SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

LUSH WINE & SPIRITS.

EAT. 81/100

1412 W CHICAGO AVE · GOOSE ISLAND, CHICAGO

Last inspected October 15, 2025 · passed

7 of 10 inspections passed, with 3 critical violations on file.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
10
7 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
27
includes 3 critical
RECORDS COVER
14 YEARS
since Apr 2011

INSPECTION HISTORY

OCT 15
2025
PASSED
0 violations
MAR 22
2024
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED THE VENTILATION FAN NOT OPERABLE IN ONE OF THE RESTROOMS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE THE FAN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF TRAINING.

JAN 20
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
10 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

MUST PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGN AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA, MAINTAIN. COS-PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION.

SERIOUSOther
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

TOMATO BISQUE AND PREPARED PULLED PORK HELD IN THE REACH-IN COOLER DO NOT MEET DATE MARKING REQUIREMENTS AND HAVE NOT BEEN DISCARDED (THE PREPARED DATE IS OVER 7 DAYS OLD). INSTRUCTED REFRIGERATED TCS FOOD MUST BE DISCARDED IF HELD OVER 7 DAYS. STAFF VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD DURING INSPECTION. APPROXIMATELY 5 LBS, $50. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD WHEN OUTSIDE ORIGINAL CONTAINER, MAINTAIN (SPICES, FLOUR ETC). COS DURING INSPECTION.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

FOUND SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HANDWASHING SINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FOUND SLOW DRAINING HANDWASHING SINK AT BAR (RETAIL SIDE). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND PEELING PAINT/DAMAGED CEILING IN RIGHT RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO ENSURE A SMOOTH EASY-TO-CLEAN SURFACE, AND MAINTAIN.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN A DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATED INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND MISSING CEILING VENT COVER IN LEFT RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

FOUND BUTTER COOKING IN PREP AREA WHERE EQUIPMENT IS NOT UNDER VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED VENTILATION HOOD SYSTEMS MUST BE SUFFICIENT IN CAPACITY TO PREVENT GREASE OR CONDENSATION FROM COLLECTING ON WALLS AND CEILINGS, MAINTAIN.

JUL 30
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED. 90 DAYS GIVEN TO COMPLY.

CRITICALOther
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. 90 DAYS GIVEN TO COMPLY.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED MENU WITHOUT A REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNCOOKED ANIMAL-BASED FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. 90 DAYS GIVEN TO COMPLY

MINORSanitation
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

OBSERVED PLATES AND EATING UTENSIL NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INVERT PLATES AND UTENSILS AFTER SANITIZING AND AIR DRYING.

NOV 21
2016
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AROUND BOTH WASH BOWLS IN THE TOILET ROOMS.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS AROUND THE DISH MACHINE BEHIND THE BAR.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE SLOW DRAINING WASH BOWLS IN THE TOILET ROOMS. MAINTAIN SAME.

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SEP 28
2015
PASSED
0 violations
FEB 21
2014
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

ELEVATE ALL STOCK AND CLEAN FLOORS IN STORAGE AREAS.

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

REMOVE UNUSED ARTICLES IN WATER HEATER ROOM AND REAR STORAGE AREA.

JUL 31
2012
PASSED
0 violations
JUL 16
2012
FAILED
5 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 580321 DATED:04/12/2011. 32 All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND COUNTER AREA AT EXPOSED HAND BOWL 04/12/2012. MUST CORRECT VIOLATION BY 7/23/12.

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CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

MUST PROPERLY STORE,INVERT ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS,DISHWARE IN PREP AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.

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FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOOR BENEATH THE 3 COMP SINK AREA IS DIRTY,DETAIL CLEAN,MAINTAIN FLOORS IN DETAIL.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

REPAIR WATER LEAK BENEATH THE DISHMACHINE BEHIND BAR SERVICE AREA.

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

REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS AT THE HOT WATER TANK CLOSET.

APR 12
2011
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND COUNTER AREA AT EXPOSED HAND BOWL

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