LA PIRAMIDE RESTAURANT CORPORATION.

Chicago Health Dept

3645 W LAWRENCE AVE · LINCOLN SQUARE, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Mar 2026).

12 inspections on record since 2017 · Last inspected Mar 2026.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

MAR 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 4

2026

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED FACILITY USING GROCERY THANK YOU BAGS TO STORE HOT DOG BUNS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE BUNS AND ALL OTHER FOOD ITEMS IN FOOD GRADE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BLUE WALL ADJACENT TO HANDWASHING SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA SPLATTERED WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND CHIPPED PAINT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN WALL AND MAINTAIN.

APR 11

2025

PASS · 0 violations

APR 3

2025

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED ONE REFRIGERATION UNIT LOCATED IN THE PREP/DISHWASHING AREA WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 70.0F.NO (TCS FOODS) WERE FOUND IN SAID COOLER AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION.INSTRUCTED MANAGER COLD HOLDING UNIT MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES.THE COOLER IS TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION" AT THIS TIME.INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED.(SEE COMMENTS BELOW).PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Minor Food Temperature

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING BEING DONE WITH BEEF.THAWING MUST OCCUR WITH FOOD BEING PLACED IN THE WALK IN COOLER OVER NIGHT,OR UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN CORRECT THAWING PROCEDURES AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

OBSERVED SINGLE USE ALUMINUM FOIL PANS AND TAKE OUT CONTAINERS IMPROPERLY STORED ON THE STORAGE SHELVES AND ABOVE THE WALK-IN COOLER.MUST STORE ALL CONTAINERS INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE AND EXTERIOR OF THE STOVE/OVEN AND UNDERNEATH THE COOKING GRILL WITH ACCUMULATION OF GREASE SPILLAGE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHED DEBRIS AND CLEAN THE FLOORS IN DETAIL UNDER AND AROUND,BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS WITH SPILLED DRIED-UP FOOD DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 19

2024

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND INVERT KITCHEN POTS/PANS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE STORAGE RACK INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN-COOLER AND CLEAN THE GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD SYSTEM NOT WORKING PROPERLY.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE VENTILATION FOR KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD SYSTEM.

DEC 28

2023

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOOR THROUGHOUT KITCHEN WITH DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANGER TO CLEAN.

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SEP 21

2022

PASS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK INSIDE MEN AND WOMEN'S WASHROOM.

Minor Food Temperature

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING PROCEDURE ON FROZEN MEAT (ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLE). INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, THAWING MUST OCCUR UNDER REFRIGERATION THAT MAINTAINS THE FOOD TEMPERATURE AT 41.0F OR LESS OR COMPLETELY SUBMERGED UNDER RUNNING WATER OR THAWED IN A MICROWAVE OVEN AND IMMEDIATELY TRANSFERRED TO CONVENTIONAL COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH NO INTERRUPTION IN THE PROCESS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN CORRECT THAWING PROCEDURES.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL CORRECTLY SOME FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (BEANS, RICE, SALT ETC)

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WORN OUT CAULKING WITH BLACK MOLDLIKE BUILD-UP BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHTSHIELDS WITH DEAD INSECTS AND DEBRIS ABOVE REAR PARTY ROOM.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE . INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

SEP 3

2021

PASS 4 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

OBSERVED SINGLE USE ALUMINUM FOIL PANS AND TAKE OUT CONTAINERS IMPROPERLY STORED ON THE STORAGE SHELVES AND ABOVE THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST STORE ALL CONTAINERS INVERTED WHEN NOT IN USE.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER AND EXTERIOR OF THE STOVE.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

MAR 6

2020

PASS · 0 violations

FEB 28

2020

FAIL 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE WHEN RETURNING TO WORK FROM RESTROOM. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN SIGNAGE

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER ON MENU FOR USE RAW AND UNDER COOKED FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.. PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

NOTED EMPLOYEE IN FOOD PREP WITH LONG HAIR AND IMPROPER HAIR RESTRAIN WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAIN AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING FOOD AND WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET ON REACH OVER FREEZER COVER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THAT CEILING IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA IS SEVERALLY DAMAGED WITH HOLES AND LOTS OF SPIDER WEBS. MUST REPAIR, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN

Minor Documentation & Training

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED THAT PREVIOUSLY CITED CORE VIOLATION FROM 5/07/2019 REPORT #2288360 NOT CORRECTED AS FOLLOWS: VIOLATION #58 ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42.090 CITATION ISSUED

MAY 7

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 11 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010,NO CITATION ISSUED. - -

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON THE PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND THE NECESSARY CLEANING ITEMS ON THE PREMISES . PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS (SALSAS,RICE, ETC) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED. - -

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK * TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED. - -

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 1 DOOR PREP COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SIDES OF HOT COOKING FOOD EQUIPMENTS AND INTERIOR DEEP FRYER TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS/GREASE BUILD-UP.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

A toilet room used by females shall be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins. -

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND RUSTED FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN MENTIONED FLOOR TO SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND CLUTTER AND UNUSED EQUIPMENTS (ICE MACHINE)IN FRONT SERVICE AREA AND BASEMENT STAIRCASE/STORAGE AREA.INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

MAR 28

2018

PASS 5 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

LABEL THE SALSA AND MEXICAN MILK INSIDE THE TWO REACH IN COOER IN THE FRONT AREA AND MIANTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

CAULK AROUND THE WASHBOWL SINK IN MEN'S WASHROOM AND ALONG THE SPLASH GUARD OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,WORN OUT WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE. MUST RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN. INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE DRAIN BOARD OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FOR CLEAN DISHES AND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK.

Minor Sanitation

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

RUSTED FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE RUST, MAKE THE FLOOR SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN. BROKEN/CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE THE FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN REMOVE GREASE ACCUMULATED ON THE HOOD ABOVE THE STOVE, GRILL AND DEEP FRYER IN THE KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

LEAK ON THE FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 3

2017

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE SANDED/BLEACHED OR REPLACED AND REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL LINERS BENEATH THE SHELVING WHERE THE BLENDER IS STORED,MUST MAINTAIN AREAS TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES. RUSTY SHELF INSIDE THE 1 DOOR PREP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH. OBSERVED INTERIOR LID DAMAGED TO THE CHEST FREEZER.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FAN COVERS AND SELVINGS INSIDE COOLERS,TOPS/BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLE AND SHELVINGS ABOVE THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR THE MOP SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTER FOR MOP SINK. OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT THE HAND SINKS IN TOILET ROOMS AND LOOSE FAUCET AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED CLUTTERED CONDITIONS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE KEPT ITEMS AT LEAST 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.

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