JAN 28
2025
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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LUKE'S LOBSTER.
EAT. 100/100
134 N LA SALLE · LOOP, CHICAGO
Last inspected January 28, 2025 · passed
Passed all 14 inspections, but 4 critical violations on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
14
12 passed · 2 w/ conditions
VIOLATIONS
14
includes 4 critical
RECORDS COVER
9 YEARS
since May 2015
INSPECTION HISTORY
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE FOR THE HOT WATER IN THE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST REPAIR AND PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD FOR LIGHT FIXTURE ABOVE RESTROOM DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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DEC 172019PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 17
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED THE UNISEX WASHROOM HANDSINK NOT MAINTAINED WITH HOT WATER. IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF HOT WATER OBSERVED AT WASHROOM HANDSINK (46.8F). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE HOT WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT LEAST 100F. HOT WATER WAS RESTORED AT HANDSINK DURING INSPECTION AND IS NOW REFLECTING 102F. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED HANDSINK IN REAR PREP AREA NOT STOCKED WITH HAND SOAP. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT HAND SOAP MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HANDSINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE PRODUCT'S NAME AND DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISCARD DATE FOR REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS PLACED IN ALL COLD-HOLDING UNITS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CLEANING SUPPLIES STORED IN THE WALKWAY TO THE REAR HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAR THE PATH AND ENSURE SUPPLIES ARE PROPERLY STORED.
AUG 82018PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 8
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, A 90 day grace period was given for all new priority and priority foundation violations. Citations will be issued on the next inspection after the 90 day grace period for these violations. (New violations are marked with an asterisk*) -
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO VOMIT/ DIARRHEA CLEANUP KIT, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. A 90 day grace period was given for all new priority and priority foundation violations. Citations will be issued on the next inspection after the 90 day grace period for these violations. (New violations are marked with an asterisk*) -
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AT REAR PREP AREA CEILING LIGHT FIXTURE. INSTRUCTEED TO INSTALL.
NOV 172017PASSED1 violationDETAILS
NOV 17
2017
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (LOBSTER) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS ON ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS AND MAINTAIN.
DEC 282016PASSED1 violationDETAILS
DEC 28
2016
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
BULK FOOD CONTAINER NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.
MAR 142016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAR 14
2016
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Cooler shelving/racks not clean, need cleaning(detailed).
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors under 3 compartment sink not clean, needs detailed cleaning(corners), floors in rear storage area under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.
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 →