Chicago
60
YOUR CALL

Lp Express

5211 W Diversey Ave, Chicago, IL 60639 · Belmont Cragin · Restaurant · High risk
YOUR CALL
60/100

Mostly clean — 2 of 5 passed, one prior failure

Inspections
5
2 passed
Last Inspected
2012-07-02
Pass Rate
40%
1 failure
Score
60/100
YOUR CALL
3 consecutive passes, most recently 2012-07-02
Failed 1 inspection (2011)
Food Temperature issues found across 3 inspections
Pest Activity issues found across 2 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation minor 13×
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Food Temperature critical
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Pest Activity critical
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Facility Condition minor
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Other minor
2012-07-02 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
4
minor Sanitation

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

VIOLATION STILL PENDING, SEE REPORT #1277220

minor Sanitation

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

VIOLATION STILL PENDING, SEE REPORT #1277220

minor Sanitation

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

VIOLATION STILL PENDING, SEE REPORT #1277220

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

VIOLATION STILL PENDING, SEE REPORT #1277220

2012-06-13 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 6
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

Facilities not maintaining proper temperature. Found front prep cooler at 59.9 F while storing potentially hazardous foods. Instructed that all coolers must maintain 40 F or below. Critical citation issued 7-38-005(A). "Held for Inspection" tag place...

critical Food Temperature

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

Potentially hazardous foods does not meet temperature requirement during storage, preparation, display and service. Found Guacamole-3 lbs at 50.8 F, Sour Cream-5lbs at 46.1 F and beef 10 lbs at 49.1 F in cooler stated above. Instructed that potential...

minor Sanitation

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

Rear exhaust hood, sinks, storage racks and cutting boards not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize daily.

minor Sanitation

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

Floor behind equipment and along wallbase not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.

minor Sanitation

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

Wall above utility sink not maintained. Instructed to replace broken or missing tile.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Faucet not maintained at three compartment sink. Instructed to replace or repair faucet.

2011-03-15 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
2
minor Sanitation

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

NOTED WALL NEXT TO GRILL NOT CLEAN AND IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAIR (FRONT FOOD PREP AREA).

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VENTILATION INSIDE WASHROOM.

2011-03-08 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 6
critical Pest Activity

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 INSPECTION REPORT #176644, DATED 03-12-2...

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. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BROKEN/MISSING FLOOR TILES AROUND GREASE BOX UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR.

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. NOTED WALLS NEXT TO GRILL NOT CLEAN AND IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAIR (FRONT FOOD PREP AREA).------MUST CLEAN CONDENSER FAN/CEILING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. LIGHTS MUST BE SHIELDED ABOVE FRONT AND IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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...

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL ...

2010-03-12 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 7
critical Food Temperature

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

All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE IN WALK-IN COOLER. NOTED REFRIED BEANS AT 73.2F AND COOKED RICE AT 51.2F WHICH WAS PREVIOUSLY COOKED 1 ...

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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, AND RE CAULK AROUND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR AND AROUND HAND SINK IN WASHROOM.---- MUST CLEAN, RE...

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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, STORAGE ...

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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREP AND REAR AREA. NOTED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION.

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. NOTED CEILING AROUND HOOD (FRONT KITCHEN) IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO FIX. ----MUST REPLACE HEAVY WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE REAR AREA.----- INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ...

minor Plumbing & Waste

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...

critical Pest Activity

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. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLE STORED ON T...

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