LUCY'S.
4570 N BROADWAY · UPTOWN, CHICAGO
Failed 5 of 15 inspections. 22 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
FEB 102026PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
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.
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 22026FAILED14 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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.
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.
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.
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.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR THROGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, DISH WASHING AREA AND PREP TABLES.
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 302025PASS W/ CONDITIONS10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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
INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SUGAR, SALT, SPICES ETC)
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.
INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT RUSTY METAL PREP SHELF IN THE KITCHEN.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF PREP AND REACH-IN COOLER IN THE KITCHEN.
TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE MUST BE COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LID/COVER.
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE HEAVY WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE PREP/COOKING AREA.
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.
INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLES ON FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
JAN 312024FAILED15 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINGNAGE AT HANDSINK IN FRONT BAR AREA AND IN HANDSINK INSIDE (2) WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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
INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (CAJUN SPICE, SALT, PANKO ETC)
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
INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOFED BOTTOM OF EXIT DOOR (LEADING TO GARBAGE AREA)
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.
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.
OBSERVED REAR HANDSINK AND SPLASHGUARD LOOSE (NEXT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK) IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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.
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE UNDERNEATH GREASE DUMPSTER IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED CEILING ABOVE REAR EXIT DOOR IN POOR REPAIR AND OUTSIDE OF BEER WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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.
OBSERVED NO LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PROPER COVERING.
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE NON WORKING LIGHTBULB AT KITCHEN HOOD IN REAR KITCHEN.
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DUST AND DIRT ON BATHROOM EXHAUST VENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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FEB 22023PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTENANCE.
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 42022PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
DISHWASHER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN PIPES ARE DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID THE SINK MUST DRAIN QUICKLY.
OBSERVED BASEMENT FLOOR CLUTTERED/DUST BUILD UP BEHIND DOOR LEADING TO HALLWAY. MUST CLEAN BASEMENT FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
FLOOR GROUT LOW AROUND DISHWASHER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REGROUT FLOOR TILES AROUND DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK/MUST KEEP FLOOR DRY.
MAR 222022PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
5-205.15 DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN PIPES DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID THE SINK MUST DRAIN QUICKLY.
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 182022FAILED5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN PIPES DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID THE SINK MUST DRAIN QUICKLY.
FLOOR GROUT LOW AROUND DISHWASHER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REGROUT FLOOR TILES AROUND DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK/MUST KEEP FLOOR DRY.
NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.
MAY 42021PASSED1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
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 222021FAILED11 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MUST INDICATE ON MENU "COOK TO ORDER" PHRASE FOR EGGS,HAMBURGER ETC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005,
DRY FOOD INGREDIENT MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.
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
REPAIR LEAKING FAUCETS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS AT BAR AND DISHROOM AREA
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
DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES,SPECIALLY UNDER SHELVES,COOKING EQUIPMENT DISH ROOM AND REAR STORAGE AREA.
NO LIGHT BULBS NOR LIGHT SHIELD PROVIDED AT FIXTURE ABOVE PREP COOLER IN THE KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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
ADDITIONAL FOOD HANDLER TRANINIG CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED ON SITE
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 182020PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
FOUND NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HAND SINK AND POTATO CUTTER AREA.MUST PROVIDE.
FOUND RESTROOM TRASH CANS WITH NO LIDS. MUST PROVIDE.
JUL 12020PASSED1 violationDETAILS
FOUND NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HAND SINK AND POTATO CUTTER AREA.MUST PROVIDE.
FEB 182020PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-010. MUST PROVIDE.
FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
FOUND CLUTTER AT BUSINESS. OLD UNUSED ICE CREAM MACHINE, TOOLS, ETC. MUST REPAIR OR REMOVE.
FOUND CEILING NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AT BAR AREAS. MUST REPAIR.
FOUND EXHAUST VENTS NOT WORKING AT 2 RESTROOMS. MUST REPAIR.
CITY OF CHICAGO SANITIATION MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
FEB 142020FAILED13 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-010. MUST PROVIDE.
FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP POLICY/SPILL KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
FOUND HAND SINK NOT INSTALLED AT FRONT BAR AREAS.PRIORITY VIOLATION. NO CIATTION ISSUED.7-38-030C. MUST PROVIDE.
FOUND 2 REACH IN COOLERS NOT TURNED ON. PRIORIRTY VIOLATION.NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST TURN ON.
FOUND BAR MADE OF RAW WOOD NOT SEALED. MUST SEAL TO MAKE SMOOTH AN EASY TO CLEAN.
FOUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT BAR NOT CONNECTED TO HOT/COLD WATER. PRIORITY VIOLATION.NO CITTAION ISSUED. 7-38-030. MUST CONNECT PROPERLY.
FOUND WALLS NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN BEHIND 3 COMPARMENT SINK AT DISHWASHING AREAS DUE TO PIPING. MUST REPAIR.
FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
FOUND CEILING NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AT BAR AREAS. MUST REPAIR.
FOUND MISSING AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES AT BAR AREAS. MUST REPAIR/PROVIDE.
FOUND CLUTTER AT BUSINESS. OLD UNUSED ICE CREAM MACHINE, TOOLS, ETC. MUST REPAIR OR REMOVE.
FOUND EXHAUST VENTS NOT WORKING AT 2 RESTROOMS. MUST REPAIR.
CITY OF CHICAGO SANITIATION MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
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