Da Lobsta River North
Last inspected: Jun 1, 2018
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Score
Across the available record, Da Lobsta River North has 13 inspections on file, the first dated 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Jun 1, 2018. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. The most recent inspection at Da Lobsta River North is from Jun 1, 2018, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly five violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, which has been cited nine times.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Da Lobsta River North is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspection History
Jun 1, 2018
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES NEAR COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO MINIMIZE MICROBIAL GROWTH.
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May 24, 2018
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOK LINE PREP TOP COOLER HOLDING IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 61 DEGREES F WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE. THE UNIT WAS TAGGED DURING INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS UNTIL THE CDPH HAS REMOVED THE TAG. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS MUST HOLD AT 40 DEGREES F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: NOTED THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED IN THE COOK LINE PREP TOP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: LOBSTER, 54 DEGREES F; CHICK PEAS, 56 DEGREES F; CHEESE, 49-54 DEGREES F; CUT TOMATOES, 56 DEGREES F; CREAM, 53 DEGREES F; PASTA, 56 DEGREES F. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 20 LBS OF PRODUCT WORTH $100. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40 DEGREES F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES NEAR COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO MINIMIZE MICROBIAL GROWTH.
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May 8, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP AT THE INTERIOR OF ALL DEEP FRYERS. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND GREASE AND GRIME BUILD-UP UNDER THE FRYERS. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND 2 NON-WORKING SINK STOPPERS AT THE 3-COMP SINK. SINK STOPPERS ARE BEING USED WITH PLASTIC WRAPPING SO AS TO FIT. MUST ALWAYS PROVIDE 3-WORKING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3-COMP SINK SO AS TO PROPERLY SET-UP FOR WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING. MUST PROVIDE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOUND NEW EMPLOYEES AT FACILITY WITHOUT THEIR IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES.MANAGER PROVIDED PROOF OF HIRE DATE. NEW EMPLOYEES MUST OBTAIN THEIR IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE.
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Mar 24, 2016
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FURNACE ROOM FLOOR CLUTTERED THROUGHOUT. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STAINS ON WALL IN PREP AREA BY COOKLINE. MUST CLEAN WALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH CERTIFICATES OF NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.
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Jul 20, 2015
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. (SEA FOODS,SOUPS ETC). INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A MANAGER ON SITE. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED A SLIGHT DISCOLORATION INSIDE THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NOTED SERVICE PREP COOLER WITH NO STEM THERMOMETER VISIBLE OR DISPLAYED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A STEM THERMOMETER FOR THE COOLER.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEES WITH NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Nov 14, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER OR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED (CHICKEN,FISH,SOUPS ETC). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AND ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: NOTED SOME FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME, PREPARED BY DATE OR USE BY DATE.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: NOTED MULTI USE UTENSILS (PLATES) ON SHELVES AND UNDERNEATH TABLES NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS OR PROVIDE A PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE COVER TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED SHELVES INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT LINED WITH CARDBOARD BOX AND SHELVES AT THE FRONT PREP AREA LINED WITH FOIL PAPER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE LININGS, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED A SLIGHT PINKISH DISCOLORATION ON THE INNER LINING OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE REAR AND FRONT PREP AREAS.
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Apr 22, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER OR ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED (CHICKEN,FISH,SOUPS ETC). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AND ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED SHELVES INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT LINED WITH CARDBOARD BOX AND SHELVES AT THE FRONT PREP AREA LINED WITH FOIL PAPER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE LININGS, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED THE FOLLOWING: RAILS OF REFRIGERATION UNIT NOT CLEAN, INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT OF SAME NOT CLEAN AND MEAT SLICER AT THE REAR PREP AREA WITH OLD FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH HEAVY EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AROUND THE HOT LINES AT THE PREP AREAS AND BEHIND REFRIGERATION UNITS THROUGHOUT.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NOTED LIGHTING FIXTURE INSIDE EMPLOYEE BATHROOM HANGING FROM THE CEILING, ALSO NOTED POOR LIGHTING AT THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE FIXTURE AT THE BATHROOM AND PROVIDE BETTER LIGHTING AT THE PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY DUST AND DIRT BUILT UP THROUGH PREMISES ON CEILING OF DINNING AREA,FANS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS AND REGULAR FANS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 7, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DAMAGED RUBBER GASKETS AT COOLER DOORS, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: ICE MAKER INTERIOR SURFACES NOT CLEAN, NOTED SLIMY WHITE SUBSTANCE ON UPPER PANNEL, INSTUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR NOT CLEAN BEHIND PREP AREAS AND COOK LINE, 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: CRACK NOTED ON KITCHEN WALL NEXT TO STOVE, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS ( VITAMIN PILLS) STORED AT FOOD SHELF IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AWAY.
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Jul 13, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 5, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: (7-42-090) PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 3/14/11 NOT COORECTED AT THIS TIME. (30-FOOD STORED NOT DATED & LABELED; 32-REPAINT GREASE TRAP AT 3-COMP SINK; 33-CLEAN FILTERS AT HOOD OF REAR COOKING EQUIPMENT; 34-REPLACE ANY MISSING OR BROKEN TILES THRU-OUT PREP AREAS)
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DUSTY FAN GUARDS OF COOLERS MUST BE KEPT CLEAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS ALONG ALL WALLBASES THRU-OUT THE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING/STORAGE AREA MUST BE FREE OF DIRT, DEBRIS, CLUTTER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS AROUND THE DISHWASHING AREA MUST BE KEPT CLEAN.
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Mar 24, 2011
Tag Removal
5 minor violations.
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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. LABEL AND DATE THE PREPARED FOODS IN THE COOLERS.
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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. REPAINT THE GREASE TRAP BELOW THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN THE DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS, REAR STOVETOP, EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT PREP AREA (GRILL, FRYERS), BOTH SETS OF VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS, ESPECIALLY UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. REPLACE ANY MISSING OR BROKEN FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE REAR PREP AREA. SEAL ANY OPENINGS IN THE WALLS OF THE REAR PREP AREA.
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Mar 14, 2011
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED BLACK MOLD GROWTH ON INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST REMOVE ICE, TURN OFF MACHINE AND HAVE INTERIOR SURFACES CLEANED AND SANITIZED. FAX REINSPECTION LETTER TO (312) 746-4240 TO HAVE THE UNIT REINSPECTED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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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. LABEL AND DATE THE PREPARED FOODS IN THE COOLERS.
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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. REPAINT THE GREASE TRAP BELOW THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN THE DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS, REAR STOVETOP, EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT PREP AREA (GRILL, FRYERS), BOTH SETS OF VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS, ESPECIALLY UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. REPLACE ANY MISSING OR BROKEN FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE REAR PREP AREA. SEAL ANY OPENINGS IN THE WALLS OF THE REAR PREP AREA.
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Feb 10, 2010
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. Observed accumilated dust build up on fan covers in prep reach in coolers. Must clean and maintain.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. Must provide and install light bulb covers and end caps above dishmachine.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 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. 3-compartment sink pipe leaking under middle compartment. Must repair and maintain.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Da Lobsta River North last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Da Lobsta River North on file is from Jun 1, 2018. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Da Lobsta River North?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Da Lobsta River North.
Has Da Lobsta River North's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Da Lobsta River North have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Da Lobsta River North 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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