Brookdale Lake Shore Drive
Last inspected: Dec 19, 2025
64
Score
The health department has logged 17 inspections at Brookdale Lake Shore Drive, the earliest from 2013. Brookdale Lake Shore Drive was last inspected on Dec 19, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around seven violations lately compared to roughly four violations before.
Across the inspection history, “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded 12 times.
By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Brookdale Lake Shore Drive on the weaker side. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
17
Inspections
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Critical latest
2
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 19, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2619175 ON 06/13/25. #55. FLOORS IN PREP AREA/DISHROOM, IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING (FOOD SPILLAGE, ENCRUSTED FOOD, GREASE ETC), DETAIL CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT AND CORNERS, INCLUDED FLOOR DRAINS.SEAL BASEBOARD AND REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARD WALLS. REMOVE EXCESS WATER IN DISH ROOM AND ICE MACHINE AREA. KEEP AREA DRY. OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE EMPLOYEES WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED A FEW WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN 2ND FLOOR PACKAGED AREA. MUST REPAIR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN 2ND FLOOR IN FRONT OF ELEVATED. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. ALL PREVIOUS COR VIOLATIONS HAVE BEEN CORRECTED BY THE END OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AVAILABLE AT THE HAND WASHING SINK INSIDE THE UNISEX EMPLOYEES' WASHROOM LOCATED IN REAR OF KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. WATER TEMPERATURE 86.3F AT THIS TIME. MANAGER INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST 100F WATER AT THE HAND WASHING SINK FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PLUMBER ON SITE HOT WATER HAS BEEN RESTORED DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED INSIDE ICE BIN IN FRONT SERVING STATION AREA IN THE 2ND FLOOR ALSO OBSERVED ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED ON TOP OF CONTAINER IN THE SERVING LINE LOCATED ON THE 5TH FLOOR. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE REAR OF KITHEN 2ND FLOOR AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON-TOXIC FOOD-GRADE PAINT
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIE AMOUNT OF ICE BUILD UP INSIDE ICE CREAM CHEST FREEZER LOCATED IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REMOVE ICE CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FREEZER.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE PREP SINK IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA LOCATED ON THE 2ND FLOOR. MUST REAPIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALLS AND CEILING ON REAR FOOD STORAGE ROOM LOCATED IN THE 2ND FLOOR. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 13, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP PROVIDED AT THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE FIRST FLOOR BISTRO KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND SOAP AT ALL HAND WASHING SINK AT ALL TIMES. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED HAND SOAP DURING INSPECTION PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER AT HANDWASHING SINK IN DISH ROOM LOCATED IN THE 2ND FLOOR NEXT TO KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND FRONT BAR AREA HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS IN BISTRO HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE 1ST FLOOR AND IN THE 2ND FLOOR FRONT BAR AREA. MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING OR POSTERS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLES IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: ALL STORED ITEMS IN REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
45
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FROZEN FOOD ITEMS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS INSIDE ICE CREAM FREEZER IN 1ST FLOOR BISTRO FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STOARGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP INSIDE ICE CREAM CHEST FREEZER LOCATED IN THE 1ST FLOOR BISTRO FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE ICE CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN PREP AREA/DISHROOM, IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING (FOOD SPILLAGE, ENCRUSTED FOOD, GREASE ETC), DETAIL CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT AND CORNERS, INCLUDED FLOOR DRAINS.SEAL BASEBOARD AND REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARD WALLS. REMOVE EXCESS WATER IN DISH ROOM, AND ICE MACHINE AREA. KEEP AREA DRY. OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE EMPLOYEES WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED A FEW WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN 2ND FLOOR PACKAGND AREA. MUST REPAIR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN 2ND FLOOR IN FRONT OF ELEVATED. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 26, 2024
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP FROM LEAK IN TWO AREAS IN BELOW THE CONDENSOR IN THE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE UNIT AND MAINTAIN SYSTEM IN GOOD REPAIR TO ELIMINATE ANY LEAKS AND SIGNIFICANT ICE BUILD UP.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING HAND SINK IN THE SECOND FLOOR EMPLOYEE BATHROOM LOCATED NEXT TO THE DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE SINK AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED TOILET TRASH CAN AVAILABLE IN THE 5TH FLOOR BATHROOM NEXT TO THE SERVICE AND PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A COVERED TRASH CAN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSEREVD NO SELF CLOSING DOOR IN THE 5TH FLOOR BATHROOM NEXT TO THE SERVICE AND PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DOOR FOR THIS BATHROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN IN THE FIRST FLOOR BISTRO KITCHEN TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAIN.
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Nov 16, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Nov 14, 2023
Routine
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HOT WATER IN THE STAFF WASHROOM BY THE KITCHEN. HOT WATER TEMPERATURE FOUND AT 75.9F. NO HOT WATER WAS PROVIDED AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE PREP AREA OF THE BISTRO ON THE 1ST FLOOR. PRESENTLY WATER TEMP OF 59.8F. MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER WITH A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT MENTIONED WASHBOWLS. ADEQUATE HOT WATER FOUND AT ALL OTHER SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: VARIOUS KINDS OF YOGURTS AT TEMP OF 64.8F; DICED MELONS(CANTALOUPE, WATERMELON, AND HONEYDEW AT TEMP OF 58F TO 60.3F). MENTIONED PRODUCTS WERE STORED INSIDE THE PREP COOLER. COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN A TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW. FOOD WAS DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE MANAGER.POUNDS 5, VALUE 140. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: FOUND PREP COOLER AT COFFEE/AND FRUIT STATION AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. AIR TEMP OF 60.7F TO 70F.MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW. DICED MELONS(CANTALOUPE, WATERMELON, AND HONEYDEW AT TEMP OF 58F TO 60.3F). THE TAGGED UNIT IS HELD FOR INSPECTION. DO NOT USE. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: REMOVE ICE BUILD-UP AND FOOD INSIDE THE ICE CREAM CHEST IN KITCHEN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING AND BROKEN WALL TILES AT THE MOP SINK.
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Feb 4, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NOTED NO HOT OR COLD RUNNING WATER AT HANDWASH SINKS OF THE BISTRO DISH WASH WASHING AREA ON THE 1ST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE OF OVEN WITH DIRT AND BURNT FOOD PARTICLES. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE HANDWASH SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ALL AT THE 2ND FLOOR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS AT THE COOKING AREA. ALSO NOTED DIRTY AND STAINED CEILING AT THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NOTED NO HANDWASH SINK IN THE PREP AREA OF THE BISTRO ON THE 1ST FLOOR. ADDITIONAL HAND WASHES SINK NEEDED WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED SERVING PLATES, CUPS, AND BOWLS ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND GLASSES AT THE DINING AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES, CUPS, AND BOWLS TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD-GRADE PAINT, AND/OR REPLACE
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE PREP SERVICE COOLER AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.
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Feb 28, 2020
Suspected Food Poisoning
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE HOT WATER BOOSTER OFF AND FINAL RINSE AT 140.0 F WHILE IN USE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE MUST HAVE FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE OF 180 F OR ABOVE. HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE HOT WATER BOOSTER NOW TURNED ON AND FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE IS 180 F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND NO HAND DRYING DEVICE OR HAND TOWELS AT UNI-SEX EMPLOYEES WASHROOM HANDWASH SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST HAVE HAND TOWELS/HAND DRYING DEVICE AT ALL HANDWASH BOWLS. MANAGEMENT ABLE TO PROVIDE HAND TOWELS PER INSPECTORS REQUEST AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C).
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Sep 24, 2019
Reinspection
3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NOTED PREMISES USING HIGH DISH MACHINE.HOWEVER NO TEMPERATURE TEST STRIPS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR,STRIPS/STICKERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HANDWASHING SINK AT BAR AREA ONLY A ONE COMPARTMENT SINK, NO HANDWASHING SINK AT NORTH COFFEE STATION AND IN PREP AREA AT WEST SIDE AREA(BY 2-1 COMPARTMENT SINK),A LOT FOOD PREPARATION IS DONE IN THIS AREA,INCLUDED READY TO EAT FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HAND WASHINGSINK AT SAID AREAS. PROVIDE SOAP/HANDDRYING DEVICE AT SAID SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C),NO CITATION ISSUED
10
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND THE POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD (HAMBURGER, EGGS, ETC) MUST DISCLOSE AND REMIND SUCH ITEMS IN WRITTEN FORM ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAINS LEAKED FROM WRAPPED WASTE WATER IN FOOD STORAGE AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH ENCASED CASE.ALSO OBSERVED OTHER PIPES WITH EXCESS BLACK SUBSTANCE ABOVE FOOD AND FOOD PRODUCTS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: STOCKS STORED ON FLOOR IN STORAGE AREA IN BASEMENT MUST BE ELEVATED 6"OFF THE FLOOR BY PROVIDING RAISED SHELVES
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MISSING LIDS IN ALL ICE BINS UNITS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: KNIVES ARE STORED BETWEEN THE PREP TABLES(WEST AREA OF THE KITCHEN),INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A KNIVES RACK TO MINIMIZE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: WE OBSERVED CONDENSER UNIT AND PIPES INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZERS WITH A BUILD-UP OF ICE,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: DEEP FRYER, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF OVENS WITH GREASE BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: SURROUNDING OF GARBAGE DUMPSTER NEED TO BE CLEAN,EXCESS ITEMS ON GROUND FROM FOOD TO GREASE TO SPILLAGE OF FLUID.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN PREP AREA/DISHROOM, IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING( FOOD SPILLAGE ,ENCRUSTED FOOD,GREASE ETC),DETAIL CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT AND CORNERS,INCLUDED FLOOR DRAINS.SEAL BASEBOARD AND REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARD WALLS.REMOVE EXCESS WATER IN DISH ROOM,AND ICE MACHINE AREA.KEEP AREA DRY. -
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Sep 16, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 7 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 18 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. FOUND FRESH TUNA STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AT TEMP OF 53.3F TO 54F. ALSO FOUND COOKED QUINOA AT TEMP OF 45.7F. BOTH PRODUCTS STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE MANAGER. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NOTED PREMISES USING HIGH DISH MACHINE.HOWEVER NO TEMPERATURE TEST STRIPS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR,STRIPS/STICKERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED .
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HANDWASHING SINK AT BAR AREA ONLY A ONE COMPARTMENT SINK, NO HANDWASHING SINK AT NORTH COFFEE STATION AND IN PREP AREA AT WEST SIDE AREA(BY 2-1 COMPARTMENT SINK),A LOT FOOD PREPARATION IS DONE IN THIS AREA,INCLUDED READY TO EAT FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HAND WASHINGSINK AT SAID AREAS. PROVIDE SOAP/HANDDRYING DEVICE AT SAID SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C),NO CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER AT HANDWASHING SINK IN DISH ROOM. UPON REQUEST PAPER TOWEL PROVIDED AT SAID SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO SOAP PROVIDED AT WASHBOWL INSIDE THE WASHROOM USED BY KITCHEN STAFF.UPON MY REQUEST SOAP PROVIDED AT HANDWASHING SINK FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C)"CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION"
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND THE POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD (HAMBURGER, EGGS, ETC) MUST DISCLOSE AND REMIND SUCH ITEMS IN WRITTEN FORM ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OVER 100 FLYING INSECTS IN DIFFERENT AREA OF THE KITCHEN: DISHROOM, COFFEE STATIONS,SOUTH WALL OF THE KITCHEN(PREP AREA), REAR HALLWAY BY THE KITCHEN,RESIDENT'S DINING AREA,BAR AREA,DRY FOOD STORAGE,ETC.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SAID INSECTS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA. MUST CONTACT PEST CONTROL COMPANY,LAST INSPECTION WAS ON 1-2019. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MISSING LIDS IN ALL ICE BINS UNITS,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: STOCKS STORED ON FLOOR IN STORAGE AREA IN BASEMENT MUST BE ELEVATED 6"OFF THE FLOOR BY PROVIDING RAISED SHELVES.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAINS LEAKED FROM WRAPPED WASTE WATER IN FOOD STORAGE AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH ENCASED CASE.ALSO OBSERVED OTHER PIPES WITH EXCESS BLACK SUBSTANCE ABOVE FOOD AND FOOD PRODUCTS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: KNIVES ARE STORED BETWEEN THE PREP TABLES(WEST AREA OF THE KITCHEN),INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A KNIVES RACK TO MINIMIZE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: WE OBSERVED CONDENSER UNIT AND PIPES INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZERS WITH A BUILD-UP OF ICE,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: DEEP FRYER, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF OVENS WITH GREASE BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: SURROUNDING OF GARBAGE DUMPSTER NEED TO BE CLEAN,EXCESS ITEMS ON GROUND FROM FOOD TO GREASE TO SPILLAGE OF FLUID.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN PREP AREA/DISHROOM, IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING( FOOD SPILLAGE ,ENCRUSTED FOOD,GREASE ETC),DETAIL CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT AND CORNERS,INCLUDED FLOOR DRAINS.SEAL BASEBOARD AND REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARD WALLS.REMOVE EXCESS WATER IN DISH ROOM,AND ICE MACHINE AREA.KEEP AREA DRY. -
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Nov 5, 2018
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N) FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-010. MUST PROVIDE.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND SMALL LEAK AT GARBAGE DISPOSAL AT DISHWASHING AREAS. MUST REPAIR.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED FOR JUICE MACHINE AND SODA MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE CHECK BVALVES WHERE THEY CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.
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Apr 17, 2017
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TABLES IN DINING ROOM PRE-SET WITH SILVERWARE OUT AND CUPS UPRIGHT. WHEN PRE-SET, ALL SILVERWARE MUST BE COVERED (IE WITH NAPKIN) AND GLASSES INVERTED TO PROPERLY PROTECT THE ITEMS FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST NOT STORE UTENTSILS, KNIVES, BETWEEN PIECES OF EQUIPMENT IN THE COOK LINE. MUST STORE ALL SPOONS INVERTED (HANDLES OUT) AT THE ICE CREAM STATION.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DUST ACCUMULATION FROM UNDERSIDE OF DRAIN BOARDS AT THE DISH MACHINE AND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR/REPLACE MISSING COVING TILES IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR IN THE CLOSET OFF THE DRY STORAGE ROOM.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR HOLE IN WALL (APPROX. 1 SQUARE FOOT LARGE) AT THE LEFT WALL OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR HOLE IN CEILING (APPROX. 2 SQUARE FOOT LARGE) AT THE ENTRANCE OF THE WOMEN'S LOCKER ROOM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAK AT WASTE PIPING ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Mar 16, 2017
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD WAS OBSERVED STORED IN THE 4 DOOR REACH IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. NOTED APPROX. 6 LBS OF CUT MELON AT 50-54 DEGREES. THE FOOD HAD BEEN HELD ON ICE DURING SERVICE. THE 4 DOOR COOLER WAS NOTED AT PROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED $20 WORTH OF PRODUCT. INSTRUCTED THAT COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST NOT STORE UTENTSILS, KNIVES, BETWEEN PIECES OF EQUIPMENT IN THE COOK LINE. MUST STORE ALL SPOONS INVERTED (HANDLES OUT) AT THE ICE CREAM STATION.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DUST ACCUMULATION FROM UNDERSIDE OF DRAIN BOARDS AT THE DISH MACHINE AND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR/REPLACE MISSING COVING TILES IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR IN THE CLOSET OFF THE DRY STORAGE ROOM.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR HOLE IN WALL (APPROX. 1 SQUARE FOOT LARGE) AT THE LEFT WALL OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR HOLE IN CEILING (APPROX. 2 SQUARE FOOT LARGE) AT THE ENTRANCE OF THE WOMEN'S LOCKER ROOM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAK AT WASTE PIPING ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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74
Jun 20, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST STORE INVERTED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT FOLLOWING AREAS: MAIN KITCHEN, MOP SINK ROOM, AND PANTRY. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND BROOMS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON WALLS. MUST RELOCATE.
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86
Sep 15, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR NEAR THE PREP LINE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SMALL LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE HOT WATER FAUCET AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND AT THE LEFT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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86
Apr 22, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: BROKEN DOOR HANDLE AT UPRIGHT MEAT REFRIGERATOR IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA.MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA IN 2ND FLOOR. BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN REAR DRY STORAGE ROOOM ON 2ND FLOOR. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALLS ON 5TH FLOOR PANTRY ROOM. MUST REPAINT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA IS DRAINING SLOW. MUST RRPAIR/MAINTAIN. VENTILATION IN 2ND FLOOR WOMEN'S AND MEN'S WASHROOMS IS NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN.
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82
Nov 29, 2013
License
2 minor violations.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS/ENDCAPS OR SHATTER-PROOF LIGHTING FOR LIGHTS INSIDE THE DRY STORAGE ROOM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: HOT WATER UNIT 1ST FLOOR CONVENIENCE STORE.MUST REPAIR WATER LEAK AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE KITCHEN AREA
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Nov 15, 2013
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Brookdale Lake Shore Drive last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Brookdale Lake Shore Drive on file is from Dec 19, 2025. The public record contains 17 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Brookdale Lake Shore Drive?
Across the inspection record, “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” has been cited 12 times, more than any other issue at Brookdale Lake Shore Drive.
Has Brookdale Lake Shore Drive's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Brookdale Lake Shore Drive have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Brookdale Lake Shore Drive means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Brookdale Lake Shore Drive inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Brookdale Lake Shore Drive is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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