Cafe Luigi
Last inspected: Apr 15, 2022
74
Score
Going back to 2010, Cafe Luigi has 18 inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Apr 15, 2022. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result. The most recent inspection at Cafe Luigi is from Apr 15, 2022, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near six violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded nine times.
By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Cafe Luigi on the weaker side. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 15, 2022
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12: NEED TO LABEL FOOD REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINER STORED INSIDE THE COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE A COMMON NAME.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.14: ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN ALL PREP AREAS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11: MUST REPLACE FILTERS AT HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.11(B, C, D, E): MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS LINERS FOR THE SHELVES IN PREP AREA.REPLACE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15: LEAKING FAUCET AT MOP SINK.REPAIR ISSUE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.12: GRIMES AND SPLATTERED FOOD ON WALLS UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,AND THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Apr 7, 2022
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS LINERS FOR THE SHELVES IN PREP AREA.REPLACE.
47
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: LEAKING FAUCET AT MOP SINK.REPAIR ISSUE.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: GRIMES AND SPLATTERED FOOD ON WALLS UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,AND THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
55
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 12-7-20,REPORT# 2463439 #47)4-101.19: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS. #51) 5-204.12: NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PROVIDED AT EAST ICE MACHINE WATER LINE,AT PREP/KITCHEN AREA. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: NEED TO LABEL FOOD REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINER STORED INSIDE THE COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE A COMMON NAME.
37
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN ALL PREP AREAS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
41
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE FILTERS AT HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
47
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Dec 7, 2020
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: PIZZA HOT HOLDING UNIT SET A HIGHEST POINT MAINTAINS AIR TEMP OF 99F. UNIT MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 135F AND ABOVE,TAGGED UNIT "HELD FOR INSPECTION", DO NOT USE". PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND 6 VARIOUS KIND OF SLICED PIZZA STORED INSIDE THE HOT HOLDING UNIT AT IMPROPER TEMP: SLICED RICOTTA CHEESE PIZZA TEMP OF 90.7F; SAUSAGE PIZZA AT TEMP OF 99.6F,TWO SLICE PIZZA STUFFED WITH VEGGIE AT TEMP OF 98.7F. ALSO FOUND A WHOLE CHEESE PIZZA STORED UNDER THE COUNTER AT ROOM TEMPERATURE AT TEMP OF 80F. HOT FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 135F AND ABOVE. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 6,VALUE 20. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.
47
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PROVIDED AT EAST ICE MACHINE WATER LINE,AT PREP/KITCHEN AREA. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE FOR NEW MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS
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Nov 18, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE THE CLEAN-UP OR DIARRHEAL PROCEDURES AND SUPPLIES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOWED WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 - CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE DATE MARKINGS TO TCS/RTE FOODS, PREPARED ONSITE AND HELD IN COOLERS OVER 24 HRS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSUME BY DATES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MUST POST HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINK IN FOOD PREP AND TOILET ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTALL SPLASH GUARD AT FRONT HAND WASHING SINK, OR REMOVE ITEMS FROM AROUND THE HAND-SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN .
47
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM CEILING AND WALL VENTS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Jul 5, 2018
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTOR DEVICE AT THE ICE MACHINE AND BEVERAGE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION . NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SUCH AS PASTA PIZZA, CALZONE SALADS SUBS, ITALIAN BEEF ETC INSTRUCTED ABOVE THAT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER HAS TO BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: THE PERSO IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE THE CLEAN-UP OR DIARRHEAL PROCEDURES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOWED WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 -
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE A HEALTH EMPLOYEE POLICE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEANA ND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK NEEDED IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET NO LOGS RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 15, 2017
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL ALL FOOD CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST DISCONTINUE USING MILK, BREAD AND SODA CRATES AS STORAGE RACKS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. ALSO, REMOVE RUST FROM STORAGE RACKS INSIDE 1-DOOR STAINLESS STEEL COOLER ON SOUTH WALL
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CAN AND LARGER MIXER IN REAR PREP.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOUR FROM FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DUST ACCUMULATION FROM CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES, INCLUDING TOILET ROOM.
35
Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE LINENS/RAGS IN SANITIZER WATER WHILE NOT IN USE, TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD BOXES FROM AROUND REAR EXIT DOOR.
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May 11, 2017
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BROKEN DOOR GASKETS ON 2-DOOR PREP COOLER IN REAR PREP, AND DISCONTINUE USING GROCERY BAGS TO STORE FOOD IN SAID COOLER. ALSO, REPLACE MISSING HANDLES ON THE STORAGE CABINETS BEHIND THE FROM COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF MICROWAVES IN PREP AREA. CLEAN INSIDE STORAGE CABINETS BEHIND FROM COUNTER, DEBRIS PRESENT. CLEAN INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF ALL COOLERS IN PREP AREA, FOOD DEBRIS PRESENT. CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM LARGE MIXER IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA. LOWER WALL BASE DETACHED ON THE CORNER OF THE PEPSI SODA FOUNTAIN CABINET IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL LIGHT SHIELDS IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM IN REAR. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA, UNKNOWN DEBRIS PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LOOSE AND LEAKY FAUCET AT 3-COMP SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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May 4, 2017
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING INSPECTION, WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS; SAUSAGE, PASTA SAUCE, ETC., ARE BEING PREPARED OF SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT 1949189, DATED 8/11/16. VIOLATIONS INCLUDE; #33; MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM ICE DISPENSER,SODA MACHINE AND DRIP TRAY,PREP TABLE,SHELVING UNITS. #37; MUST REPAIR SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR VIOLATIONS STILL EXISTS. SERIOUS VIOLATIONS 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BROKEN DOOR GASKETS ON 2-DOOR PREP COOLER IN REAR PREP, AND DISCONTINUE USING GROCERY BAGS TO STORE FOOD IN SAID COOLER. ALSO, REPLACE MISSING HANDLES ON THE STORAGE CABINETS BEHIND THE FROM COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF MICROWAVES IN PREP AREA. CLEAN INSIDE STORAGE CABINETS BEHIND FROM COUNTER, DEBRIS PRESENT. CLEAN INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF ALL COOLERS IN PREP AREA, FOOD DEBRIS PRESENT. CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM LARGE MIXER IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA. LOWER WALL BASE DETACHED ON THE CORNER OF THE PEPSI SODA FOUNTAIN CABINET IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL LIGHT SHIELDS IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM IN REAR. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA, UNKNOWN DEBRIS PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LOOSE AND LEAKY FAUCET AT 3-COMP SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Aug 11, 2016
Routine
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE OF 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER SUCH AS 15LBS. SAUSAGE 49.8F,12LBS. PEPPERONI 47.6F,2LBS.COOKED CHESE PIZZA44.4F,PEPPERONI PIZZA 44.5F,VEGGIE PIZZA 44.7F,2LBS. COOKED BREAD 47.0F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 40.0F .APPX.31LBS. $119.79.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE HAND WASHING FACILITIES FOR EMPLOYEES.OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA WHEN FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND HANDLED .MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.EMPLOYEE PROVIDED TOWELS AT THIS TIME.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS PIZZA,MARINARA SAUCE,SAUSAGE,PEPPERONI,ETC)MUST PROVIDE AND POST.(SERIOUS 7-38-012)
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM ICE DISPENSER,SODA MACHINE AND DRIP TRAY,PREP TABLE,SHELVING UNITS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOUR FROM FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOUR FROM WALLS IN PREP AREA AND LIGHT SHIELDS
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILETROOM DOOR
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SHIRT WITH SLEEVES FOR FOOD HANDLER.
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Sep 28, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DEFROST THE REACH IN FREEZER WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE GARBAGE CAN IN THE PREP AREA (WITH FOOD SPLASHED) AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN AMD SANITIZE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MAKER AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: ELEVATE ALL SODA CASES UNDER THE PREP TABLE IN THE PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILE IN THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING VENT COVER INSIDE THE WASHROOM WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. REPLACE STAINED AND DAMGED CEILING PANEL INSIDE THE WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.
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May 12, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST RE CAULK ALONG THE SPLASH GUARD OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE MOP SINK, (CAULKING WORN OUT) AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL THE OPENING AROUND THE PIPE BESIDE THE HOOD AND MAINTAIN. HOOD WITH GREASE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA, WITH HOT AND COLD WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND PROVIDE HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MANAGER /OWNER PREPARING SALAD FOR THE CUSTOMER WITHOUT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE HANDLING AND PREPARING FOOD.
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Jul 29, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN EMPLOYEES WASHROOM.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGH SHIELDS MISSING AT 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE.
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Oct 30, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 24, 2012
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOODS IN THE COOLERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A WINDOW SCREEN FOR THE REAR EXIT DOOR THAT WAS KEPT OPEN DURING THE INSPECTION.
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Oct 22, 2012
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: NO HANDSOAP WAS PROVIDED AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK DURING THE INSPECTION. MANAGEMENT SENT AN EMPLOYEE TO THE STORE TO BUY A CONTAINER OF HANDSOAP. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT HANDSOAP MUST BE AVAILABLE AT ALL HANDSINKS AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED A SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. MACHINE WAS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR SURFACES CLEANED AND SANITIZED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (PIZZA) WAS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOODS IN THE COOLERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A WINDOW SCREEN FOR THE REAR EXIT DOOR THAT WAS KEPT OPEN DURING THE INSPECTION.
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78
Oct 26, 2010
Tag Removal
2 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: VIOLATION REMAINS
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: VIOLATION REMAINS
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Oct 22, 2010
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: All food establishments that prepare, sell, or store hot food shall have adequate hot food storage facilities. HOT PLATES USED TO HOLD ASSORTED PIZZAS HOT UNABLE TO MAINTAIN HOT FOODS AT 140F. HOT PLATES TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL ABLE TO MAINTAIN HOT FOODS @ 140F, OR PROVIDE HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT THAT DOES. C.D.P.H. CONTACTED FOR INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL @ 312-746-5426.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher. SEVEN ASSORTED MEAT, CHEESE AND VEGETABLE PIZZAS HELD ON THE ABOVE MENTIONED HOT PLATES AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 86.1F TO 115.8F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT STATES ESTIMATED VALUE TO BE $20.00.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. CARDBOARD PIZZA BOXES MUST BE STORED ELEVATED FROM FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST NOT USE PAPER AS LINER INSIDE FRONT PREP COOLER.
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Jul 20, 2010
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher.FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE STORED ON TOP OF FRONT WARMER UNITS:PEPPERONI-SASAUGE PIZZA AT TEMP OF 101.4F;STUFFED VARIOUS SLICE OF PIZZA(CHEESE-SASAUGE-PEPPERONI)AT TEMP OF 60F; VEGETABLE STUFFED PIZZA AT TEMP OF 80.4F;STUFFED MEAT/SASAUGE AT TEMP OF 65.7F &69.4F;SASAUGE PIZZA AT TEMP OF 98.9F.NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG PROVIDED FOR ALL FOOD MENTIONED.WARMER UNITS ARE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE(140F AND ABOVE) AFTER FOOD IS REHEATED AT TEMP OF 165F AND ABOVE.FOOD DISCARDED.POUNDS 15,VALUE 60.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) H000062900-10
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health.POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES.OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER HANDLING READY TO EAT FOOD(PIZZA)WITH FOOD GLOVES ON. REMOVES FOOD GLOVE,HANDLED MONEY AND OTHER TASK,THAN REUSES THE SAME GLOVES THAT WAS REMOVED OVER AND OVER WITHOUT HAND WASHING PRIOR TO PUT ON FOOD GLOVES.INFORMATION GIVEN ON HANDS WASHING.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-010(A) HOOOO62900-10
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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.CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, MINERAL BUIL UP
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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.REMOVE CARDBOARDS FROM FLOORS,ALSO SWEEP THE FLOOR SPECIALLY BEHIND AND UNDER EQUIPMENT.(DEBRIS).
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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.CLEAN SOUTH WALL IN PREP AREA (FOOD STAINED).
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.EVERYONE MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAIN ANT IN PREP AREA.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cafe Luigi last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cafe Luigi on file is from Apr 15, 2022. The public record contains 18 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cafe Luigi?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Cafe Luigi.
Has Cafe Luigi's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cafe Luigi have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Cafe Luigi means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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