Iron Lotus

1443-1445 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL 60614

Asian / Fusion

Last inspected: Aug 24, 2018

Score

High Risk

Iron Lotus has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. The most recent report on file is from Aug 24, 2018. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Iron Lotus dates to Aug 24, 2018.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around 12 violations per visit versus roughly four violations earlier in the record.

The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, which has been cited two times.

Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 24, 2018

Routine

1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.

View 12 violations

Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Inspector notes: 2-102.14(A)(A) THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE HEALTH EMPLOYEE POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HEALT EMPLOYEE POLICY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOU DATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Proper date marking and disposition

Inspector notes: 3-501.17(C)(C)OBSERVED READY TO EAT TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT- TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

Inspector notes: 3-603.11 MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS TO SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE UNDER COOKED AND POTENTIAL HYAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOODS(FISH/SUSHI)PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector notes: 4-203.12(A) VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED INSIDE 2-DOOR PREP COOLERS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: 2-501.11 THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO A VOMITING AND DIARRHEALS EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: 6-501.114 OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: PA 100-03667 OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITH REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING REQUIREMENTS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HANDWASHING SINKS IN PREP,BAR AND DISHWASHING AREAS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: 3-302.12 OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS OF FLOUR NOT LABELED IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: 3-305.11(A)(B)(C)OBSERVED ITEMS NOT ELEVATED 6INCHES OFF FLOOR IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.

Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

Inspector notes: 4-903.11 OBSERVED FORKS AND SPOONS STORED IMPROPERLY IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS SO THAT THEY ARE STORED WITH THE HANDLE UP TO PREVENT CONATAMINATION. COS

Apr 24, 2018

License

4 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT ON THE INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE BOTH WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT THE COFFEE MACHINE IN FRONT STATION AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK DRAINING SLOW IN FRONT BAR AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector notes: VISIBEL AND WORKING THERMOMETERS NEEDED INSIDE PREP COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Iron Lotus last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Iron Lotus on file is from Aug 24, 2018. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Iron Lotus?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Iron Lotus.

Has Iron Lotus' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Iron Lotus have averaged around 12 violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Iron Lotus means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

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