AUG 27
2024
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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LUELLA'S SOUTHERN KITCHEN LLC.
EAT. 78/100
4609 N LINCOLN AVE · LINCOLN SQUARE, CHICAGO
Last inspected August 27, 2024 · passed
10 of 14 inspections passed, with 5 critical violations on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
14
10 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
58
includes 5 critical
RECORDS COVER
9 YEARS
since Jan 2015
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED CUTTING BOARD AT COOK/ SERVICE LINE WITH DEEP CUTS AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE TO SMOOTH CLEANABLE SURFACE OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
NOTED STOVE, CONVECTION OVEN AND SMOKER IN KITCHEN IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED FLOORS UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF CLEANING.INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. ALSO NOTED SLIPPERY FLOORS IN LOBBY, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A SLIP FREE SURFACE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED CEILING SQUARE WITH VENT IN THE DISHROOM/ FOOD STORAGE AREA WITH DROPLETS OF WATER COMING FROM COVERED COOLING SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND REPLACE WITH CEILING TILES THAT ARE A NON-ABSORBENT, NON-CORROSIVE, SMOOTH, EASY TO CLEAN. MUST REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA.
JUL 172024PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUL 17
2024
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED CUTTING BOARD AT COOK/ SERVICE LINE WITH DEEP CUTS AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE TO SMOOTH CLEANABLE SURFACE OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED CARDBOARD USED AS SHELF-LINING OF FRONT WATER/SODA REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE USING ONLY A SOLID NON-POROUS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE LINER.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED BATHROOM VENTS WITH HEAVY DUST BUILDUP, YELLOW EXPANDING FOAM FROM WALLS UNDERNEATH KITCHEN HANDWASH SINK AND BEHIND LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE. ALSO NOTED HOLES IN CEILING ABOVE KITCHEN HANDWASH SINK "REPAIRED" WITH STEEL WOOL AND TAPE.
JUN 212023PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
JUN 21
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED DISH MACHINE WITH A FINAL SANITIZING CONCENTRATION OF 0PPM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR MACHINE SO THAT THE FINAL CHLORINE SANITIZING CONCENTRATION IS AT LEAST 50PPM. MACHINE TAGGED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 NO CITATION ISSUED.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH NO GREASE TRAP. MANAGER STATED THAT GREASE TRAP WAS REMOVED INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RE-INSTALL GREASE TRAP.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER RECEPTACLE AREA WITH LIGHT DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN BATHROOM ON LEFT HAND SIDE OF HALLWAY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE CEILING TILES.
SEP 272022PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
SEP 27
2022
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOOSE FAUCET AT HANDSINK INSIDE (LEFT) WASHROOM.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND DISHMACHINE WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION AND INSIDE REAR BOILER ROOM.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
FOOD HANDLERS WITH INCOMPLETE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.
DEC 12021PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
DEC 1
2021
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS, THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE, AND PREP TABLES.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
REPAIR THE LEAK AT THE FAUCET OF THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
CLEAN OR REPLACE THE CEILING TILES IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. CLEAN THE WALLS AROUND THE DISH WASHING AREA.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
CLEAN THE GREASE BUILDUP ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED FOR THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
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MAR 232020PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAR 23
2020
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REPLACE BROKEN CEILING TILES IN KITCHEN PREP AREA
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLOSE HOLES IN DRY STORAGE WALLS WALL BY REAR GARAGE DOOR
MAR 132020FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 13
2020
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK AT FRONT SERVICE ICETEA/COFFEE PREPARATION AREA. PREMISES MUST OBTAIN AND INSTALL A HAND SINK UNDER CITY WATER PRESSURE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED. -
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED CONTAINER WITH SUGAR NOT PROPERLY LABELED.ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE AND COFFEE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT SO IT MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION INSTALLED ON HOSE ATTACHED TO MOP SINK FAUCET. MAST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS AND DRY STORAGE
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REPLACE BROKEN CEILING TILES IN KITCHEN PREP AREA
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLOSE HOLES IN DRY STORAGE WALLS WALL BY REAR GARAGE DOOR
JUN 132019PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 13
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED. - -
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS).PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED. -
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
HAND WASHING SINK IS NEEDED AT FRONT SERVICE ICED TEA/COFFEE PREPARATION AREA. PREMISES MUST OBTAIN AND INSTALL A HAND SINK UNDER CITY WATER PRESSURE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C),NO CITATION ISSUED. -
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
A toilet room used by females shall be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND UNUSED EQUIPMENT (COCA-COLA COOLER)IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES INCLUDING MILK CRATES NOT TO BE USED FOR STORING ITEMS IN AND USED FOR ELEVATION OF DRY GOODS AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILE IN FRONT COUNTER PREP/SERVICE STATION AND TO MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
LIGHT BULBS MUST BE SHIELDED WHERE THERE IS EXPOSED FOOD;CLEAN EQUIPMENT,UTENSILS AND LINENS OR UNWRAPPED SINGLE-SERVICE AND SINGLE-USE ARTICLES AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 312018PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
MAY 31
2018
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
ALL CLEAN UTENSILS,POTS,PANS MUST BE STORED UPSIDE DOWN/INVERTED TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AND DUST BUILD-UP.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
CAULK AROUND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK,WORN OUT WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE. MUST RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN. CRACKED/BROKEN SOLID LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE PREP COOLER IN THE PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MISSING PART OF THE COVING(BASEBOARD) IN THE PREP/KITCHEN AREA. MUST INSTALL MISSING COVING 4" AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
HOLE ON THE ENTRANCE DOOR OF THE KITCHEN. MUST SEAL REPAIR HOLE AND MAINTAIN. WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
VENTILATION IN BOTH WASHROOMS NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 212017FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 21
2017
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE 3 COMPARTMENGT DISHWASHING AREA AND THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREAS. APPROXIMATELY 40 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND EQUIPMENT IN THESE AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. ALSO, THE REAR OVER HEAD DOOR FROM THE DRY STORAGE AREA IS NOT RODENT PROOF. THERE IS APPROXIMATELY 1/2" GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE OVERHEAD DOOR. MUST MAKE SAID DOOR TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DETAIL CLEAN SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENTS OF DEEP FRYERS,INTERIORS OF COOLERS,CUTTING BOARDS,UPPER PANEL OF ICE MAKER AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND DRY STORAGE AREAS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY BENEATH THE DISHMACHINE AREA.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
DETAIL CLEAN WALLS AND CEILINGS ALONG THE KITCHEN AND DISHWASHING AREAS AND DRY STORAGE AREAS TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHED DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED WATER LEAKS AT BASE OF FAUCET AT THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REAPIR PLUMBING LEAKS AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE STOCK ITEMS AT LEAST 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AT DRY STORAGE AREAS AND BETTER MAINTAIN DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
DEC 142016PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
DEC 14
2016
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST STORE INVERTED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE AND MOP SINK FAUCET. MUST PROVIDE.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
FOUND MOPS AND BROOMS NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST RELOCATE.
APR 262016PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
APR 26
2016
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Instructed facility to label the bulk food containers and to maintain.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Observed torn gaskets on the two door coolers in the front prep area. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Observed dirt and debris in the smoker cabinet and in the lower compartments of the deep fryers. Instructed facility to clean and maintain both.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Observed dirt and debris on the floors under the cooking equipment and under the three compartment sink and dish machine. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Instructed facility to install and maintain coving in the front prep area where tile coving is missing.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Instructed facility to obtain and maintain sink stoppers for the three compartment sink.
JAN 262015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JAN 26
2015
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
NO SELF-CLOSING DEVICES AT BATHROOM DOORS, MUST PROVIDE,
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, MUST REPAIR,
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREA, MUST CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE,
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