Chicago Steak & Lemonade
Last inspected: Oct 4, 2016
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Score
Going back to 2010, Chicago Steak & Lemonade has nine inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Oct 4, 2016. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme. The file hasn't been updated since Oct 4, 2016, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around nine violations per visit versus roughly six violations earlier in the record.
“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” comes up most often, recorded nine times in the inspection record.
Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspection History
Oct 4, 2016
Reinspection
9 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND UNCLEAN/GREASY BOXES BEING USED ON TOP OF SHELVES THROUGHOUT OPERATION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNCLEAN BOXES AND TO CLEAN AND/OR PAINT ALL COVERED SURFACES IF DIRTY OR RUSTY.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: ALL PREP TABLES AND STORAGE SHELVES UNDERNEATH, ALL LEGS AND WHEELS TO ALL STORAGE SHELVES AND RACKS, PREP TABLES. SINKS, AND COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS. EXTERIORS OF GARBAGE CONTAINERS, EXTERIOR OF PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER ABOVE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, AND ALL OTHER GREASY AND UNCLEAN SURFACES THROUGHOUT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN GREASE AND DEBRIS FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. MUST ALSO REMOVE GREASY/DIRTY BOXES FROM FLOORS IN WALK-IN COOLER AND THROUGHOUT WHERE PRESENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP FROM PLASTIC PROTECTIVE GUARD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, AND DIRT, STAINS, AND DUST BUILD-UP FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT. CLEAN ALL DUST BUILD-UP FROM ALL WALL AND CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: PROVIDE SHIELDS ON LIGHTS IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUL ODOR COMING FROM FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, ALSO OBSERVED A FROTHY RESIDUE SITTING ON TOP OF THE WATER IN THE FLOOR DRAIN THAT IS NOT DRAINING OUT COMPLETELY ONCE THE WATER IS TURNED OFF. MUST CONTACT A PLUMBER TO SERVICE THIS DRAIN AND CLEAN OUT GREASE TRAP.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: DISCARD DIRTY STANDING WATER IN MOP BUCKET IN REAR, CAN RESULT IN PEST BREEDING.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS ARE REQUIRED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHEN HANDLING UNCOVERED FOODS.
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No smoking regulations
Inspector notes: FOUND ASHTRAYS WITH CIGARETTE BUTTS AND ASHES IN THE GARBAGE CONTAINER IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. 7-32-030(C).
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Sep 27, 2016
Routine
13 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: REFRIGERATED PREP COOLER ON WEST WALL NEAR GRILL NOT MAINTAINING ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE. AIR TEMP RECORDED AT 55.1F. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS FROM UNIT WHICH IS BEING TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND HAVE UNIT SERVICED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7--38-005(A).
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: SOUR CREAM 58.8F, CUT LETTUCE-59.1F, CUT TOMATOES-58.7F. ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE STORED AND/OR HELD AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW. ALL PRODUCTS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES DISCARDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: IMPROPER PEST CONTROL NOTED ON PREMISES. 8 LARGE HOUSE FLIES AND 8 SMALL FLIES OBSERVED IN FRONT AND REAR SECTIONS OF OPERATION. MUST REQUEST VISIT FROM PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND REQUEST APPROVED FLY CATCHING DEVICE(S). SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE WASTE AND GREASE DUMPSTER AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. GREASE FOUND ALL OVER THE EXTERIOR OF LID TO GREASE RECEPTACLE. LIDS OPEN ON BOTH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND RASH ON THE GROUND INSIDE THE CORAL. MUST KEEP THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE RECEPTACLE CLEAN, KEEP LIDS CLOSED ON GARBAGE RECEPTACLES WHEN NOT IN USE AND KEEP THE SURROUNDING GROUND AREA IN CORALIE FREE F GARBAGE AND DEBRIS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND UNCLEAN/GREASY BOXES BEING USED ON TOP OF SHELVES THROUGHOUT OPERATION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNCLEAN BOXES AND TO CLEAN AND/OR PAINT ALL COVERED SURFACES IF DIRTY OR RUSTY.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: ALL PREP TABLES AND STORAGE SHELVES UNDERNEATH, ALL LEGS AND WHEELS TO ALL STORAGE SHELVES AND RACKS, PREP TABLES. SINKS, AND COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS. EXTERIORS OF GARBAGE CONTAINERS, EXTERIOR OF PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER ABOVE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, AND ALL OTHER GREASY AND UNCLEAN SURFACES THROUGHOUT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN GREASE AND DEBRIS FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. MUST ALSO REMOVE GREASY/DIRTY BOXES FROM FLOORS IN WALK-IN COOLER AND THROUGHOUT WHERE PRESENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP FROM PLASTIC PROTECTIVE GUARD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, AND DIRT, STAINS, AND DUST BUILD-UP FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT. CLEAN ALL DUST BUILD-UP FROM ALL WALL AND CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: PROVIDE SHIELDS ON LIGHTS IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUL ODOR COMING FROM FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, ALSO OBSERVED A FROTHY RESIDUE SITTING ON TOP OF THE WATER IN THE FLOOR DRAIN THAT IS NOT DRAINING OUT COMPLETELY ONCE THE WATER IS TURNED OFF. MUST CONTACT A PLUMBER TO SERVICE THIS DRAIN AND CLEAN OUT GREASE TRAP.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: DISCARD DIRTY STANDING WATER IN MOP BUCKET IN REAR, CAN RESULT IN PEST BREEDING.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS ARE REQUIRED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHEN HANDLING UNCOVERED FOODS.
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No smoking regulations
Inspector notes: FOUND A LARGE ASHTRAY WITH ASHES IN IT SITTING ON THE DRAIN BOARD OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. ALSO FOUND A CARRYOUT COFFEE CUP WITH SAND IN IT AND CIGARETTE DOWN IN THE SAND SITTING ON TOP OF A BOX WITH ASHES NEAR THE CUP. NO SMOKING IS ALLOWED ON PREMISES. 7-32-030(C).
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Oct 20, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT TOGO CONTAINERS STORED IN THE PREP AREA TO PREVENT DEBRIS FROM FALLING INTO THE CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE INSIDE OF THE REACH IN FREEZER TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND SPILLS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DUST.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVERED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST PROVIDE AND WEAR AT ALL TIMES IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS.
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Oct 16, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING THE INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS IN PREP AREA, MEAT SLICER BLADE AND CAN OPENER BLADE IN REAR AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN THE HOOD, FILTERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT,THE TWO DRAWERS IN THE COLD HOLDING UNIT,FRYERS AND CABINET BELOW. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL. THE REACHIN IN CHEST FREEZER THICK WITH ICE BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND CLEAN UNIT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOOR AROUND,UNDER AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DIRT. CLEAN UNDER ALL STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND UNDER THE SINKS ETC.CLEAN ALL THE FLOOR DRAINS
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELDS UNDER THE HOOD HAS GREASE BUILDUP ON THEM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES HAS SOME DUST BUILDUP ON THEM.
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Jan 4, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND RUSTY SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST AND PAINT WITH NON TOXIC PAINT.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN THE HOOD, FILTERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT,THE TWO DRAWERS IN THE COLD HOLDING UNIT,FRYERS AND CABINET BELOW. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL. THE REACHIN IN CHEST FREEZER THICK WITH ICE BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND CLEAN UNIT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOOR AROUND,UNDER AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DIRT. CLEAN UNDER ALL STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND UNDER THE SINKS ETC.CLEAN ALL THE FLOOR DRAINS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES HAS DUST BUILDUP ON THEM.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELDS UNDER THE HOOD HAS GREASE BUILDUP ON THEM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE COMPRESSOR IN THE WALKIN FREEZER HAS ICE BUILDUP ON THE COMPRESSOR PIPES AND SOME ICE ON THE CEILING AND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE ICE FROM THE CEILING AND FLOOR AND REPAIR OR REPLACE THE COMPRESSOR.
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Sep 18, 2012
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS IN PREP AREA, MEAT SLICER BLADE AND CAN OPENER BLADE IN REAR AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS, UNDERNEATH GRILL, VENTS AND HOOD CANOPY OVER COOKING EQUIPMENT, REPAIR INTERIOR OF LID TO DEEP FREEZER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS MUST BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED. CLEAN UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE, FOOD PARTICLES,AND PAPER. CLEAN UNDER ALL STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE AREA, UNDER SINKS ETC.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. REPAIR LOWER WALLBASES IN REAR STORAGE UNDERNEATH THREE COMP SINK AND IN CORNER BY UTILITY SINK.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAK AT WALL VALVE IN REAR AREA NEXT TO UTILITY SINK. SEWER GAS ODOR COMING FROM FLOOR DRAIN IN REAR; NO EVIDENCE OF BACK UP; HAVE DRAIN RODDED IF NECESSARY.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STANDING WASTE WATER FROM MOP BUCKET WHEN USED. STORE MOPS WITH HEADS UPWARD TO DRY PROPERLY.
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May 18, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
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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. CLEAN FAN GUARD COVERS IN WALK-IN COOLER TO REMOVE DUST BUILD UP. CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS, CLEAN SURFACE UNDER GRILL, CLEAN SLICER AND CAN OPENER BLADE IN REAR KITCHEN AREA.
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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. CLEAN FLOOR UNDER FRYERS.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. ENSURE ALL INTERNAL THERMOMETERS ARE VISIBLE IN COOLERS.
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Feb 17, 2010
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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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.SINK STOPPERS,RECAULK GLASS AT WINDOW BARRIER AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.RUSTY SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER.
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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.
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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.FLOOR DRAINS.ICE BUILD-UP FROM WALK IN FREEZER FLOOR.
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Feb 4, 2010
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health.OBSERVED WASTE WATER OVER FLOWING FROM FLOOR DRAIN WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.
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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.SINK STOPPERS,RECAULK GLASS AT WINDOW BARRIER AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.RUSTY SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER.
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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.
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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.FLOOR DRAINS.ICE BUILD-UP FROM WALK IN FREEZER FLOOR.
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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.SEAL WALL BASES UNDER 1-COMP SINK.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chicago Steak & Lemonade last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chicago Steak & Lemonade on file is from Oct 4, 2016. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chicago Steak & Lemonade?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Chicago Steak & Lemonade.
Has Chicago Steak & Lemonade's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Chicago Steak & Lemonade have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Chicago Steak & Lemonade 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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