LOLAS CONEY ISLAND LLC.
2858 W CHICAGO AVE · WICKER PARK, CHICAGO
Failed 6 of 15 inspections. 11 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTION HISTORY
JUL 292025PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
3-305.11 : MUST ELEVATE BUCKET OF FOOD FROM WALK IN COOLER FLOOR AND STORE PROPERLY.
4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS & FREEZERS.
6-501.16 : MUST PROVIDE A HOOKING SYSTEM TO HANG UP WET MOPS.
JUL 212025FAILED5 violationsDETAILS
3-603.11 STILL OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE NOR REMINDER OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS ON MENU. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
3-305.11 : MUST ELEVATE BUCKET OF FOOD FROM WALK IN COOLER FLOOR AND STORE PROPERLY.
4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS & FREEZERS.
6-501.16 : MUST PROVIDE A HOOKING SYSTEM TO HANG UP WET MOPS.
JUL 142025FAILED15 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED MISSING SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS IN 2- DOOR PREP COOLER SUCH AS 1LB. DICED TOMATO-51.4F..25LBS. CUT LETTUCE-60.8F.2LBS. CHICKEN PATTIES-48.2F.1LBS. HAMBURGER PATTY-51.8F.,5LBS. CHICKEN TENDERS-53.2F.1.5LBS. HOT DOGS-49.8F-54.3F.5LBS. POLISH-50.4F.VEGETARIAN HOT DOG-49.8F..5LBS. ITALIAN BEEF-50.2F.2.5LBS.- VEGETARIAN BURGER-49.5F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. APPX.20LBS. $290.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE NOR REMINDER OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS ON MENU.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 2- DOOR PREP COOLER AT 49.3F AND SLIDING GLASS REACH IN COOLER AT 58.3F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG WAS PLACED ON UNITS.ONCE REPAIRED EMAIL:FOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNITS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH RECEIPT OF SERVICE AND REQUIRED DOCUMENTS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C)(CITATION ISSUED)
MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO FOOD STORAGE RACK IN BEVERAGE AREA.
MUST ELEVATE BUCKET OF FOOD FROM WALK IN COOLER FLOOR AND STORE PROPERLY.
MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS & FREEZERS.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOORING NEAR TOILET ROOM.
MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN OUTSIDE SHED.
MUST PROVIDE A HOOKING SYSTEM TO HANG UP WET MOPS.
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS.
OCT 182024PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
6-501.14 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.
2-102.13 OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
OCT 102024FAILED5 violationsDETAILS
3-501.16 OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER. OBSERVED SOUP AT 51F, CHICKEN AT 49F, HAMBURGERS AT 49F, POLISH DOGS AT 51F, HOT DOGS AT 45F, MAYO AT 52F, SALAD DRESSING AT 52F, AND CHEESE AT 48F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD FOODS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
4-301.11 OBSERVED THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER THAT WAS PREVIOUSLY TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION ON 10/2/24 WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50F. THE COOLER WAS STILL BEING USED TO STORE TCS FOODS SUCH AS MEATS AND CHEESES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED NOT TO STORE ANY TCS FOODS IN THE COOLER UNTIL THE UNIT HAS BEEN REPAIRED AND THE HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN REMOVED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
6-501.14 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.
2-102.13 OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
8-404.13(B)(3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2603966 ON 10/2/24 NOT CORRECTED: 60 - PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2587062 ON 12/15/23 NOT CORRECTED: 47 - OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON THE INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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OCT 22024FAILED9 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE FAIL TO SANITIZE THE DISHES AFTER WASHING AND RINSING THEM IN THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. THE SANITIZER WAS NOT SET UP AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. THE EMPLOYEE SET THE DISHES ON THE DISH RACK TO DRY AFTER WASHING AND RINSING THEM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL DISHES AND UTENSILS MUST BE WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED AFTER USE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS. OBSERVED 7 HOT DOGS ON THE FLAT TOP GRILL AT 117F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL HOT FOODS ABOVE 135F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER. OBSERVED BEEF AT 47F, HAMBURGERS AT 47F, POLISH DOGS AT 48F, SOUR CREAM AT 47F, MAYO AT 49F, AND FETA CHEESE AT 48F. ALSO OBSERVED WAS A CONTAINER OF CHICKEN TENDERS STORED NEXT TO THE GRILL AT 70F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD FOODS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. SEE VIOLATION #21 ABOVE FOR CITATION.
OBSERVED THE AIR TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER AT 54F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE TCS FOODS SUCH AS MEATS AND CHEESES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.
OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2587062 ON 12/15/23 NOT CORRECTED: 47 - OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON THE INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY POSTED IN PUBLIC VIEW. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN THE PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
DEC 152023PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS A LINER IN THE REACH-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR REPLACE WITH A MATERIAL THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON THE INSIDE OF PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED WET MOP STORED IN THE BUCKET IN THE UTILITY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HANG MOPS TO ALLOW TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE.
NOV 242023PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS A LINER IN THE REACH-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR REPLACE WITH A MATERIAL THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON THE INSIDE OF PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED WET MOP STORED IN THE BUCKET IN THE UTILITY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HANG MOPS TO ALLOW TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE.
MAR 82023PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON DOOR OF PREP COOLER LOCATED OPPOSITE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA NEXT TO MILKSHAKE MIXER. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
OBSERVED MANAGER ON DUTY WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
JAN 252022FAILED5 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER IN THE ONE DOOR COOLER IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A CHLORINE CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR SANITIZER OR FOR WARE WASHING AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE A TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION OF CHLORINE SANITIZING SOLUTION MUST BE PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE TOLIET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER TO HAVE AN EXPIRED ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO RENEW, PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON FILE.
MAY 122020PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE HANDLING AND SERVING TCS FOODS, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. ( NO CITATION )
NO DATE MARKING FOR COOKED FOOD ( CHICKEN ) IN PREP COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION.
AUG 122019PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK I IN REAR OF PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND SOAP AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES.MANAGER PROVIDED HAND SOAP DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED. COS
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 142019FAILED14 violations7 CRITICALDETAILS
THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7038-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS WITH THE NECESSARY ITEMS MASK. GLOVES, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS IN FOOD PREP AREAS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICES AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. MUST PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AND MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)
MUST PROVIDE STEM THERMOMETER TO MONITOR FOOD TEMPERATURES.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED FRONT AND EXIT DOORS NOT RODENT PROOF DOORS HAVE APPROXIMATELY ONE INCH OPENING ON BOTTOM DOORS. MUST REPAIR AND MAKE DOORS RODENT PROOF TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE A COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION FROM A LICENSE PEST CONTROL COMPANY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AVAILABLE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND HAVE CONTINUES SUPPLY OF HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED SERVICE SINK IN REAR PREP AREA WITH NO HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT THE SERVICE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED OPENINGS INTO WALLS IN DISHWASHING AREA AND WASHROOM WALLS. MUST SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED RAW WOOD WALLS IN FRONT DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN. WALLS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
OBSERVED LIGHT BULB BURN OUT AT THE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET NO LOGS RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health. We'd love to link you straight to this restaurant's record — turns out Chicago considers that a luxury. The full dataset is what's on offer →