Da Lobsta
Last inspected: Mar 7, 2014
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Score
Da Lobsta has been inspected 11 times since 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 7, 2014. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Da Lobsta's record stops at Mar 7, 2014, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed”, showing up six times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Mar 7, 2014
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR OF DINING ROOM WITH HOLE/MISSING TILE AND REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. MUST PROPERLY REPAIR.
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Feb 21, 2014
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. COLD WATER HANDLE MISSING AND STAFF USING A WRENCH TO TURN SCREW OF NOZZLE TO OBTAIN COLD WATER. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE COLD WATER HANDLE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PEELING PAINT ON WOODEN SHELVING ABOVE FOOD PREP AREA MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR OF DINING ROOM WITH HOLE/MISSING TILE AND REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. MUST PROPERLY REPAIR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. MUST PROPERLY REPAIR.
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Feb 19, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. UPPER WATER RESERVOIR OF ICE MACHINE WITH PINK AND BROWN JELLY LIKE SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING DOWN INTO ICE. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL CLEANED AND SANITIZED, C.D.P.H. CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A)
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. COLD WATER HANDLE MISSING AND STAFF USING A WRENCH TO TURN SCREW OF NOZZLE TO OBTAIN COLD WATER. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE COLD WATER HANDLE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PEELING PAINT ON WOODEN SHELVING ABOVE FOOD PREP AREA MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR OF DINING ROOM WITH HOLE/MISSING TILE AND REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. MUST PROPERLY REPAIR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. MUST PROPERLY REPAIR.
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Aug 1, 2013
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Correct By: Wednesday, October 16, 2013 Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: FOUND WALLS AND CEILING INSIDE STORAGE AREAS WITH CHIPPING DRY WALL.
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Jul 16, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND WALLS INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER NOT CLEAN.(MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE)
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND WALLS AND CEILING INSIDE STORAGE AREAS WITH CHIPPING DRY WALL.
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Oct 16, 2012
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOUND MISSING LABELS ON BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS MUST PROPERLY LABAL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOUND DISPOSABLE CUP USED AS A SCOOP. MUST PROVIDE PROPER SCOOPS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: SINK STOPPER NOT HOLDING WATER AT 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE GOOD STOPPERS.
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Jun 20, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 18, 2012
Complaint
7 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FOUND WALK-IN-COOLER AND 2 DELI COOLERS AT TEMPERATURE RANGING BETWEEN 53.3-57.6F, INSTRUCTED MGR TO KEEP ALL COOLERS AT 40F OR LOWER.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND ABOUT 80 LBS OF DELI MEAT AT 54.4F, 10 LBS OF COOKED BEEF AND CHICKEN, 20 LBS OF TUNA, CHICKEN MAC SALADS AT TEMPERATURE RANGING BETWEEN 53.4-62.9F. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL FOODS AT 40F OR LOWER. FOOD ITEMS DISCARDED VALUED AT $1500.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: NO HANDS SOAP PROVIDED AT EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #575221 DATED ON 09-06-11 FOR VIOLATION #32( RUSTY SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE RESEALED), #35( MISSING BASEBOARD AND HOLES IN KITCHEN WALLS). INSTRUCTED MGR TO CORRECT VIOLATIONS WITHIN GIVEN TIME FRAME.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: ALL SHELVES, COUNTER TOPS, BREAD BINS, INSIDE OVENS, PREP TABLES, INSIDE OF ALL COOLERS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: ALL WALLS WITH DAMAGED SECTION MUST BE PATCHED. IN BASEMENT AND FIRST FLOOR.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTE TO WEAR.
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Sep 13, 2011
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: ALL RUSTY SHELVINGS IN WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE RE-SEALED. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MISSING BASEBOARDS IN BSMT STORAGE ROOM; OPENINGS ON WALLS UNDER SINK/BEHIND GREASE TRAP & AROUND PIPES; MISSING WALL PANEL TO THE RIGHT OF STEAMTABLE-MUST BE FIXED/ADDRESSED. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ANY MILK CRATES USED FOR HOT/COLD STORAGE RACKS MUST BE REPLACED WITH REGULAR SHELVINGS. All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.
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Sep 6, 2011
Routine
7 minor violations.
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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: (7-38-020) EVIDENCE OF PESTS ON PREMISES. NOTED 13-SMALL/FRUIT FLIES AROUND DOOR FRAMES OF REAR SIDE DOOR & BATHROOM DOOR; 10-ON WALLS ABOVE REAR PREP TABLE; 8-ON SHELVINGS ABOVE PREP TABLE (ACROSS STOVE); 10-HOVERING UNDER THE HANDSINK CABINET (WATER-SOILED). INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SOURCE & CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: ALL RUSTY SHELVINGS IN WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE RE-SEALED. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: SURFACES BELOW THE STEAMTABLE, COMPRESSORS OF COOLERS, INTERIOR OF OVEN- DUE TO GREASE/DUST/DIRT. 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: FLOORS AROUND GREASE TRAP, UNDER DRY STORAGE SHELVINGS IN BASEMENT & REAR OF KITCHEN, BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT- MUST BE FREE OF DEBRIS/DIRT. ALL STOCK/SUPPLIES MUST BE ELEVATED OFF THE FLOOR, THRU-OUT PREMISES. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MISSING BASEBOARDS IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM, OPENINGS ON WALLS UNDER SINKS AT PREP AREA & AT REAR STORAGE ROOM, MISSING WALL PANEL TO THE RIGHT OF THE STEAMTABLE-MUST BE SEALED OR PROVIDED. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK AT BOTTOM OF 3-COMP SINK (RIGHT COMP) & AT FAUCET BASE OF SAME MUST BE FIXED. Ventilation: 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.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ANY MILK CRATES USED FOR DRY/COLD STORAGE RACKS MUST BE REPLACED WITH REGULAR SHELVINGS, FOR EASY ACCESS TO CLEANING/PEST MONITORING . All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.
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Nov 24, 2010
Routine
8 minor violations.
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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. ALL MULTI USE ARTICLES STORED IN BASEMENT MUST BE COVERED AND PROTECTED AT ALL TIMES. INVERT ARTICLES AND OR COVER. MUST COREECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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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. CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING. WORN DISCOLORED WITH DEEP CUTS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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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. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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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 IN BASEMENT AND 1ST FLOOR IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. FLOORS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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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. Use dustless cleaning methods. WALLS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTERS. CEILING AREA IN BASEMENT AND 1ST FLOOR IN NEED OF REPAIR, CEILING TILES MISSING. CEILING IN POOR REPAIR. CEILING MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST REPAIR ALL HOLES. WALL AT 1ST FLOOR PREP IN PROCESS OF REMODAL. WALL MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. LIGHTS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA AND 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA IN NEED OF SHEILDING WITH TUBES AND END CAPS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. Ventilation: 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. FAN GAURDS IN WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Da Lobsta last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Da Lobsta on file is from Mar 7, 2014. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Da Lobsta?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Da Lobsta.
Has Da Lobsta's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Da Lobsta have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Da Lobsta 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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