT THE FRONT PREP AREA LINED WITH FOIL PAPER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE LININGS, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED THE FOLLOWING: RAILS OF REFRIGERATION UNIT NOT CLEAN, INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT OF SAME NOT CLEAN AND MEAT SLICER AT THE REAR PREP AREA WITH OLD FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH HEAVY EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AROUND THE HOT LINES AT THE PREP AREAS AND BEHIND REFRIGERATION UNITS THROUGHOUT.

minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

NOTED LIGHTING FIXTURE INSIDE EMPLOYEE BATHROOM HANGING FROM THE CEILING, ALSO NOTED POOR LIGHTING AT THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE FIXTURE AT THE BATHROOM AND PROVIDE BETTER LIGHTING AT THE PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED HEAVY DUST AND DIRT BUILT UP THROUGH PREMISES ON CEILING OF DINNING AREA,FANS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS AND REGULAR FANS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2013-10-07 Pass Canvass
5
minor Sanitation

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

DAMAGED RUBBER GASKETS AT COOLER DOORS, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

minor Sanitation

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

ICE MAKER INTERIOR SURFACES NOT CLEAN, NOTED SLIMY WHITE SUBSTANCE ON UPPER PANNEL, INSTUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR NOT CLEAN BEHIND PREP AREAS AND COOK LINE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

CRACK NOTED ON KITCHEN WALL NEXT TO STOVE, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS ( VITAMIN PILLS) STORED AT FOOD SHELF IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AWAY.

2012-07-13 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2012-07-05 Fail Canvass
4
serious Sanitation

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

(7-42-090) PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 3/14/11 NOT COORECTED AT THIS TIME. (30-FOOD STORED NOT DATED & LABELED; 32-REPAINT GREASE TRAP AT 3-COMP SINK; 33-CLEAN FILTERS AT HOOD OF REAR COOKING EQUIPMENT; 34-REPLACE ANY MISSING OR BROKEN TILES THRU-...

minor Sanitation

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

DUSTY FAN GUARDS OF COOLERS MUST BE KEPT CLEAN.

minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS ALONG ALL WALLBASES THRU-OUT THE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING/STORAGE AREA MUST BE FREE OF DIRT, DEBRIS, CLUTTER.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

WALLS AROUND THE DISHWASHING AREA MUST BE KEPT CLEAN.

2011-03-24 Pass w/ Conditions Tag Removal
5
minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. LABEL AND DATE THE PREPARED FOODS IN THE COOLERS.

minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REPAINT THE GREASE TRAP BELOW THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS, REAR STOVETOP, EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT PREP AREA (GRILL, FR...

minor Sanitation

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS, ESPECIALLY UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. REPLACE A...

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE REAR PREP AREA. SEAL ANY OPENINGS IN THE WALLS OF THE REAR PREP AREA.

2011-03-14 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
6
serious Sanitation

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED BLACK MOLD GROWTH ON INTERIOR...

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. LABEL AND DATE THE PREPARED FOODS IN THE COOLERS.

minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REPAINT THE GREASE TRAP BELOW THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS, REAR STOVETOP, EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT PREP AREA (GRILL, F...

minor Sanitation

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS, ESPECIALLY UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. REPLACE ...

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE REAR PREP AREA. SEAL ANY OPENINGS IN THE WALLS OF THE REAR PREP AREA.

2010-02-10 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. Observed accumilated dust build up on fan covers in prep reach in coolers. Must clean and maintain.

minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. Must provide and install light bulb covers and end caps above dishmachine.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules...

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