MAR 24
2025
PASSED
9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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LONCARS.
BEAT. 48/100
3201 E 92ND ST · SOUTH CHICAGO, CHICAGO
Last inspected March 24, 2025 · passed
Failed 2 of 7 inspections. 6 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
7
4 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
42
includes 6 critical
RECORDS COVER
14 YEARS
since Aug 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED NUMEROUS DEAD ROACHES ON GLUE BOARDS AND EQUIPMENT IN PREP AND BAR AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL DEAD ROACHES.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED RAW WOOD SURFACES IN PREP AND BAR AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED NO STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON FRYERS, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERRS, HOLDING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET ON HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN WASHROOM.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS AND SPLATTERS ON WALLS IN PREP AND BAR AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MISSING OUTLET COVERS ALONG WALLS, PEELING PAINT ON WALLS AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AND BAR AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD, EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
MAR 112025FAILED10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 11
2025
FAILED
10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED NUMEROUS DEAD ROACHES ON GLUE BOARDS AND EQUIPMENT IN PREP AND BAR AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL DEAD ROACHES.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED RAW WOOD SURFACES IN PREP AND BAR AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED NO STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER CONCENTRATION IN SANITIZING SOLUTIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON FRYERS, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERRS, HOLDING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET ON HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN WASHROOM.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS AND SPLATTERS ON WALLS IN PREP AND BAR AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MISSING OUTLET COVERS ALONG WALLS, PEELING PAINT ON WALLS AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AND BAR AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD, EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
MAY 32019PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 3
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES (DISPOSABLE MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP HEAD AND DISPOSABLE LATEX GLOVES) ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
4-204.112(B) OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF THE REACH IN FREEZERS AND THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-202.16 OBSERVED GASKETS IN POOR REPAIR ON THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER AND THE REACH IN FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GASKETS. OBSERVED A MINOR CRACK ON THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12 OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND DUST DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
AUG 52016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
AUG 5
2016
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
NOTED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLER AND FREEZER DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE SPILLS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
NOTED A FEW WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE DINNING AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 242011PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MAR 24
2011
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
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.OBSERVED RUSTY TABLE STORAGE UNDER FLAT GRILL INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST.
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.CLEAN THE FOLLOWING INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE, COUNTER UNDER MICROWAVE, FRONT BEER KEG COOLER AND WALK-IN COOLER FAN GUARD COVERS, NEED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE # 10 CAN OPENER, AND BAR GUN HOLDERS, AND TOASTER OVEN/TRAYS. DEFROST UPRIGHT FREEZER IN REAR STORAGE (EXCISSIVE ICE) AND CLEAN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Use dustless cleaning methods.WALL DUSTY BEHIND STORAGE TABLE INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST WALL. ALSO REPAIR WALL BEHIND EXPOSED HAND SINK.
LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED
Soiled and clean linens, coats, and aprons shall be properly stored.OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES IMPROPERLY STORED ON TABLE INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN 100PPM CHLORINE SANITIZER.
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AUG 242010FAILED10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 24
2010
FAILED
10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.
All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health. OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER AFTER HANDLING FOOD, GO OVER TO 3-COMP. SINK AND RINSE HER HANDS. WHEN INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY WASH HER HANDS (USING SOAP,ETC.) AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK, SHE PROCEEDED TO DRINK FROM A CUP, DISCARD THE CUP AND WENT RIGHT TO HANDLING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY WASH/DRY HANDS BEFORE HANDLING FOODS. CITATION #64666-12 ISSUED.
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FOUND 20 MICE DROPPINGS BEHIND CHEST REACH IN FREEZER, 40 ALONG THE WALL BEHIND THE REACH IN COOLER IN THE SIDE/REAR STORAGE AND 60 IN THE CABINETS BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR ASSISTANCE.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #145968-DATED 06-24-08. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN: 33/1 INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE NEED CLEANING. 34/1 FLOORS NEED CLEANING BEHIND COOLERS IN BAR AREA, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. MUST REMOVE ALL POP CRATES, BEER, STOCK, ETC. OFF FLOOR ATLEAST 6" FOR PROPER CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL TREATMENT. 35/1 MUST REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES IN CLOSETS IN EAST STORAGE AREA AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN BAR AREA. WALLS NEED REPAIR BEHIND WATER HEATER IN EAST STORAGE ROOM. MUST SEAL HOLE IN WATER. 38/1 INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL LARGER DRAINBOARD ON 3-COMP. SINK TO ADEQUATELY AIR DRY UTENSILS. 41/1 MUST DISCARD ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND PROPERLY ORGANIZE BASEMENT. CITATION #64668-14
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST COVER AND PROPERLY LABEL FOOD IN COOLERS/FREEZERS.
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. MUST SEAL/PAINT RAW WOOD SHELVES IN SIDE/REAR STORAGE. PROVIDE A COVER FOR THE ICE BIN IN THE BAR AREA AND PROVIDE A BARRIER TO SEPARATE BEVERAGE LINES FROM CONSUMABLE ICE.
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. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BAR GUN HOLDER AND NOZZLE OF BEVERAGE DISPENSER IN BAR AREA AND INTERIOR OF REACH-IN FREEZERS.
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 REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF MEN'S TOILET ROOM AND UNDER TABLE IN DINING AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST REPAIR HOT WATER KNOB IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST ELIMINATE CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE CLOSET ON SIDE STORAGE AREA.
NO SMOKING REGULATIONS
Smoking shall be prohibited in all public places except in designated smoking areas. FOUND AN ASH TRAY WITH ASHES AND 3 CIGARETTE BUTTS IN IT ON TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE SIDE/REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES AND COMPLY WITH THE CLEAN INDOOR ORDINANCE. ASHTRAY WAS REMOVED.
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