LASCHET'S INN.

Chicago Health Dept

2119 W IRVING PARK RD · NORTH CENTER, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2019.

10 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Mar 2019.

Last inspected Mar 2019. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

MAR 2019

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 6

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED AT THIS TIME.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE WITH ALL NECESSARY ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

NO SELL BY DATE ON REFRIGERATED TCS FOOD LABELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER REFRIGERATED READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS PREPAPRED ON SITE AND HELD GREATER THAN 24 HOURS MUST HAVE SELL BY DATES ON LABELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

NO CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST HAVE CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE ON MENU OR HAVE ON TABLE TENTS/PLACARDS ON ALL TABLES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

METAL STEM THERMOMETER NOT CALIBRATED. INSRUCTED MANAGER MUST CALIBRATE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Sanitation

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

OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED ON ICE MACHINE WATER LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.

JUN 15

2017

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

PREP AREA 1-DOOR REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKET RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKET.

Minor Sanitation

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

PREP AREA CEILING LIGHT COVER WITH FOOD SPLATTERS BY VENTILATION HOOD. MUST CLEAN CEILING TILE LIGHT COVER.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

BAR HAND WASH BOWL PIPE LEAKING ALSO NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE AT WATER LINE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE WATER LINE AND REPAIR LEAK AT BAR HAND WASH BOWL PIPE.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

SOME THERMOMETERS MISSING INSIDE COOLERS AT PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE THERMOEMTERS FOR PREP AREA COOLERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

BASEMENT FLOOR (UNDER DINING ROOM) CLUTTERED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS.

JUN 21

2016

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT TO REMOVE SLIGHT BUILD-UP.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6 ICNHES OFF THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER.FOUND TWO ITEMS ON THE FLOOR.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE IN THE LADIES RESTROOM.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE WORKING THEMOMETERS FOR THE REFRIGERATORS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT AREA.

NOV 5

2015

PASS 2 violations

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

NO EXPOSED HAND SINK BASEMENT AREA THATS BEING USED AS A PREP AREA, MUST INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK IN BASEMENT AREA,

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE,

OCT 29

2015

FAIL 4 violations

Serious Sanitation

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

ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN, SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, TOP AREA AND INTERIOR PANELS, HAVE BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE BUILD-UP, INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE, AND USE PRE PACKAGE ICE, UNTIL MACHINE IS CLEAN, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005 (A)

Serious Other

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

CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS ORDERS ISSUED: DATED 06/06/2014, REPORT #1473438 FOR VIOLATION LISTED BELOW: 38 NO EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND BAR AREA, MUST INSTALL, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-42-090

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

NO EXPOSED HAND SINK BASEMENT AREA THATS BEING USED AS A PREP AREA, MUST INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK IN BASEMENT AREA,

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE,

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JUN 6

2014

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WASHING HANDS INSIDE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, PRACTICING POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES, INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS AT EXPOSED HAND SINK AT ALL TIMES, CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-010(A)

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

NO EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND BAR AREA, MUST INSTALL, AND REPAIR SLOW DRAINING HAND SINK IN KITCHEN AREA,

OCT 23

2013

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD STORED ON TOP THE TABLE IN BASEMENT AREA, AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: BEEF STOCK AT TEMP OF 115.3F; COOKED BEEF AT TEMP OF 81.5F. AT PRESENT TIME,NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG PROVIDED ON PREMISES. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 8,VALUE $40. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

Critical Food Temperature

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING AND RINSING POTS, CUTTING BOARD, KNIVES INSIDE MOP SINKS, THAT SINK IS ALSO USED FOR WASHING MACHINE WHICH BLACK DISCHARGE HOSE IS HANGED AT MOP SINK TO DISCARD WATER. INSTRUCTED TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE UTENSILS MENTIONED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WHICH IS LOCATED IN THE KITCHEN. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030

Critical Sanitation

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

NO EXPOSED HAND SINK INSTALLED AT ROOM IN BASEMENT AREA,WERE EMPLOYEE ARE PREPARING FOOD. THE ROOM IS EQUIPED WITH METAL SHELVES WITH SPICES CONTAINERS HALF USED,UTENSILS,MIXER AND TWO MICROWAVES). INSTRUCTED IF THAT ROOM IS USED FOR PREPARATION OF FOOD AN EXPOSED HAND SINK MUST BE INSTALLED UNDER THE CITY PLUMBING CODE.SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS MUST BE PROVIDED AT SAID SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030

Minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR PANEL DOOR IS BROKEN FROM DOOR OF RECH-IN FREZEER #4,EXPOSED INSULATION. HOWEVER FOOD IS PROTECTED.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SAID PANEL

Minor Sanitation

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

NEED TO REMOVE MICROWAVES,MIXING BOWL ALL USED SPICES AND OTHER ITMES FROM THE BASEMENT ROOM/PREP ROOM.

Minor Sanitation

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

BROKEN CEMENT FLOOR BY THE COOLERS AND FREEZERS,IN BASEMENT AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. MISSING AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES BEHIND THE BAR,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.A LOT OF DEBRIS UNDER BAR COUNTER INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation

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

CEILING TILES INSIDE WOMEN'S WASHROOM ARE BUBBLED AND STAINED,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.CEILING IN BASEMENT PREP ROOM NOT CLEANABLE SURFACE NOT SMOOTH AND ABSORBENT MATERIAL. ALSO BRICK WALL IS FLAKING,A WHITE FLAKY SURFACE THROUGHOUT THE ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH CLEANABLE SURFACE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

WATER IS LEAKING AT THIRD COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND BAR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR

OCT 3

2012

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITZE; COOLERS AND MICROWAVE OVENS IN THE KITCHEN AND FREEZERS AND UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN FLOOR THRU-OUT THE BASEMENT AND AT BAR AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CEILING ATTACHMENTS THRU-OUT BAR AND DINING AREAS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR EXPOSED SINK FAUCET AND PIPE UNDER SAME SINK.

Minor Pest Activity

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND ORGANIZE THRU-OUT THE BASEMENT. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOOR, AWAY FROM WALLS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORED CLEANING TOWELS AT THE KITCHEN AND BAR AREA.

JUL 13

2011

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. OBSERVED KITCHEN EMPLOYEE, WASHING AND RINSING MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SETTING THEM TO DRY WITHOUT USING A SANITIZING METHOD. INSTRUCTED/DEMOSTRATED PROPER SET UP OF 3PART SINK FOR PROPER SANITATION USING 100 PPM CHLORINE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-030.

Serious Documentation & Training

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

A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIME. HAS CITY CERTIFICATE, BUT NO ONE ON DUTY AT TIME OF INSPECTION. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-012.

Minor Sanitation

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

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. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED ON STORAGE SHELVES IN KITCHEN.

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. RAW/BARE WOOD TABLE TOP AND SHELVES IN KITCHEN, MUST BE SEALED.

Minor Sanitation

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

All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; COOLERS IN KITCHEN AND BAR AREA, FRYER IN KITCHEN AND FREEZERS IN BASEMENT.

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. MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER, BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND THRU-OUT BASEMENT.

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. MUST REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS WHERE NEEDED.

Minor Pest Activity

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

MUST REMOVE CLUTTER THRU-OUT BASEMENT, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.

SEP 1

2010

PASS 2 violations

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. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.OBSERVED THE BAR GUN HOLDERS AT FRONT BAR NOT CLEAN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Minor Sanitation

LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED

Soiled and clean linens, coats, and aprons shall be properly stored.OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON KITCHEN TABLE INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN CONTAINER OF 100 PPM CHLORINE SANITIZER.

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