Chicago
UNRATED

The Lunatic,the Lover & the Poet

736 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60661 · West Loop · Restaurant · High risk

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2 inspections on record — all passed (not yet rated)

Inspections
2
1 passed
Last Inspected
2017-08-21
Pass Rate
50%
0 failures
Score
UNRATED
Employee Hygiene issues found across 2 inspections
Limited data — only 2 inspections on record
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Sanitation minor
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Food Storage & Handling serious
Chemical Safety minor
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Other minor
2017-08-21 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 9
critical Employee Hygiene

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

Observed hand sinks without paper towels in the following locations: 2 hand sinks in kitchen, 1 hand sink in server station on 2nd floor. Observed utensils stored inside sink basin in the kitchen near the cook line. Instructed hand sink may only be u...

serious Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

VACUUM PACKAGING EQUIPMENT ON PREMISES WITHOUT REGULATORY APPROVAL. MACHINE HAS BEEN TAGGED 'HELD FOR INSPECTION' BY THE CHICAGO DEPT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL APPROVAL FROM CDPH IS PROVIDED. VACUUM PACKAGED MEATS VOLUNTARILY DISC...

minor Chemical Safety

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

Observed items without labels in prep coolers. Must properly label all potentially hazardous foods with date when held for more than 24 hours. Must maintain same. No consumer advisory on menu or posted. Instructed must post in plain view or add to m...

minor Sanitation

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

Observed glasses upright and silverware unprotected on tables in dining room. Must invert all glasses and cover silverware (or partially cover) to prevent contamination. Must maintain same.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Observed table top can opener with excessive food debris. Must detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Observed low water pressure (cold water) at bar hand sink and at 1 compartment sink in server station on 2nd floor. Must provide adequate water pressure at all plumbing.

minor Sanitation

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

Observed items stored directly on the floor in storage rooms in basement. Must elevate all items at least 6 inches above the floor to allow proper cleaning. Observed mops stored inside utility sink (downstairs). Must hand all mops to dry. Must main...

minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

Observed several food handlers without proper hair restraints while in the food prep area. Must provide hair restraints (hats, hair nets, etc.) for all food handling employees. Must maintain same.

minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

Must provide proof of food handler training for all food handling employees.

2016-10-18 Pass License

No violations found.

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