LUELLA'S SOUTHERN KITCHEN LLC.

Chicago Health Dept

4609 N LINCOLN AVE · LINCOLN SQUARE, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2024.

14 inspections on record since 2015 · Last inspected Aug 2024.

Last inspected Aug 2024. Records may not reflect current conditions.

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VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

AUG 2024

INSPECTION HISTORY

AUG 27

2024

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

NOTED STOVE, CONVECTION OVEN AND SMOKER IN KITCHEN IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Temperature

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.

Serious Sanitation

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.

JUL 17

2024

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Serious Employee Hygiene

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 21

2023

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations

Serious Sanitation

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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.

Minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER RECEPTACLE AREA WITH LIGHT DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN BATHROOM ON LEFT HAND SIDE OF HALLWAY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE CEILING TILES.

SEP 27

2022

PASS 3 violations

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOOSE FAUCET AT HANDSINK INSIDE (LEFT) WASHROOM.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Documentation & Training

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 1

2021

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS, THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE, AND PREP TABLES.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

REPAIR THE LEAK AT THE FAUCET OF THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CLEAN OR REPLACE THE CEILING TILES IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. CLEAN THE WALLS AROUND THE DISH WASHING AREA.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

CLEAN THE GREASE BUILDUP ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.

Minor Documentation & Training

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 23

2020

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPLACE BROKEN CEILING TILES IN KITCHEN PREP AREA

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLOSE HOLES IN DRY STORAGE WALLS WALL BY REAR GARAGE DOOR

MAR 13

2020

FAIL 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

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. -

Minor Chemical Safety

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

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION INSTALLED ON HOSE ATTACHED TO MOP SINK FAUCET. MAST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS AND DRY STORAGE

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPLACE BROKEN CEILING TILES IN KITCHEN PREP AREA

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLOSE HOLES IN DRY STORAGE WALLS WALL BY REAR GARAGE DOOR

JUN 13

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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. - -

Critical Employee Hygiene

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. -

Critical Employee Hygiene

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. -

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

A toilet room used by females shall be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILE IN FRONT COUNTER PREP/SERVICE STATION AND TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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 31

2018

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

VENTILATION IN BOTH WASHROOMS NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 28

2017

PASS · 0 violations

JUN 21

2017

FAIL 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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.

Minor Pest Activity

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 14

2016

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

FOUND INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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.

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

FOUND MOPS AND BROOMS NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST RELOCATE.

APR 26

2016

PASS 5 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Instructed facility to label the bulk food containers and to maintain.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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 26

2015

PASS 3 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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,

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, MUST REPAIR,

Minor Sanitation

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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