SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

LAVISH LYFE STAFFING.

BEAT. 40/100

9316 S BALTIMORE AVE · SOUTH CHICAGO, CHICAGO

Last inspected July 1, 2024 · passed

Failed 3 of 5 inspections. 14 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
5
2 passed · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
33
includes 14 critical
RECORDS COVER
1 YEAR
since Jan 2023

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUL 1
2024
PASSED
0 violations
JUN 17
2024
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALOther
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT MULTIPLE SINKS (78.2F-91.5F) INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE HOT WATER(100F-120F) UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT ALL SINKS. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED OPENINGS IN BRICK WALLS IN KITCHEN, WASHROOM AND DINING AREAS. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALLS AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS, CRACKS, AND CREVICES ALONG WALLS AND FLOORS IN ALL AREAS. ALL WALLS AND FLOORS SHALL BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

MINORSanitation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2572344 ON 3-10-24:38-OBSERVED AN OPENING UNDER FRONT AND REAR EXIT STORAGE ROOM DOORS AND ADJACENT DOORS TO SHARED SPACE MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING. 55- MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLES IN WALLS IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM.: MUST APPLY A SEALANT ON BRICK WALL IN KITCHEN. OBSERVED CHIPPING PAINT ON FLOORS IN KITCHEN AND DINING AREAS MUST MAKE FLOORS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED

MAR 10
2023
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

CORRECTED: OBSERVED AN OPENING UNDER FRONT AND REAR EXIT STORAGE ROOM DOORS AND ADJACENT DOORS TO SHARED SPACE MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLES IN WALLS IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST APPLY A SEALANT ON BRICK WALL IN KITCHEN.OBSERVED CHIPPING PAINT ON FLOORS IN KITCHEN AND DINING AREAS MUST MAKE FLOORS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

FEB 16
2023
FAILED
10 violations5 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK AT FRONT BAR AREA MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)

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

Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT HOLDING /REHEATING /COOKING EQUIPMENT,COFFEE POTS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT 135.0F (PRIORITY 7-38-005)

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

STILL FINDING EVIDENCE OF MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BEHIND BAR,ON FLOOR NEXT TO REFRIGERAROR IN KITCHEN,ON BRICKS ALONG WALL IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND NEXT TO TABLE CART IN REAR HALLWAY AREA.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN OPENING UNDER & ALONG SIDES OF FRONT AND REAR EXIT STORAGE ROOM DOORS AND ADJACENT DOORS TO SHARED SPACE MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.

SERIOUSSanitation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

Inspector Comments: OBSERVED A BAR SIZE 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREA MUST PROVIDE A SINK LARGE ENOUGH TO SUBMERGE YOUR LARGEST PIECE OF EQUIPMENT TO BE PROPELY SANITIZED.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL TRIM AT FRONT ENTRY DOOR,LOOSE AND MISSING WALL BASES IN KITCHEN , THROUGHOUT REAR STOARGE AREAS,BAR & DINING AREA.HOLES IN WALLS IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector Comments: MUST APPLY A SEALANT ON BRICK WALL IN KITCHEN.OBSERVED CHIPPING PAINT ON FLOORS IN KITCHEN AND DINING AREAS MUST MAKE FLOORS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER.

JAN 30
2023
FAILED
17 violations7 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED SOAP DISPENSER ON WALL NOT OPERABLE IN PREP AREA MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK AT FRONT BAR AREA MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)

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

OBSERVED NO HOT HOLDING /REHEATING /COOKING EQUIPMENT,COFFEE POTS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT 135.0F (PRIORITY 7-38-005)

MINORFood Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO PROBE THERMOMETER FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURE TAKING OF FOODS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)

MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER FOR REFRIGERATOR MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 50 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN KITCHEN IN CABINETS,UNDER AND BEHIND PLASTIC BINS AND BOXES ON FLOOR UNDER,NEXT TO REFRIGERATOR ,BAR AREA ALONG WALL BASES,REAR STORAGE AREA IN BETWEEN ARTICLES ,TABLES AND CHAIR STORAGE. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 1/30/23.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED AN OPENING UNDER & ALONG SIDES OF FRONT AND REAR EXIT STORAGE ROOM DOORS AND ADJACENT DOORS TO SHARED SPACE MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.

SERIOUSSanitation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED A BAR SIZE 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREA MUST PROVIDE A SINK LARGE ENOUGH TO SUBMERGE YOUR LARGEST PIECE OF EQUIPMENT TO BE PROPELY SANITIZED.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE A LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH HAND SINK IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREA,MISSING COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT 3- COMP SINK. .

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE A LID ON GARBAGE CAN IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL TRIM AT FRONT ENTRY DOOR,LOOSE AND MISSING WALL BASES IN KITCHEN , THROUGHOUT REAR STOARGE AREAS,BAR & DINING AREA.HOLES IN WALLS IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST APPLY A SEALANT ON BRICK WALL IN KITCHEN.OBSERVED CHIPPING PAINT ON FLOORS IN KITCHEN AND DINING AREAS MUST MAKE FLOORS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN REAR STORAGE ROOMS AND REAR GARAGE AREA.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER.

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