Grand Lux Cafe
Last inspected: Mar 2, 2023
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Score
Grand Lux Cafe appears in inspection records 40 times, starting in 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 2, 2023. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. The file hasn't been updated since Mar 2, 2023, so take the current picture with that in mind.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.
Looking across the full record, “proper cooling methods used” is the recurring theme, flagged 18 times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 2, 2023
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: Missing hand washing signs in restrooms, instructed to post.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: Missing thermometer in several prep coolers, instructed to provide.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Bulk food container not labeled, instructed to label and maintain.
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Nov 29, 2022
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Jul 25, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jul 18, 2022
Complaint
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: Found about 50 live fruit flies in main kitchen and bar area. instructed to eliminate insects activity in all affected areas, pest control service recommended. priority foundation violation 7-38-020(A).
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: Missing thermometer in several low boy cooler at prep line, instructed to provide.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Missing grout at kitchen floor, causing waste water to trap. standing water under cabinets at bar area. instructed to repair floors and maintain.
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Mar 22, 2022
Complaint
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: No hot running water at 2-comp vegetables washing sink. instructed to provide hot and cold running water for proper sink washing and sanitizing before use. priority foundation violation 7-38-030(C)
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Bulk food container ( flour ) missing a label. instructed to label and maintain.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Broken floor tile in main prep kitchen, instructed to repair and maintain.
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Nov 15, 2021
Complaint
No violations found.
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Sep 22, 2021
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 15, 2021
Complaint
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ELECTRONIC FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE READING FOR THE MAIN HOT WATER SANITIZING DISH MACHINE NOT PROVIDING AN ACCURATE RINSE TEMPERATURE; GAUGE IS NOT PROVIDING A CONSISTENT TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. MANAGEMENT USED AN IRREVERSIBLE TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE TO SHOW MACHINE PROVIDES A UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF 170F.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND CORN SYRUP AND OTHER OLD FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON AND UNDERNEATH THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND HEAVY ICE BUILD UP INSIDE PASTRY WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND BROKEN FLOOR TILES AND WALL BASE TILE NEAR THE MAIN DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: CEILING VENT ABOVE ICE MACHINE HAS HEAVY DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 20, 2021
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE ACCUMULATION ON WALL AND CEILING OF PREP WALK IN FREEZER. MUST REMOVE (DEFROST), CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE GAPS BETWEEN FLOORS AND WALLS IN CHINA STORAGE ROOM. MUST PROVIDE COVING IN ALL AREAS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
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Oct 6, 2020
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: A FLY TRAP INSTALLED IN KITCHEN TOO CLOSE TO FOOD PREP TABLES, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP A WAY OPEN FOODS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: A SOILED PIPE DEBRIS HANGING RUNNING UNDER COUNTER TOP OVER CLEAN DISHES. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP CLEAN DISHES PROTECTED.
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Jun 25, 2019
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.14. OBSERVED SOILED RAGS STORED ON THE COUNTERS AND EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS. MUST STORE RAGS FOR CLEANING IN BUCKETS OF SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USE. MUST STORE DRY "WIPING" RAGS AWAY FROM POTENTIAL SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION. ALL WIPING CLOTHS HELD BETWEEN USES SHALL BE FREE OF FOOD DEBRIS AND VISIBLE SOIL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12. OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON THE FLOOR IN THE DISH PIT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED EXCESS FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR IN THE FRONT PREP STATIONS. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
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May 17, 2019
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-501.12. Inspector Comments: - OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF EXCESS FOOD DEBRIS IN THE FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP, BAR, AND DISHWASHING AREAS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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May 10, 2019
Complaint
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM LAST INSPECTION ON 2/6/19. VIOLATION STATES: "OBSERVED A SLIGHT DIRT/DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINES. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN". MUST CORRECT VIOLATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED SOUPS AND ENHANCED CREAM HELD IN LARGE DEEP CONTAINERS WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS IN THE WALK IN COOLER WITH HOLDING TEMPERATURES AT 135.2F-137.9F. THE ITEMS WERE TIME STAMPED TO HAVE BEEN PREPARED OVER 4 HOURS AGO. MUST COOL FOOD ITEMS IN A WAY THAT FACILITATES MAXIMUM HEAT TRANSFER AND COMPLIES WITH TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY GUIDELINES. SUCH AS PLACING FOOD IN SHALLOW PANS, SEPARATING FOOD INTO SMALLER PORTIONS, USING RAPID COOLING EQUIPMENT, OR USING CONTAINERS THAT ADEQUATELY FACILITATE HEAT TRANSFER. FACILITY CORRECTED VIOLATION ON SITE BY REMOVING THE ITEMS FROM THE DEEP CONTAINERS AND USING A RAPID CHILL METHOD TO BRING DOWN THE TEMPERATURE OF THE FOOD ITEMS ADEQUATELY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION#:60.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF EXCESS FOOD DEBRIS IN THE FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP, BAR, AND DISHWASHING AREAS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -
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Feb 6, 2019
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SLIGHT DIRT/DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINES. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE THE FRYER CABINETS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND STANDING WATER BY THE DISHWASH MACHINE IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 3, 2018
Complaint
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES- CHICKEN AT 48.0 F, TILAPIA AT 47.0 AND SHRIMPAT 48.0 F HELD INSIDE FRY STATION COOLER. HOWEVER SAID FRY STATION COOLER AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 42.0 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41.0 OR BELOW IF HELD COLD. ALL SAID OUT OF TEMPERATURE FOODS VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. WEIGHT OF FOODS DISCARDED- 10 LBS, VALUED AT $50.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE AND KEEP ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: NO DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER WITH CONSUMER ADVISORY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER WITH CONSUMER ADVISORY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALLS AND FLOOR WITH DUST/FOOD DEBRIS AT SMALL ROOM ADJACENT TO BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN WALLS AND FLOOR AT SAID ROOM.
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Dec 22, 2017
Complaint
No violations found.
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Sep 27, 2017
Complaint
No violations found.
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Aug 10, 2017
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SEVERAL DRAWER AND STAND UP COOLERS WITH MISSING AND DAMAGED GASKETS, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MISSING GROUT AT FLOOR TILES AT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO RE-GROUT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: ICE BUILD UP AROUND INSULATION LINES AT WALK-IN FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKY FAUCET AT MICHIGAN SIDE SERVICE STATION, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: COOKS AND FOOD HANDLERS IN KITCHEN WITH BEARD NOT WEARING BEARD RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
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Mar 8, 2017
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE UTENSILS SANITIZING, FOUND HIGH TEMP DISH WASHING MACHINE WITH FINAL RINSE AT 140F, MACHINE WAS BEING USED DURING INSPECTION, INSTRUCTED MGR TO KEEP FINAL RINSE AT 180F OR HIGHER. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030. BY THE END OF INSPECTION A TECH ARRIVED ON SITE AND STRTED REPAIRS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DRAWER COOLER DOORS AT THE GRILL STATION NOT CLOSING TIGHTLy, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOOD UTENSILS TETHERED WITH A METAL CHAIN, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP UTENSILS FREE FOR PROPER WASH AND SANITIZE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DRAIN FOR MAIN DISH MACHINE DRAINING SLOW AND SOAP SUDS SPILLING ON FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DRAINS AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: RINSE AND SCRAPES SINK AT MAIN DISH MACHIN LEAKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Dec 29, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Dec 23, 2016
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCES ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAINED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SODA SYRUP LINE IS LEAKING ALONG THE DISHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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May 12, 2016
Suspected Food Poisoning
4 minor violations.
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Source of cross contamination controlled i.e. cutting boards, food handlers, utensils, etc
Inspector notes: FOOD NOT STORED PROPERLY TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER: OBSERVED A BOX OF READY TO EAT SNAP PEAS STORED DIRECTLY UNDER THE CONDENSER WITH VISIBLE DRIPPING CONTAMINATION. THE BOX OF SNAP PEAS WAS WET WITH CONDENSATE. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED THE BOX OF SNAP PEAS AND TEMPORARILY PUT A PAN UNDER THE CONDENSER TO CONTAIN DRIPPAGE UNTIL THE UNIT IS REPAIRED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DEFROST WALK-IN FREEZER TO REMOVE ICE AND FROST BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN LOWER COMPARTMENTS OF THE DEEP FRYERS ON THE LINE TO REMOVE GREASE BUILDUP, THE WALK-IN FREEZER DOOR TO REMOVE DAIRY SPLATTER, AND THE INTERIOR SURFACE OF THE ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE DISCOLORATION BUILDUP- MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE ENTRY DRAPES INTO THE PREPARED FOOD WALK-IN COOLER TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTER AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 11, 2016
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER OR VALID CITY CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS(CHICKEN,BEEF,EGGS AND SOUPS, ETC.)ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MUST OBTAIN AND PROVIDE CITY FOOD SERVICE MANAGER AND CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE HANDLED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOUND CONTAINERS OF PREPARED TOMATOES IN THE WALK-IN PRODUCE COOLER WITHOUT DATE LABELS. MUST PROVIDE DATE LABELS FOR ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE TIN FOIL PIECES FROM THE HOT HOLDING/CONVECTION OVEN IN THE REAR TO PREVENT A PHYSICAL CONTAMINATION IN FOOD ITEMS STORED IN UNIT.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN LOWER COMPARTMENTS OF THE DEEP FRYERS ON THE LINE TO REMOVE GREASE BUILDUP, THE WALK-IN FREEZER DOOR TO REMOVE DAIRY SPLATTER, AND THE INTERIOR SURFACE OF THE ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE DISCOLORATION BUILDUP- MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER THE DRY STORAGE RACKS IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING HAND SINK BEHIND THE BAKERY PREP. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT A PLUMBER TO REPAIR SINK AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 22, 2015
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE COVER FOR CONSUMABLE ICE IN BIN AT BAR TO PROTECT FROM THE ELEMENTS (DIRT, DUST AND PEST).
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Sep 15, 2015
Complaint
5 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: OBSERVED LIVE ROACH CRAWLING ON WALL AT CEILING OF MICHIGAN AVE SIDE WAITER STATION AND ONE ON WALL AT EXPO AREA OUTSIDE OF OVEN STATION. ALSO OBSERVED 20 SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON WALL, CEILING AND SHELVES AT REAR WHERE GLASSWARE IS KEPT. OBSERVED OVER 30 SMALL FLYING INSECTS AT BOTH ENDS OF MAIN BARS' SODA STATIONS AND ALSO AT BAR. MUST REMOVE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE COVER FOR CONSUMABLE ICE IN BIN AT BAR TO PROTECT FROM THE ELEMENTS (DIRT, DUST AND PEST).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS IN PREP KITCHEN ALONG AND IN BETWEEN HEAVY EQUIPMENT. CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALL WALK-IN COOLERS/FREEZERS. REMOVE ACCESS WATER ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT TO HELP PREVENT BREEDING OF INSECTS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN CEILING AND VENT ABOVE FRENCH FRIES FREEZER AT REAR IN HALL, OF FOOD SPLASHES AND DUST BUILD-UP.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAK AT FAUCET OF 3-COMP SINK IN DISH ROOM AND AT EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK IN OVEN STATION. MUST REPAIR.
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Mar 27, 2015
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: REMOVE ICE BUILD UP AT CEILING AND ON WALL OF WALK-IN FREEZER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER, BROIL AREA AND FLOOR IN PREP DISH AREA, REMOVE EXCESS WATER ON FLOOR IN SAME AREA AND WALK-IN DAIRY COOLER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN UTILITY CLOSET.
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Jun 20, 2014
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INSIDE BOTTOM OF FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INSIDE THE BOTTOM OF THE FRYERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WHEELS OF PASTA COOKER IN THE PREP AREA WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WHEELS OF EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AREAS WITH VOIDS IN THE GROUT. INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT AND MAINTAIN FLOOR TILES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLOWN LIGHT BULBS INSIDE OF THE BAKERY WALK IN COOLER AND BAKERY WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
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Apr 29, 2014
Complaint
9 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WHEELS OF PASTA COOKER IN THE PREP AREA WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WHEELS OF EQUIPMENT.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INSIDE BOTTOM OF FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INSIDE THE BOTTOM OF THE FRYERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CAN OPENER WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CAN OPENER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE MACHINE WITH DEBRIS INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AREAS WITH VOIDS IN THE GROUT. INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT AND MAINTAIN FLOOR TILES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALL UNDER MAIN DISH WASHING ROOM HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHWASHER WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLOWN LIGHT BULBS INSIDE OF THE BAKERY WALK IN COOLER AND BAKERY WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING LEAKS: 3 COMPARTMENT SINK PLUMBING UNDER THE WASH BASIN IN THE MAIN DISH WASHING ROOM AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEFT FAUCET BASE HOT KNOB IN THE PREP DISH ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREP COOLERS WITH OUT THERMOMETERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN THERMOMETERS IN A CONSPICUOUS PLACE.
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Sep 3, 2013
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STANDING WATER AND EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR IN THE DISHWASH AREA. MUST MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRY AND CLEAN.
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Aug 26, 2013
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED MAYONNAISE AT 58.8F, CHEESES AT 55.7F, VEGGIE BURGERS AT 44.4F, MUSHROOM BURGERS AT 47.3F, RANCH DRESSING AT 46.0F, HEAVY CREAM AT 57.5F, CHICKEN AT 45.6F, CALAMARI AT 44.0F, TILAPIA AT 45.1F, TOMATO SAUCE AT 54.5F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 68# OF FOOD WORTH $231. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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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: OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILING IN THE DINING ROOMS, BEHIND THE BAR AND SERVICE STATIONS BESIDE THE BAR, DRY STORAGE ROOM. APPROXIMATELY 35 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED IN THESE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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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 FOOD (SOUP AT 145.0F) IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND STORAGE SHELVES IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STANDING WATER AND EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR IN THE DISHWASH AREA. MUST MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRY AND CLEAN. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE DRY STORAGE ROOM. CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALLS WITH FRUIT FLIES LANDING ON THEM.
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Apr 25, 2013
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE MISSING HANDLE ON THE MICROWAVE IN THE DESSERT PREP AREA. REPLACE THE TORN DOOR SEALS FOR THE DESSERT PREP STATION COOLERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FOOD DEBROS FROM THE DOOR HANDLES AND DOORS OF THE PREP LINE COOLERS, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE PREP KITCHEN, INTERIOR OF THE DOOR AND WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE DESSERT WALK-IN FREEZER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER ACROSS FROM THE STORAGE ROOM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE SINK STOPPER LEVER FOR THE LEFT SIDE OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE PREP KITCHEN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THERMOMETERS MISSING FROM SOME OF THE PREP LINE COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE VISIBLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF ALL COOLERS.
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Jan 18, 2013
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOOD DEBRIS AND TRASH NOTED UNDER GRILL PREP 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: CONDENSATION NOTED ON WALK-IN FREEZER CELING, INSTRUCTED MGR TO ELIMINATE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INACCURATE THERMOMETER IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Nov 28, 2012
Suspected Food Poisoning
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOOD DEBRIS AND TRASH NOTED UNDER GRILL PREP 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: CONDENSATION NOTED ON WALK-IN FREEZER CELING, INSTRUCTED MGR TO ELIMINATE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INACCURATE THERMOMETER IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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86
Sep 28, 2012
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MISSING COVER FOR BAR ICE BINS, INSTRUCTED MGR TO INSTALL.
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Jul 31, 2012
Complaint
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: CLEAN UTENSILS STORED ON FLOOR(LARGE DOUGH MIXER BOWL) INSTRUCTED TO KEEP OFF THE FLOOR.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DRIPPING AROUND INSULATED PIPES IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO INSULATE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: COOLER DOORS GASKETS IN POOR REPAIR THROUGH OUT KITCHENS, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GASLETS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: GASKETS AT DRAWER COOLER DOORS NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS STUCK BETWEEN FOLDS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MISSING GROUT AT FLOOR TILES UNDER REAR PREP AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO GROUT AND MAINTAIN.
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May 29, 2012
Complaint
No violations found.
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Mar 12, 2012
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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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. OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER HANDLING RAW BEEF PATTIES AND SLICED TOMATOES WHITH BARE HANDS WITHOUT WASHING HANDS BETWEEN RAW MEAT AND READY-TO-EAT FOOD ITEMS. HAND SINK IS BLOCKED WITH CUTTING BOARD WHERE SMOOTHIES AND CONDEMINTS ARE SERVED. INSTRUCTED MGR TO HAVE EMPLOYEE TO WASH HANDS.
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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. BROKER RUBBER GASKETS AT DRAWER COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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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. UPPER PANEL OF ICE MAKER, FAN COVERS IN PREP AND WALK-IN COOLER NOT COOLER. INSTRUCTED MGR TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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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. NOT WORKING THERMOMETER AT PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MGR TO PROVIDE.
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May 17, 2011
Suspected Food Poisoning
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: ANY CAULKING ALONG SPLASH GUARDS OF SINKS IN DISHROOMS (X2), BETWEEN THE HOOD UNITS & THE TILED WALLS ALONGSIDE OF THEM- MUST BE REPLACED (WORN OUT/MISSING/IN POOR REPAIR). GASKETS OF MOST COOLER DRAWERS MUST BE REPLACED (TORN/MISSING). 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: INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINES, CURTAINS OF DISHMACHINE, FAN GUARDS OF WALK-IN COOLER- MUST BE FREE OF DUST, FOOD DEBRIS. 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 IN DISHROOMS MUST BE KEPT DRY & POOR GROUTING IN SECTIONS OF THE DISHROOM, ICE MACHINE ROOM NEED TO BE FIXED-TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. 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: WALLS UNDER THE DISHMACHINE & 3-COMP SINKS MUST BE FREE OF DEBRIS/FOOD SPLATTER 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: ANY WATER LEAK FROM BOTH ENDS OF THE DISHMACHINE (WHERE SCREWS ARE MISSING OR SEAMS ARE NOT PROPERLY WELDED) MUST BE ADDRESSED. 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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Jul 21, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 14, 2010
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. FOUND 2 LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINES AT FRONT BAR AREA WITH NO SANITIZER. ALL GALLON CONTAINERS WERE EMPTY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO FILL AND MAINTAIN BUCKETS AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED SANITIZING RINSE SOLUTION
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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: 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. FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY FOUND IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: FRONT BAR AREA, BARISTA AREA, BOTH REAR DISH MACHINE AREAS. 35-36 FRUIT FLIES NOTED. CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED EVIDENCE OF INSECT ACTIVITY (FRUIT FLIES)
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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. NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED, WORN. 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. ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD-UP AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT.
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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. MUST CLEAN ALL FLOORS AND MAINTAIN. FLOORS IN DISHAREA IN NEED OF REGROUTING.
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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 AND CEILING AREAS IN BAR AND PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTERS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Grand Lux Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Grand Lux Cafe on file is from Mar 2, 2023. The public record contains 40 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Grand Lux Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “proper cooling methods used” has been cited 18 times, more than any other issue at Grand Lux Cafe.
Has Grand Lux Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Grand Lux Cafe have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Grand Lux Cafe 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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