AUG 18
2025
PASSED
0 violationsSANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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LIRICA.
BEAT. 34/100
900 E GRAND AVE · STREETERVILLE, CHICAGO
Last inspected August 18, 2025 · passed
Failed 3 of 11 inspections. 13 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
11
5 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
33
includes 13 critical
RECORDS COVER
4 YEARS
since Oct 2020
INSPECTION HISTORY
JUL 212025FAILED1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 21
2025
FAILED
1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
5-205.11 OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK DOUBLING AS A DUMP SINK. HAND WASHING SINK IS STORED ON TOP WITH DUMP SINK DIRECTLY BELOW. SPRAYER IS ALSO ATTACHED TO HAND WASHING SINK INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE HAND WASHING SINK IS USED FOR NO PURPOSE THAN HAND WASHING. MUST REMOVE DUMP SINK BELOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH PREVIOUS VIOLATION.
JUL 82025FAILED10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 8
2025
FAILED
10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK DOUBLING AS A DUMP SINK. HAND WASHING SINK IS STORED ON TOP WITH DUMP SINK DIRECTLY BELOW. SPRAYER IS ALSO ATTACHED TO HAND WASHING SINK INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE HAND WASHING SINK IS USED FOR NO PURPOSE THAN HAND WASHING. MUST REMOVE DUMP SINK BELOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH PREVIOUS VIOLATION.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK RENDERED INACCESSIBLE DUE TO FAUCET BEING BROKEN OFF. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RESTORE FAUCET AND TO ENSURE ALL HAND WASHING SINKS ARE ACCESSIBLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED UPSTAIRS HOT WATER DISH MACHINE PROVIDING A FINAL UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF 153 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE THAT ALL HOT WATER DISH MACHINES PROVIDE A MINIMUM UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF 160 F. DISH MACHINE TAGGED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED SEVERAL TCS FOODS HELD AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 44-58 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD TCS FOODS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED: 1 POUND SLICED CHERRY TOMATOES, 1/2 GALLON OF MILK, 1/4 POUND COOKED ONIONS, 1 POUND COOKED BLACK BEANS, 1 POUND COOKED LIMA BEANS, 5 POUNDS COOKED POTATOES, AND 1 POUND COOKED CORN ($75). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED 2 COOLERS WITH AN INADEQUATE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS HAVE AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41 F AND BELOW. COOLERS TAGGED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 10 SMALL FLIES AND 11 LARGE FLIES THROUGHOUT FACILITY INCLUDING IN BAR AREA, IN KITCHEN AREA, AND IN BANQUET SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE ALL AREAS AFFECTED BY PESTS. PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK ON COOK'S SERVICE LINE WITH NO SPLASH GUARD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARD TO AVOID SPLASH CONTAMINATION.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR FOR MEASURING THE FINAL UTENSIL SURFACE FOR HOT WATER DISH MACHINE. MANAGER PROVIDE TEST STRIPS FOR MEASURING WATER TEMPERATURE ONLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR FOR SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF DISH MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FLOOR IN BAR AREA WITH STICKY SUBSTANCE ON GROUND. OBSERVED FLOOR IN BAR AREA WITH HEAVY DEBRIS UNDERNEATH AND AROUND COOLING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTE MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED. REPORT #2594501 DATED MAY 13 2024 INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO #38 REPAIR GAP IN REAR EXIT SIDE DOORS. OBSERVED REAR EXIT SIDE DOORS WITH LARGE GAPS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ADDRESS PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
MAY 132024PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 13
2024
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED THE REAR SIDE EXIT DOORS WITH A GAP IN BETWEEN DOOR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WIPING TOWELS LAYING ON PREP STATIONS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED ONE OF THE HAND SINKS IN THE MEN WASHROOM HAS LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
NOV 282023PASSED1 violationDETAILS
NOV 28
2023
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD IN PLACE AT REAR PREP HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. NOTED WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS WITH EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF RUST. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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JUL 252023PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 25
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
No hand soap provided at Bar hand wash sink, Instructed to obtain. ( bar was in operation during inspection ). Instructed manager to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c)
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
No paper towels were provided for the front cook line hand wash sink. Instructed to provide. priority foundation violation 7-38-030(C)combined with a previous violation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
The front cook line hand wash sink is used as a dump sink, and large food debris is noted in the sink basin. Instructed not to use hand sink for other than hand washing. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c)combined with a previous violation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
No Chlorine Test strips for low temp dishwashing machine at the bar. Instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
AUG 22022FAILED5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 2
2022
FAILED
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
No hands washing signs in Employees toilet rooms, Instructed to provide.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Ice maker not clean , mildew and mold like dark slime noted on ice maker interior surfaces, instructed manager to clean machine and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. Ice discarded and cleaning machine started.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Found about 20 live house flies in kitchen and rear storage room, instructed to eliminate insects activity and maintain. priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a).
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
a food handler in kitchen with long beard, instructed to wear beard restraints.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
deli cups not air dried after washing, wet stacks of clean deli cups found in clean utensils in clean utensil rack area.
MAY 172021PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 17
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
FOUND NO PAPERTOWELS AT FRONT COOKS LINE HANDWASHING SINK, REAR PREP AREA HANDWASHING SINK, AND DISHWASHING AREA HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED MISSING HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. MUST PROVIDE.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
FOUND NO THERMOMETER IN THE UPSTAIRS WALK-IN COOLER NOR THE DOWNSTAIRS WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
FOUND HEAVY DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENTS OVER FIRST FLOOR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN.
MAY 62021PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 6
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED MISSING HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. MUST PROVIDE.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
FOUND COLD TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES IN 2-DOOR COOLER. RAW CHICKEN, COOKED CHICKEN SAUSAGE, EGGS, COOKED POTATOES, HONEY YOGURT, AND HEAVY CREAM FOUND AT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 48F TO 68F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS AT OR BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
EQUIPMENT NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. NOTED TEMPERATURE OF 2-DOOR COOLER IN PREP AREA TO BE AT 48.1F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE EQUIPMENT UNTIL MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
FOUND NO THERMOMETER IN THE UPSTAIRS WALK-IN COOLER NOR THE DOWNSTAIRS WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
FOUND HEAVY DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENTS OVER FIRST FLOOR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN.
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