MAY 11
2026
PASS 1 violation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(C): OBSERVED THE LOWER PART OF THE GRILL IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
LU-LU'S INC.
Chicago Health Dept
1000 S LEAVITT ST · NEAR WEST SIDE, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (May 2026).
26 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected May 2026.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
26
VIOLATIONS
96
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
MAY 2026
INSPECTION HISTORY
MAY 4
2026
FAIL 3 violations
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED IMPROPER DATE MARKING. FOUND COOKED AND COOLED TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (GRILLED CHICKEN, COOKED BURGERS, RIB TIPS) NOT PROPERLY DATED, STORED LONGER THAN 24 HOURS IN COOLERS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR RTE FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. ITEMS WERE DATED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIP KIT ON-SITE FOR EITHER OF THE SANITIZERS USED FOR SANITIZING DISHWARE AND FOOD SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A TEST STRIP KIT (NEED BOTH CHLORINE AND QUATERNARY STRIPS) ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TO MONITOR THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER PROPERLY. BOTH CHLORINE AND QUATERNARY CHEMICAL SANITIZERS ARE USED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE LOWER PART OF THE GRILL IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 21
2025
PASS 3 violations
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED SEVERAL SPOTS IN THE FLOOR IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE SECTIONS OF FLOOR IN DISREPAIR SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRCUTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW VALID PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
JAN 29
2024
PASS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
REPAIR THE CEILING WATER LEAKS IN THE DINING ROOM AREA.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT A VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW VALID PROOF OF TRAINING.
MAR 3
2023
PASS 2 violations
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED MINOR BUILD UP ON ICE MACHINE PARTITION (NOT IN CONTACT WITH ICE). OBSERVED BUILD UP OF SYRUP RESIDUE ON SODA DISPENSER EXTERNAL CARTRIDGES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN UNISEX RESTROOM FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN RESTROOM AND MAINTAIN.
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MAR 28
2022
PASS · 0 violations
MAR 18
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED PREP COOLER MAINTAINING TEMPERATURE OF 52.1F. ALL COLD HOLD UNITS MUST MAINTAIN TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. NO FOOD DISCARDED DUE TO PROPER COOLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE. FOODS MOVED TO REAR COOLERS. UNIT TAGGED FOR RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DUSTY FANGUARDS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST COMPLETE COURSE AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE.
JUL 14
2021
PASS 7 violations 1 CRITICAL
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Violation Codes: 6-202.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF ENTRY AND EXIT DOORS.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS,PREP TABLES,GRILL TABLE,WALK IN COOLER- SHELVING UNITS.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Violation Codes: 5-205.15 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMP SINK.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA,DAMAGED AND BROKEN CONCRETE THROUGHOUT REAR STORAGE AREA AND MOP SINK/ICE MACHINE AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Violation Codes: 6-501.114 Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREA NEXT TO WALK IN COOLER.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE UPDATED TRAINING AND MAINTAIN
JUL 7
2021
FAIL 12 violations 4 CRITICAL
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)
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS .5LBS. CUT LETTUCE 71.8F ON COUNTER TOP.1LB. PRE-COOKED PIZZA PUFFS 66.4F.6 OZ. PRE-COOKED FISH PATTIES 70.2F.1LB CORN DOGS 67.5F.1LB. BREADED CHICKEN 57.6F INSIDE OF 1- DOOR PREP COOLER. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 41.0F OR BELOW.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)APPX.4LBS. $25.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 1- DOOR PREP COOLER AT 60.2F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE .A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED EMAIL LETTER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 41.0F OR BELOW.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 30 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES ON A SOILED PAPER TOWEL ON FLOOR BEHIND ICE MACHINE,ON WALLS AND FLYING AROUND IN PREP AREAS AND DINING AREA.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 7/7/2021.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF ENTRY AND EXIT DOORS.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS,PREP TABLES,GRILL TABLE,WALK IN COOLER- SHELVING UNITS.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AND LEAKY GASKET UNDERNEATH FAR RIGHT COMPARTMENT AT 3- COMP SINK.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & LOOSE WALL BASES IN DINING AREA & DISH WASHING AREAS,STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA,DAMAGED AND BROKEN CONCRETE THROUGHOUT REAR STORAGE AREA AND MOP SINK/ICE MACHINE AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREA NEXT TO WALK IN COOLER.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE UPDATED TRAINING AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 6
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NO HAND WASHING SINK IN THE MIDDLE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD WATER, HAND WASHING CLEANSER, AND DRYING PROVISIONS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c)
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED THE SERVICE SINK IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA NOT WORKING(WATER TURNED OFF). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER. ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS SHALL HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
JAN 14
2019
PASS 5 violations
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES UNDER THE STEAM TABLE BEHIND THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLES, AND THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF THE MICROWAVE OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST DETAIL GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM EXTERIOR OF FRYER IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN .
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REPLACE STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN CUSTOMER SEATING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
JAN 26
2018
PASS 3 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOORS IN FRONT LINE AREA IN CORNERS AND UNDER EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF REPLACING, BROKEN. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 15
2017
PASS 3 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP, MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS, CLEAN SODA DISPENSOR TO REMOVE ALL SODA SPLASH.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN NEED OF THERMOMETERS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 27
2017
PASS 4 violations
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
ALL MULTI USE UTENSILS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER, NOT BETWEEN COOKING EQUIPMENT. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALL BEHIND CHARBROILER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
LIGHT SHEILD IN FRONT PREP AREA IN NEED OF REPAIR OR REPLACING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 21
2016
PASS 2 violations
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT THE FLOORS IN FRONT OF THE FRONT COOKING EQUIPMENT. MAINTAIN SAME.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/PROVIDE ALL WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE STORAGE AREA IN THE DINING AREA.
MAR 10
2016
FAIL 6 violations 1 CRITICAL
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.
POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES: OBSERVED A MALE EMPLOYEE PUT ON GLOVES WITHOUT WASHING HIS HANDS AND WENT ON TO PREPARE FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS BEFORE PUTTING ON GLOVES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A)
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED FROM REPORT #1561719 DATED 07/30/2015. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: 30-OBSERVED BULK FOOD IN REFRIGERATOR AND WALK IN COOLER WITHOUT LABELS INCLUDING DATE AND TIME. INSTRUCTED ALL BULK FOODS OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER BE PROPERLY LABELED. 32-OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVES IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAINT WITH A FOOD GRADE NON TOXIC PAINT AND MAINTAIN. 33-OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING; IN BETWEEN FRYERS, INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS, INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE, SHELVING AND FAN COVERS IN WALK IN COOLER, INTERIOR OF FREEZER, PREP TABLES, AND THE TOP OF THE GREASE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 34-OBSERVED DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR OF THE MAIN PREP AREA AND REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 35-OBSERVED THE WALLS IN THE MAIN AND REAR PREP AREAS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT THE FLOORS IN FRONT OF THE FRONT COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MAINTAIN SAME.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/PROVIDE ALL MISSING AND WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE DINING AREA AND STORAGE AREA IN THE DINING AREA.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHTING TO THE SIDE STORAGE AREA AND MAINTAIN.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS. MAINTAIN SAME.
JUL 30
2015
PASS 7 violations 1 CRITICAL
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
OBSERVED BULK FOOD IN REFRIGERATOR AND WALK IN COOLER WITHOUT LABELS INCLUDING DATE AND TIME. INSTRUCTED ALL BULK FOODS OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER BE PROPERLY LABELED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVES IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAINT WITH A FOOD GRADE NON TOXIC PAINT AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING; IN BETWEEN FRYERS, INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS, INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE, SHELVING AND FAN COVERS IN WALK IN COOLER, INTERIOR OF FREEZER, PREP TABLES, AND THE TOP OF THE GREASE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR OF THE MAIN PREP AREA AND REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. REMOVE THE CARDBOARD FROM THE WASHROOM FLOOR.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED THE WALLS IN THE MAIN AND REAR PREP AREAS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED VENTS OVER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT PREP AREA NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST. OBSERVED A SEWAGE ODOR COMING FROM THE REAR WHERE ICE MACHINE IS LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED THE ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
FEB 23
2015
PASS 4 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
REPLACE THE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR OR REPLACE THE NON-WORKING VENTILATION FAN IN THE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE 3 SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED A DRAIN LINE WATER LEAK UNDER THE RIGHT COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR THE LEAK.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
AUG 20
2014
PASS 3 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS AND FLOOR RACK NEEDS CLEANING IN THE FRONT PREP AREA TO REMOVE SPILL AND DEBRIS.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST PROVIDE BETTER LIGHTING IN THE REAR PREP AREA.
APR 28
2014
PASS 4 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AT THE FRONT PREP AREA TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS TO REMOVE SPILLS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS AROUND, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
NOTED A FEW DAMAGED AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE DINING AREA. MUST REPAIR,REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE AND WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS IN FOOD PREP AREAS.
DEC 2
2013
PASS 5 violations
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL SOME COOKED FOOD PRODUCTS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR OF PREMISES
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING RACKS INSIDE THE REAR WALK-IN COOLER
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN THE FAN GUARDS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR OF PREMISES,HAS DUST BUILD-UP AND CLEAN THE FILTERS ABOVE THE STOVE IN REAR PREP AREA AND CLEAN BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYERS,HAS GREASE BUILD-UP
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA
MAY 3
2013
PASS 3 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
CLEAN SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLER AND OTHER REFRIGERATION UNITS. CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, CLEAN INSIDE BOTTOM OF FRYERS. REPLACE WORN RUBBER GASKETS AT REFRIGERATION DOORS WHERE NEEDED.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOORS UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED, REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA WHERE NEEDED.
MAR 14
2012
PASS 5 violations
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
THE SPOONS AND TONGS ARE BEING LEFT ON AN INVERTED LID NEXT TO THE STEAM TABLE WITH FOOD ON THEM, KEEP THE UTENSILS IN THE PRODUCT OR CHANGE THEM.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
THE SHELVES ABOVE THEREAR PREP TABLE ARE DIRTY; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE SHELVES.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
THE REACH IN COOLER GASKETS ARE DAMAGED, REPLACE THE DAMAGED GASKETS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
THE FLOOR AROUND THE ICE MACHINE IS DIRTY AND DAMAGED, REPAIR THE FLOOR SO IT IDS SMOOTH AND SANITARY.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR THE CLOGGED ICE DRAIN IN THE WALK IN FREEZER AND EMPTY THE BIN CATCHING THE WATER.
OCT 4
2011
PASS 1 violation
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. REPLACE COVER FOR TOP OF ICE MACHINE. (ON SITE) CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.
FEB 10
2011
PASS 2 violations
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 EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOMS OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
PREVIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED FROM AUG. 2010. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA WHERE NEEDED.
AUG 24
2010
PASS 3 violations
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. Wash, rinse and sanitize all of the cooler shelves until they are clean and sanitary. Clean the ice machine door and ice cream dispenser water faucets.
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. The floor under the ice machine is in poor repair and needs to be repaired so it is smooth and sanitary. Clean the floor under the steam table and in the walk-in cooler.
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. Clean the ceilings above the pot sink.
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