SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

HERITAGE OUTPOST LAWRENCE HOUSE LLC.

BEAT. 18/100

1020 W LAWRENCE AVE · UPTOWN, CHICAGO

Last inspected September 7, 2023 · passed

Failed 5 of 11 inspections. 12 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
11
3 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 5 failed
VIOLATIONS
41
includes 12 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Oct 2016

INSPECTION HISTORY

SEP 7
2023
PASSED
0 violations
SEP 5
2023
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED. PREMISES SERVE TCS FOODS: MILK, ETC. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THEY MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN POST CERTIFICATE VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-305.11 OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE LOWER-LEVEL DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR AND MAINTAINING.

MINORPest Activity
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM 08/25/2023 INSPECTION, REPORT #2580700 NOT CORRECTED: #38-OBSERVED PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH REPORTS FROM 1/23/20 - 11/13/20; NO 2021,2022, OR 2023 SERVICE REPORTS. INFORMED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS MUST MAINTAIN A LOG BOOK, WHICH SHALL BE KEPT FOR TWELVE (12) MONTHS AND INCLUDE A COPY OF THE SERVICE TICKETS AND THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY’S ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC (IDPH) HEALTH LICENSE NUMBER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

AUG 25
2023
FAILED
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED. PREMISES SERVE TCS FOODS: MILK, ETC. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THEY MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN POST CERTIFICATE VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

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FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED INTERIOR GUARD OF LOWER LEVEL ICE MACHINE WITH SOME DIRT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH REPORTS FROM 1/23/20 - 11/13/20; NO 2021,2022, OR 2023 SERVICE REPORTS. INFORMED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS MUST MAINTAIN A LOG BOOK, WHICH SHALL BE KEPT FOR TWELVE (12) MONTHS AND INCLUDE A COPY OF THE SERVICE TICKETS AND THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY’S ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC (IDPH) HEALTH LICENSE NUMBER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE LOWER-LEVEL DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR AND MAINTAINING.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED COFFEE DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE BEVERAGE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 7
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITION CERTIFICATE POSTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FOUND NO BACLKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE LOWER LEVEL DRY STORGE AREAS. MUST PROVIDE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND DRY STORAGE AREAS AT LOWER LEVEL CLUTTERED. MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND WALLS NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AT LOWER LEVEL DRY STORAGE. MUST SEAL WALLS.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOODHANDLERS WITH NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES.MUST PROVIDE.

JUN 26
2020
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITION CERTIFICATE POSTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.

MINORChemical Safety
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

FOUND NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FOUND NO BACLKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE LOWER LEVEL DRY STORGE AREAS. MUST PROVIDE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND DRY STORAGE AREAS AT LOWER LEVEL CLUTTERED. MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND WALLS NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AT LOWER LEVEL DRY STORAGE. MUST SEAL WALLS.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOODHANDLERS WITH NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES.MUST PROVIDE.

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JUN 11
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE DEMONSTRATING FOOD SAFETY KNOWLEGE.

CRITICALFood Temperature
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO ONE ON SITE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE WHILE TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOODS ARE BEING SERVED INCLUDING EGGS, MEAT AND CHEESE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012

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PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENT ON SITE. SOME SUPPLIES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO REFER TO EXAMPLE PROVIDED TO COMPLETE CLEAN UP KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INCLUDING 2LBS OF MINI QUICHE AT 50F VALUED AT $30, 3 LBS BREAKFAST BURRITOS AT 55F VALUED AT $15, 5LBS EGG SANDWICHES AT 51.8F VALUED AT $45, 3LBS HAM AND CHEESE CROISSANT SANDWICHES AT 70F VALUED AT $70, 2LBS SALADS AT 52F VALUED AT 10. ALL FOOD WAS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.

MINORFood Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED COOLER AT 48.9 F CONTAINING TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOODS INCLUDING EGGS, CHEESE AND MEAT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED DOOR OF ICE MACHINE UNCLEAN WITH COFFEE SPILLS. OBSERVED INTERIOR OF CABINETS UNCLEAN WITH COFFEE SPILLS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

ALL NON CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER EMPLOYEES NEED TO HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITIATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN

NOV 15
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-012(A) NO CITATION ISSUED - -

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED -

CRITICALPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOOR BEHIND THE BAR WITH BROKEN GLASSES UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ALSO DUST AND DEAD ROACHES ON FLOOR,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.ELEVATE ITEMS AT LIQUOR ROOM 6"ABOVE THE FLOOR,ALSO REMOVE PEELING PAINT FROM SAID FLOOR

NOV 21
2017
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

ALL PR-PACKAGED FOODS IE: SANDWICHES, MUST BE LABELED PROPERLY WITH BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS, LIST OF INGREDIENTS.

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

MUST PROVIDE A LID FOR THE BAR ICE BIN.

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

ALL STORED ITEMS UNDER THE BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND THROUGHOUT THE STORAGE CLOSET MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE.

NOV 16
2017
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED AT THE BAR FOUND NOT MAINTAINED. SINK NOT ATTACHED TO PLUMBING UNDER SINK FOR WASTE WATER DRAINAGE. WASTE WATER DRAINS ONTO THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SINK TO PROPERLY DRAIN WASTE WATER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

SERIOUSOther
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

SUMMARY REPORT NOT POSTED ON THE PREMISES VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS FROM INSPECTION MADE ON 11-29-16. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B).

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

ALL PR-PACKAGED FOODS IE: SANDWICHES, MUST BE LABELED PROPERLY WITH BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS, LIST OF INGREDIENTS.

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

MUST PROVIDE A LID FOR THE BAR ICE BIN.

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

ALL STORED ITEMS UNDER THE BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND THROUGHOUT THE STORAGE CLOSET MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES.

NOV 29
2016
PASSED
0 violations
OCT 13
2016
FAILED
2 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

MUST INSTALL A PHYSICAL BARRIER SUCH A SWING DOOR ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE ENTRANCE TO THE PREP AREA TO PROTECT THE FOODS IN THE PREP AREA.

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

MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE RIGHT AND LEFT SIDE OF THE ICE BIN AND THE DRAIN BOARD FOR CLEAN GLASSES BEHIND THE BAR.

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