L & G Family Restaurant
Last inspected: Nov 25, 2025
78
Score
Public records show 23 inspections at L & G Family Restaurant stretching back to 2011. The most recent visit was on Nov 25, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around 11 violations to closer to six violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the recurring theme, flagged 20 times.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which L & G Family Restaurant's 78 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 25, 2025
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE KEPT IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
41
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: LARGE CAN OPENER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN BASEMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING ALONG WALL BASES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF REPLACING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
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78
Mar 25, 2025
Routine
5 minor violations.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SAUCER USED AS DISPENSING UTENSIL FOR COOKED RICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LONG HANDLE DISPENSING UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
43
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKET ON DRAWER PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
47
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN PREP AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENINGS, CRACKS, CREVICES ALONG WALLS AND CEILINGS IN WASHROOM AND HALLWAY AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MECHANICAL VENTILATION NOT OPERABLE IN BASEMENT WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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78
Apr 15, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COLD TCS FOOD STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN PREP COOLER, SLICED TOMATOES 52.3F, DICED HAM 54.7F, CORNED BEEF HASH 51.9F, TURKEY 52.6. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY $250. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREP COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 51.2F INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET AT HAND WASHING SINK IN WAIT STATION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING BASEBOARDS AND DAMAGED WALL SURFACES NEAR WALK-IN FREEZER AND DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
55
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN REAR PREP AND BASEMENT WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
10
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
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55
Oct 31, 2023
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19 : MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLERS.MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON 1ST FL. WALK IN FREEZER.
47
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12 : OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE MUST PROVIDE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE IN DINING AREA.
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82
Oct 24, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 16 minor violations.
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Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICIES BY FOOD HANDLER.OBSERVED MALE EMPLOYEE WIPE HIS FACE AND NOSE WITH HIS BARE HAND THEN HANDLED A PLASTIC CONTAINER OF WATER AND COFFEE FILTER CONTAINER WITHOUT WASHING HANDS.INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAIMINATION.(PRIORITY 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
8
Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS READY TO EAT FOODS SUCH AS 25LBS. COOKED RICE 114.3F-118.4.1LBS. COOKED ONIONS-124.0F.10LBS. COOKED HASHBROWNS-49.1F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE.(APPX.36LBS. $18.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
21
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2563953 9/20/2022 NOT CORRECTED.#41-4-901.12 : OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON COUNTER TOP AND PREP STATIONS IN THE MAIN PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.#49- 4-602.13 : MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.#51- 5-205.15 : OBSERVED A LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH THE 1 COMP PREP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.#55-6-201.17 : MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN THE WALLS IN PREP AREA TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTER.#55- 6-501.13 : FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.#57- 2-102.13 : OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN ALL FOOD HANDLER CERTIIFICATES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
60
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER ON MENUS MARKED INCORRECT ON FULLY COOKED FOOD ITEMS MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 100 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE OF FRYER CABINETS,ON TOP OF TILES ,TRAYS,ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN ARTICLES,ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE IN EMPLOYEE LOCKER AREA IN BASEMENT,ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN GARDEN HOSE AND ALONG WALL BASES IN HOT WATER TANK ROOM.APPX. 50 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND AND ON WALLS IN PREP AREAS,TOILET ROOMS,DINING AREA,BASEMENT AND A 50LBS. BAG OF ONIONS IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA.ALSO LIVE WORM LIKE INSECTS CRAWLING ON FLOOR AND GAP ALONG WALL BASE BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 10/24/23.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRONT PREP AREA HAND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE.OBSERVED A PLASTIC BUCKET WITH WIPING CLOTHS INSIDE OF HAND SINK BASIN.ARTICLES WERE REMOVED DURING INSPECTION. MUST KEEP ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030 (C)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICES AT FRONT PREP AREA HAND SINK.MANAGER PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS AT HAND SINK DURING INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)(COS)
10
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
37
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE OF FRONT AND REAR PREP COOLERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
36
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT AND REAR DOORS MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD BOXES STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREA MUST ELEVATE AND STORE PROPERLY ON SHELVING UNITS.
39
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER IN TRAYS.
45
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLERS.MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE KNOBS OR HANDLES ON TOPSIDE OF HOT HOLDING UNITS .MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON 1ST FL. WALK IN FREEZER.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYERS,STOVE,OVENS, GRILL TABLE,PREP TABLES,FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,WALK IN COOLER- SHELVING UNITS AND RACKS,FANGUARD COVERS,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,DISH RACKS,MOP SINK BASIN.MUST DELIME DISH MACHINE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY HOT WATER FAUCET AT HAND SINK IN WOMEN'S CUSTOMERS TOILET ROOM ,MISSING WATER PIPE UNDERNEATH HAND SINK IN CUSTOMERS MEN'S TOILET ROOM,OVERHEAD PIPE LEAKING WATER ON TO BASEMENT FLOOR.
51
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE MUST PROVIDE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING.
51
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUCKETS BEING USED FOR GARBAGE MUST PROVIDE GARBAGE CANS AND MAINTAIN.
54
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS,STAINED CEILING TILE IN DINING AREA,MISSING AND DAMAGED WALL BASES AND TILES THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS,HOLE IN LOWER WALL BEHIND ICE MACHINE.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD LINED ON FLOOR IN PREP & DISH WASHING AREA.MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR MATS.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
56
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
58
Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BEVERAGE ON MENU MUST REFER TO A DEFAULT BEVERAGE FOR KIDS MEAL.
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Sep 20, 2022
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON COUNTER TOPAND PREP STATIONS IN THE MAIN PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
41
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH THE 1 COMP PREP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VENT COVERS DIRTY ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN THE WALLS IN PREP AREA TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTER.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN ALL FOOD HANDLER CERTIIFICATES
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70
Mar 16, 2020
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN THE WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
10
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE ICE BIN INTERIOR TOP PANEL IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
16
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS IN THE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR AND 1ST FLOOR WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT.
36
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON COUNTER SURFACES IN THE MAIN PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
41
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPER BEING STORED ON THE TOP OF THE BASEMENT ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP BETWEEN USES.
43
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ROLLED EATING UTENSILS NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO AVOID CONTAMINATION BY INVERTING UTENSILS WITH HANDLES EXPOSED AFTER SANITIZING AND AIR DRYING AND ROLLING.
44
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TRICKLE OF HOT WATER IN BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE WATER PRESSURE TO ENSURE ADEQUATE WATER FLOW.
51
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE (WASTE CAN) FOR PROPER DISPOSAL OF SANITARY NAPKINS IN BASEMENT UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.
53
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED NO LIGHT IN 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN MAIN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHTING IN THE UNIT.
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64
Feb 15, 2019
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 OBSERVED NO LABELS WITH THE COMMON NAME (RAW CHICKEN, RAW BEEF) ON THE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS LOCATED THE REFRIGERATION UNITS, WALK IN FREEZERS AND WALK IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
37
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 OBSERVED MOP HEADS STORED DOWNWARD. INSTRUCTED TO STORE THE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE FRYERS, UNDER THE GRILL, AND INSIDE OF THE REFRIGERATION UNITS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING RE-USED AS A FLOOR LINER. INSTRUCTED NOT TO RE-USE CARDBOARD, ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.13 OBSERVED FLOORS THRU OUT WITH ACCUMULATE FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ARE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO RENEW FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE.
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74
Feb 8, 2019
Complaint
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: 5-501.110 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE ON THE OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTER LID AND ON THE GROUND AROUND THE OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(B).
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 OBSERVED NO LABELS WITH THE COMMON NAME (RAW CHICKEN, RAW BEEF) ON THE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS LOCATED THE REFRIGERATION UNITS, WALK IN FREEZERS AND WALK IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 OBSERVED MOP HEADS STORED DOWNWARD. INSTRUCTED TO STORE THE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE FRYERS, UNDER THE GRILL, AND INSIDE OF THE REFRIGERATION UNITS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING RE-USED AS A FLOOR LINER. INSTRUCTED NOT TO RE-USE CARDBOARD, ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.13 OBSERVED FLOORS THRU OUT WITH ACCUMULATE FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ARE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO RENEW FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE.
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67
Sep 13, 2018
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT OR DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO PROVIDE DOCMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A).
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE. CLEAN SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS AROUND AND UNDER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED AND IN BASEMENT CORNER AREAS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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70
Dec 14, 2017
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. APPROX7-LBS OF CHORIZO SAUSAGE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 50.2F, 47.8F,6-LBS OF COOKED SAUSAGES AT 48.7F,52.5F,1-LB BEEF-47.F,4-LBS OF COOKED TURKEY AT 49.6F. ALL FOODS REMOVED AND DISCARDED BY MANAGER AT COST APPROX 150.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING IN PREP DISH WASHING AREA NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS,DUST.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO THERMOMETER INSIDE BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER AND IN 1ST FL PREP COOLER.MUST INSTALL.
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86
Apr 24, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE DEEP FRYER OF GREASE BUILD-UP,,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE KITCHEN AREA,ALONG THE WALL BASE AND CORNERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
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90
Dec 21, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR RUBBER GASKETS ON THE 2 DOOR COOLER AND PREP COOLER IN THE PREP AREAS.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FAN BLADES AND COVER INSIDE THE 2 DOOR COOLER TO REMOVE DUST. NOTED THE INTERIOR WALLS OF THE WALK IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS ARE DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE BASEMENT THROUGH OUT AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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86
Mar 3, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER, PREP COOLER TO REMOVE DERIS AND/OR SPILLS.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE BASEMENT ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND SPILLS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FILTER ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT NEEDS CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST.
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86
Feb 4, 2015
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER NOT AT PROPER TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 56.3F TO 58.4F FOOD ITEMS WERE RAW CHICKEN,EGGS,CHEESE,GYRO MEAT.STEAKS,HAM,RICE,RICE AND RICE PUDDING,THE FOOD ITEMS WERE DENATURED AND DESTROYED DURING INSPECTION TOTAL WEIGHT 210LBS TOTAL COST $525.00,CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN DEEP FRYERS IN THE PREP AREA,OF GREASE BUILD-UP AT BOTTOM COMPARTMENT PF FRYER,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS,ESPECIALLY BEHIND HEAVY COOKINGB EQUIPMENT
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPAIR HOLE IN WALL AT WALL BASE IN THE PREP AREA NEAR THE GRILL,INSTRUCTED TO SEAL TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY AND CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN THE PREP AREA OF DUST
35
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE ALL THERMOMETERS ON THE OUTSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS AND PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL PREP COOLERS
40
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORED WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE IN PREP AREA
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF ENROLLEMENT,UPON NEXT INSPECTION
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Mar 6, 2014
Routine
11 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL COOKED AND PRE-PACKAGED FOODS TAKEN OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED IF HELD IN REFRIGERATION OVER 24 HOURS. BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT MUST BE LABELED.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS THAT WERE NOT ORIGINALLY DESIGNED FOR FOOD STORAGE CANNOT BE USED TO STORE FOOD. ALL SINGLE-SERVICE UTENSILS MUST BE STORED IN HOLDING CONTAINERS WITH HANDLES UP OR OUT.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PAINT OR REPLACE ALL RUSTY STORAGE RACKS AND SHELVES THROUGHOUT. PAINT RUSTY DOOR PANELS AND WALLS OF WALK-IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS, EXTERIORS, SIDES, LEGS AND WHEELS OF ALL OVENS, GRILLS, DEEP FRYERS, COOLERS, FREEZERS, UNUSED COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE SHELVES AND RACKS, CAN OPENER, DISH MACHINE, AND ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT (INCLUDING FOOD PREP AND BASEMENT)ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN FOOD PREP AREA. LARGE PUDDLE OF WATER FOUND ON FLOOR AROUND FLOOR DRAIN IN BASEMENT, WASTELINE PIPE CONNECTED TO ICE MACHINE NOT LONG ENOUGH TO EXTEND INTO DRAIN, MUST ADD AN EXTENTION THAT GOES DIRECTLY INTO FLOOR DRAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: PAINT OR REPLACE RAW WOOD DOOR LEADING INTO KITCHEN FROM DINING ROOM. REPAIR/SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS IN WALLS THROUGHOUT. CLEAN AND/OR PAINT ALL WALLS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP, FOOD STORAGE, AND REAR AREA LEADING DOWN STAIRS TO BASEMENT. CLEAN, PAINT OR REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS. PAINT RUSTY REAR EXIT DOOR.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: REPAIR EXHAUST IN MEN'S WASHROOM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: DISCARD DIRTY MOP WATER FROM MOP PAIL, CLEAN MOP AND HANG UPRIGHT TO AIR DRY TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING OPEN FOODS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED IN SANITARY SOLUTION. ICE SCOOPS MUST BE STORED PROPERLY TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Nov 7, 2013
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING KNOBS ON HOT HOLDING UNITS.MUST REPLACE.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES BEHIND FRONT COUNTER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT.MUST PREOVIDE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOPS NOT PROPERLY STORED IN BASEMENT AND FRONT COUNTER.MUST PROPERLY STORE.
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Aug 6, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 1, 2013
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FOUND FACILITIES 1ST FLOOR WALK IN COOLER MAINTAINING IMPROPER AIR TEMPERATURE OF 45F.MUST USE ADDITIONAL COOLERS ON PREMISES THAT MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW -CDI.WALK IN COOLER WILL BE TAGGD HELD FOR INSPECTION.CRTICAL CITATION ISSUED
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS MAINTAINED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES,(IE EGGS 46F-50F),COOKED GRITS-45.9F.APPROX 4 CASES OF EGGS,(163LBS),3LBS GRITS WAS REMOVED AND DISCARDED.COST $250.00MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT 40F OR BELOW.CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE DUST ON CEILING TILES AND LIGHTSHIELD IN PREP DISH AREA.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR FOOD HANDLERS TO MONITOR FOOD AND COOLER TEMPERATURES.
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Jan 15, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: DISH WASHING FACILITIES NOT MAINTAINED,IE LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE BEING USED SANITIZING RINSE OF CHLORINE 0 PPM.FINAL RISE MUST SANITIZE AT 100PPM.OWNER MADE REPAIRS TO DISH MACHINE DURING INSPECTION -CDI/DISH MACHINE NOW SANITIZING AT 100PPM.CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DEBRIS OLD FOOD ON FLOORS IN BASEMENT.MUST CLEAN MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FAUCET HEAD AT 3-COMP SINK LEAKY.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.
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86
Feb 15, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Feb 7, 2012
Routine
3 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.LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE NOT MAINTAINED,NOT SANITIZING AT PROPER CONCENTRATION CHEMICAL/CHLORINE-(0 PPM)MACHINE NOT DISPENSING NO CHEMICAL FROM TUBING INTO MACHINE.MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION.MUST REPAIR SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.
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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.NO LIGHT SHIELD IN WIC ON FIRST FLOOR. MUST SHIELD.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: 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.MUST PROPERLY STORE MOPS AFTER USE.
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Jan 27, 2011
Routine
4 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 THE #10 CAN OPENER NOT CLEAN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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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.OBSERVED THE LIGHT SHIELD NOT CLEAN BY BASEMENT DOOR.
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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.OBSERVED THE FACUET LEAKING COLD WATER AT THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK INSTRUCTEDTO REPAIR.
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Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector notes: Soiled and clean linens, coats, and aprons shall be properly stored.OBSERVED THE WIPING CLOTHES IMPROPERLY STORED INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN 100 PPM CHLORINE SANITIZER.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was L & G Family Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at L & G Family Restaurant on file is from Nov 25, 2025. The public record contains 23 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at L & G Family Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 20 times, more than any other issue at L & G Family Restaurant.
Has L & G Family Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at L & G Family Restaurant have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly 11 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at L & G Family Restaurant means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is L & G Family Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, L & G Family Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.
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