SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

LUCY'S.

BEAT. 19/100

4570 N BROADWAY · UPTOWN, CHICAGO

Last inspected February 10, 2026 · passed

Failed 5 of 15 inspections. 22 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
15
7 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 5 failed
VIOLATIONS
90
includes 22 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Feb 2020

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 10
2026
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENINGS ON FLOOR, ALONG WALL BASE AND CEILING AT THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN. ALSO NOTED STAINED CEILING TILE AT THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.

FEB 2
2026
FAILED
14 violations5 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (RICE, CHICKEN SOUPS ETC.) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED, AND ALSO THE PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE BY NEXT INSPECTION (UPON BEING INSPECTED) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NOTED NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE DISH WASHING MACHINE HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS TO BE IMPROPER:-COLESLAW 44.9F, TOMATOES 45.1F, CHEESE 47.1F/49.8F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 15 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $200.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

EQUIPMENT NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. NOTED TEMPERATURE OF SERVICE COOLER AT THE PREP AREA TO BE IMPROPER AT 54.6F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE EQUIPMENT UNTIL MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

NOTED OVER 5 LIVE ROACHES ON FLOOR AROUND THE GREASE TRAP, UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND HAVE PREMISES TREATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

MINORPest Activity
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

NOTED HAND WASH SINK AT THE REAR KITCHEN IN POOR REPAIRS WITH MISSING U-JOINT CONNECTING PIPE AT THE BOTTOM OF SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND HAVE A FUNCTIONING HAND WASHING SINK.PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

MINORPest Activity
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

NOTED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERLOADED AND PREVENTING PROPER LID CLOSURE. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE DUMPSTER LID CLOSED TO PREVENT FOOD SOURCE FOR PEST PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(B).CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

NOTED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER AND SURROUNDING NOT MAINTAINED WITH THICK GREASE ON THE GROUND AROUND THE GREASE CONTAINER AND ON TOP OF CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GREASE CONTAINER AND ITS SURROUNDING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-020(B).CONSOLIDATED WITH THE ABOVE VIOLATIONS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENINGS ON FLOOR, ALONG WALL BASE AND CEILING AT THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN. ALSO NOTED STAINED CEILING TILE AT THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR THROGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, DISH WASHING AREA AND PREP TABLES.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.

JAN 30
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
10 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

FOUND CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, BEEF, SALAD ETC) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHEN HANDLING TCS FOODS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SUGAR, SALT, SPICES ETC)

MINORSanitation
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD BOXES STORED ON FLOOR ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE 6" OFF THR FLOOR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION AND FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT RUSTY METAL PREP SHELF IN THE KITCHEN.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF PREP AND REACH-IN COOLER IN THE KITCHEN.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE MUST BE COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LID/COVER.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE HEAVY WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE PREP/COOKING AREA.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND GEASE ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR KITCHEN AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLES ON FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

FEB 7
2024
PASSED
0 violations
JAN 31
2024
FAILED
15 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINGNAGE AT HANDSINK IN FRONT BAR AREA AND IN HANDSINK INSIDE (2) WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFood Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO METAL THERMOMETER AVAILABLE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR MEASURING INTERNAL TEMPERATURE HOT AND COLD HOLDING OF FOOD PRODUCTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (CAJUN SPICE, SALT, PANKO ETC)

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FOUND OVER 20 RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA/BAR, 30 DROPPINGS ALONG THE WALLS IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO CONTACT LICENSED PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (A) CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOFED BOTTOM OF EXIT DOOR (LEADING TO GARBAGE AREA)

CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA ARE STORED UNDER EXPOSED SEWAGE PIPES. FOOD ITEMS MUST BE REMOVE FROM EXPOSED SEWAGE PIPES OR PROPERLY ENCLOSE SEWER LINES THAT ARE NOT SHIELDED TO INTERCEPT POTENTIAL DRIPS.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED TO ELEVATE BOXED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND PROVIDE PROPER SHELVING THAT IS EASILY CLEANIABLE AND ELEVATED 6" OFF THE GROUND FOR EASY ACCESS WHEN CLEANING.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED REAR HANDSINK AND SPLASHGUARD LOOSE (NEXT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK) IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT MOPSINK FAUCET IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

MINORSanitation
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE UNDERNEATH GREASE DUMPSTER IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CEILING ABOVE REAR EXIT DOOR IN POOR REPAIR AND OUTSIDE OF BEER WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP ALONG THE WALLS AND CORNERS OF BAR, FOOD PREP AREA, DISHWASHING AREA AND COOKING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED NO LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PROPER COVERING.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE NON WORKING LIGHTBULB AT KITCHEN HOOD IN REAR KITCHEN.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DUST AND DIRT ON BATHROOM EXHAUST VENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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FEB 2
2023
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTENANCE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE THAT ANY INDIVIDUAL THAT HOLDS A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE COMPLETES ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND RECEIVES AN ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

MAY 4
2022
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT FRONT ENTRANCE DOUBLE DOOR SWEEPS AND 1/2 INCH GAP AT REAR EXIT DOOR SWEEP. MUST RODENT-PROOF SAID DOORS.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

DISHWASHER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN PIPES ARE DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID THE SINK MUST DRAIN QUICKLY.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BASEMENT FLOOR CLUTTERED/DUST BUILD UP BEHIND DOOR LEADING TO HALLWAY. MUST CLEAN BASEMENT FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOOR GROUT LOW AROUND DISHWASHER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REGROUT FLOOR TILES AROUND DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK/MUST KEEP FLOOR DRY.

MAR 22
2022
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15 OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT FRONT ENTRANCE DOUBLE DOOR SWEEPS AND 1/2 INCH GAP AT REAR EXIT DOOR SWEEP. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOORS.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15 DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN PIPES DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID THE SINK MUST DRAIN QUICKLY.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 FLOOR GROUT LOW AROUND DISHWASHER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REGROUT FLOOR TILES AROUND DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK/MUST KEEP FLOOR DRY.

MAR 18
2022
FAILED
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

FOUND NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT WASHROOMS HANDWASH SINKS, WATER TEMPERATURE AT 48.6 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER WASHROOMS HANDWASH SINKS MUST HAVE RUNNING HOT WATER AT A MINIMAL OF 100.0 F BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. HOWEVER, THERE IS RUNNING HOT WATER AT OVER 110.0 F AT ALL OTHER SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). ESTABLISHMENT ON 2 DAY WORKAROUND.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT FRONT ENTRANCE DOUBLE DOOR SWEEPS AND 1/2 INCH GAP AT REAR EXIT DOOR SWEEP. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOORS.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN PIPES DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID THE SINK MUST DRAIN QUICKLY.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOOR GROUT LOW AROUND DISHWASHER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REGROUT FLOOR TILES AROUND DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK/MUST KEEP FLOOR DRY.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.

MAY 4
2021
PASSED
1 violation1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

5-501.115 OUTSIDE REFUSE AREA NOT MAINTAINED: EXCESS GREASE ON GROUND AND WALL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO MINIMIZE RODENTS/INSECTS ACTIVITY

APR 22
2021
FAILED
11 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

MUST INDICATE ON MENU "COOK TO ORDER" PHRASE FOR EGGS,HAMBURGER ETC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005,

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

DRY FOOD INGREDIENT MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.

SERIOUSSanitation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

NOTED USED LARGE POTS ON SITE ON TOP AND FLOOR BY THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR PROPER WASHING AND SANITIZING OF EQUIPMENT OR REMOVE SAID UTENSILS

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

REPAIR LEAKING FAUCETS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS AT BAR AND DISHROOM AREA

CRITICALPest Activity
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OUTSIDE REFUSE AREA NOT MAINTAINED: EXCESS GREASE ON GROUND,WALL AND ON TOP THE GREASE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO MINIMIZE RODENTS/INSECTS ACTIVITY

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES,SPECIALLY UNDER SHELVES,COOKING EQUIPMENT DISH ROOM AND REAR STORAGE AREA.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NO LIGHT BULBS NOR LIGHT SHIELD PROVIDED AT FIXTURE ABOVE PREP COOLER IN THE KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

EMPLOYEES BAG,SWEATER ETC STORED AT REAR PREP AND DISHROOM AREA,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SEPARATE AREA/LOCKER FOR EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS. NO EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS MUST BE STORED IN PREP AREA

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

ADDITIONAL FOOD HANDLER TRANINIG CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED ON SITE

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 9-18-2020, REPORT#2401346 #39) 3-307.11 FOUND NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HAND SINK AND POTATO CUTTER AREA. MUST PROVIDE. #53) 5-501.17 FOUND RESTROOM TRASH CANS WITH NO LIDS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-42-090

SEP 18
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS.(HANDLES CHICKEN, HAMBURGERS,ETC.)PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED.7-38-012. A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES WHILE HANDLING TCS FOOD.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

FOUND NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HAND SINK AND POTATO CUTTER AREA.MUST PROVIDE.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

FOUND RESTROOM TRASH CANS WITH NO LIDS. MUST PROVIDE.

JUL 1
2020
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

FOUND NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HAND SINK AND POTATO CUTTER AREA.MUST PROVIDE.

FEB 18
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-010. MUST PROVIDE.

SERIOUSSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND CLUTTER AT BUSINESS. OLD UNUSED ICE CREAM MACHINE, TOOLS, ETC. MUST REPAIR OR REMOVE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND CEILING NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AT BAR AREAS. MUST REPAIR.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

FOUND EXHAUST VENTS NOT WORKING AT 2 RESTROOMS. MUST REPAIR.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

CITY OF CHICAGO SANITIATION MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.

FEB 14
2020
FAILED
13 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-010. MUST PROVIDE.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP POLICY/SPILL KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

FOUND HAND SINK NOT INSTALLED AT FRONT BAR AREAS.PRIORITY VIOLATION. NO CIATTION ISSUED.7-38-030C. MUST PROVIDE.

MINORFood Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

FOUND 2 REACH IN COOLERS NOT TURNED ON. PRIORIRTY VIOLATION.NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST TURN ON.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

FOUND BAR MADE OF RAW WOOD NOT SEALED. MUST SEAL TO MAKE SMOOTH AN EASY TO CLEAN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FOUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT BAR NOT CONNECTED TO HOT/COLD WATER. PRIORITY VIOLATION.NO CITTAION ISSUED. 7-38-030. MUST CONNECT PROPERLY.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND WALLS NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN BEHIND 3 COMPARMENT SINK AT DISHWASHING AREAS DUE TO PIPING. MUST REPAIR.

SERIOUSSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND CEILING NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AT BAR AREAS. MUST REPAIR.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND MISSING AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES AT BAR AREAS. MUST REPAIR/PROVIDE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND CLUTTER AT BUSINESS. OLD UNUSED ICE CREAM MACHINE, TOOLS, ETC. MUST REPAIR OR REMOVE.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

FOUND EXHAUST VENTS NOT WORKING AT 2 RESTROOMS. MUST REPAIR.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

CITY OF CHICAGO SANITIATION MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.

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 →

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