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Army & Lou's

420 E 75Th St, Chicago, IL 60619
American
Last inspected: Jan 26, 2011
100
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Army & Lou's has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2010. The most recent visit was on Jan 26, 2011. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. Public records show no inspections at Army & Lou's since Jan 26, 2011, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around three violations to closer to zero violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Army & Lou's is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Inspection History
Jan 26, 2011
Complaint
No violations found.
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Nov 22, 2010
Routine
No violations found.
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Sep 30, 2010
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE COOLER OF THE BLACK DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AREAS OF COOLER, ALSO CLEAN INSIDE PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE AND EXTERIOR OF EQUIPMENT.
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Aug 9, 2010
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FOUND PREMISES WALK-IN COOLER MAINTAINING IMPROPER TEMPETURE OF 50F. MUST NOT USE UNIT UNTIL REPAIRED. MUST USE ALTERNATE COOLERS,FREEZERS ON PREMISES FOR MAINTAINING POTENIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS UNTIL REPAIRED AND UNIT ISMAINTAINING 40F OR BELOW. COOLER WILL BE TAGED HELD FOR INSPECTION, MUST CONTACT CDPH BEFORE USING . FAX LETTER TO 312-746-4240 TO HAVE TAG REMOVED. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A-CRITICAL.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND SEVERAL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE OF WALK-COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPETURES.GREENS LARGE BUCKET-49F,CORNISH HENS-51F,CHICKEN/GRAVY-59F,WHOLE TURKEY-51F,TURKEY BREAST-54F,ROAST BEEF-50F,MAC&CHEESE 2 PANS-54F,WHOLE COOKED DELI HAM 51F HAM HOCKS.TOTAL POUNDS APPROX-100,POUNDS WAS DISPOSED OF BY CHEF/OWNER. COST-$300.00.CITATION ISSUED
3
Sewage and waste water disposal, no back siphonage, cross connection and/or back flow
Inspector notes: In food establishments, there shall be adequate sewage and waste water disposal facilities that comply with all the requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago. OBSERVED RAW SEWERAGE/WASTE WATER ON BASEMENT FLOORS COMING UP FROM FLOOR DRAIN,STANDING. HOWEVER ABLE SEWER CO WORKING TO OPEN DRAIN LINE. WASTE WATER CORRECTD DURING INSPECTION,SUPERVISOR NOTIFIED. CITATION ISSUED.
10
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED-OVERFLOWING OPEN DUMPSTERS.MUST MAINTAIN AREA. VIOLATION CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION.-CDI. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE COOLER OF BLACK DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AREAS OF COOLER. ALSO CLEAN INSIDE PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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May 17, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 13, 2010
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Sewage and waste water disposal, no back siphonage, cross connection and/or back flow
Inspector notes: In food establishments, there shall be adequate sewage and waste water disposal facilities that comply with all the requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago.MASSIVE WASTE WATER ON THE BASEMENT FLOOR RAW SEWAGE WASTE WATER CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION OFFICE NOTIFIED.CITATION ISSUED HOOOO56117 COURT DATE 7/1/2010, 400 W SUPERIOR, RM 107 , 9AM. CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.FLOORS NEED REPAIR BEHIND DEEP FAT DRYER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.WALLS NEED CLEANING BEHIND DEEP FAT FRYER AND DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3 COMP SINK.
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Feb 1, 2010
License
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL UTILITY SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Army & Lou's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Army & Lou's on file is from Jan 26, 2011. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Army & Lou's?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Army & Lou's.

Has Army & Lou's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Army & Lou's have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Army & Lou's means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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